Dev at id Software says Microsoft 'burned a lot of bridges' in the industry: 'They fundamentally don't understand art, they don't understand games'
Chris Hays, lead services programmer at id Software, criticized Microsoft's handling of recent layoffs, stating the company "fundamentally don't understand art, they don't understand games." He described the process as "inhumane" and "demoralizing," leading to a significant loss of talent and expertise within the studio. Hays believes Microsoft has "burned a lot of bridges" and damaged its reputation, making future recruitment and trust difficult.
- Entities
- Company: id Software
- Company: Microsoft
- Game: DOOM: The Dark Ages
- Game: Hi-Fi Rush
- Topic: Layoffs
- Company: Bethesda
- Topic: Game Development
- Company: Tango Gameworks
- Game: The Elder Scrolls Online
- Person: Chris Hays
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