'I Saw How It Was Getting Damaged': Ex-Bethesda Exec Goes to Town on Xbox's Mistreatment
Former Bethesda executive Pete Hines has criticized Microsoft's management of the studio following its acquisition, stating that he witnessed the company being "damaged and broken apart and frankly mistreated." Hines, who left Bethesda in 2023 after a 24-year tenure, expressed disappointment that he was unable to protect the studio's efficient operations and authentic culture under Microsoft's ownership.
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