'We didn't have layoffs before, and now all of a sudden we have yearly layoffs': Bethesda artist says 'something has changed' under Microsoft
Bethesda artist Alex Nguyen stated that yearly layoffs have become a norm under Microsoft's ownership, contrasting with the studio's past. He highlighted the erosion of institutional knowledge and the impact on long-term commitment among staff. This comes amidst industry-wide concerns about corporate greed and job security, with Microsoft also implementing significant job cuts in its gaming divisions.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Game: Fallout 76
- Topic: Corporate Greed
- Topic: Layoffs
- Company: Activision Blizzard
- Company: Zenimax Media
- Game: World of Warcraft
- Company: Bethesda Game Studios Montreal
- Topic: Game Development
- Topic: Live Service Games
- Person: Andy Nguyen
- Game: The Elder Scrolls Online
- Person: Asha Sharma
- Person: Phil Spencer
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