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Bethsoft devs roast Microsoft with a giant inflatable rat as unions plan huge rallies next week
Developers at Bethesda Game Studios have protested Microsoft's recent mass layoffs by erecting a giant inflatable rat and flags representing laid-off workers outside their Rockville HQ. This action precedes planned rallies by Microsoft game developers across the US and Canada on August 18th to protest layoffs and corporate greed.
Xbox leadership's words are drowned out by their actions
Despite assurances from Xbox leadership, the company's actions, including mass layoffs and studio closures, paint a grim picture for its talent and future projects. While executives like Asha Sharma mention upcoming games like The Elder Scrolls 6, these words are seen as empty promises contrasting with the reality of job cuts at studios like id Software and Bethesda.
Elder Scrolls 6 setting theory backed by ex-Bethesda dev as fans try to decipher Xbox CEO's teaser
Fans and former developers are speculating about the setting of The Elder Scrolls 6, fueled by a cryptic teaser from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and a comment from ex-Bethesda developer Michael Kirkbride. The discussion revolves around potential eight-letter titles or regions, with Hammerfell and Sentinel being popular theories.
There Are Many Solid The Elder Scrolls 6 Subtitle Theories Based on Xbox Boss Asha Sharma’s Asterisk-Filled Tease — but Let’s Rule Out Skyrim 2 Right Now
Xbox boss Asha Sharma's cryptic tweet about The Elder Scrolls 6, using asterisks for the subtitle, has sparked numerous fan theories. While many possibilities exist, the article dismisses the idea of it being 'Skyrim 2'.
Xbox boss brags about having played The Elder Scrolls 6 and teases game's name
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has played The Elder Scrolls 6 and described its scale and grandeur as 'incredible,' while teasing the game's subtitle with eight asterisks. This comes amidst concerns about development timelines and recent layoffs at Bethesda Game Studios and ZeniMax Media. The article also notes a protest by the Bethesda union outside the studio regarding these layoffs.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Demo to Xbox Leadership Included a Giant Inflatable Rat, Placed Outside Bethesda Offices in Protest at Microsoft's Mass Layoffs
Bethesda employees inflated a giant rat outside the company's offices during a visit from Xbox leadership to play The Elder Scrolls 6. This protest occurred in response to Microsoft's recent mass layoffs.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's internal playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 disrupted by a giant inflatable rat, as Bethesda union protests cuts
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's internal playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 was disrupted by a protest organized by the CWA video game union outside Bethesda's offices. The protest, featuring a giant inflatable rat and red flags representing laid-off employees, aimed to highlight the substantial job cuts made by Microsoft. Sharma briefly commented on the game's scale and story on X, while the union vowed to continue fighting against the layoffs.
'One flag for each laid off dev:' Union workers stage unmissable protest for Xbox boss Asha Sharma
Union workers from the Communications Workers of America protested outside Bethesda's office during Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's visit, deploying an inflatable rat and red flags to represent each employee laid off under her leadership. The protest aimed to highlight the human cost of recent mass layoffs within Microsoft's gaming division, which have affected studios like Obsidian, id Software, and ZeniMax Online Studios.
Evening Reading - August 11, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several gaming news items, including Supermassive Games announcing layoffs, Persona producer Kazuhisa Wada expressing interest in remaking Persona 1 and 2, and performance fixes for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PC. The article also touches on early impressions of The Elder Scrolls 6 and reviews for Agent 64: Spies Never Die and Star Wars Zero Company.
Xbox's CEO teased that she's seen The Elder Scrolls 6, so now we have to guess what it's called
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described a 'live playthrough' of The Elder Scrolls 6 as 'incredible,' praising its scale, grandeur, and story. The article speculates on the game's title, noting the eight asterisks in Sharma's tweet and discussing potential subtitles based on lore and rumored locations like High Rock and Hammerfell.
The Elder Scrolls 6’s “Scale and Grandeur are Incredible”, Says Xbox CEO
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her positive impressions of an early build of The Elder Scrolls 6, praising its "incredible scale and grandeur" and "even greater" story. The article also touches on recent layoffs at Bethesda and union protests, as well as fan speculation regarding the game's title.
The Elder Scrolls 6 demo had a surprise guest at Bethesda HQ: a giant inflatable rat set up by protesting employees to watch Xbox execs who oversaw "devastating layoffs"
During a visit from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to Bethesda, protesting employees displayed a giant inflatable rat and hundreds of flags to highlight the significant layoffs that have occurred under Microsoft's leadership. The demonstration aimed to remind executives of the workers impacted by these cuts and advocate for fair treatment and the future of the game industry.
Asha Sharma has played The Elder Scrolls 6, says 'The scale and grandeur are incredible'
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has played The Elder Scrolls 6 and described its scale and grandeur as incredible, with an even greater story. Sharma's comments come as Bethesda Softworks continues development on the highly anticipated RPG, with Todd Howard also noting daily playtesting.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Might Have An 8-Letter Subtitle
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has teased a potential 8-letter subtitle for the upcoming game The Elder Scrolls 6 after witnessing a live playthrough. Bethesda previously stated that development is proceeding as planned, despite recent layoffs impacting morale and raising concerns about potential delays. The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of Microsoft's most anticipated upcoming titles.
Xbox CEO says her "live playthrough" of The Elder Scrolls 6 shows "incredible" scale but "the…
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma shared her excitement about a "live playthrough" of The Elder Scrolls 6, describing its scale and story as "incredible." While the exact build and development stage remain unconfirmed, the mention suggests significant progress is being made by Bethesda, potentially involving figures like Todd Howard.
Xbox CEO Gets Elder Scrolls 6 Demo, Teases the Subtitle
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma experienced a live playthrough of the upcoming RPG The Elder Scrolls 6 and shared her reactions on social media. Sharma also hinted at the game's subtitle through vague social media posts.
EA selling BioWare and Mass Effect would be the best news ever - Reader's Feature
A reader expresses concern over Electronic Arts' financial situation and its potential impact on BioWare and the Mass Effect franchise. The author suggests that EA selling BioWare would be beneficial, allowing the studio to regain independence and potentially revive the Mass Effect series, which they believe is unlikely to continue under EA's current management due to financial pressures.
Netflix’s GTA 6 Exclusive Seems Doomed
Netflix will exclusively stream a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 on August 27th, marking the first new look at the game in over a year. The article discusses concerns about Netflix's servers handling the traffic and the likelihood of the trailer being quickly leaked and re-uploaded to other platforms like YouTube and X. This exclusive release is seen as a potential shift in video game marketing strategies, moving away from traditional YouTube premieres.
New Fallout game reportedly led by Josh Sawyer would be "good" for both Obsidian and Bethesda "in many ways," says former New Vegas creative lead
Former Fallout: New Vegas designer Chris Avellone expressed excitement over reports that Josh Sawyer is directing a new Fallout game at Obsidian Entertainment. Avellone believes this project would benefit both Obsidian and publisher Bethesda by potentially increasing the release cadence of major titles, given Bethesda's historically long development times. While John Gonzalez, a key writer for New Vegas, has returned to Obsidian, his specific role on the new Fallout project remains unclear due to recent Xbox restructuring.
Rumours of an unannounced Elder Scrolls game are bogus, sadly
Rumors of an unannounced Elder Scrolls game have been debunked, with former Bethesda associate game designer Griffin DeClaire clarifying that his work was solely on The Elder Scrolls VI. DeClaire was laid off from Bethesda Game Studios, which is also in pre-production for Fallout 5 and continuing development on Fallout 76, alongside remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
