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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.
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.
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.
As Xbox head Asha Sharma reportedly visits Bethesda HQ, workers put up red flags representing laid off staff and a giant inflatable rat outside
Communications Workers of America union members protested outside Bethesda's headquarters with red flags representing laid-off workers and a giant inflatable rat. The protest coincided with a reported visit from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and highlights ongoing concerns about Microsoft's significant layoffs within its gaming divisions, including Bethesda and Activision Blizzard.
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.
Xbox finally fixes bug that made it impossible to play physical games while exec promises "to improve reliability…
Xbox has released an update to fix a critical bug that prevented players from launching games, including physical disc titles. The issue stemmed from an underlying service failure impacting home console sharing and Game Pass content, exacerbated by a bug in the Xbox client software. Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet has apologized for the situation and promised broader improvements to product and service reliability.
Blizzard Was “Top-Performing” Studio at Xbox in Q4 FY26 – Rumor
A report suggests Blizzard Entertainment was the top-performing studio at Xbox in Q4 FY26, with Blizzard president Johanna Faries congratulating staff on growth and record fiscal performance. This success, driven by Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and Overwatch, contrasts with Xbox's overall revenue decline and recent layoffs.
Xbox ser ut att lägga till Platinum-achievements i år
Xbox is reportedly planning to introduce a 'Platinum' achievement system later this year, similar to PlayStation's Trophies. This feature, long requested by players, would award a special achievement for unlocking all other achievements in a game. Xbox's new head, Asha Sharma, confirmed that the team is working on something for later in the year.
Xbox May Finally Be Getting Its Own Platinum Trophy-Style Achievement
Xbox is reportedly planning a significant upgrade to its Achievements system, potentially introducing a Platinum trophy feature similar to PlayStation's. Improvements are expected later this year, according to Asha Sharma.
Minecraft Is Coming To Switch 2 In October, With An Upgrade Path For Switch Owners
Minecraft is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, featuring enhanced 'Vibrant Visuals' with improved lighting and shadows. Original Nintendo Switch owners will have an upgrade path to the new version, and save data will carry over. Mojang, now reporting directly to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, is focusing on Minecraft amidst recent organizational changes at Microsoft.
Xbox Version Of PlayStation Platinum Trophy Teased For Later This Year
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has teased that an equivalent to PlayStation's Platinum trophy system for Xbox achievements could arrive later this year. An update to the Xbox achievement system is also rolling out, allowing users to sort games by name, completion percentage, Gamerscore, and achievement count. Sharma's comments come as she works to "reset" the Xbox business for profitability and growth.
