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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Gushes About Elder Scrolls VI, Does Not Seem To Notice Giant Rat On Bethesda Office Lawn
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Key Points:
- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma visited Bethesda Game Studios amid ongoing tensions following Microsoft's recent layoffs, which included 1,600 Xbox employees with another 1,600 expected to be cut in the future.
- Bethesda developers protested the layoffs by displaying red flags outside the studio, each representing a laid-off worker, and faced management restrictions on in-office memorials and posters.
- Sharma's public response focused on promoting upcoming game content, such as The Elder Scrolls VI, seemingly diverting attention from the layoffs and employee unrest.
- Industry insiders, including id Software lead programmer Chris Hays, expressed low morale and concerns about the impact of staff reductions on the quality and culture of game development.
- The situation highlights broader criticism of Microsoft's strategy to rely heavily on nostalgic franchises while managing significant workforce cuts across its gaming studios.
