so, big news in the gaming world - xbox is going through some major changes, and it's not all good. basically, they're letting go of around 20% of their workforce, which is insane. this means that some of their studios, like id software and zenimax online studios, are going to be losing a lot of employees. now, before you start panicking, these studios aren't shutting down completely, but it's still a pretty big deal.

i'm really curious to know what this means for some of my favorite games, like doom and quake. apparently, id software has lost around 95 employees, which is a huge chunk of their team. and it's not just them - bethesda game studios has also let go of around 35 workers. this all seems to be part of xbox's plan to focus on their bigger, more popular franchises. i get it, business is business, but it's still sad to see so many people losing their jobs.

so, what does this mean for upcoming games? well, it seems like none of the first-party games that have been announced are getting canceled, which is a relief. games like clockwork revolution, gears of war: e-day, and state of decay 3 are all still on track to be released. preorders are available at major retailers, so if you're excited about any of these games, you can still go ahead and reserve your copy. i'm a bit worried about the future of some of the other games, though - like marvel's blade, which is currently in development at arkane studios.

it's also worth noting that xbox is trying to shift its focus to higher-priority projects, which could be interesting. maybe we'll see some new games or franchises popping up in theRead more: Full article on www.gamespot.com

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