so, you've probably heard the news about xbox's huge shakeup - they're letting go of some studios and rearranging the rest. it's pretty sad, especially since some amazing teams like double fine and ninja theory are being cut loose. but what's really caught my attention is what's happening with zenimax, the folks behind some of my favorite retro games like doom and quake.



apparently, zenimax is shifting its focus to bigger series like fallout and elder scrolls, which is understandable, but a bit worrying for fans of their other games. however, it seems that doom, quake, and wolfenstein aren't getting the axe just yet. id software, the team behind these classic series, is actually laying off a significant number of staff, which is really tough to hear. but at least we know that these iconic games will still be worked on, even if it's not at the same pace as before.



i'm also intrigued by the changes happening with mojang, the developers of minecraft. they're now going to be reporting directly to xbox's ceo, asha sharma, which suggests that the company is going to start investing more heavily in the game. allegedly, minecraft has been a bit neglected over the past few years, with its profits being used to fund other xbox projects. but with the rise of roblox, it's clear that minecraft needs some extra love to stay competitive. i'm curious to see what this means for the game's future, especially since i've been a fan of it for ages.



it's worth noting that none of xbox's publicly announced games are being cancelled, which is a relief. but it's still sad to see so many talented developers losing their jobs. i just hope that the teams that are staying on will be able to createRead more: Full article on www.rockpapershotgun.com

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