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Jason Schreier18 min
I Interviewed Todd Howard For The First Time In 15 Years
Bethesda Game Studios has officially announced a new strategic roadmap for the Fallout franchise following a significant organizational restructuring at Xbox.
- Bethesda Game Studios has officially announced Fallout 5, which is currently in pre-production and being developed alongside The Elder Scrolls 6 using the proprietary Creation Engine 3.
- Bethesda confirmed a collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment on a new, unannounced Fallout project, with Bethesda retaining management and supervisory control over the franchise.
- The company announced official remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas, alongside a new Fallout 76 expansion titled 'Raven Rock' scheduled for release next year.
Jason SchreierJul 2026
Jason Schreier19 min
The Cruelest Part Of Xbox's Layoffs
The recent restructuring at Xbox, characterized by a massive reduction in workforce and the divestment of five studios, has created a climate of profound instability and anxiety for remaining employees.
- Microsoft has announced a major restructuring of its Xbox division, involving the layoff of 3,200 employees and the divestment of five game studios.
- Beyond the primary layoffs, Xbox is cutting its vendor spend by 50%, which will result in significant job losses for contract workers who are not included in the official 3,200-person headcount.
- Employees across Xbox, Blizzard, and ZeniMax are facing prolonged uncertainty, as a second wave of approximately 1,250 layoffs remains pending with no clear timeline for implementation.
Jason SchreierJul 2026
