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Union Promises To Take ‘All Necessary Legal And Contractual Action’ To Fight For Laid-Off Workers As Impacts On Blizzard, Id Software Become Clear

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By Nathan Grayson Verified
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It’s been a day since Microsoft aimed a cannon at its own foot and laid off 1,600 workers—with another 1,600 to come at some point in the next year—but the dust is still settling. While the company separated from several studios, massive cuts also hit Zenimax, Bethesda, Obsidian, Activision, and id Software. Blizzard, meanwhile, seemed to be safe, but as it turns out, that’s not entirely true. CWA, the union responsible for organizing thousands of Microsoft workers, has vowed to fight back.
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Microsoft Layoffs Hit Bethesda, Obsidian, And Id Hard As Workers Brace For More

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By Nathan Grayson Verified
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Today Microsoft laid off 1,600 people from its games division—roughly the same number it unceremoniously showed the door last year. As part of this, the company is cutting loose four studios either via independence or new ownership, with one more, Arkane, now in a period of required consultation due to French labor laws. But that still leaves over a thousand on the chopping block today with an additional 1,600 in the coming year.
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What Is The Point Of A Video Game Console Now?

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By Nathan Grayson Verified
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PlayStation is done with physical discs. Xbox appears done with… video games? Especially with hardware prices rising and not falling—a trend that’s sure to continue in the coming years—it’s hard not to wonder: What’s the point of even owning a console? On the latest Aftermath Hours, we ponder the console-shaped elephant in the room. This time around, we’re joined by Wes Fenlon of PC Gamer to discuss his new project: Warp Point, a web 1.0-style webring of video game blogs for the modern era.
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