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Bethesda’s union will hold a “Save Our Devs” march to protest Xbox layoffs.
Game Developer reports the OneBGS union is holding the rally in support of laid off developers on July 15th at ZeniMax offices in Rockville, Austin, Dallas, and Montreal, as the union announced in an email to members: > “Microsoft and ZeniMax leadership have made the devastating decision to slash over 440 positions across BGS, ZOS, id, ZWU(QA) and ZeniMax corporate (including CTO and CSUR). Because we organized and certified our unions, we have hard-won legal rights and protections that non-unionized studios simply do not have. The company wants us to accept this as a done deal and quietly disappear. We won’t let that happen. Our next steps are to mobilize. We need every single member visible and unified.”
The Best Gaming Headsets for Every Budget in 2026
I've been reviewing gaming headsets for nearly a decade, putting them through their paces and breaking down sound quality, comfort, and all the other ridiculous features that manufacturers have packed in over the years. After 120+ hours of side-by-side testing, these are the best gaming headsets you can buy in 2026, including my top-rated wireless, wired, and budget-friendly picks for sound quality and comfort.
Does it run id?
The Doom developer is reportedly the latest Xbox studio to be hit by Microsoft’s ongoing layoffs, prompting a new variant on an age-old question. Tal Rico: > Can Microsoft run (the studio that makes) Doom? Apparently not very well. Get the day’s best comment and more in my free newsletter, The Verge Daily.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Is an Impressive Remake That Brings One of the Best Games in the Series up to Today’s Standards
A remake that brings one of the best games in the series up to today’s standards.
Doom developer id reportedly cut in half as part of Xbox layoffs
As part of the massive layoffs hitting Xbox, Doom developer id Software has laid off around 50 percent of its staff.
Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales | TechCrunch
Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears of AI replacing jobs. The layoffs will hit Xbox and commercial sales the hardest.
Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees
Most of the job losses are in Microsoft’s Xbox and commercial sales organizations.
Pokémon TCG: Full Release Schedule for 2026 and Beyond
Here’s every confirmed Pokémon TCG release for 2026, including Mega Evolution sets, launch dates, and what to expect next.
Sony to end physical PlayStation game disc production in 2028 | TechCrunch
Sony will stop producing physical discs for all new PlayStation games beginning in 2028, as the company embraces an all-digital future.
Anime Astral Simulator Codes (August 2026)
Use these working and active Anime Astral Simulator codes to claim free rewards including potions and F2P Tickets.
Iron Soul: Dungeon Codes for August 2026
Get the latest codes for Iron Soul: Dungeon and redeem free rewards including race rerolls.
Dress to Impress Codes (August 2026)
Use these working and active Dress to Impress codes to claim free rewards in DTI, including clothes, shoes, and accessories.
The Best Mini Gaming PCs Worth Buying in 2026
Typically, gaming PCs are huge monoliths of glass and metal. However, there are mini PCs for gaming out there, if you need to reclaim your desk space.
Rockstar workers push to unionize ahead of GTA VI’s launch
Workers at GTA VI developer Rockstar Games have submitted a request for their union, the IWGB Game Workers Union, to be voluntarily recognized. The request follows Rockstar firing more than 30 staffers last year.
Xbox follows Apple with price increases | TechCrunch
The company says the increases are being driven by rising memory and console storage prices, with costs more than 2.5x higher than previous levels.
GTA VI is a worrying sign for the future of physical games
Rockstar says that physical versions of GTA VI won’t include a disc, and instead will only contain a download code inside the box.
Batman: Knightfall Part 1 - Knightfall Is a Worthy Adaptation and One of DC's Best Animated Movies in Years
Batman: Knightfall Part 1 - Knightfall is a real treat for Bat-fans, as it cuts through the fat of a sprawling DC Comics storyline to deliver a focused, harrowing account of Batman and Bane’s bloody first battle. Here's our spoiler-free review.