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Xbox layoffs impact Obsidian; $1M fund for fighting game events announced

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Xbox has undergone significant layoffs, impacting approximately 1600 employees and leading to the closure of five studios. This restructuring includes a strategic shift to concentrate on established franchises like Fallout, which has reportedly affected Obsidian Entertainment, the developers behind Fallout: New Vegas, with around a quarter of their staff being let go. Concurrently, a $1 million support fund is being established to aid grassroots fighting game events later this year, though some organizers may decline participation. AI

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Xbox layoffs impact Obsidian; $1M fund for fighting game events announced

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    📰 Xbox's layoffs come with a push to focus on series like Fallout, so naturally New Vegas devs Obsidian have reportedly lost around a quarter of their staff Xbo

    📰 Xbox's layoffs come with a push to focus on series like Fallout, so naturally New Vegas devs Obsidian have reportedly lost around a quarter of their staff Xbox laid off around 1600 people yesterday, July 6th, as mass cuts accompanied by the decision to part ways with five studi…

    LINKS rockpapershotgun.com/xboxs-layoffs-come-w…
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    🎮 Grassroots fighting game events will gain access to a $1m support fund later this year: here's why some will turn it down Evo - the largest fighting game tour

    🎮 Grassroots fighting game events will gain access to a $1m support fund later this year: here's why some will turn it down Evo - the largest fighting game tournament in the world - announced Evo Locals last week. This new initiative will feature both a directory of smaller grass…

    LINKS eurogamer.net/evo-locals-announcement-fund

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