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Bethesda workers protest layoffs during Xbox head's visit; Overwatch changes spark player concern

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Workers at Bethesda's Rockville headquarters protested layoffs during a visit from Xbox head Asha Sharma. The Communications Workers of America organized rallies across the US, with employees at Bethesda using red flags and an inflatable rat to represent laid-off staff. Separately, Overwatch's Season 4 introduced a controversial change to Lifeweaver's 'Life Grip' ability, sparking concerns among players about its lifesaving potential. AI

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Bethesda workers protest layoffs during Xbox head's visit; Overwatch changes spark player concern

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 As Xbox head Asha Sharma reportedly visits Bethesda HQ, workers put up red flags representing laid off staff and a giant inflatable rat outside It's probably

    📰 As Xbox head Asha Sharma reportedly visits Bethesda HQ, workers put up red flags representing laid off staff and a giant inflatable rat outside It's probably a weird day to be working at Bethesda's Rockville headquarters. In a week's time, on August 18th, the Communications Wor…

    LINKS rockpapershotgun.com/as-xbox-head-asha-sh…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 'Overwatch’ Season 4 Makes a Controversial Change to Lifeweaver’s Life Grip Lifeweaver’s signature ability works differently in Season 4, and some mains fear

    🎮 'Overwatch’ Season 4 Makes a Controversial Change to Lifeweaver’s Life Grip Lifeweaver’s signature ability works differently in Season 4, and some mains fear the change could undermine its lifesaving potential. 📰 Source: Polygon.com 🔗 Link: https://www.polygon.com/overwatch-lif…

    LINKS polygon.com/overwatch-lifeweaver-signatur…

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