They don't have to patch anything or release source code, nothing extreme, just a "hey you can't sell people something and then render it non-functional"
games
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
this tracker site is cool
what turned it around unirronically, was him dropping that video calling PirateSoftware a faggot
he had given up, and released the video with the context of
"well, I don't have to be professional or diplomatic anymore, I can just shit on this faggot for ruining a good thing"
uh, tldr he's a faggot
both literally and literally
idk, he's just a complete and utter contemptable person, who made it his personal mission to fuck with this so as to feel smug about being important
Explaining pirate software in a funnier way, he is the reason tobyfox yelled at matpat on twitter
he's been "making" a undertale clone for the last 8 years, which is way he was so against the stopkilling games thing because he has drm on it which he famously declared genius by using valves achievement system to do it
did you see the leaked email Polu
the full one, not the one that MS "leaked" themselves
"xbox is only where it is today because we let people go"
Phil is a shitposter at heart lol
ZeniMax is the largest cut so far, they're down 650
Rare lost a couple 100
the waiting until the end of the workday part
is so funny to me
"everyone keep an eye on your email for a surprise before you leave for the day!"
since studios aren't announcing it until the end of *their* workday, i.e seperete for Europe, EST, and PST etc., there will be more and more waves of news breaking
I wonder what the biggest cancelation will be, the Zenimax MMO is big but I could imagine there being more big ones once the US studios start firing tonight
it's ~10,000 firings total
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-cancellations-july-2025 Perfect Dark cancelled too?
it's more amazing just how bad they are at publishing games
from which to greenlight, how to market them, and how to support them post-launch
compulsion games is likely being shut down
no news yet
"Today we are sharing decisions that will impact colleagues across our organization. To position Gaming for enduring success and allow us to focus on strategic growth areas, we will end or decrease work in certain areas of the business and follow Microsoft’s lead in removing layers of management to increase agility and effectiveness. Out of respect for those impacted today, the specifics of today’s notifications and any organizational shifts will be shared by your team leaders in the coming days.
I recognize that these changes come at a time when we have more players, games, and gaming hours than ever before. Our platform, hardware, and game roadmap have never looked stronger. The success we're seeing currently is based on tough decisions we've made previously. We must make choices now for continued success in future years and a key part of that strategy is the discipline to prioritize the strongest opportunities. We will protect what is thriving and concentrate effort on areas with the greatest potential, while delivering on the expectations the company has for our business. This focused approach means we can deliver exceptional games and experiences for players for generations to come.
Prioritizing our opportunities is essential, but that does not lessen the significance of this moment. Simply put, we would not be where we are today without the time, energy, and creativity of those whose roles are impacted. These decisions are not a reflection of the talent, creativity, and dedication of the people involved. Our momentum is not accidental—it is the result of years of dedicated effort from our teams.
HR is working directly with impacted employees to provide severance plan benefits (aligned with local laws), including pay, healthcare coverage, and job placement resources to support their transition. Employees whose roles were eliminated are encouraged to explore open positions across Microsoft Gaming, where their applications will be given priority review.
Thank you to everyone who has shaped our culture, our products, and our community. We will move forward with deep appreciation and respect for all who have contributed to this journey.
Phil"
you know, it really says something that all of the devs being fired are on Bluesky
and the ones not being fired are on Twitter
I wonder why
they test that microtransactions go through properly
They've fired the last few original Rare devs
related, I saw that Diablo 4 is already up to season 10
and that blew my mind
How did Stop Killing Games petition go from 700,000 to 900,000 in only a few days?
The guy dropped a video calling out pirate software and people are mad at pirate software
if you do not want to click that
it's more than that, 400k to 900k in <1 week
They have averaged over 50,000 signatures a day the last nine days
yep, they'll likely get to 1M on the 4th of July
and we can all shitpost with the Independence Day clip
I am glad we may not have to "own nothing and be happy" as they say.
or at least, less of that
They will probably just force publishers to change their EULAs so they aren't so encompassing
I actually think the EU will enforce this, effective date will be something like 2028 by the time it gets agreed to and give devs ample time to prepare
and it won't be retroactive, etc.
but it's such an easy requirement that is generally popular, with no real lobby against it
Oh that's not what I meant. Publishers copy/paste/find+replace their EULAs so they would have to change their template. I know it won't be retroactive
oh, my bad I misunderstood
Though ofc I wish it was. I do not spend money on free mobile games but there are a few I enjoyed that are now lost.