The gaming and tech industries are no stranger to layoffs. In the past year, Microsoft and Xbox have laid off over 15-20 thousand employees. Most recently, 3 Bethesda studios have been shuttered and many are confused when they have delivered so many great gaming experiences. The studios that gave us games like Dishonored and the recent hit, Hi-Fi Rush were closed despite the popularity of their products.
As the industry moves forward, more and more questions are starting to pop up. What does success look like to large corporations? As an employee, how do I secure my future within these companies? Having a critically successful game no longer guarantees job safety.
Recently, Xbox President, Sarand Bond sat down with Bloomberg to talk about the state of the Industry and Xbox. Check out the discussion below and let’s talk about it.