Xbox workers from Bethesda Game Studios and id Software are speaking out about Microsoft’s planned 3,200 job cuts — and warning that the consequences could reach far beyond the people losing their jobs. In this special episode of "Gamer Galaxy," Cher Hwang speaks with three current and recently laid-off Xbox studio workers represented by the Communications Workers of America: Nathan Hahn, a technical producer at Bethesda Game Studios; Andrew Willis, a producer at id Software and union bargaining-committee member; and Elisabeth Whyte, a former senior user researcher at Bethesda whose entire research team was eliminated. The workers discuss why they believe Microsoft’s layoffs threaten institutional knowledge, game quality and the…
Who hosted the "Gamer Galaxy" episode discussing the Xbox layoffs?
The episode was hosted by Cher Hwang.
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What specific topics does the Communications Workers of America union union fight for in their negotiations with Microsoft?
The union is fighting for first contracts, layoff protections, and fair severance.
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Who are the specific individuals from the Xbox studios represented by the Communications Workers of America that spoke out about the layoffs?
The speakers include Nathan Hahn, a technical producer at Bethesda Game Studios; Andrew Willis, a producer at id Software and union bargaining-committee member; and Elisabeth Whyte, a former senior user researcher at Bethesda whose entire research team was eliminated.
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How many jobs are being cut as part of Microsoft's planned layoffs at Xbox?
Microsoft has planned 3,200 job cuts.
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