Over 4 years ago I collected all the trophies for #UntilDawn and was sharing random bits of the game on twitter! Fast forward 4 years later, and I'm in the credits of #TheQuarry 🏕️ Which is being called the spiritual successor of UD! Life can work in mysterious ways!😁🔥
"We have more players, games and gaming hours than ever before. Our platform, hardware, and game roadmap have never looked stronger"
However, Phil is failing to say "my pockets are not full enough, so devs can get fucked"
Phil Spencer letter to employees:
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.
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He literally goes on to say:
"Simply put, we would not be where we are today without the time, energy, and creativity of those.....The decisions are not a reflection of the talent, creativity, and dedication of the people involved"
@PapaJohnsUK Cheesiest win I got, hung around on the edge of the stadium after being released from the gulag, only to drop down and win with a pistol 💥
@izzyfoley94 Great pickups, they have some amazing full arts in there. Squirtel in Stellar Crown and Gastly in Temporal. Best of luck on your pulls🤙🏼
Prismatic Boosters come out on Friday but think I'm gunna skip it as we are 15 cards of a master set for Hidden Fates
A moment that will live on through the ages, absolutely ruined the presence of Travis Scott! What was bro even doing?
WWE gotta stop with all these celebrity guests!
#WWEChamber
@Cerium Basically any indie title, some bigger titles like The Witcher & Fallout. Tons of emulation through EmuDeck. And for more intense games like CP2077 I stream it from my PC to Deck with Moonlight.
I'm making a huge chunk in my backlog now since getting my deck