Just because this person you know is looking for a job does not mean layoffs/restructuring is happening. Did they specifically tell you it was happening? If not, then you're just jumping the gun and assuming what you want to assume.
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Microsoft lays off staff at Inside Xbox and Mixer
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Just because this person you know is looking for a job does not mean layoffs/restructuring is happening. Did they specifically tell you it was happening? If not, then you're just jumping the gun and assuming what you want to assume.
Wtf at least get a recent pic lolTo build an empire, you need to break a few eggs. Our benevolent leader must do what is necessary to secure Microsoft's reign.
The ridiculous things I'll read here.
Anyway, I don't mind the Inside Xbox format, it's just that the quality of content can vary a lot between the episodes. I usually enjoy the interviews, and the women in gaming show was pretty cool. Best of luck to anyone affected!
Huh? Julia Hardy was also hosting the E3 Inside Xbox show. She often has gigs at multiple places.
To be fair, Turn 10 also has a Mixer/social team, perhaps they were affected by the reorganization as well.
Bizarre you can be let go after working at a company that is doing fine economically for 8 years. Here in Holland microsoft would have been obligated to find these ppl other work internally, or keep them on a paycheck for 8 months + severance. Hope these guys land elsewhere quickly.
Wow. That's actually amazing. I would love to work in Holland.
But we have nothing to prove that any of them were laid off.. not all inside Xbox staff were let go either, Jeff and a couple others are still there and some user saying he knows someone who was recently let go at T10 isn't proof of anything really.
Nobody said that they were just dumped on the street, with no benefits whatsoever. How they're handled will depend on their contracts, but MS usually do try to find people other positions within the organization, when their skill sets make that possible.
Sure, that's true as well.
Studios as big as theirs can end up with a lot of dead weight, early stages of an important project it's essential to do an audit and cut some bad hires loose. Doesn't mean anything when it's less than 25% other than they're trying to not waste money.
These layoffs from my understanding are from the Xbox live shows division so mixer live shows, inside Xbox, the live were they brought celebrities on and then play games. It sad that they lost their jobs, although I am not sure why they had needed them in the first place. As for Inside Xbox I feel they will just contract out talent as I think that the show will move to a bi-monthly or quarterly show.
It's a real shame and I hope these highly talented individuals land on their feet again quickly.
But the amount of presenters on Inside Xbox was ridiculous. Just 1 or 2 would be fine but we've had episodes with like 5 presenters! It was such a bloated show.
But the amount of presenters on Inside Xbox was ridiculous. Just 1 or 2 would be fine but we've had episodes with like 5 presenters! It was such a bloated show.
She's a freelancer, not a Microsoft employee. Also hosts Playstation events, etc. Doing Gran Turismo stuff this week.
I always thought that XBOX's hosting team was the one thing they got right. That said, they never seemed to flow as well when Major Nelson was involved. I hoped XBOX would move past dude but I guess we're stuck with him and his white gloves.
awww Rukari, he was great on inside xbox. The most memorable person on there imo. Hope everyone lands on their feet in new jobs quickly
They should have got rid of Nelson. He always looked stiff in comparison.
Thats no good i enjoyed watching them on Mixer and at all the big shows. Its a really shitty feeling after being layed off.
Laying off video content producers helps trim the fat so Xbox Scarlett can be better?!
Well, ofcourse he is a bit stiff. Isn't he old enough to be their dad?They should have got rid of Nelson. He always looked stiff in comparison.
They should have got rid of Nelson. He always looked stiff in comparison.
This rings so true of my work which chooses to rely on a bunch of old boys to market our software and wonder why we're not hitting engagement with millennials.
Not sure this is a good decision. These two people in the OP especially always stood out to me in an extremely positive sense.
that's unfortunate, i hope everyone involved lands on their feet.
inside xbox was a neat idea, the show's format just lacked polish and direction. sad to see it go.
inside xbox was a neat idea, the show's format just lacked polish and direction. sad to see it go.
Eh. Out of the 3 of them. Major Nelson's approach appeals to me most. Older Mellenial thoThey should have got rid of Nelson. He always looked stiff in comparison.
Time to switch the brand.
Lol. Last time this happened Eurogamer poached the talent and made the thoroughly excellent Outside Xbox!
No need to shit on Major Nelson just because he got to keep his job. He is a good dude and posts here from time to time.
Reading the article the people being removed specifically made original content for Mixer and Inside Xbox. That is sort of ok in the sense that the whole goal of original content is to draw interest into a platform and if noone is talking about the shows they were producing then you can't justify the expense.
The rest of the Mixer team is doing a better job at advertising their platform because at the very least I hear more discussions about it. The Mixer team though needs to find a better way to create interest in their platform beyond very specific big events like e3 and the game awards. If they haven't already they should try a co-marketing deal with Overwatch and the developing autochess scenes.
The rest of the Mixer team is doing a better job at advertising their platform because at the very least I hear more discussions about it. The Mixer team though needs to find a better way to create interest in their platform beyond very specific big events like e3 and the game awards. If they haven't already they should try a co-marketing deal with Overwatch and the developing autochess scenes.
Julia Hardy isn't employed by Xbox like Jeff or Graeme. She's completely freelance and has other gigs related to gaming with places like the BBC.
Not sure Inside Xbox will be affected by this. Seems to hit their Mixer shows the most. Red show, blue show, green show, this week in eSports, etc.
Does this also effect the xbox wire / blog / social team?
I know some ex press folkes who have been on that team but not sure if they are effected.
Weird move btw I would guess you need these people for the ramp up to next gen?
I know some ex press folkes who have been on that team but not sure if they are effected.
Weird move btw I would guess you need these people for the ramp up to next gen?
I believe that's also the case with rukari. He said he had time to find another position internally
I liked Kate a lot, but Nelson is an institution, and for a reason. Xbox would be a lesser platform without him, and it will be a sad day when he retires.
IF Lary ever retires it will be before the start of next gen because if he does it around the next gen launch or shortly after, people will assosiate that with the gen launch even though it probably will have nothing to do with it.
If Lary is happy and healthy at MS he should stay.
This is very different from laying off developers. To be honest, these were always pretty weak areas for them considering there were just so many better options elsewhere.
That audience likes them because they are NOT assosiated with companies I don't think that working for MS helps with that at all, I least if my fav youtube person or twitch streamer would start working for MS I would watch / consumer their content less then I would now.
Agreed. I also agree there are far too many Xbox presenters, whilst it's sad to see Kate go, they still have more then enough for future shows.
Unlike Amazon, Microsoft treats different departments like different businesses, each with their own recruitment.
Where as at Amazon, you can go from being a Cryengine specialist to a AmazonBasics supply chain manager, if you wanted. (And yes, that particular career moved happened this week.)
Those are completely unrelated. How can you even link these events?
Not really? People who say former usualy don't have any real power to change things.