In a bold show of solidarity, unionised Microsoft workers are taking to the streets to protest the recent mass layoffs that have affected over 400 jobs across various Xbox-owned studios, including Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax, and id Software.

This coordinated effort has sparked a wave of creative protests within the gaming community, as modders have begun filling popular Bethesda games like Fallout 4 and Skyrim with custom content showcasing union logos and protest signs.

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  • Over 400 union-represented jobs are being cut across Xbox-owned studios, including Bethesda Game Studios and id Software
  • Modders are creating custom content with union logos and protest signs to show solidarity with the affected workers
  • The protests and modding efforts are part of a larger movement to raise awareness about the impact of mass layoffs on the gaming industry
  • The Communications Workers of America union (CWA) is leading the charge in organizing the rallies and supporting the affected workers

As the gaming community continues to rally around the affected workers, it remains to be seen how Microsoft will respond to these protests and the growing backlash against the layoffs. Source: Rock Paper Shotgun