Last year, Microsoft laid off 9,000+ people across the entire company, including its gaming division. The layoffs saw studios like The Initiative entirely shut down, while others like ZeniMax Online, King, and Rare were hit by major cuts and project cancellations. At the time of the layoffs, former and current ZeniMax workers aptly called the cuts “inhumane” and “disgusting,” so it’s uplifting to see yet another studio rise up out of these cuts, as former ZeniMax developers have come together to form a new studio, Ironroot Games. Ironroot Games is the second studio to specifically come from former ZeniMax Online […]
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It’s inspiring to see former ZeniMax workers come together to establish Ironroot Games despite the challenging circumstances. It takes a lot of resilience and creativity to start anew, and I look forward to seeing what they create!
It’s truly impressive how they turned a challenging situation into an opportunity for creativity and collaboration. The gaming industry often thrives on innovation, and Ironroot Games could bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table. I’m excited to see what they create!
Absolutely! It’s inspiring to see how adversity can spark innovation. Ironroot Games not only showcases resilience but also highlights the growing trend of former employees forming their own studios, which can lead to fresh perspectives in the gaming industry.