Game Mess Mornings 7/9/26

Mike Minotti is joined by Lex Luddy to talk about further layoffs from Xbox, further layoffs from Ubisoft, further concern about Bethesda RPGs, and more.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

05:06 Big questions for Microsoft’s intentions for id Software

18:36 Obsidian ‘cancels Avowed 2 to focus on new Fallout’

26:34 The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Suffer Because of Xbox Layoffs, Bethesda Staff Say, Fearing Delays, Crunch, and Generational Talent Being Replaced by Contractors

31:30 Fired Marathon director says he’s settled a lawsuit with Sony and been inserted into the credits

33:00 Ubisoft Barcelona Celebrates Successful Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Launch With Layoffs

40:08 You can now try one of Nintendo’s best Switch 2 games for free

42:39 Persona 4 Revival Producer Confirms Some Noteworthy Character Changes Are Coming

45:41 Former VG247 editors launch new publication, Respec

46:48 Polls & outro