Microsoft傘下のゲームスタジオであるDouble Fineの従業員は、5月7日に労働組合を結成するため、全米労働関係委員会（NLRB）に申請書を提出した。正規およびパートタイムの従業員42名からなるこのグループは、会社側に対して選挙の実施および自主的な承認を求めている。この動きは、全米通信労働組合（CWA）が支援している。
この発表は、同スタジオの最新ゲーム『Kiln』がGame Passでリリースされた直後に行われた。Double Fineは『Psychonauts』などのタイトルで知られ、2018年にMicrosoftによって買収された。今回の申請は、Asha Sharma新CEOの下での独立したXboxスタジオにおける初の労働組合結成の動きとなる。
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty announced the gaming division is reverting from 'Microsoft Gaming' to simply 'Xbox.' In a memo shared on Xbox Wire following an all-hands meeting, they addressed player frustrations and pledged to reevaluate the approach to game exclusivity. The move signals a renewed focus on console as the foundation amid broader platform ambitions.
Employees at Double Fine Productions have voted to form a union with the Communications Workers of America. The 42 full- and part-time workers follow similar unionization efforts at other Microsoft studios.
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Xbox is preparing to shut down Compulsion Games and is in talks to close Double Fine and Ninja Theory as well. Studio leaders are negotiating with Microsoft over the studios' futures. Heavy job losses are expected even if some studios go independent.
Shawn Layden, the former head of Sony Interactive Entertainment America, has publicly commented on recent moves by Xbox. In LinkedIn posts, he described the changes as reflecting a misunderstanding of the industry.
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An employment tribunal has ruled against Rockstar Games' request to remove blacklisting claims from an upcoming trial over alleged union busting at its Grand Theft Auto 6 studio. The decision allows all of the union's allegations to proceed.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced a major reorganization of the gaming division's leadership. The changes promote longtime Xbox veterans and bring in new executives with expertise in AI, design, and growth. Sharma aims to build capabilities for a more affordable, personal, and open platform.
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The independent French union STJV is urging all video game workers to strike on June 25 in response to widespread layoffs and alleged mistreatment by studio management.