Fired! is an action game released on PC in February 2023. Recent coverage has primarily focused on workplace-related incidents rather than the game itself. A Blizzard staffer with access to cheat tools was terminated after being caught helping a World of Warcraft Mythic+ group achieve fraudulent results, with the exposed players also facing action from the publisher. Separately, Xbox's planned FanFest world tour continues despite the original creator being dismissed during Microsoft layoffs. Additionally, a dispute emerged between a Saber CEO and a writer over employment circumstances, with the executive's response drawing criticism for its tone.
via IGN
Legendary game designer Harvey Smith has said he pleaded with Microsoft to let his team release one final patch to improve the poorly-received Xbox console exclusive Redfall — even though he had been "fired."
via PC Gamer
The comments are "remarkably pathetic," the writer said in response.
via Eurogamer
Well, this isn't a good idea after laying off thousands of people: a global Xbox FanFest tour. Yet apparently it's still going ahead, even after Microsoft fired the person who pitched and created the show in said layoffs. Face, meet palm.
In World of Warcraft, Blizzard employees are given the title of Game Master. Some have access to cheats they can use in the world, and can monitor servers, guilds, and more to make sure they're all playing fair and having a good time. Great power comes with great responsibility,…
via Massively Overpowered
Earlier this week, we covered the emerging story that a Blizzard staffer was caught helping a World of Warcraft Mythic+ group cheat their way to victory, exposed by players digging through parsed and published combat logs for the run. Now, Blizzard has actioned the players as wel…