Tez2
@tez2.bsky.social
I monitor gaming, report changes, mostly regarding Rockstar Games titles.
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Video game giant Rockstar has sacked more than 30 workers across the UK, including my constituents working at their Edinburgh office. I urged Ministers to support workers who have lost their jobs, and stop this from happening again.
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Video game giant Rockstar has sacked more than 30 workers across the UK, including my constituents working at their Edinburgh office. I urged Ministers to support workers who have lost their jobs, and stop this from happening again.
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The IWGB has just announced that 220 letters, signed by Rockstar staff, have now been delivered to leadership at the company, demanding the immediate reinstatement of their fired colleagues.
November 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The IWGB has just announced that 220 letters, signed by Rockstar staff, have now been delivered to leadership at the company, demanding the immediate reinstatement of their fired colleagues.
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I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
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BREAKING: Rockstar has delayed Grand Theft Auto VI again, pushing the highly anticipated game from May to November 19, 2026. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Is Postponed Again — to November 2026
The release date for the game had previously slipped to May 2026 from fall 2025
www.bloomberg.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
BREAKING: Rockstar has delayed Grand Theft Auto VI again, pushing the highly anticipated game from May to November 19, 2026. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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The Scottish Greens stand with the dozens of workers sacked by @rockstargames.com for exercising their right to organise with @gameworkers.co.uk @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
November 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Scottish Greens stand with the dozens of workers sacked by @rockstargames.com for exercising their right to organise with @gameworkers.co.uk @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
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I covered the Rockstar North protest on the @gtabase.com Twitter.
Interviews with devs, politicians, and a union rep (incoming) - as well as pictures and videos.
x.com/gtabase/stat...
Interviews with devs, politicians, and a union rep (incoming) - as well as pictures and videos.
x.com/gtabase/stat...
GTABase.com on X: "The protest is wrapping up. We’ve interviewed three former developers about the protest: 1/2 Q: How have you been impacted by the recent union busting? Dev 1: Two of myself and my colleagues, our lives have been completely flipped upside down. We’ve had people on paternity" / X
The protest is wrapping up. We’ve interviewed three former developers about the protest: 1/2 Q: How have you been impacted by the recent union busting? Dev 1: Two of myself and my colleagues, our lives have been completely flipped upside down. We’ve had people on paternity
x.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I covered the Rockstar North protest on the @gtabase.com Twitter.
Interviews with devs, politicians, and a union rep (incoming) - as well as pictures and videos.
x.com/gtabase/stat...
Interviews with devs, politicians, and a union rep (incoming) - as well as pictures and videos.
x.com/gtabase/stat...
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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NEW: Rockstar Games says the 30+ employees it fired last week were leaking confidential information, disputing allegations that the company is union-busting.
The union says it was a private chat with labor organizers. This messy battle isn't over yet. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The union says it was a private chat with labor organizers. This messy battle isn't over yet. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Says Fired Employees Were Leaking Information
Rockstar Games terminated more than 30 people last week in an action that a labor group called “union-busting.”
www.bloomberg.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
NEW: Rockstar Games says the 30+ employees it fired last week were leaking confidential information, disputing allegations that the company is union-busting.
The union says it was a private chat with labor organizers. This messy battle isn't over yet. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The union says it was a private chat with labor organizers. This messy battle isn't over yet. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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BREAKING: Amazon is making "significant" cuts to its video-game division, moving away from MMOs like New World, and gutting its Irvine and San Diego development studios www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Amazon Makes ‘Significant’ Cuts In Video-Game Division
Tech giant will reduce game development work
www.bloomberg.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
BREAKING: Amazon is making "significant" cuts to its video-game division, moving away from MMOs like New World, and gutting its Irvine and San Diego development studios www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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First look at the untitled AAA open world action game from Liquid Swords and teaser:
"Hope moved out. Violence pays the rent. Get comfortable."
The studio was founded in 2020 and is led by Just Cause director and Avalanche Studios co-founder Christofer Sundberg.
"Hope moved out. Violence pays the rent. Get comfortable."
The studio was founded in 2020 and is led by Just Cause director and Avalanche Studios co-founder Christofer Sundberg.
October 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
First look at the untitled AAA open world action game from Liquid Swords and teaser:
"Hope moved out. Violence pays the rent. Get comfortable."
The studio was founded in 2020 and is led by Just Cause director and Avalanche Studios co-founder Christofer Sundberg.
"Hope moved out. Violence pays the rent. Get comfortable."
The studio was founded in 2020 and is led by Just Cause director and Avalanche Studios co-founder Christofer Sundberg.
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SCOOP: For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Microsoft Pushes Xbox Division to Hit Higher Profit Margins
Management’s goal of 30% profit margins for gaming has led to job losses, canceled projects
www.bloomberg.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
SCOOP: For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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'CEOs need to take a backseat:' MindsEye devs accuse studio execs of fumbling layoffs and mandating crunch
'CEOs need to take a backseat:' MindsEye devs accuse studio execs of fumbling layoffs and mandating crunch
Almost 100 current and former Build A Rocket Boy employees have signed an open letter containing allegations of debilitating mismanagement–and some workers are even filing legal claims.
www.gamedeveloper.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
'CEOs need to take a backseat:' MindsEye devs accuse studio execs of fumbling layoffs and mandating crunch
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A new #GTAOnline event starts on October 2 (available through October 8).
October 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A new #GTAOnline event starts on October 2 (available through October 8).
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BREAKING: Microsoft is announcing big changes to Xbox Game Pass today. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting more features, but it's going up to $29.99 a month. PC games + cloud are also coming to new Game Pass Essential + Premium plans. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/789424/...
Microsoft revamps Xbox Game Pass plans and hikes Ultimate to $29.99 a month
All Xbox Game Pass tiers are getting big changes
www.theverge.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
BREAKING: Microsoft is announcing big changes to Xbox Game Pass today. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting more features, but it's going up to $29.99 a month. PC games + cloud are also coming to new Game Pass Essential + Premium plans. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/789424/...
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How to sell a video game console:
1) Make your console more expensive than the other consoles
2) Also put all of your games on the other consoles
1) Make your console more expensive than the other consoles
2) Also put all of your games on the other consoles
BREAKING: Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles in the US again. Xbox console prices are going up in October, making an Xbox Series X $649.99. Full details on price increases here 👇 www.theverge.com/news/782079/...
Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles in the US again
Xbox console prices are going up in October, making an Xbox Series X $649.99.
www.theverge.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
How to sell a video game console:
1) Make your console more expensive than the other consoles
2) Also put all of your games on the other consoles
1) Make your console more expensive than the other consoles
2) Also put all of your games on the other consoles
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Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles yet again in the US due to "changes in the macroeconomic environment:
Series S from $379 ➡️ $399
Series X from $599 ➡️ $649
Series X Digital from $549 ➡️ $599
2TB Series X from $729 ➡️ $799
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
Series S from $379 ➡️ $399
Series X from $599 ➡️ $649
Series X Digital from $549 ➡️ $599
2TB Series X from $729 ➡️ $799
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
September 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles yet again in the US due to "changes in the macroeconomic environment:
Series S from $379 ➡️ $399
Series X from $599 ➡️ $649
Series X Digital from $549 ➡️ $599
2TB Series X from $729 ➡️ $799
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
Series S from $379 ➡️ $399
Series X from $599 ➡️ $649
Series X Digital from $549 ➡️ $599
2TB Series X from $729 ➡️ $799
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
September 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Fusion Fix 4.0 for GTA IV is OUT NOW! Rebranded, refreshed and our biggest update yet! Check out the changelog for full details and enjoy new features like Volumetric Fog, Tone Mapping and reworked Bloom, Motion Blur, Depth of Field and much, much more:
github.com/ThirteenAG/G...
github.com/ThirteenAG/G...
September 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Fusion Fix 4.0 for GTA IV is OUT NOW! Rebranded, refreshed and our biggest update yet! Check out the changelog for full details and enjoy new features like Volumetric Fog, Tone Mapping and reworked Bloom, Motion Blur, Depth of Field and much, much more:
github.com/ThirteenAG/G...
github.com/ThirteenAG/G...
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Rockstar Games Co-Founder Dan Houser will make his first on-camera interview appearance at LA Comic Con this year to have an in-depth conversation with IGN's Ryan McCaffrey, about the legacy and impact of his past games and a look forward to his newer projects in development at Absurd Ventures.
Grand Theft Auto's Dan Houser to Make His First On-Camera Interview Appearance at L.A. Comic Con 2025 With IGN
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September 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Rockstar Games Co-Founder Dan Houser will make his first on-camera interview appearance at LA Comic Con this year to have an in-depth conversation with IGN's Ryan McCaffrey, about the legacy and impact of his past games and a look forward to his newer projects in development at Absurd Ventures.
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A new #GTAOnline event starts on September 11 (available through September 17).
September 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A new #GTAOnline event starts on September 11 (available through September 17).
GTA VI General Speculation & Discussion - Vice City, Baby!!!
gtaforums.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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OK, listen. A triple-A (AAA) game had a meaning once. A million years ago (the 90s...), it was used by game industry analysts to indicate that a game was almost certain to make back it's investment. It echoed the bond rating: AAA, indicating the best possible investment.
Now? Who the hell knows.
Now? Who the hell knows.
September 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
OK, listen. A triple-A (AAA) game had a meaning once. A million years ago (the 90s...), it was used by game industry analysts to indicate that a game was almost certain to make back it's investment. It echoed the bond rating: AAA, indicating the best possible investment.
Now? Who the hell knows.
Now? Who the hell knows.
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SCOOP: Perfect Dark was almost revived.
The game's developers were close to a deal with Take-Two to fund and publish the game following its cancellation by Xbox in July, sources say, but negotiations fell through, leading to layoffs at Crystal Dynamics last week. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The game's developers were close to a deal with Take-Two to fund and publish the game following its cancellation by Xbox in July, sources say, but negotiations fell through, leading to layoffs at Crystal Dynamics last week. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Perfect Dark’ Developer Lays Off Staff After Funding Deal Falls Through
Crystal Dynamics was close to moving the game to Take-Two, but negotiations fell apart
www.bloomberg.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
SCOOP: Perfect Dark was almost revived.
The game's developers were close to a deal with Take-Two to fund and publish the game following its cancellation by Xbox in July, sources say, but negotiations fell through, leading to layoffs at Crystal Dynamics last week. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The game's developers were close to a deal with Take-Two to fund and publish the game following its cancellation by Xbox in July, sources say, but negotiations fell through, leading to layoffs at Crystal Dynamics last week. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...