Microsoft’s Layoffs, Ubisoft Struggles & Xbox’s Developer Direct Recapped!

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this week’s PlayersToo Podcast: </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Microsoft layoff 10,000 employees including staff at 343, The Coalition and more. </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot draws criticism for comments seemingly shifting performance pressure on to staff</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">We finish the show with a recap of this week’s Xbox Developer Direct showcase, which included Forza Motorsport, Redfall and more. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We also discuss what we’ve been playing, including Lewis’s thoughts on completing Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and shout out to other stories including review scores for Forspoken and Fire Emblem: Engage, the end of support for Marvel’s Avengers and the inevitable death of Stadia. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our PlayAlong game for January is Norco, a point-and-click indie hit from last year! Play as we do and join us on the first show of February to hear what we think.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find and follow PlayersToo on:</span></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/PlayersToo"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Twitter</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">//</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/playerstoopodcast"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Facebook</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">//</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/playerstoo/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">//</span> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkeYho105v1bsQC49JaQow"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> YouTube</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you enjoy this podcast PLEASE give 5 stars and a review on</span> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/playerstoo-podcast-a-video-games-show-for-gamers-like-you/id1466174220"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Apple Podcasts</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and