https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/feedThis is a feed of the latest articles from Rock Paper Shotgun.enCopyright (c) Rock Paper Shotgun a brand of IGN Entertainment, Inc.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:53:13 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/former-halo-art-director-who-complained-about-fraud-and-cronyism-warns-looming-xbox-layoffs-are-chance-for-bosses-to-settle-scoresEdwin Evans-ThirlwellThu, 25 Jun 2026 10:32:39 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/former-halo-art-director-who-complained-about-fraud-and-cronyism-warns-looming-xbox-layoffs-are-chance-for-bosses-to-settle-scoresThird personFirst personHalo StudiosHalo InfiniteShooterPS5Action AdventureXbox Game StudiosSingle Player343 IndustriesHalo: Campaign EvolvedPCShooter: First PersonMultiplayer CooperativeXbox OneMultiplayer CompetitiveXbox Series X/S<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/halo-infinite-campaign-review-1.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" /> <p>Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel has warned current Xbox staff that Microsoft's impending <a href="https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-have-found-ourselves-over-extended-new-xbox-ceo-says-amid-reports-of-plans-for-major-job-cuts?view=comments">"reset" of their gaming business</a> is an opportunity for studio execs to rid themselves of employees who've criticised their behaviour, citing his own, alleged experience of being driven out by "senior Halo representatives". Israel is encouraging any and all Xbox staff who've made trouble for bosses to speak to a lawyer and take certain steps to protect themselves, before the hammer comes down.</p> <p><a href="https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/former-halo-art-director-who-complained-about-fraud-and-cronyism-warns-looming-xbox-layoffs-are-chance-for-bosses-to-settle-scores">Read more</a></p>