Alyssa Gobelle
@agobelle.bsky.social
Motion / Graphics Designer Developer, and Video Wizard in the Video Game Industry | Current Title: Senior Motion Graphics Artist @ ZeniMax Online Studios. | ZOSU Bargaining Committee Member | [ My opinions are my own and do not represent my company. ]
Developers like Atran Raikany from ZOS are responsible for making the game worlds we love feel alive. Microsoft's lay-offs aren't just short sighted business decisions - they're threats to the future of these worlds. #SaveGameWorkers and tell Microsoft to end these layoffs: shorturl.at/5ruBE
Enjoy 127 items by 109 creators and support game devs effected by recent layoffs: itch.io/b/3802/game-...
It’s through the time and effort of our union members that we’re able to offer support to the entire industry. If you’re a dev based in the US or Canada, check us out and consider signing up. We’ve got lots of work to do! 🫡 uvw-cwa.org/membership
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You’ve helped us raise over 80k for laid off gamedevs in need so far, and we still have plenty of time left in the bundle’s drive. Everyone who organized this effort was doing so on their own time for the benefit of others. If these companies wanted to, they would. They don’t. We do. Join us. ✊
Xbox's 1,600 person "reset" didn't hit 14 layers of management. It hit devs who built the worlds you love. Faceless brands don't make games - people like Ben Carnow and his team do. #SaveGameWorkers and tell Microsoft to end these cycles of layoffs: shorturl.at/5ruBE
Without serious public pushback, trillionaire corporations like Microsoft will continue to treat talented developers like Naomi Green as expendable. Help us break this unbalanced system and #SaveGameWorkers by telling Microsoft to end their cycles of layoffs: shorturl.at/5ruBE
🎉 IT'S LIVE 🎉 The game industry hardship fund itch bundle made in partnership with @necrosoftgames.com is HERE. Over 100 games for $10+ bucks: all funds (save for itch fees) go directly to the UVW-CWA Game Worker Hardship Fund. GOOD GAMES FOR A GOOD CAUSE👇 itch.io/b/3802/game-...
Game industry hardship fund by Necrosoft Games and 109 others
Game industry hardship fund: 127 items for $10.00
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Nine hours after going live, the itch bundle benefiting our Game Worker Hardship Fund has already raised over $13k! Thank you so much to those who have already purchased. And for those who might be waiting for payday, you’ve still got about two weeks left! Thank you so much 🙏
On July 6th, Microsoft laid off 50% of id Software. Among these cuts were folks like John "Jebus" Roberts, a principal engine programmer on the id Tech engine. For 15 years, Jebus supported the games you love. #SaveGameWorkers by telling Microsoft to end their cycles of layoffs: shorturl.at/5ruBE
I have an exciting, & somewhat humbling, update. I have been temp restored to employed status w/ ZeniMax Online Studios, along w/ other impacted duly elected members of our Bargaining Committees across all U.S. units still under Status Quo and in the process of bargaining for our First Contract.
In our new series #SaveGameWorkers, you’ll meet the people who make your favorite games at Xbox…until they get laid off. Today, meet Eric Bakutis from Zenimax Online Studios. #SaveOurDevs by telling Microsoft to end their cycles of layoffs: feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/ide...
Bethesda Games Studios’ Montreal workers are being treated especially poorly by XBOX and we won’t stand for it. Here are the details. If this upsets you let Microsoft know: feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/ide...
Thank you so much to all the fans who have always and continue to show up for us. You make this work meaningful and we cant do this without you. Also we are now all ugly crying, thanks for that :) We are not calling for boycotts at this time. Watch this space for the next action coming up.
We Must Demand Better - Tamriel Solidarity March against Microsoft Layoffs
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We're out here in the heat and rain! ✊ #SaveOurDevs
United Videogame Workers-CWA@videogameworkers.bsky.social · 4w agoThe bosses are stealing our game industry, and we aim to take it back! We’re calling game workers, allies, and fans alike to join emergency rallies on WEDNESDAY, JULY 15th! Check this thread for times and locations as they’re established: 🧵
Finn nails the sentiment here. These people have been part of my life for 14 years - some for even longer as I worked with them at my prior studio, BioWare, too. It's gut-wrenching to suddenly be cut off from everyone. #ZOSFam, indeed.
Finn@thefinninator.bsky.social · 3w agoBeen a bit but this one is for the #ZOSFam
This is the last major video project I worked on to promote The Elder Scrolls Online. I hope everyone still enjoys Season One! I plan to use my sudden excess time to spend some quality time really enjoying Tamriel before my next big adventure. #esofam, it's been a wonderful 14 years. 🫶
The Elder Scrolls Online@elderscrollsonline.com · 4w agoDiscover new stories, adventures, challenges, and rewards with The Elder Scrolls Online Season One, Return of the Thieves Guild. Live from July 8 until October 21 and free for all ESO players. See you in Tamriel!
One way you can show Microsoft your concern is here through the XBOX Player Voice feedback platform: feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/ide...
Lots happening this week in Tamriel with the official end of Season Zero and the start of Season One! Here's what to expect. 👇
Xbox's unionized workers have joined forces across teams to speak out and fight back against looming layoffs, demanding protections not just for union members, but for all Xbox workers. https://kotaku.com/unionized-workers-xbox-respond-layoff-reports-will-not-be-treated-disposable-2000711455
Unionized Workers At Xbox Respond To Layoff Reports, Say They 'Will Not Be Treated As Disposable' - Kotaku
'The money is there, leadership is simply choosing where it goes and who pays'
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Zeal of Zenithar and the Challenge Difficulty Golden Pursuit continue all weeklong. Enjoy the last full week of Season Zero before Season One begins next week!
In 2022, Raven Software workers became the first unit at Activision Blizzard to form a union. Now, they've secured a first contract ensuring wage increases and the elimination of mandatory crunch. #unionstrong 💪
Raven Software Workers Secure First Contract at Microsoft
The contract builds on the recent organizing momentum by Microsoft video game workers organizing with CWA to raise standards across the video game industry.
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Workers at Elder Scrolls Online developer Zenimax Online Studios have unionised
Zenimax Online Studios workers unionise
Workers at Elder Scrolls Online developer Zenimax Online Studios have unionised, Communications Workers of America has …
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