May 9th 2024.
It seems that Xbox boss Phil Spencer is facing some backlash from fans in the midst of recent layoffs at Bethesda studios. One disgruntled player in particular took their anger to a whole new level by nuking Spencer's camp in Fallout 76. It's unclear what Xbox's reaction was to this news, but it's safe to say they probably weren't expecting such an intense response.
It's becoming more and more evident that Xbox's main focus when acquiring Bethesda for a whopping $7.5 billion was on their popular titles, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. This has left many fans feeling disappointed and frustrated, including those who are die-hard Fallout fans. So when news of Spencer's camp being nuked broke, it was met with a lot of approval from other players.
The viral image of the nuclear blast radius on the Fallout 76 map, with Spencer's vendor in the center, caused quite a stir on social media. The culprit behind it all didn't hesitate to take credit for their actions, admitting their guilt in the comments and even providing a video of the aftermath and a separate image of Spencer's character. Many found this act amusing, with some even giving the nuke a clever name.
One fan even went as far as to tag Spencer on Twitter, pleading with him not to shut down Bethesda Game Studios because of this incident. It's unclear why the fan chose to nuke Spencer's camp, but many are speculating that it was a form of retaliation for the recent studio layoffs. Regardless of the reason, it's clear that this player was determined to make Spencer feel the heat.
Launching a nuclear missile in Fallout 76 takes a significant amount of effort and resources, so it's clear that this player was not messing around. However, with everything going on at the moment, it's safe to assume that Spencer has bigger things to worry about than his virtual camp being destroyed. In fact, he probably hasn't had much time to play the game at all.
As this news continues to circulate, fans are eagerly awaiting Xbox's response. In the meantime, they can stay updated on all the latest gaming news and releases by following the site's Twitter and signing up for their newsletter. And for those looking to submit their own opinions and features, they can do so easily through the site's Submit Stuff page.
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