Matt Firor

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Artificial Intelligence

Ex-ZOS Founder: Canceled ‘Project Blackbird’ Led to My Resignation

The cancellation of the ambitious, long-in-development game "Project Blackbird" was the primary reason for Matt Firor's resignation from ZeniMax Online…

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Business

Elder Scrolls Online Devs Promise Major Changes After Internal Shakeup

The Elder Scrolls Online is planning to extend its lifespan to over 30 years, with new leadership and strategic shifts…

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BigTech Companies

Elder Scrolls Online Has Big Plans Ahead, Devs Confirm

**The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is set to receive ambitious updates**, with ZeniMax Online Studios reaffirming its commitment to expanding…

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BigTech Companies

Xbox Layoffs June 2025: Job Cuts, Studio Closures & Game Cancellations

Microsoft’s Xbox division announced major layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations, marking its fourth round of job cuts in under…

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BigTech Companies

Elder Scrolls Online Dev’s Unannounced MMO Was Thriving Before Xbox Cancelation

Microsoft canceled an unannounced sci-fi MMO, codenamed "Blackbird," from ZeniMax Online Studios, which had been in development since 2018 and…

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BigTech Companies

Exclusive: Elder Scrolls Online Dev’s Canceled Game Details Leaked

ZeniMax Online Studios was developing a canceled sci-fi MMO codenamed "Blackbird", a new IP with a custom engine, before Microsoft's…

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Digital Publishing

“Rencontres Internationales des Médias” Emerges as a Key Forum for the Future of Media

▼ Summary – The RIM conference is a key international media event held annually in Marseille, France, focusing on industry…

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BigTech Companies

Zenimax Online Head Matt Firor Exits After Layoffs, MMO Cancellation

Matt Firor, president of Zenimax Online Studios, steps down after 18 years, following layoffs and the cancellation of an unannounced…

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BigTech Companies

Elder Scrolls Online Dev Cancels Secret MMO, Studio Head Exits Amid Microsoft Layoffs

ZeniMax Online Studios cancels an unannounced MMO project and sees longtime leader Matt Firor step down amid Microsoft layoffs, marking…

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