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Giant inflatable rat protests Microsoft layoffs during Xbox CEO's Bethesda visit
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's visit to Bethesda's Maryland HQ for an internal The Elder Scrolls 6 demo coincided with a giant inflatable rat protest against Microsoft's recent layoffs.
Key points
- The inflatable rat named 'Scabby' was placed outside Bethesda's Rockville offices by the CWA union.
- The protest occurred during Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's visit to view a live playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6.
- The demonstration involved current and former Bethesda staff affected by Microsoft's mass layoffs last month.
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