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Matt Firor, head of Zenimax Online Studios, announced his departure after layoffs and the cancellation of the company's upcoming MMO, The Elder Scrolls Online, amid widespread layoffs at Microsoft-owned studios affecting multiple projects and staff, with only Xbox head Phil Spencer confirmed to remain in his position.
The creative director of The Elder Scrolls Online, Matt Firor, criticizes the hype around the Metaverse, stating that virtual worlds and MMOs have been providing similar experiences for over 20 years. He emphasizes the importance of community and content over speculative virtual property, and suggests that the tech for displaying virtual worlds has been around for decades. Firor's comments reflect a sentiment shared by many in the gaming industry, highlighting the disconnect between the Metaverse's sales pitch and the existing capabilities of MMOs and virtual worlds.
The director of The Elder Scrolls Online, Matt Firor, emphasizes the game's ongoing success after announcing it has made over $2 billion in customer spend, aiming to highlight its achievements in the gaming industry. Despite not receiving as much mainstream attention as other juggernauts, Firor acknowledges the dedicated community's commitment and the studio's love for the game. The MMO's success is evident, with an average annual revenue of $200 million over the past decade, showcasing its significant impact in the gaming landscape.