# Former Halo art director who complained about "fraud" and "cronyism" warns looming Xbox layoffs are a chance for bosses to settle scores

> Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel has warned current Xbox staff that Microsoft's impending "reset" of their gaming business is an opportunity for studio execs to rid themselves of employees who've criticised…

- **Source:** [Rockpapershotgun](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/former-halo-art-director-who-complained-about-fraud-and-cronyism-warns-looming-xbox-layoffs-are-chance-for-bosses-to-settle-scores?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3d354a4758e78bd8be6646)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #microsoft #xbox
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