Recent industry news about widespread layoffs has unfortunately impacted many studios, and while Obsidian Entertainment wasn't closed, they did experience their own share of departures. This comes amidst exciting whispers about the director behind Fallout: New Vegas potentially leading a new project in that series for them. However, a game director from Obsidian recently addressed common online sentiment suggesting the studio has lost its original talent or creative DNA over the years. He firmly stated that many core individuals and the distinct creative spirit from their acclaimed past titles, like Knights of the Old Republic 2 and New Vegas, are still very much present and guiding their current work. It's truly reassuring to hear such a direct and passionate defense of their legacy, making me hopeful that their unique style will continue to define their upcoming games despite recent challenges.