Addressing the Ongoing BDS Boycott of Microsoft — Here’s Why We Won't Be Reviewing Their Games

This freeze extends to all Microsoft-related gaming.

After weeks of rumors and speculation, Bethesda shadow-dropped The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered today on April 22, 2025, much to the delight of many long-time fans of the Elder Scrolls series. While such a large RPG would generally be right in our wheelhouse, we’re going to sit this one out. Normally, such an omission would not necessitate an announcement from us, but things are a bit different now.

On Thursday, April 3, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement made Microsoft a priority target, calling for the boycott of all products whenever possible, due to Microsoft’s ongoing complicity in the Palestinian genocide. As part of our efforts to show solidarity with the Palestinian people and their right to exist, we will abide by the BDS recommendation to boycott Microsoft’s gaming products. 

The simple fact of the matter is this: I, personally, cannot in good conscience support Microsoft so long as they aid and profit from the ethnic cleansing and murder of the Palestinian people. And while reviews are not necessarily an advertisement, they do sometimes lead to sales or further engagement on a topic. I do not want to be a part of that. I hope you understand, and I hope my readers also consider divesting from Microsoft products and holdings where possible.

Thank you,

Taylor J Rioux

Owner, JetsonPlaysGames