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EA announces restructuring, layoffs, and shift towards community-focused games
Electronic Arts recently announced a restructuring plan that will result in the layoff of approximately 6% of its employees.
The Last of Us: Part 1 PC Release Plagued by Technical Problems, naughty dog promises quick fixes
The highly anticipated PC release of The Last of Us: Part 1 has been met with dissatisfaction, with players reporting technical difficulties with the game.
April PS+ Lineup Leaked: Sackboy, Meet Your Maker, and Tails of Iron Included
When it comes to the PlayStation Plus games for April 2023, it appears that the cat is out of the bag. Twitter user Billbil-kun has made a name for themselves as a credible source when it comes to leaks, and they've just shared what could be the lineup for next month's games.
Silent Hill 2 Rumors Put to Rest: Bloober Team Clarifies Sales Figures statement and Development Status
Fans of the Silent Hill franchise have been eagerly awaiting news of Silent Hill 2, which is in development by Bloober Team. Recently, rumors circulated that the game was nearly finished, sparking speculation about a release date. Bloober Team, on the other hand, took to Twitter to dispel the rumors and set the record straight.
Sega and Tencent Join List of Companies Skipping E3 2023 Amid Concerns Over Future of the Event
As concerns about the future of E3 2023 grow, more publishers are stepping away, with Sega and Tencent joining the list of companies skipping the event. (VIA IGN)
CDPR Confirms No Subway System in Future Cyberpunk 2077 Patches, Fans Express Disappointment
Fans of the hit video game Cyberpunk 2077 were disappointed this week when it was announced that the much-anticipated subway system would not be included in future patches.
Ubisoft's Paris Facility Faces Burnout Crisis as Employees Suffer from Crunch Culture, Claims French Union and Survey
According to the French union Solidaires Informatique, workers at Ubisoft's Paris facility are suffering from burnout as a result of the company's "crunch culture."
Congress Pressures Biden Administration to Address Sony's Alleged Interference with Xbox in Japan
In an unexpected move, 11 members of Congress wrote to the Biden administration, urging them to take action against Sony for allegedly interfering with Microsoft's efforts to gain a foothold in the Japanese gaming market. (VIA Axios)
Ubisoft pulls out of E3 2023, opts for own event called “Ubisoft Forward Live” instead
Ubisoft, the publisher of popular game series such as Assassin's Creed and Far Cry, has been a regular at the event for years. However, it appears that the French gaming behemoth will deviate from that tradition this year, this information was shared with VCG.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay reveal set for March 28th at 16:00 Cest
Fans of The Legend of Zelda series can now rejoice because a snippet of highly anticipated gameplay for the latest installment, Tears of the Kingdom, will be revealed on March 28th at 16:00 Central European Summer Time. The series' producer, Eiji Aonuma, will showcase approximately 10 minutes of gameplay on the official Nintendo YouTube channel.
Female footballers criticize their digital appearance in the latest FIFA game
The addition of National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and UEFA Women's Champions League (UWCL) to the latest installment of the FIFA series was celebrated by many fans of the game. However, it appears that not all female footballers are pleased with the way they are portrayed in the game.
Xbox Game Pass One Euro Deal No More: Microsoft Evaluating New Marketing Promotions
Gamers around the world are mourning the end of an era because Microsoft has officially ended the popular one-euro deal for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass for PC.
Former Forza Horizon and Fable Studio Head Gavin Raeburn starts Lighthouse Games with a New AAA IP in mind
Gavin Raeburn, co-founder and former studio head of Playground Games, has announced the formation of Lighthouse Games, a new development studio. The team, which is based in the same parish as Playground, is already hard at work on an unannounced triple-A game based on a new IP.
Dark and Darker Removed from Steam: Nexon's Cease and Desist Causes Legal Battle
Dark and Darker, a popular indie game, has been removed from Steam following a cease and desist letter and DMCA takedown from Nexon, a leading game publisher.
New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game in the Works, Compared to God of War
Fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise will be thrilled to hear that a new action RPG game based on the beloved series is in the works. (via Polygon)
Activision Blizzard acquisition likely to receive green light from UK watchdog CMA
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a preliminary report stating that Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard will not lead to a major decline in competition in the UK games industry.
Cyberpunk 2077's Overdrive Mode will be bringing Full Ray Tracing (path tracing) to PC
CD Projekt Red has announced that they are introducing a 'Overdrive Mode' to the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 on April 11, which will enable 'path tracing'. This means that the lighting in the game will be changed, making the game look even more realistic.
Tarsier Studios Teases New Game with Mysterious Illustration
Tarsier Studios, the creators of the critically acclaimed horror game series Little Nightmares, recently teased their latest project on Twitter.
Elden Ring update Adds Ray Tracing Support for PC and Consoles
The popular souls-like game Elden Ring's developer, FromSoftware, has released an update that adds support for ray tracing, a technology that simulates realistic light and reflections in games.
Screenwriter Jon Spaihts Tapped for Netflix Adaptation of gears of war
The screenwriter of the Modern Dune films, Jon Spaihts, has been tapped to pen the script for the Netflix film based on the Gears of War franchise.