The recent news of Microsoft shuttering Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango and Arkane Austin has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. According to reports, these closures are just the beginning of a widespread cost-cutting initiative that is still ongoing. It appears that ZeniMax studios are bearing the brunt of these cuts, with Xbox offering voluntary severance
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The latest update for the procedural generation mystery game Shadows of Doubt introduced the concept of “Sharpshooter Assassins” armed with high-powered rifles. This new feature allows players to unravel the mystery of the killer’s vantage point by tracing a bullet’s trajectory. However, developers ColePowered Games have acknowledged that these assassins are not always as sharp
It has been a significant amount of time since the release of the sequel to Darkest Dungeon, and fans have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of mod support. This highly requested feature has finally been confirmed by Red Hook Studios, the developers behind the popular game. The team at Red Hook Studios shared insights into
Microsoft recently announced the shutdown of several game studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, the developers behind Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush, respectively. This decision was communicated to the employees via an email from Xbox boss Matt Booty, who described it as a “consolidation of our Bethesda studio teams to invest more deeply in our
After the recent controversy surrounding Helldivers 2 and the requirement for players to link their Steam account to a PlayStation Network account, the upcoming PC release of Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut has clarified that players will not need a PSN account to play the single-player campaign. This news comes as a relief to many
As a devoted Fall Guys player, any opportunity to write about the game is one that I eagerly seize. Recently, it was announced that a set of Star Wars skins will be making their way to the bean battle royale, much to the delight of fans. The Star Wars skins include iconic characters such as
The UK government recently responded to a petition calling for “government intervention” to compel the video game industry to ensure that games remain in a playable state even after online support ends. This petition was triggered by the closure of the ten-year-old Ubisoft racing game, The Crew. The government’s response highlighted that there is currently
Helldivers 2, a popular game among PC players, recently faced backlash due to a mandatory requirement for players to link their Steam account to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account. This decision led to a drastic increase in negative reviews on Steam, with the game receiving 100,000 new negative reviews in just two days. The change
As a former Game Boy enthusiast who missed out on the Game Boy Camera craze, I now find myself intrigued by the resurgence of interest in this iconic peripheral among indie PC developers. One such developer, Catharine Graffam, has created a captivating gallery project called GB Camera Gallery: Mystery Show, which pays homage to the
Despite my lack of geographical knowledge, I have always enjoyed playing strategy games that involve maps. Total War: Pharaoh’s is expanding its map with new areas that bring a distinctly Mesopotamian and Aegean influence. This addition enhances the overall gameplay experience, allowing players to explore and conquer territories in these historically rich regions. In addition