The recent news of Microsoft shutting down Tango Gameworks, the creators of Hi-Fi Rush, has shed light on the ever-changing landscape of video game development. It seems that Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, is emphasizing the need for smaller games that can garner prestige and awards, a departure from the traditional blockbuster titles
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The recent news of Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango and Prey’s Arkane Austin being shuttered by Microsoft has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. This decision is just one part of a larger cost-cutting initiative that Microsoft is currently undergoing. The closures of these studios, along with others like Mighty Dog and Roundhouse, have raised concerns
The recent update for the procedural generation (procgen) game Shadows of Doubt introduced a new element to the gameplay – Sharpshooter Assassins with high-powered rifles. Players now have to investigate crime scenes, deducing the trajectory of the bullets and searching for the murder weapon and witnesses. While the idea of snipers in the game adds
After years of anticipation, fans of the popular game Darkest Dungeon 2 will finally be getting the mod support they have been waiting for. The journey to introduce mod support for the sequel has been a challenging one, but developers Red Hook Studios are now ready to roll out this highly requested feature. It has
Recently, Microsoft made the decision to shut down multiple game studios, including Redfall developers Arkane Austin and the creators of Hi-Fi Rush, Tango Gameworks. This news was communicated to the staff via an email from Xbox boss Matt Booty. Booty referred to this decision as a “consolidation of our Bethesda studio teams” in order to
In the world of gaming, the debate over the necessity of linking a PlayStation Network account to access certain features has been a hot topic of discussion. With recent controversies surrounding Helldivers 2, players are rightfully concerned about the implications of requiring a PSN account to play certain games. However, the upcoming release of Ghost
The upcoming sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, titled Space Marine 2, is set to feature a PvP multiplayer mode similar to the original Warhammer 40k game. A recent look at an art book for the game provided some insight into what players can expect from this new third-person shooter. The information was shared by
No Rest for the Wicked, the early access action-RPG, faced a rocky start on PC due to notable performance issues. However, developers Moon Studios have been diligently working on addressing these issues. The recent major patch has brought significant improvements to the game’s performance, resulting in a lowering of the minimum and recommended hardware specs.
It’s always exciting news when new skins are introduced to Fall Guys, especially when they come in a Star Wars theme. The recent announcement on May 4th revealed that players can now enjoy Star Wars skins in the bean battle royale game. The pack includes popular characters such as Han Solo, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, and
The gaming community was taken by storm earlier this week when Helldivers 2 players on PC were informed that they would need to link their Steam account to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account. This move sparked immediate backlash, resulting in a staggering 100,000 new negative reviews flooding the Steam platform. The situation escalated quickly, leaving