Blizzard Entertainment, now owned by Microsoft Corp., announced major layoffs on Thursday as part of a company reorganization. The video game maker canceled one of its largest projects, codenamed “Odyssey,” resulting in nearly 2,000 employees being laid off. This represents 8% of Blizzard’s total staff. Employees received the devastating news in an email from Microsoft […]
Rumored Weekly Shounen Jump fighting Game “Jump Cross Burst” Finally Gets Some Info
A new fighting game called “Jump Cross Burst” is in development by Ganbarion and Bandai Namco’s internal teams. This crossover platform fighter will feature over 70 playable characters from popular Shonen Jump anime and manga series, with hundreds more represented through support capsules, cameos, and collectibles. Jump Cross Burst is targeting a 2025 release on […]
Sledgehammer Games Move to Temporary Remote Work Might Impact Call of Duty Development
Call of Duty fans were surprised to learn that Sledgehammer Games is moving to a smaller office space and closing its main office in California. The news was announced during a town hall meeting last week, where it was also revealed that Sledgehammer will be working from home until a new office is found in […]
Riot Games Lays Off 11% of Employees to Refocus As ESG Money Begins To Run Out
Riot Games CEO Nicolo Laurent announced layoffs of around 530 employees, representing 11% of the company’s global workforce. This difficult decision was made to shift Riot’s focus and make the company more financially sustainable after significant investments in new games and experiences failed to pay off as expected, Laurent explained. “This decision means we’re eliminating […]
Insomniac Games Dropped Venom Arc In Spider-Man 2 Due To Possible Time Delays And ‘Heated’ Work Conditions
During the process of creating Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games faced numerous challenges. Private information about Insomniac Games’ future projects, including a playable online version of the Marvel Wolverine game, was compromised in December due to a hack. Fans were disappointed when Venom —which featured a significant amount of dialogue by Tony Todd, the character’s […]
RUMOR: Final Fantasy XVI Won’t Be Sony Exclusive, Going To Xbox X|S After Leaked Confirmation
Final Fantasy XVI was a PS5 at release on June 22 2023, and had no immediate ports or versions available on other consoles and platforms, in part because Final Fantasy XVI has a minimum six-month exclusive contract with Sony. However, that did not mean that it couldn’t come to other platforms at some point; and […]
MachineGames Dips In The ESG Moneypit As Trailer For New Indiana Jones Game Shows Off DEI Dev Crew And Potential Release Secrets
Developer MachineGames’ upcoming video game “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” is scheduled to release in 2024, featuring the return of the legendary explorer Indiana Jones. The goal of this Microsoft exclusive game for Xbox and PC is to bring to life the exciting action and international mysteries that fans adore about the venerable series. […]
Sony PlayStation Is Scattering Their Games To The Wind In 2024 With Exclusives Going To The PC Master Race
A recent leak suggests 2024 could be a monumental year for PC gamers, with potential ports of some of the most anticipated PlayStation 5 exclusives. The leak from an alleged Nixxes Software employee indicates six additional PlayStation titles may launch on PC in 2024, including heavy-hitters like The Last of Us Part II, Gran Turismo […]
Bungie Studios of ‘HALO’ and ‘Destiny’ Fame Is Hiring For All-New “Comedic, Lighthearted” IP For Sony
Bungie, the acclaimed video game developer behind hits like Halo and Destiny, recently posted intriguing job listings hinting at their next big project. The listings suggest the developer is incubating a stylized comedic multiplayer action game for multiple platforms including mobile. With their strong pedigree in competitive shooters and Destiny 2’s success, anticipation will be […]
“You’re a weak f—ing man,” UFC Champ Sean Strickland Lays Smackdown On Reporter For Loaded Questions At UFC 297 Presser
The UFC world is buzzing with anticipation as the upcoming UFC 297 match between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis is set to take place at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night. However, the spotlight has shifted from the octagon to the controversial remarks made by Strickland in the days leading up to the big […]
UbiSoft Spokesman Philippe Tremblay Says Players Should Get Used To Not Owning Their Games With The New Ubisoft+
Ubisoft, a leading video game developer known for Assassin’s Creed and the new Prince Of Persia, is pushing the boundaries and wallets of gamers with subscription services. However, as UbiSoft’s Director of Subscriptions, Philippe Tremblay, noted in a recent interview with GI.biz, there’s still a long way to go before video game subscriptions become the […]
Jon Bernthal’s Punisher Is Gonna Clean Up The Marvel Cinematic Universe in Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+
Jon Bernthal’s Punisher is set to make his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the upcoming Disney+ series, Daredevil: Born Again. This news has been met with excitement from fans, who have come to know and love Bernthal’s portrayal of the character from his appearances in Netflix’s Daredevil and The Punisher. In an […]
