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Ex-PlayStation Director Joins Xbox’s Perfect Dark
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A Creative Director’s Shift from Wolverine to Perfect Dark Brian Horton, the Creative Director Behind Insomniac’s Wolverine In a surprising move, Brian Horton, known for his work on Insomniac’s upcoming Wolverine game, has made the leap to Microsoft’s Perfect Dark project. As the Creative Director of the highly anticipated Wolverine game, Horton’s departure raises questions…
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IGN Xbox Staff Layoffs: The Inside Scoop
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Xbox Gaming Division Faces Layoffs Microsoft has announced the layoff of an additional 650 staff from its gaming division, impacting a total of around 2,500 employees this year. In his statement, Xbox head Phil Spencer assured that no studios were closed during this round of layoffs and that affected employees would be receiving severance packages.…
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COD: Black Ops 6 Skipping Retail for Game Pass? | IGN
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Reportedly Going Straight to Game Pass In a groundbreaking move, the upcoming mainline installment of the Call of Duty franchise, rumored to be Black Ops 6, is set to make its debut directly on Xbox Game Pass. This strategic decision comes in the wake of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision,…
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PS5 Outsells Xbox 5:1 – IGN Daily Fix
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PS5 Outshipped Xbox 5:1 Last Quarter – IGN Daily Fix PS5 Dominates Console Sales In the latest gaming news, it has been revealed that Sony’s PlayStation 5 has outshipped the Xbox Series consoles by a staggering 5:1 ratio in the last fiscal quarter. Analysts estimate that Sony moved 4.5 million PS5 units, showcasing a significant…
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Review Bombed: IGN Hi-Fi Rush Exposed!
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Hi-Fi Rush Review Bombed with Love on Steam In a heartwarming turn of events, the critically acclaimed rhythm action game, Hi-Fi Rush, has been receiving a unique form of review bombing on Steam – with positive reviews. Despite facing closure, the studio behind the game, Tango Gameworks, has garnered immense support from fans, catapulting Hi-Fi…
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Soul War: Phil Spencer vs Xbox
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Can Phil Spencer Save Xbox’s Soul? The Current State of Xbox Recently, Xbox has found itself in a whirlwind of challenges, from unexpected studio closures to a massive acquisition of over $75 billion. The brand, once synonymous with innovation and gaming excellence, is now treading murky waters under the leadership of Phil Spencer. The Fallout…
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Warner Bros. Suffers $200M Loss Due to Suicide Squad
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Warner Bros. Takes a $200 Million Hit Because of Suicide Squad: Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a staggering $200 million hit in its Q1 financials, with the disappointing performance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League being singled out as the main culprit. This news comes in stark contrast to last year’s success story, Hogwarts…
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Redfall Update Delayed Due to Studio Closure
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Arkane Austin’s Big Redfall Update Delayed Due to Studio Closure In a shocking turn of events, Arkane Austin’s highly anticipated single-player update for Redfall, originally scheduled for May, has been postponed indefinitely following the sudden closure of the studio by Microsoft. This update was poised to breathe new life into the game with DLC and…
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Confused by Xbox Studio Closures – Unlocked 644
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It’s been a tough episode discussing the recent Xbox studio closures, but remember, the gaming industry is resilient and filled with creativity. Let’s look forward to the exciting games coming our way and continue to support the talented developers who bring us joy with their creations. Stay positive and game on! 🎮 #podcastunlocked #Xbox🚀
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Microsoft Shuts Down Arkane Austin, Tango GameWorks, & More
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Microsoft Shuts Down Studios Across Bethesda Portfolio Microsoft has made some significant cuts across Bethesda Studios, resulting in the closure of various game development studios such as Arkane Austin, Tango GameWorks, Alpha Dog Games, and more. While some employees may be reassigned, details about layoffs remain scarce. Redfall Fallout One of the affected studios, Arkane…
