Microsoft is cutting 1,900 staff across Xbox, Bethesda and Activision Blizzard
Microsoft’s head of gaming has confirmed that 1,900 staff will be laid off across Activision Blizzard, Bethesda and Xbox.
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Palworld Releases New Update, But It's Causing Some Problems
Palworld has released update 0.1.3.0 for the Steam version of the game, but it has unfortunately been causing some headaches. The massively successful Palworld has sailed past 8 million copies sold on Steam alone since its early access launch, and its momentum doesn't look like it's slowing down any time soon.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Highly Replayable Day One Game Today
The January 25 Xbox Game Pass update is adding a new day-one title in the form of Go Mecha Ball. This hectic indie release promises to add to the already sizable collection of high-quality roguelike games on Xbox Game Pass.
Microsoft Announces Major Layoffs
Microsoft has made the decision to lay off a massive 1,900 staff from its gaming division. While the majority of the Microsoft layoffs are coming from Activision Blizzard, staff at Xbox and ZeniMax are also believed to be affected.
Destiny 2 Bug Accidentally Brings Back Unpopular Modifier
Thanks to a newly discovered bug, the unpopular Togetherness modifier has seemingly returned into Destiny 2 after being removed just a couple of weeks ago. The Togetherness activity modifier is one of the more unpopular ones, as it forces players to stay close to one another so health and shields can regenerate. In certain activities, especially the harder content, Togetherness adds another layer of challenge and eliminates numerous strategies by forcing players to stick together rather than utilizing the map or taking on specific roles to get through challenging encounters.
Palworld Player Breeds Super-Fast Direhowl
A dedicated Palworld player has bred an incredibly fast Direhowl. These rideable wolf-like Pals are already “slightly faster than most mounts” according to their Partner Skill, so this well-bred Direhowl is impressively quick. Considering all there is to explore and accomplish in Palworld, having a fast mount can be a smart addition to a team.
Tekken 8 Achievement and Trophy List Revealed
Tekken 8 is on its way, and fans now have a sneak peek of the upcoming game’s Achievement and Trophy list. The latest installment in the long-running Tekken franchise launches on Friday, January 26th, introducing new mechanics and four new characters.
New Final Fantasy 14 Furnishing is a Tribute to an Iconic Endwalker Meme
Final Fantasy 14 recently added a new furnishing item that hearkens back to the iconic square grapes from Endwalker’s original release. The Labyrinthos Grape Lamppost outdoor furnishing, added in Patch 6.55, lets Final Fantasy 14 players immortalize the meme outside their homes and Island Sanctuary forever.