Microsoft Xbox layoffs June 2025 - what's clear and what's not as the weekend nears
Has Avalanche's new game been cancelled?


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A product (placement) of his time.

UPDATE: "These decisions are not a reflection of the talent, creativity, and dedication of the people involved."

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Tournament ready.


Pride Week | Final Fantasy 14's queer community and the importance of chosen family
"I am so thankful for this game."

Rare's Everwild cancelled following Xbox job cuts
The game was first announced in 2019.
Dying Light studio Techland cancels two in-development games, clarifies no staff reductions
"Game development is never a straight line."
Liveblog | Microsoft Xbox layoffs June 2025 - what's clear and what's not as the weekend nears
Has Avalanche's new game been cancelled?
Live"We believe the pricing of Nintendo Switch 2 is appropriate."
BioWare's beleaguered multiplayer shooter Anthem shutting down next year
No one was laid off as a result of this decision, company assures.
Sega president admits live-service games are the company's biggest challenge
Is Rovio the answer?

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Take a peek.
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Pride Week | Games can be so much more than an escape: they can inspire you to take action
Your heroics don't need to be limited to the virtual.

Deals | Xbox users have discovered a new Game Pass Ultimate loophole that saves them £120 a year
The trick drops the gaming membership to the equivalent of £5.76/month.
Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox Series X/S in August, as first Sony-published game on the platform
Diving into the hell that is Xbox right now.
Ready or Not developer seeks to alleviate "censorship" concerns following community outcry
Effects of gore and violence "have not been toned down".
What can you even say to that.
Doom creator John Romero's next shooter project loses funding following Microsoft cuts
"This absolutely isn't a reflection of our team's work."
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"We believe the pricing of Nintendo Switch 2 is appropriate."
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A product (placement) of his time.
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