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Xbox’s Latest Job Cuts Hit ZeniMax Online Studios Hard, Leaving VR Fans Wondering What’s Next for The Elder Scrolls Online In a devastating blow to the gaming industry, Xbox has announced another round of layoffs, this time affecting 379 employees at ZeniMax Media Inc. in Rockville, Maryland. Among those laid off are 213 workers from […]

Atari’s European Expansion Takes a Giant Leap Forward with Andreas Deptolla at Helm Get ready for some exciting news from the world of VR and gaming! Atari has just announced that Andreas Deptolla will be taking on the role of president of Atari Europe. This move comes hot on the heels of several high-profile acquisitions,

The iconic Mario Kart Tour is finally winding down, marking a significant milestone for Nintendo’s mobile endeavors. After a successful three-year run, with over $220 million in revenue and 204 million downloads, the popular racing game will cease service on September 29. This announcement comes as no surprise, given Nintendo’s previous statements about shifting focus

Blizzard’s Restructuring Efforts Continue as Company Lays Off Employees in China In a move that follows the recent layoff announcements by Activision Blizzard parent company Xbox, Blizzard Entertainment has revealed it will be eliminating a “small number” of roles in its Chinese operations. This decision is part of the company’s efforts to evolve its operating

Welcome to the latest chapter in the saga of Xbox’s struggles with its workforce. It seems like a never-ending cycle of layoffs, studio closures, and promises of rebirth that ultimately amount to nothing more than a house of pain for thousands of employees who have been deigned necessary by their corporate overlords. Since Microsoft’s massive

Cloudhead Games is on a mission to create its next big VR sensation. The studio behind the hit rhythm shooter Pistol Whip (2019) has been quietly working on a new project that promises to be “impossible to ignore.” According to a recent job listing, Cloudhead is seeking a Social & Community Strategist who can help

The VR world was abuzz yesterday when Meta’s chief architect, Andrew Bosworth (aka Boz), dropped a hint about some exciting announcements coming to Connect. The usually tight-lipped executive revealed that Meta is still hard at work on several headsets, including a next-gen mixed reality device codenamed Phoenix/Puffin/Loma. With the company’s economic sustainability focus in mind,

Meta has just rolled out a major update to its line of smart glasses that’s about to close a notorious privacy loophole. The company is disabling the onboard camera if the capture LED has been tampered with or destroyed – and we’re talking about a hardware kill switch, not just a software tweak. Since Meta’s

The dark side of the gaming industry has reared its ugly head again. Labor union CWA Canada is speaking out against Microsoft’s handling of layoffs at Bethesda Game Studios Montreal, where a dozen union members have been let go in the latest round of job cuts at Xbox. The shocking move has left employees feeling

Supercell’s Developer Grants Program: A Boost for African Game Development In a major move to support emerging talent in Africa, Supercell has launched a developer grants program, offering equity-free funding ranging from $20,000 to $200,000 to “exceptional” studios across the continent. This initiative is a significant step towards strengthening the gaming ecosystem in Africa and