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Summary Digital Bros Group, one of the largest game developer-publishers in Europe, is laying off approximately 30% of its workforce. Its newly announced move is just the latest in a longseries of layoffs that has been hitting the gaming industrythroughout 2023. The recent slowdown in global economic growth has led to a worsening outlook that influenced a variety of new monetary policies across the globe, many of which curbed the available venture capital that’s a frequent source of funding for gaming businesses, among other issues....

Some devs like to spell out their intentions about a game clearly in a blog post, while others like to tease their fans with cryptic clues, and some are a combination of the two. Right now, the franchise co-creator ofMortal Kombat 11, Ed Boon, is taking to Twitter to embody the second type of dev withcryptic clues aboutMK11. Mortal Kombat 11fans are currently puzzling over what could be contained in the new DLC Ed Boon has been teasing for over a week, although they don’t have anything official to grasp onto at the moment....

A gamer gave theirXbox 360a gruesome makeover and made it look like a zombie console. First released by Microsoft in 2005, theXbox 360was the successor to the original Xbox console. While it was a big success for Microsoft when compared to its predecessor, the console also suffered from some technical problems, the most prominent being the dreaded Red Ring of Death. TheRed Ring of Death, which refers to error codes that show a red light around the power button, is typically a sign that the console had stopped functioning....

Summary A gamer shared their confusion and disappointment when they ordered two new Nintendo Switch games fromGameStopand they arrived with notable damage and problems. Their experience is unfortunate, and has left fellow gamers sympathetic, though there is a logical explanation for theGameStopexperience. GameStop, like other game retailers, has had a difficult time as more gamers turn to online distribution platforms to download their games andconsoles ship without disc drives. While eager gamers once lined up for midnight releases, it’s become less common to see fervent fans running to their local game stores, leading the company to find ways to diversify to try and stay afloat....

There is a myriad of furnishing blueprints inGenshin Impact, which players can use to craft items for their homes inside of theSerenitea Pot. Many of these blueprints can be purchased from Tubby the Teapot Spirit’s Realm Depot, though that is not the only way to obtain them. Indeed, it is possible to buy some furnishing blueprints with Mora from a couple of vendors outside of the teapot realm, and this guide details their locations....

A few decades on, there remains a significant number of licensed games from thePlayStation 2that continue to hold a special place in the hearts of many gamers. After the overabundance of PlayStation 1 licensed games, the quality started to even out a bit more, leading to gamers being blessed with several great titles from television, film, or comic books. RELATED:PS2 Games Turning 20 In 2023 (That You Should Replay) While there were more than a handful of poor titles, most of these have thankfully faded into gaming obscurity....

Summary Harry Potteris one of the most popular series of all time, with the books and films establishing a wonderful universe that has taken the world by storm. It’s been loved and adored by children and adults all over the world. RELATED:Harry Potter Characters Who Were Sorted Into The Wrong House The series has spawned many characters that have become larger than life itself. There are many students present in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for fans who have the potential to be a member of the Ministry of Magic, either using their influence to better this institute or sending it tumbling down a path of corruption....

The explosive official reveal trailer for the upcomingCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2has finally been released, increasing the hype surrounding the reboot title quite significantly. While exact details concerning the title prior to this trailer were primarily down to speculation, fans are now finally able to get a grasp of what to expect from the campaign. The reveal trailer forModern Warfare 2showcased many important set pieces and basic plot elements for the game’s story, with many fans noting significant similarities to the original trilogy....

Summary There is plenty to see, do, and collect in Shift Up’sStellar Blade. From the moment the world opens itself up for exploration, players can venture off the beaten path to find countless materials for crafting newNano Suits for EVE, helpful consumables and ammo for the Drone, and side quests that can be highly rewarding. The world ofStellar Bladeis large enough to merit considerable exploration, especially as the game’s Metroidvania mechanics encourage players to return to areas they’ve already been to....

Fortnitehas made an amazing comeback yet again after player counts dropped with the introduction of the new season and reworked movement mechanics. Four new game modes are now available for fans all over the world to enjoy. This includes their groundbreaking collaboration withLEGOto introduce asurvival gamemode akin to the likes of popular releases such asMinecraftandValheim. However, the map inLEGO Fortnitecovers 95 square kilometers and is procedurally generated, which makes it unpredictable and vast....

Yaza Games’Inkulinatihas already made quite the stir across the industry, launching a very successful Kickstarter last year. Today, the studio announced that it will be partnering withDaedalic Entertainmentto bring the game to PC players in the latter half of 2021, with console ports also in the works. In a hands-off presentation attended by Game Rant,Inkulinati’sdeveloper provided further details about what makes the tactical game so unique, highlighting its comedy-focused turn-based combat,hand-drawn aesthetic, and more....

Nvidiacaused quite the stir in September 2020 when it announced that it would be purchasing Arm, the UK-based chip firm whose clientele includes massive corporations such as Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm. However, theFTC moved to block the $40 billion acquisitiontowards the latter parts of last year, citing that the tech giant would hold too much sway over its competition if it had control of a key component manufacturer that many companies relied on....

Marvel’s Midnight Sunshas finally unveiled its post-launch DLC plans with a Season Pass. The base game already boasts customization and personalization in a number of ways, with a huge roster and different means of befriending each Marvel character. The Season Pass extends this potential with four post-launch DLC characters that are not available otherwise, adding more characters toMarvel’s Midnight Suns’ roster. Of course, it is completely up to fans which edition they decide to purchase and for what reasons, but there are huge incentives for buying the Season Pass....