Double Fine Productions just laid off 23 employees. Double Fine announced these layoffs about three weeks after their return to independence from Microsoft. The studio behind games such as Stacking and Psychonauts made the announcement in a brief post to Bluesky by studio lead Tim Schafer. ...
-
Layoffs at Double Fine
-
Created by:
Shawn Zipay
Layoffs at Double Fine
About two dozen people were laid off.
Double Fine Productions just laid off 23 employees. Double Fine announced these layoffs about three weeks after their return to independence from Microsoft. The studio behind games such as Stacking and Psychonauts made the announcement in a brief post to Bluesky by studio lead Tim Schafer. ... -
Created by:
-
Stalker 2 Cost of Hope Releases August 20 Alongside Major Engine Update
This release is bundled with the major Update 2.0 experience.
GSC Game World announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope will release on August 20, 2026. This will be Stalker 2's first major expansion for Heart of Chornobyl, and the hope is to release on August 20th for PC and consoles.
On that same date, GSC Game World hopes to also release what they're calling "Update 2.0" for Stalker 2. This major update will upgrade Stalker 2 to a newer version of Unreal... -
Fallen Aces Episode 2 Released
-
Created by:
Fallen Aces Episode 2 Released
Solve that case at any cost.
The second episode for Fallen Aces is now available! Episode 2: Shadow of Death should be available as an update for this noir-tinged FPS.
For those who forgot about what transpired in Episode 1, you can either replay that episode or you can simply watch the Episode 1 Recap video below. Of course there is also a new trailer for Episode 2 included below.
Fallen Aces is now a part of a "Stealth Trilogy" pack from New Blood... -
Created by:
-
Gamers Across The Board Look For Common Characteristics For A Positive Playing Experience: What Are They
Considering how many different types of games are popular in this day and age, it’s quite hard to find the common denominators that determine a great game regardless of its genre, platform, or main theme. People love video games for a wide variety of reasons, and their expectations vary from one group to another. Still, there are some characteristics that are positively received by the players of all ages, skill levels, or niche interests. Let’s examine some of those universally praised elements...
-
Project Zomboid's Massive 'Build 42' Update Coming July 29
An update two years in the making.
Project Zomboid is about to get one of its biggest updates yet. Build 42 has been in development for about two years now and "represents a substantial evolution of Project Zomboid's bleak, brilliant, and stubbornly uncompromising zombie sandbox."
Build 42 is set to release on July 29 for all Project Zomboid owners. The update will offer several new and improved features. There will be deeper crafting and building systems,... -
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Open Crossplay Playtest this Weekend
Testing out an airbase map.
This weekend, from July 24 to July 27, an open crossplay-enabled playtest will take place for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. This playtest will be freely available to players on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and Steam.
This specific test will take place on a new map not seen in previous tests. The Battle of Đắk Tô is "an attack on a key US airfield base and surrounding hilltop fortifications in the central highlands of South Vietnam."... -
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Out August 25
-
Created by:
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Out August 25
Four players. Co-op. But with Aliens.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is set to be released on August 25, 2026 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Epic, and Steam. Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company also shared new details about this upcoming co-op third-person survival shooter.
In Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, four players will once again assume the roles of Colonial Marines in a fight for survival. As Xenomorphs stalk the corridors, it's up to you and your team to combine... -
Created by:
-
Killing Floor 3 Season 4 Update Brings Back the Dual-wielding Gunslinger
Two is better than one.
Tripwire Interactive launched their fourth big seasonal update for Killing Floor 3 and this is a big one for fans of the Gunslinger from Killing Floor 2. Today's update, titled "Operation: Shadow Hunter," brings back the fan-favorite Gunslinger perk, allowing characters to dual-wield a selection of pistols and gadgets.
Of course, a seasonal update wouldn't be complete if there wasn't even more new content to enjoy. To that end, Operation:... -
XBOX Backwards Compatibility Expands to PC with Conker, Blinkx, Fuzion Frenzy, and Crimson Skies
The start of a broader backwards compatibility push.
XBOX just released the first handful of titles in their new XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC program. This will allow you to play classic XBOX games on PC and various PC-focused handheld devices, which just happens to include the ROG XBOX Ally and XBOX Ally X.
The four titles offered today are part of the "early release" of XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC. Today's releases not only allow you to play these... -
XBOX Paid Stalker 2 Devs More for Exclusivity Than it Cost to Develop the Game
"It paid for itself before the first day."
GSC Game World founder Sergiy Grygorovych shared that Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl already recuperated its entire development cost before it was even released. Grygorovych shared this fascinating peak behind the scenes of Stalker 2's development in a new interview with YouTuber OLDBoi.
In the interview, Grygorovych says that XBOX became interested in making the game an exclusive, timed or otherwise, after seeing how... -
Jennifer English Steps Down From Lead Role in Tides of Annihlation
The actor says she needs to step back for both her mental and physical health.
Jennifer English, the actor who had roles in a couple of the world's biggest video games, has stepped down as the lead in the upcoming game, Tides of Annihilation.
English, who played Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3 and Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, says that she will no longer play the role of Gwendolyn in Tides of Annihilation so that she may "properly look after [her] mental... -
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates Announced
Surprisingly, the beta will be available for all platforms.
Activision and Infinity Ward announced the beta test dates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The early beta for those who pre-purchase will take place on August 21 - 25 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC. An open beta then kicks off on August 28, at which time all of the previous platforms plus those on the Switch 2 will be able to participate. The open beta will then end on September 1 for all platforms.
... -
New Bethesda Roadmap Includes Fallout 5 and Remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas
Plus the Creation Engine continues to live.
Bethesda shared a new "note" today for their fans all over the world. While the timing of the messaging may seem random, it was probably born from the ever growing concern that the mass layoffs across XBOX, which have also greatly impacted Bethesda, would lead to game cancelations and a shutdown of services for existing titles.
A Note from Bethesda Game Studios shares new game announcements, confirms a few rumors... -
Battlefield 6 is Getting a Top Gun Crossover in Season 4
I feel the need, the need for speed.
Battlefield Studios announced a new partnership with Paramount Games Studio on a special collaboration that brings Top Gun to Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC. This collaboration includes the addition of the F-18/Super Hornet and the F-14 Tomcat and is expected to arrive as a part of Battlefield 6 Season 4.
The collaboration will include some "fan-favorite characters from Top Gun," though perhaps without the biggest... -
Marathon's Vault Breaker PvE Mode Will be Available for Just Two Weeks in Initial Test
Easing into those PvE waters.
The remaining staff still employed at Bungie just shared new details on what fans can look forward to in Marathon's upcoming mid-Season 2 update. Fans of the extraction shooter will soon have access to Marathon's Vault Breaker PvE mode when the Season 2 mid-season update goes live on July 21. This PvE mode will only be playable until August 4.
This two-week long period will allow for Bungie to collect feedback about the game mode for players....
There are no articles in this category.
Please log in to your account to view your subscribed posts.
widgetinstance 454 (<!-- ##phrase_widget_454_searchTitle_0## -->) skipped due to lack of content & hide_module_if_empty option.
