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"A f***ing gut stab": Arkane Lyon director, other devs react to Microsoft shuttering Xbox studios in yet another layoff wave
By Brendan Lowry published
Just Horrible In the aftermath of the announcement that Microsoft is closing three Xbox studios, developers around the industry are sharing their shock, sadness, anger, and concern for the future.
Forget exclusivity concerns, Microsoft's latest Xbox studio closures hurt me more than anything else
By Zachary Boddy published
No Faith In a devastating turn of events, Microsoft has announced the total closure of multiple Bethesda Games Studios, and it has shaken my faith in the platform.
These are the franchises being affected by the latest studio closures at Microsoft
By Michael Hoglund published
WTF Chai didn't rock out to three million players thinking he'd never deliver his encore.
Microsoft closes Bethesda's Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Tango Gameworks, kills off one of its best new franchises in years in the process
By Samuel Tolbert published
Ugh Microsoft Gaming is shutting down three Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks.
As Xbox handheld rumors swirl, Microsoft starts testing console Wi-Fi feature 10 years too late
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft seems to be flirting with the idea of an Xbox handheld, and the latest Wi-Fi feature for Xbox consoles could be preparation for a new device.
OpenAI executive claims today's ChatGPT will seem "laughably bad" within the next 12 months, matching CEO Sam Altman's gripes
By Kevin Okemwa published
SUPERCHARGED GPT A top OpenAI executive recently indicated ChatGPT will sport better performance and accuracy in a year, potentially referring to the long-awaited GPT-5.
Helldivers 2 community manager almost fell on their sword in standing up for democracy and the players over the PSN account fiasco
By Richard Devine published
Drama The Helldivers 2 drama almost cost one of its community managers their job. Fortunately, sense prevailed, but it also proves that the players do matter (to some).
The Steam Deck and ROG Ally will soon know what the competition from handheld gaming kings, Nintendo, looks like
By Richard Devine published
It's happening Nintendo has finally confirmed it will discuss the Nintendo Switch successor soon, putting handheld gaming fans on red alert.
New Xbox Game Pass games (May 2024): What's coming, leaving soon
By Zachary Boddy last updated
New to XGP Every month means new Xbox Game Pass games. Keep track of everything coming and going with our comprehensive guide.
OpenAI rumored to unveil a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could potentially be an "intersection of LLMs plus search," says Sam Altman, to topple Google's search dominance
By Kevin Okemwa published
CHATGPT-POWERED SEARCH OpenAI is reportedly set to debut a new search engine to compete with Google and Microsoft's Bing. The ChatGPT maker will unveil the new product this week during a developer conference.
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