On May 7, Microsoft closed down four first-party development studios it had acquired from Zenimax Media in 2021 including Tango Gameworks, developer of The Evil Within series and 2023’s surprise hit Hi-Fi Rush. It’s the latest round of layoffs and closures that the gaming industry, and Xbox specifically, has seen in…
It’s Time To Stop Giving Xbox Boss Phil Spencer A Pass
On May 7, Xbox announced that it was closing four studios: Arkane Austin (Redfall), Tango Gameworks (Hi-Fi Rush), Alpha Dog Games (Mighty Doom), and support studio Roundhouse Games. The news is yet another example of Xbox—which has spent billions buying up studios—cutting costs, laying people off, and rearranging…
How to pre-order the Google Pixel 8a
Ahead of Google I/O on May 14 and 15, Google announced the new Pixel 8a is available for preorder, starting at $499. You’ll also receive a $100 Google Store credit through May 19.
Game Devs React To Shocking Shutdowns
One of the worst years for cancellations, cuts, and closures in the history of the video game industry has just claimed its next victims, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Developers and fans alike are in disbelief. “Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again, and it’s a fucking gut stab,” wrote Dinga…
Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 7a: What are the differences?
Google finally showed us the Pixel 8a, but what makes it different from the Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8: What are the differences?
Google just dropped the new Pixel 8a, but the question is, should you get the new phone or opt for the pricier Pixel 8?
Todd Howard Talks Fallout, Starfield, And New Bethesda Projects
Bethesda Softworks executive producer Todd Howard has been making the rounds conducting interviews since the release of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout, one of the series he’s helped direct in his time there.
NASA video shows stunning scene from extremely volcanic world Io
The NASA Juno spacecraft flew by Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io, and the space agency used the captured images to create a powerful scene from this distant moon.
Best smartphone deal: Get the Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphone for $499.99
As of April 18, get the Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphone for just $499.99 at Woot!. That’s $600 off its normal price and a discount of 55%.