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Support Inside Games on Patreon:   / insidegamesyt  Hosted by:Lawrence:   / sirlarr   | Bruce:   / brucegreene   Edited by: Shooklyn: https://linktr.ee/ShooklynSources --[Gamespot] Bethesda Knows Fans Are Eager For Starfield Updates, Promises "Exciting" Year - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bet...[X, StarfieldGame] https://x.com/StarfieldGame/status/18...[X, AuroraWolf92] https://x.com/AuraWolf92/status/18977...[Starfield] Starfield’s November Update is now live - https://bethesda.net/en/game/starfiel...[Justia] STARBORN - Trademark Details - https://trademarks.justia.com/986/45/...[NexusMods] The Pumpkin Protocol - https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/m...[Prime Gaming] https://gaming.amazon.com/home?filter...[Epic Games Store] https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/fre...[PlayStation Blog] PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March - https://blog.playstation.com/2025/02/...Music —Switch It Up - Silent Partner    • Switch It Up – Silent Partner (No Cop...  Funk Down - MK2    • Funk Down – MK2 (No Copyright Music)  

Support Inside Games on Patreon:   / insidegamesyt  Hosted by:Lawrence:   / sirlarr   | Bruce:   / brucegreene   Edited by: Shooklyn: https://linktr.ee/ShooklynSources -- [TheGamePost] Battlefield 6 Gameplay Leaks Online Following ‘Labs’ Playtesting Sessions - https://thegamepost.com/battlefield-6...[GaGadget] Split Fiction is the first game for Electronic Arts in 13 years to receive 90+ points on Metacritic - https://gagadget.com/en/597837-split-...[Metacritic] Split Fiction - https://www.metacritic.com/game/split...[Eurogamer] Split Fiction review - https://www.eurogamer.net/split-ficti...[Variety] ‘Split Fiction’ Is a Mind-Bending 2 Player Triumph: Video Game Review - https://variety.com/2025/gaming/revie...[Capcom Investor Relations] The New Monster Hunter Wilds Roars Past 8 Million Units Sold with Ferocious Speed! https://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/n...[PCGamer] Monster Hunter Wilds is slowly recovering from a rough PC launch, finally hitting 60% positive reviews on Steam – but some big issues remain - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/acti...[GamesRadar] Monster Hunter Wilds' next update arrives next week, fixing another progression blocker, crashes, and weird monster behavior - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/mons...[BusinessWire] Rockstar Games to Acquire Video Games Deluxe - https://www.businesswire.com/news/hom...[TweakTown] Avowed may reach nearly 6 million players on Xbox and PC in first month - https://www.tweaktown.com/news/103626...[Destructoid] Review: Avowed - https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/r...[Kotaku] PlayStation Hit With More Layoffs Following Recent Game Cancellations - https://kotaku.com/playstation-studio...Music —Switch It Up - Silent Partner    • Switch It Up – Silent Partner (No Cop...  Get Back - Silent Partner    • Get Back – Silent Partner (No Copyrig...  Funk Down - MK2    • Funk Down – MK2 (No Copyright Music)  

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Support Inside Games on Patreon:   / insidegamesyt  Hosted by:Lawrence:   / sirlarr   | Bruce:   / brucegreene   Edited by: Shooklyn: https://linktr.ee/ShooklynSources -- https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fps/...https://tonyhawkgames.fandom.com/wiki...https://x.com/salamnamaste01/status/1...Music —Switch It Up - Silent Partner    • Switch It Up – Silent Partner (No Cop...  Funk Down - MK2    • Funk Down – MK2 (No Copyright Music)  

Support Inside Games on Patreon:   / insidegamesyt  Hosted by:Lawrence:   / sirlarr   | Bruce:   / brucegreene   Edited by: Shooklyn: https://linktr.ee/ShooklynSources --[Instagram] @Activision -   / dgn9-qkar3f  [Steam] Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/29...[Windows Central] Activision faces backlash over AI-generated images in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming...Free game - Isle of Jura - https://store.steampowered.com/app/17...Mages of Mystralia - https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/m...Games with Prime (for March) https://gaming.amazon.com/home?filter...Music —Switch It Up - Silent Partner    • Switch It Up – Silent Partner (No Cop...  Get Back - Silent Partner    • Get Back – Silent Partner (No Copyrig...  

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Sources --

[Kotaku] Monster Hunter Wilds Explodes On Steam Despite Terrible User Reviews - https://kotaku.com/monster-hunter-wilds-pc-performance-steam-framerate-1851766992

[Metacritic] Monster Hunter Wilds - https://www.metacritic.com/game/monster-hunter-wilds/

[The Verge] Monster Hunter Wilds thrives on spectacle - https://www.theverge.com/games-review/617587/monster-hunter-wilds-review-ps5-xbox-steam

[YouTube, Digital Foundry] Monster Hunter Wilds PC - Profound Perf Problems Must Be Addressed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yhacyXcizA

[Eurogamer] Monster Hunter Wilds - we can't recommend the PC version - https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-monster-hunter-wilds-pc-weve-got-issues

[X, Monster Hunter] - https://x.com/monsterhunter/status/1892178573198242241

[Kotaku] Warner Bros. Cancels Wonder Woman Game And Shuts Down Shadow Of Mordor Studio - https://kotaku.com/monolith-productions-wonder-woman-multiversus-cancel-wb-1851766400

[TweakTown] Full backstory revealed on why WB Games axed Monolith Productions - https://www.tweaktown.com/news/103578/full-backstory-revealed-on-why-wb-games-axed-monolith-productions/index.html

[Eurogamer] Shadow of Mordor's brilliant Nemesis system is locked away by a Warner Bros patent until 2036, despite studio shutdown - https://www.eurogamer.net/shadow-of-mordors-brilliant-nemesis-system-is-locked-away-by-a-warner-bros-patent-until-2036-despite-studio-shutdown

[GamesIndustry] Warner Bros shuttering Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros San Diego - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-shuttering-monolith-productions-player-first-games-and-warner-bros-san-diego

[Eurogamer] BioWare co-founder reflects on Mass Effect 3 ending controversy, life under EA, and the "worst advice" received from Xbox - https://www.eurogamer.net/bioware-co-founder-reflects-on-mass-effect-3-ending-controversy-life-under-ea-and-the-worst-advice-received-from-xbox

[Seattle Times] Microsoft Debuts Generative AI That Can Create Video Game Scenes - https://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft-debuts-generative-ai-that-can-create-video-game-scenes/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Edited by: Lawrence Sonntag

The video portion of this preview is a combination of provided broll and screenshots, plus some footage of the multiplayer at the end.

Thank you Team Jade for inviting us to preview the game!

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Sources --

[Metacritic] Sid Meier’s Civilization VII - https://www.metacritic.com/game/sid-meiers-civilization-vii/

[Steam] Sid Meier's Civilization VII - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295660/Sid_Meiers_Civilization_VII/

[The Gamer] Civilization 7 Opens To Mostly Negative Reviews As Players Call It An "Unfinished Mess" - https://www.thegamer.com/civilization-7-ui-issues-steam-mostly-negative-reviews/

[Eurogamer] Civilization 7 review - https://www.eurogamer.net/civilization-7-review

[IGN] Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Does the Business for Embracer as It Nears 2 Million Copies Sold - https://www.ign.com/articles/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-does-the-business-for-embracer-as-it-nears-2-million-copies-sold

[Games Radar] Days after EA CEO suggests players crave live service guff, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 boss says their single-player RPG made all its money back in one day - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/days-after-ea-ceo-suggests-players-crave-live-service-guff-kingdom-come-deliverance-2-boss-says-their-single-player-rpg-made-all-its-money-back-in-one-day/

[Metacritic] Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - https://www.metacritic.com/game/kingdom-come-deliverance-ii/

[Destructioid] Review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-kingdom-come-deliverance-2/

[X, AskPlayStation] https://x.com/AskPlayStation/status/1888454556125708758

[The Guardian] Sony offers discounts after Christmas PlayStation Network hack - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jan/02/sony-christmas-playstation-network-hack-discounts-psn-lizard-squad

[The Verge] Unity’s struggles continue with fresh wave of layoffs - https://www.theverge.com/news/610165/unity-layoffs-2025-runtime-fee

[The Verge] Unity has changed its pricing model, and game developers are pissed off - https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23870547/unit-price-change-game-development

[The Verge] Crysis 4 is on hold as developer Crytek announces layoffs - https://www.theverge.com/news/610851/crysis-4-on-hold-crytek-layoffs

[Esports Insider] Hi-Rez undergoes lay-offs, Smite esports impacted - https://esportsinsider.com/2025/02/hi-rez-lay-offs-impact-smite-esports

[Games Industry] Dozens of developers reportedly impacted by another round of cuts at Hi-Rez Studios - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/dozens-of-developers-reportedly-impacted-by-another-round-of-cuts-at-hi-rez-studios

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[Insider Gaming] PlayStation Gives Reason For PSN Outage; Offers Amends - https://insider-gaming.com/playstation-gives-reason-for-psn-outage-offers-amends/

[PCGamer] New report says PC games are outselling console games, calling PC gaming a 'bright spot' in a troubled industry - https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/new-report-says-pc-games-are-outselling-console-games-calling-pc-gaming-a-bright-spot-in-a-troubled-industry/

Here are the game prices I looked up --

Game - PSN / PC price

Dragon’s Dogma 2 - $70 / $36

Metaphor ReFantazio - $49 (it’s on sale lol) / $41

Black Myth: Wukong - $60 / $51

Balatro - $12 (sale lol) / $10.50

Tekken 8 - $35 (sale lol) / $28

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - $35 (sale) / $30.44

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Sources --

[BioWare Blog] BioWare Studio Update - https://blog.bioware.com/2025/01/29/bioware-studio-update/

[Kotaku] BioWare Betting It All On Mass Effect 5 After Even More Layoffs [Update] - https://kotaku.com/mass-effect-5-bioware-dragon-age-veilguard-dlc-layoffs-1851750767

[IGN] Mass Effect 5: BioWare Doesn't 'Require Support From the Full Studio', EA Moves Some Staff to Other Teams - https://www.ign.com/articles/mass-effect-5-bioware-doesnt-require-support-from-the-full-studio-ea-moves-some-staff-to-other-teams

[TechCrawlr] Xbox’s Revenue Takes a Hit While Game Pass Keeps Growing - https://techcrawlr.com/xboxs-revenue-takes-a-hit-while-game-pass-keeps-growing/

[X, Destin] https://x.com/DestinLegarie/status/1883243143342231655?mx=2

[Eurogamer] Ubisoft announces studio closure as it lays off 185 staff - https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-announces-studio-closure-as-it-lays-off-185-staff

[X, Midnight Society] https://x.com/12am/status/1885061680398213160

[IGN] Midnight Society, Game Studio Co-Founded by Dr Disrespect, Closes Shop, Cancels Game - https://www.ign.com/articles/midnight-society-dr-disrepsect-game-studio-closes-cancels-game-deadrop

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[YouTube, Marian abZ] Elon Musk Playing Path of Exile 2(PoE 2) on X 7.1.2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gxRyXsPoXI

[Kotaku] Elon Musk Somehow Became A Top Ranked Diablo IV Player In Between Cheerleading For Trump - https://kotaku.com/elon-musk-diablo-4-joe-rogan-trump-election-2024-1851690062

[YouTube, Casual Kripp] Elon Musk Absolutely Clueless Trying to Pilot His PoE2 Account - Kripp reacts to Quin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N-WW0UDrVQ

[YouTube, Asmongold TV] Elon Musk is not getting away with this.. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlCCtrOCvu0

[YouTube, NikoWrex] Addressing All the Elon Musk Drama in PoE2 with Elon Musk!- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y9sdqKop48

[Path of Exile] Terms of Use - https://www.pathofexile.com/legal/terms-of-use-and-privacy-policy

[MP1ST] Retailer Leak Reveals New 3D Super Mario and Zelda Remake for Nintendo Switch 2 - https://mp1st.com/news/leak-reveals-new-3d-super-mario-zelda-remake-nintendo-switch-2

[MP1ST] Rumor: Starfield, Diablo 4, Fallout 4, Call of Duty, and More Xbox Games Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 - https://mp1st.com/news/rumor-starfield-diablo-4-fallout-4-call-of-duty-and-more-xbox-games-coming-to-nintendo-switch-2

[VideoGamesChronicle] There is ‘hope’ that GTA 6 will cost as much as $100, says analyst - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/there-is-hope-that-gta-6-will-cost-as-much-as-100-says-analyst/

[VideoGamesChronicle] EA lost $6 billion in market value, following FC 25 & Dragon Age underperformance news - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ea-lost-6-billion-in-market-value-following-fc-25-dragon-age-underperformance-news/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[YouTube] Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpcsQQvgAQ

[X, Tom Warren] https://x.com/tomwarren/status/1879878900802814394

[Business Wire] Nintendo Switch 2 to Be Released in 2025 - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250116009204/en/

[Nintendo] Nintendo Switch 2 Experience - https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-switch-2-experience/

[Gematsu] Switch worldwide sales top 146.04 million, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom tops 2.58 million - https://www.gematsu.com/2024/11/switch-worldwide-sales-top-146-04-million-the-legend-of-zelda-echoes-of-wisdom-tops-2-58-million

[Reuters] Exclusive: Nvidia pursues $30 billion custom chip opportunity with new unit - https://www.reuters.com/technology/nvidia-chases-30-billion-custom-chip-market-with-new-unit-sources-2024-02-09/

[Eurogamer] DF Weekly: What does the Switch 2 motherboard leak say about system performance? - https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-df-weekly-what-does-the-switch-2-motherboard-leak-say-about-system-performance

[VGC] Switch 2 tech specs may have been found in customs and shipping data - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/switch-2-tech-specs-may-have-been-found-in-customs-and-shipping-data/

[Polygon] Leak suggests Switch 2 has Hall-effect sticks, is more powerful docked - https://www.polygon.com/nintendo/499591/switch-2-dock-joy-con-hall-effect-name-leak

[X, kopite7kimi] https://x.com/kopite7kimi/status/1403200552473829377

[Eurogamer] DF Weekly: What does the Switch 2 motherboard leak say about system performance? - https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-df-weekly-what-does-the-switch-2-motherboard-leak-say-about-system-performance

[Install Base Forum] Nintendo Switch 2 Is Projected to Sell Between 15 and 17 Million Units Next Year, 80 Million Units by 2028 - DFC Intelligence - https://www.installbaseforum.com/forums/threads/nintendo-switch-2-is-projected-to-sell-between-15-and-17-million-units-next-year-80-million-units-by-2028-dfc-intelligence.3298/page-3#post-294289

[X, Takashi Mochizuki] https://x.com/6d6f636869/status/1879884523145753003, https://x.com/6d6f636869/status/1879881639754621436

[The Verge] The Nintendo Switch 2, as described by Dbrand - https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/13/24320659/nintendo-switch-2-dbrand-killswitch

[IGN] Nintendo Reportedly 'Sent Lawyers' to Genki’s CES Booth Over Switch 2 Mockup - https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-reportedly-sent-lawyers-to-genkis-ces-booth-over-switch-2-mockup

[Bloomberg] Nintendo Shares Slide After Switch 2 Peek Yeilds Few Surprises - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-16/nintendo-to-unveil-next-generation-switch-2-in-april

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[New York Times] Video Games Can’t Afford to Look This Good - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/arts/video-games-graphics-budgets.html

[News AU] Sony to take PlayStation 5 shooter Concord offline, offer full refunds after disastrous launch - https://www.news.com.au/technology/gaming/sony-to-take-playstation-5-shooter-concord-offline-offer-full-refunds-after-disastrous-launch/news-story/f1ab27b3a4221a2b58ee0d1a0de1b2ee

[Eurogamer] Concord reportedly cost £300m to make amid a culture of "toxic positivity" - https://www.eurogamer.net/concord-reportedly-cost-300m-to-make-amid-a-culture-of-toxic-positivity

[Metacritic] Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - https://www.metacritic.com/game/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league/

[The Verge] Suicide Squad left a $200 million hole in WBD’s video game division - https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/6/24172905/suicide-squad-kill-justice-league-200-million-loss-wbd-rocksteady

[IGN] Rocksteady Reportedly Lays Off Staff Following Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Flop - https://www.ign.com/articles/rocksteady-reportedly-lays-off-staff-following-suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-flop

[Polygon] Ubisoft shutting down XDefiant in 2025, laying off half of its team - https://www.polygon.com/gaming/490491/ubsioft-xdefiant-shutting-down

[IGN] Ubisoft Admits Star Wars Outlaws Underperformed - https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-admits-star-wars-outlaws-underperformed

[IGN] Square Enix Admits Final Fantasy 16 and 7 Rebirth Profits ‘Did Not Meet Our Expectations’ - https://www.ign.com/articles/square-enix-admits-final-fantasy-16-and-7-rebirth-profits-did-not-meet-our-expectations

[Metacritic] Skull and Bones - https://www.metacritic.com/game/skull-and-bones/

[Dual Shockers] Reports Suggest Skull & Bones Cost Ubisoft $850 Million - https://www.dualshockers.com/ubisoft-allegedly-spent-650-850-million-on-skull-and-bones/

[Metacritic] Dragon Age: The Veilguard - https://www.metacritic.com/game/dragon-age-the-veilguard/

[The Gamer] Dragon Age: The Veilguard Hit With "Anti-Woke" Review Bombing - https://www.thegamer.com/dragon-age-the-veilguard-review-bomb-woke-metacritic/

[IGN] Dragon Age: The Veilguard Faces 'Uphill Battle' to Match Inquisition's Launch Sales, Says Analyst - https://www.ign.com/articles/dragon-age-the-veilguard-faces-uphill-battle-to-match-inquisitions-launch-sales-says-analyst

[IGN] The Game Awards 2024 Winners: The Full List - https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-2024-winners-the-full-list

[Polygon] 2024 Indie Game Awards winners went beyond Balatro (but also Balatro) - https://www.polygon.com/gaming/500375/2024-indie-game-awards-winners-game-of-the-year-balatro

[PCGamer] Palworld developer reports Nintendo's suing over 3 Pokémon patents for only $66,000 in damages, but a videogame IP lawyer says fighting the lawsuit could mean 'burning millions of dollars' - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/palworld-developer-reports-nintendos-suing-over-3-pokemon-patents-for-only-usd66-000-in-damages-but-a-videogame-ip-lawyer-says-fighting-the-lawsuit-could-mean-burning-millions-of-dollars/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

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[reddit, r/NintendoSwitch2] I’ve come from the future - https://old.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1hdvb2d/ive_come_from_the_future/

[X, NintenTalk] https://x.com/NintenTalk/status/1868715333881938264

[DBrand] Switch 2 Killswitch - https://dbrand.com/shop/grip/nintendo-switch-2-cases

[Insider Gaming] Dbrand Leaks Official Nintendo Switch 2 Design - https://insider-gaming.com/did-dbrand-give-players-another-look-at-nintendo-switch-2/

[YouTube, SwitchUp] Ok So Someone Sent Us THAT Switch 2 Mock Up & Its CASE…We Have Thoughts - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nacn4yqUY1s

[X. NintendoCoLtd] https://x.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1853972163033968794

[WCCFTech] Nintendo Switch 2 Is Projected to Sell Between 15 and 17 Million Units Next Year, 80 Million Units by 2028, With Little Competition From Sony and Microsoft - https://wccftech.com/nintendo-switch-2-sell-17-million-units/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

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Sources --

[Ubisoft] Ubisoft Discontinues Development on XDefiant - https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/1EywTnGrZdDqCoxKs2zNhZ/ubisoft-discontinues-development-on-xdefiant

[Polygon] Ubisoft shutting down XDefiant in 2025, laying off half of its team - https://www.polygon.com/gaming/490491/ubsioft-xdefiant-shutting-down

[Metacritic] Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - https://www.metacritic.com/game/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle/critic-reviews/?platform=pc

[Eurogamer] Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review - the best Indy's been since The Last Crusade - https://www.eurogamer.net/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-review

[IGN] Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review - https://www.ign.com/articles/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-review

[PCMag] Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review - https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle

[LinkedIn] An update from IllFonic. - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/illfonic_an-update-from-illfonic-activity-7270138603437989888-6BkN/

[Eurogamer] Friday the 13th studio IllFonic lays off staff as it 'realigns to a refined strategy' - https://www.eurogamer.net/friday-the-13th-the-game-studio-illfonic-lays-off-staff-as-it-realigns-to-a-refined-strategy

[Insider Gaming] More Mortal Kombat Insiders Say That Future Mortal Kombat 1 DLC is Cancelled - https://insider-gaming.com/more-mortal-kombat-insiders-say-that-future-mortal-kombat-1-dlc-is-cancelled/

[Insider Gaming] Future Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Cancelled After Poor Expansion Sales, It’s Claimed - https://insider-gaming.com/future-mortal-kombat-1-dlc-cancelled-after-poor-expansion-sales/

[X, @thethiny] https://x.com/thethiny/status/1864406480692138374

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Metacritic] S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - https://www.metacritic.com/game/stalker-2-heart-of-chornobyl/

[Rock Paper Shotgun] S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart Of Chornobyl review: a captivating survival shooter, even with bits falling off - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/stalker-2-review

[VideoGamesChronicle] Review: Stalker 2’s best ideas are undercut by a stale plot and constant performance problems - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/review-stalker-2/

[Metacritic] weirdusername user review - https://www.metacritic.com/user/weirdusername/

[X, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL] https://x.com/stalker_thegame/status/1859265478276894856

[X, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL] https://x.com/stalker_thegame/status/1859930792564285907

[Reuters] Exclusive: Sony is in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring' - https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/sony-talks-buy-media-powerhouse-behind-elden-ring-sources-say-2024-11-19/

[IGN] FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa Confirms Sony’s Buyout Intent, but Insists ‘No Decision Has Been Made at This Time’ - https://www.ign.com/articles/fromsoftware-parent-kadokawa-confirms-sonys-buyout-intent-but-insists-no-decision-has-been-made-at-this-time

[The Game Awards] Game of the Year - https://thegameawards.com/nominees/game-of-the-year

[Steam] Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2537590/Microsoft_Flight_Simulator_2024/

[YouTube, Microsoft Flight Simulator] Developer Launch Day Update | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuMd7udCyFM

[GamesRadar] Poker roguelike Balatro wins the Critics' Choice Breakthrough Award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024 - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/roguelike/poker-roguelike-balatro-wins-the-critics-choice-breakthrough-award-at-the-golden-joystick-awards-2024/

[X, localthunk] https://x.com/LocalThunk/status/1859668044777390104

[reddit, r/balatro] A message to the community - https://www.reddit.com/r/balatro/comments/1gudpza/a_message_to_the_community/?rdt=58448

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

BenQ X3100i US product page: https://benqurl.biz/3YfgcSd BenQ Gaming Projector series page: https://benqurl.biz/3NqUcxx BenQ X3100i US Amazon link: https://benqurl.biz/4eAzRC4 Support Inside Games on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insidegamesYT Hosted by: Lawrence: http://twitch.tv/sirlarr | Bruce: http://twitch.tv/brucegreene | Brian: https://www.twitch.tv/briangaar Edited by: ShooklynTV: https://linktr.ee/Shooklyn Written by: Lawrence Sonntag & Brian Gaar Sources -- [SteamDB] Dragon Age™: The Veilguard - https://steamdb.info/app/1845910/charts/ [Metacritic] Dragon Age: The Veilguard - https://www.metacritic.com/game/dragon-age-the-veilguard/ [TheGamer] Dragon Age: The Veilguard Hit With "Anti-Woke" Review Bombing - https://www.thegamer.com/dragon-age-the-veilguard-review-bomb-woke-metacritic/ [Eurogamer] Metacritic improving moderation after "abusive, disrespectful" Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores reviews - https://www.eurogamer.net/metacritic-improving-moderation-after-abusive-disrespectful-horizon-forbidden-west-burning-shores-reviews [Steam] Dragon Age: The Veilguard Top Rated Reviews - https://steamcommunity.com/app/1845910/reviews/?p=1&browsefilter=toprated [Rolling Stone] ‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ Is Bioware’s Best Game in Ages. Here’s How They Got There - https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming/dragon-age-the-veilguard-john-epler-interview-1235147001/ [X, NintendoCoLtd] https://x.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1853972163033968794 [Tom’s Guide] Nintendo reiterates Switch 2 announcement window — here's what we know - https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-reiterates-switch-2-announcement-window-heres-what-we-know [Reuters] Nintendo cuts annual profit forecast 10% as Switch sales slow - https://www.reuters.com/technology/nintendo-cuts-annual-operating-profit-forecast-switch-sales-slow-2024-11-05/ [GamingBolt] Nintendo Switch Sells 146.04 Million Units - https://gamingbolt.com/nintendo-switch-sells-146-04-million-units [PlayStation Blog] Getting started with PlayStation 5 Pro, out today - https://blog.playstation.com/2024/11/07/getting-started-with-playstation-5-pro-out-today/ [CNET] PS5 Pro Review: The Best Console Graphics Yet - https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ps5-pro-review-the-best-console-graphics-yet-playstation-5/ [Tom’s Guide] PS5 Pro review: The most powerful console ever comes at a steep price - https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/playstation/ps5-pro-review [Eurogamer] Sony PlayStation 5 Pro review: across the board improvements, but is it worth the money? - https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2024-sony-playstation-5-pro-review-across-the-board-improvements-but-is-it-really-worth-the-money [IGN] Death Stranding Surprise-Launches on Xbox Series X and S as Kojima Productions Takes Control of the IP - https://www.ign.com/articles/death-stranding-surprise-launches-on-xbox-series-x-and-s-as-kojima-productions-takes-control-of-the-ip [Endgadget] 'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach' looks even more baffling than the original game - https://www.engadget.com/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-looks-even-more-baffling-than-the-original-game-224806034.html Music — Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8 Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[Sony Interactive Entertainment] An Update from PlayStation Studios - https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/an-update-from-playstation-studios/

[PlayStation Blog] An important update on Concord - https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/03/an-important-update-on-concord/

[IGN] Concord Is Estimated to Have Sold Only 25,000 Units. Here’s Why Analysts Think It Failed - https://www.ign.com/articles/concord-is-estimated-to-have-sold-only-25000-units-heres-why-analysts-think-its-failing

[SteamDB] Concord - https://steamdb.info/app/2443720/charts/

[The Verge] PlayStation acquires Firewalk Studios, which is building an ‘original AAA multiplayer game’ - https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/20/23691580/sony-playstation-firewalk-studios-acquisition-bungie

[X, Jason Schreier] https://x.com/jasonschreier/status/1851332241051513093

[LinkedIn] Neon Koi, a PlayStation Studio - https://www.linkedin.com/company/neonkoi/

[Endgadget] Netflix has closed its AAA gaming studio - https://www.engadget.com/gaming/netflix-has-closed-its-aaa-gaming-studio-133014946.html?guccounter=1

[Endgadget] Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks have been shut down - https://www.engadget.com/arkane-austin-and-tango-gameworks-have-been-shut-down-183913558.html

[YouTube, Marathon] Marathon | Developer Update - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8WgMQuPwRE

[Kotaku] Sony Shuts Down Studio Behind Concord Less Than Two Years After Buying It - https://kotaku.com/firewalk-studios-concord-ps5-sony-live-service-shutdown-1851684290

[X, Colin Moriarty] https://x.com/longislandviper/status/1837157796137030141

[IGN] Warner Bros. Says the Failure of Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League Contributed to a $200 Million Hit to Revenue - https://www.ign.com/articles/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-flop-leads-to-200-million-impairment-charge-warner-bros-confirms

[Sony Interactive Entertainment] Jim Ryan, President and CEO, announces retirement after 30 years with Sony Interactive Entertainment - https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/jim-ryan-president-and-ceo-announces-retirement-after-30-years-with-sony-interactive-entertainment/

[GamesIndustry] PlayStation names Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino as its new CEOs - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-names-hermen-hulst-and-hideaki-nishino-as-its-new-ceos

[GamesIndustry] GameSpot staff endure another round of job cuts - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamespot-staff-endure-another-round-of-job-cuts

[X, Dave Klein] https://x.com/TheDaveKlein/status/1851667295589769450

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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[Gamespot] Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Until Early 2025 - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-delayed-until-early-2025/1100-6526703/

[Discord] Assassin’s Creed - https://discord.com/servers/assassins-creed-215838530889318401

[Kotaku] Assassin’s Creed Shadows Producer Responds To Backlash Over Yasuke - https://kotaku.com/assassins-creed-shadows-yasuke-backlash-racist-elon-1851539007

[Game File] Assassin’s Creed Shadows developers talk Animus, Yasuke backlash and more - https://www.gamefile.news/p/assassins-creed-shadows-interview

[Gamespot] Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Getting A Co-Op Mode - Report - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-is-getting-a-co-op-mode-report/1100-6526890/

[Rock Paper Shotgun] Denuvo respond to their rep for tanking games - "I'm a gamer myself, and therefore I know what I'm talking about" - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/denuvo-respond-to-their-rep-for-tanking-games-im-a-gamer-myself-and-therefore-i-know-what-im-talking-about

[Blizzard] Now Available on the Shop: The Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur Mount - https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-gb/news/24150149/now-available-on-the-shop-the-traders-gilded-brutosaur-mount

[Eurogamer] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 developer has "no additional story content planned" for its web-slinging sequel - https://www.eurogamer.net/marvels-spider-man-2-developer-has-no-additional-story-content-planned-for-its-web-slinging-sequel

[CBR] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Releases New Suit Pack With Non-Profit - https://www.cbr.com/marvels-spider-man-2-new-suit-pack/

[Yahoo Tech] Sony satisfied with Spider-Man 2 and Helldivers 2 sales - https://www.yahoo.com/tech/spider-man-2-ps5-sales-182113617.html

[CBR] Insomniac Has Disappointing News For Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Fans - https://www.cbr.com/insomniac-marvel-spider-man-2-disappointing-news/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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[Xbox Wire] Halo Studios: New Name, New Engine, New Games, New Philosophy - https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/10/06/halo-studios-unreal-engine-interview/

[Microsoft Game Dev] How Xbox Research is Shaping the Future of Game Development - https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/articles/2024/09/how-xbox-research-is-shaping-the-future-of-game-development/

[MP1ST] Star Wars Outlaws Sales Are “Softer” Than What Ubisoft Expected; Dev Team “Mobilized” to Improve Player Experience - https://mp1st.com/news/star-wars-outlaws-sales-are-softer-than-what-ubisoft-expected-dev-team-mobilized-to-improve-player-experience

[MP1ST] Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delayed to Feb. 14, 2025, Ubisoft Releases Statement - https://mp1st.com/news/assassins-creed-shadows-delayed-to-feb-14-2025-ubisoft-releases-statement

[The Verge] Ubisoft responds to rumors about Tencent’s potential buyout - https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/7/24264469/ubisoft-tencent-buyout-rumors-statement

[Ubisoft Company Statement] https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/8aefmxkxpxwl/zAyDQducoGatn4IydphOy/dcdb9b3c9f3ce53112b358890acd1196/PR_Company_statement_07102024.pdf

[Eurogamer] Metaphor: ReFantazio surpasses 1m sales on launch day to become fastest-selling Atlus game - https://www.eurogamer.net/metaphor-refantazio-surpasses-1m-sales-on-launch-day-to-become-fastest-selling-atlus-game

[Atlus] 本日発売『メタファー：リファンタジオ』全世界セールス100万本突破! - https://www.atlus.co.jp/news/28747/

[Metacritic] Metaphor: ReFantazio - https://www.metacritic.com/game/metaphor-refantazio/

[SteamDB] Metaphor: ReFantazio - https://steamdb.info/app/2679460/charts/

[Endgadget] Steam now tells gamers up front that they're buying a license, not a game - https://www.engadget.com/gaming/steam-now-tells-gamers-up-front-that-theyre-buying-a-license-not-a-game-085106522.html

[Endgadget] Ubisoft is deleting The Crew from players' libraries, reminding us we own nothing - https://www.engadget.com/ubisoft-is-deleting-the-crew-from-players-libraries-reminding-us-we-own-nothing-165328083.html

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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Sources --

[Metacritic] Starfield: Shattered Space - https://www.metacritic.com/game/starfield-shattered-space/

[GameRant] Starfield: Shattered Space Review - https://gamerant.com/starfield-shattered-space-review/

[The Guardian] Starfield: Shattered Space review – much Va’ruun for improvement - https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/oct/02/starfield-shattered-space-review-much-varuun-for-improvement

[Steam] Starfield - Shattered Space - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2721670/Starfield__Shattered_Space/

[SteamDB] Starfield - https://steamdb.info/app/1716740/charts/#3m

[SteamDB] The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition - https://steamdb.info/app/489830/charts/#3m

[reddit, r/Starfield] Starfield's first story expansion, Shattered Space, launches to 42% positive "mixed" reviews on Steam - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/1fuco0y/comment/lpyvrv6/?rdt=39255

[GamesRadar] Starfield design lead says the space RPG is "in a lot of ways" the "hardest thing Bethesda has ever done" and also "the best game we've ever made" - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/starfield-design-lead-says-the-space-rpg-is-in-a-lot-of-ways-the-hardest-thing-bethesda-has-ever-done-and-also-the-best-game-weve-ever-made/

[SteamDB] Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - https://steamdb.info/app/315210/charts/

[Eurogamer] Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League fails to meet Warner Bros. expectations - https://www.eurogamer.net/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-fails-to-meet-warner-bros-expectations

[Eurogamer] Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League season three debuts to less than 300 Steam players - https://www.eurogamer.net/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-season-three-debuts-to-less-than-300-steam-players

[IGN] Fortnite Maker Epic Games Laying Off 830 Employees - https://www.ign.com/articles/fortnite-maker-epic-games-laying-off-870-employees

[IGN] After Laying Off 830 Employees in 2023, Tim Sweeney Says Fortnite Maker Epic Is Now ‘Financially Sound’ - https://www.ign.com/articles/after-laying-off-830-employees-tim-sweeney-says-fortnite-maker-epic-is-now-financially-sound

[GamesIndustry] Epic Games CEO says company is now "financially sound" - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/epic-games-ceo-says-company-is-now-financially-sound

[Insider Gaming] Star Citizen Developer Cloud Imperium Games Imposes 7-Day Work Week Ahead of Citizencon - https://insider-gaming.com/star-citizen-developer-cloud-imperium-games/

[Roberts Space Industries] Funding Stats - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/funding-goals

[Eurogamer] 11 years later, Star Citizen dev says Squadron 42 is "feature-complete" - https://www.eurogamer.net/11-years-later-star-citizen-dev-says-squadron-42-is-feature-complete

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[Variety] ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Launch Delayed to February 2025 Amid Weak ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ Performance at Ubisoft - https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/assassins-creed-shadows-launch-delayed-february-2025-ubisoft-1236155666/

[IGN] Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot: 'Our Goal Is Not to Push Any Specific Agenda' - https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-ceo-yves-guillemot-our-goal-is-not-to-push-any-specific-agenda

[Yahoo Finance] Ubisoft Shares Sink to Decade Low After ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Delay - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ubisoft-shares-sink-decade-low-083010524.html

[Insider Gaming] Ubisoft’s Board is Launching an Investigation Into The Company Struggles - https://insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-investigation/

[Bloomberg] Inside Activision and Blizzard’s Corporate Warcraft - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-09-25/book-excerpt-play-nice-the-rise-fall-and-future-of-blizzard-entertainment

Ex-Blizzard Boss Mike Morhaime Founds New Studio, Dreamhaven - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ex-blizzard-boss-mike-morhaime-founds-new-studio-dreamhaven/1100-6482533/

[IGN] Blizzard Reportedly Working on a StarCraft Shooter — With Ex-Far Cry Chief Dan Hay at the Helm - https://www.ign.com/articles/blizzard-reportedly-working-on-a-starcraft-shooter-with-ex-far-cry-chief-dan-hay-at-the-helm

[PlayStation Blog] Ghost of Yōtei is coming in 2025 - https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/24/ghost-of-yotei-is-coming-in-2025/

[PlayStation Direct] PlayStation®5 Pro Console - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle - https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/buy-consoles/playstation5-pro-console-30th-anniversary-limited-edition-bundle

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[X, Andy Robinson] https://x.com/Andy_VGC/status/1836369796742398294

[reddit, r/GamingLeaksAndRumors] Photos of Switch 2 factory prototypes have leaked on a Chinese website - https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1fjp352/photos_of_switch_2_factory_prototypes_have_leaked/

[Video Games Chronicle] Alleged images of Nintendo’s new Switch have appeared online - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/alleged-images-of-nintendos-new-switch-have-appeared-online/

[Video Games Chronicle] Switch 2 tech specs may have been found in customs and shipping data - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/switch-2-tech-specs-may-have-been-found-in-customs-and-shipping-data/

[Video Games Chronicle] Nintendo confirms it will announce its next console ‘this fiscal year’ - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-confirms-it-will-announce-its-next-console-this-year/

[Video Games Chronicle] Developers reportedly told not to expect Switch 2 to launch before April 2025 - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/developers-reportedly-told-not-to-expect-switch-2-to-launch-before-april-2025/

[Video Games Chronicle] Palworld dev says it will fight Nintendo lawsuit ‘to ensure indies aren’t discouraged from pursuing ideas’ - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/palworld-dev-says-it-will-fight-nintendo-lawsuit-to-ensure-indies-arent-discouraged-from-pursuing-ideas/

[Video Games Chronicle] Palworld has surpassed 25 million players in its first month, studio says - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/palworld-has-surpassed-25-million-players-in-its-first-month-studio-says/

[Video Games Chronicle] Palworld embroiled in AI and Pokémon ‘plagiarism’ controversy - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/palworld-embroiled-in-ai-and-pokemon-plagiarism-controversy/

[reddit, r/dragonquest] Nintendo: stop copying us! - https://www.reddit.com/r/dragonquest/comments/1fkknsy/nintendo_stop_copying_us/

[Kotaku] Concord Director Steps Down As Studio Behind Historic PlayStation Flop Waits For Sony's Decision - https://kotaku.com/concord-firewalk-studios-relaunch-ps5-sony-playstation-1851652811

[PlayStation Blog] An important update on Concord - https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/03/an-important-update-on-concord/

[Kotaku] Concord’s Biggest Fans Talk About Loving A Game Everyone Else Loved To Hate - https://kotaku.com/concord-ps5-toxic-haters-heroes-shutdown-1851646309

[Kotaku] PlayStation Cancels Multiple Games Amid Massive Job Cuts - https://kotaku.com/sony-playstation-layoffs-london-studio-closure-1851289547

[Square Enix] Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2025 - https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/library/explanatory.html

[Eurogamer] Square Enix admits Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 16 profits "did not meet expectations" - https://www.eurogamer.net/square-enix-admits-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-and-final-fantasy-16-profits-did-not-meet-expectations

[Eurogamer] Square Enix impacted by unknown number of layoffs across US and European offices - https://www.eurogamer.net/square-enix-impacted-by-unknown-number-of-layoffs-across-us-and-european-offices

[Eurogamer] Square Enix "aggressively pursuing" new multiplatform strategy after reports FF7 Rebirth underperformed on PlayStation - https://www.eurogamer.net/square-enix-aggressively-pursuing-new-multiplatform-strategy-after-reports-ff7-rebirth-underperformed-on-playstation

[Take Two Interactive] 2024 Annual Report - https://materials.proxyvote.com/Approved/874054/20240723/AR_582262.PDF

[Rockstar Intel] GTA 6 Fall 2025 Release Date Remains Target Following Rumors Say Take-Two Interactive - https://rockstarintel.com/gta-6-fall-2025-release-date-remains-target-following-rumors-say-take-two-interactive/

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Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[IGN] Exclusive: Vince Zampella Confirms Next Battlefield Will Use Modern Setting, First Concept Art Revealed - https://www.ign.com/articles/exclusive-first-battlefield-concept-art-revealed-vince-zampella

[Metacritic] Battlefield 2042 - https://www.metacritic.com/game/battlefield-2042/

[Eurogamer] Battlefield 2042's opening weekend has been a disaster - https://www.eurogamer.net/battlefield-2042s-opening-weekend-has-been-a-disaster

[The Washington Post] Three months later, ‘Battlefield 2042’ is paying the price for a very bad decision - https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/02/18/battlefield-2042-fixes-bugs-petition/

[X, Tom Henderson] https://x.com/_Tom_Henderson_/status/1484261137818525714

[IGN] Respawn's Vince Zampella Taking On Larger Role In Battlefield Franchise As DICE GM Departs EA - https://www.ign.com/articles/vince-zampella-battlefield

[reddit, r/Battlefield] First concept art from the next Battlefield @IGN - https://www.reddit.com/r/Battlefield/comments/1ficxfw/first_concept_art_from_the_next_battlefield_ign/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

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[IGN] Microsoft Lays Off Another 650 Staff From Its Video Game Workforce, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Sends Memo to Staff - https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-lays-off-another-650-staff-from-its-video-game-workforce-xbox-boss-phil-spencer-sends-memo-to-staff

[IGN] Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 Staff From Its Video Game Workforce - https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-lays-off-1900-staff-from-its-video-game-workforce

[X, Sydney King] https://x.com/sydney_king11/status/1834291069695213921

[Game File] Microsoft to cut 650 more gaming jobs - https://www.gamefile.news/p/microsoft-gaming-layoffs-xbox-650

[X, Tom Warren] https://x.com/tomwarren/status/1834232600019263590

[Bloomberg] Annapurna Video-Game Team Resigns, Leaving Partners Scrambling - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-12/annapurna-video-game-team-resigns-leaving-partners-scrambling

[IGN] Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier Won't Include Day One Titles as Microsoft Hikes Prices Again - https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-appears-to-be-getting-another-price-hike

[IGN] Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier Doesn't Include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Starfield, Diablo 4, and More - https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-standard-tier-doesnt-include-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-starfield-diablo-4-and-more

[ResetERA] Xbox Game Pass Standard for Console players now available ("Day 1" games excluded listed in OP) - https://www.resetera.com/threads/xbox-game-pass-standard-for-console-players-now-available-day-1-games-excluded-listed-in-op.977379/

[TikTok, mythicalkitchen] TONY HAWK IS SO BACK - https://www.tiktok.com/@mythicalkitchen/video/7413919479308029226

[VGC] Tony Hawk claims he is ‘talking to Activision again’ - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/tony-hawk-claims-he-is-talking-to-activision-again/

[VGC] Tony Hawk says Activision ‘scrapped a 3 + 4 remake’ following Vicarious Visions’ merger - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/tony-hawk-says-activision-scrapped-a-3-4-remake-following-vicarious-visions-merger/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[PlayStation Blog] Welcome PlayStation 5 Pro, the most visually impressive way to play games on PlayStation - https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/10/welcome-playstation-5-pro-the-most-visually-impressive-way-to-play-games-on-playstation/

[YouTube, PlayStation] PS5 Pro Technical Presentation hosted by Mark Cerny - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X24BzyzQQ-8

[IGN] Sony Officially Reveals PS5 Pro During PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation - https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-pro-officially-revealed-gamescom-2024

[IGN] Sony Quietly Increases the Price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Worldwide - https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-quietly-increases-the-price-of-the-playstation-5-dualsense-controller-worldwide

[Kotaku] Relive Sony's Hilariously Awkward 2006 E3 Press Conference In HD - https://kotaku.com/sony-ps3-noclip-e3-2006-4k-ridge-racer-crab-kaz-hirai-1850665714

[X, PlayStation] https://x.com/PlayStation/status/1833523690832859353

[reddit, r/PS5] https://www.reddit.com/r/PS5/comments/1fdkedr/comment/lmg8e14/

[X, Tom Warren] https://x.com/tomwarren/status/1833534063032078536

[Sony, FY2023 Consolidated Financial Results] https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/IR/library/presen/er/pdf/23q4_sonypre.pdf

[X, Daniel Ahmad] https://x.com/ZhugeEX/status/1790464368494191043

[Metacritic] Astro Bot - https://www.metacritic.com/game/astro-bot/

[CNET] Sony Shooter Game Concord Is Shut Down After Just 2 Weeks - https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/sony-shooter-game-concord-shut-down-after-just-two-weeks/

[PlayStation Blog] Introducing Team Asobi, creators of the Astro Bot series - https://blog.playstation.com/2021/06/02/introducing-team-asobi-creators-of-the-astro-bot-series/

[X, Daniel Ahmad] https://x.com/ZhugeEX/status/1831949786846785846

[Statista] Cumulative unit sales of Sony PlayStation 4 consoles worldwide from August 2014 to August 2024 - https://www.statista.com/statistics/651576/global-ps4-console-unit-sales/

[Reuters] Sony facing $7.9 billion mass lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices - https://www.reuters.com/technology/sony-facing-79-bln-mass-lawsuit-over-playstation-store-prices-2023-11-21/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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[Eurogamer] "I've made some of the worst game choice decisions," says Xbox boss Phil Spencer - https://www.eurogamer.net/ive-made-some-of-the-worst-game-choice-decisions-says-xbox-boss-phil-spencer

[YouTube, PAX] Story Time with Phil Spencer | PAX West 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDsvw-WPBfU

[Windows Central] Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets a release date on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC — and it's also coming to PlayStation 5 - https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-gets-a-release-date-on-xbox-series-xors-and-windows-pc-and-its-also-coming-to-playstation-5

[Windows Central] Surprise! Capcom confirms Xbox versions of 'Marvel vs. Capcom' and 'Capcom Fighting Game Collection 2' are on the way - https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/surprise-capcom-confirms-xbox-versions-of-marvel-vs-capcom-and-capcom-fighting-game-collection-2-are-on-the-way

[Metacritic] Astro Bot - https://www.metacritic.com/game/astro-bot/

[Metacritic] Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - https://www.metacritic.com/game/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree/

[Polygon] Astro Bot finally gives PlayStation a Nintendo-tier platformer after 30 years - https://www.polygon.com/review/447564/astro-bot-review

[Gamespot] Astro Bot Review - Fly Me To The Moon - https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/astro-bot-review-fly-me-to-the-moon/1900-6418277/

[PlayStation Blog] Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation: My First GT, digital soundtracks, “Shapes of Play” collection – and there’s more to come - https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/05/celebrating-30-years-of-playstation-my-first-gt-digital-soundtracks-shapes-of-play-collection-and-theres-more-to-come/

[X, Wario64] https://x.com/Wario64/status/1831772340218425426?t=K1MbVYnbDeXJP8fX75S4kg&s=19

[The Verge] Is this the PS5 Pro? - https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/29/24231231/is-this-the-ps5-pro

[Dealabs] Voici le nom, le design de la nouvelle console de PlayStation avec plein d’autres détails inédits - https://www.dealabs.com/magazine/voici-le-nom-le-design-de-la-nouvelle-console-de-playstation-avec-plein-dautres-details-inedits-59094

[AP] Video game performers reach agreement with 80 video games on AI terms - https://apnews.com/article/video-game-actors-strike-sag-aftra-97b288fa74f148790cf82899c4a05848

[AP] Video game performers protest unregulated AI use at Warner Bros. Studios - https://apnews.com/article/sagaftra-strike-video-games-ai-f3f18ad01c5b8f4d525a836aeb531447

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[PlayStation Blog] An important update on Concord - https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/03/an-important-update-on-concord/

[IGN] Concord Is Estimated to Have Sold Only 25,000 Units. Here’s Why Analysts Think It Failed - https://www.ign.com/articles/concord-is-estimated-to-have-sold-only-25000-units-heres-why-analysts-think-its-failing

[SteamDB] Concord - https://steamdb.info/app/2443720/charts/

[IGN] Warner Bros. Says the Failure of Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League Contributed to a $200 Million Hit to Revenue - https://www.ign.com/articles/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-flop-leads-to-200-million-impairment-charge-warner-bros-confirms

[Eurogamer] Rocksteady hit by layoffs after Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League underperforms - https://www.eurogamer.net/rocksteady-hit-by-layoffs-after-suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-underperforms

[The Verge] Cyberpunk 2077 has sold more than 13 million copies, despite launch disaster and refunds - https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/22/22195728/cyberpunk-2077-sales-copies-sold-launch-refunds

[Game Developer] Helldivers 2 and Dead Island 2 support studio Toadman Interactive confirms layoffs - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/helldivers-2-and-dead-island-2-support-studio-toadman-interactive-confirms-layoffs

[Polygon] Sony, with Bungie’s help, to launch ‘more than 10 live-service games’ by 2026 - https://www.polygon.com/22914172/sony-playstation-bungie-acquisition-new-live-service-games

[Polygon] Sony’s plan for 12 live-service PlayStation games by 2026 just got cut in half - https://www.polygon.com/23954006/sony-playstation-live-service-games-marathon-last-of-us-factions

[Game Developer] Naughty Dog cancels its multiplayer spinoff of The Last of Us - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/naughty-dog-cancels-the-last-of-us-multiplayer-spinoff

[Bloomberg] ‘Last of Us’ Multiplayer Video Game Faces Setbacks at Sony - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-26/-last-of-us-multiplayer-video-game-faces-setbacks-at-sony

[Game Developer] Bungie devs imply CEO drove studio off a cliff while chasing growth - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/bungie-devs-imply-ceo-drove-studio-off-a-cliff-while-chasing-growth

[CNET] Sony Shuts Down Shooter Game Concord After Just 2 Weeks - https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/sony-shuts-down-shooter-game-concord-after-just-two-weeks/

[IGN] Concord Is Suddenly Getting Pulled Offline With Sony Promising Full Refunds - https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-shooter-concord-going-offline-this-week

[Sony Interactive Entertainment] Sony Interactive Entertainment to Acquire Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters Inc - https://sonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2023/sony-interactive-entertainment-to-acquire-firewalk-studios-from-probablymonsters-inc/

[Bloomberg] Why PlayStation Fans Are Cheering CEO’s Departure - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-29/why-playstation-fans-are-cheering-ceo-jim-ryan-s-departure

[DFC Intelligence] Sony Acquires Video Game Studio - https://www.dfcint.com/sony-acquires-video-game-studio/

[Zip Recruiter] Game Developer Salary in Seattle, WA - https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Game-Developer-Salary-in-Seattle,WA

[Kotaku] How Much Does It Cost To Make A Big Video Game? - https://kotaku.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-make-a-big-video-game-1501413649

[LA Times] Many Video Games Designers Travel Rags-to-Riches-to-Rags Journey - https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-01-14-fi-28063-story.html

[reddit, r/gaming] Price-breakdown of a SNES-cartridge - https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/11140t0/pricebreakdown_of_a_snescartridge/

[Metro] How the 1983 video game crash offers a warning for today’s world - https://metro.co.uk/2024/02/19/1983-video-game-crash-offers-a-warning-todays-world-20213778/

[Visual Capitalist] https://www.visualcapitalist.com/video-game-industry-revenues-by-platform/

[X, Dexerto] https://x.com/Dexerto/status/1831092457116971333

[ebay] Playstation 5 Concord Physical Copy🔌Pulled From Shelves🔌RARE SEALED US PRESALE - https://www.ebay.com/itm/387355712599

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[IGN] Star Wars Outlaws Patch 1.000.002 Is Stranding Some PS5 Players in Space, Forcing Them to Start New Saves - https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-outlaws-patch-1000002-new-save-ubisoft

[IGN] Ubisoft Gives Annoyed Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Players Who Paid to Play Early but Lost All Progress a Trinket and Some Loyalty Points No-One Wants - https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-gives-annoyed-star-wars-outlaws-players-who-paid-to-play-early-but-lost-all-progress-a-trinket-and-some-loyalty-points-no-one-wants

[Eurogamer] Star Wars Outlaws PS5 players asked to start all new save to avoid progression blocking bugs - https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-outlaws-ps5-players-asked-to-start-all-new-save-to-avoid-progression-blocking-bugs

[reddit, r/StarWarsOutlaws] Email from Ubisoft regarding new patch - https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsOutlaws/comments/1f2qpau/comment/lk89kra/

[Metacritic] Star Wars Outlaws - https://www.metacritic.com/game/star-wars-outlaws/

[IGN] Star Wars Outlaws Review - https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-outlaws-review

[Eurogamer] Star Wars Outlaws review - stripped-back Ubisoft formula is admirable yet doomed - https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-outlaws-review

[God is a Geek] Star Wars Outlaws review - https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/star-wars-outlaws-review/

[Dealabs] Voici le nom, le design de la nouvelle console de PlayStation avec plein d’autres détails inédits - https://www.dealabs.com/magazine/voici-le-nom-le-design-de-la-nouvelle-console-de-playstation-avec-plein-dautres-details-inedits-59094

[Video Games Chronicle] PS5 Pro announcement plans and console design have been leaked - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ps5-pro-announcement-plans-and-console-design-have-been-leaked/

[YouTube, Giant Bomb] Star Wars Outlaws Review Round-Up | Game Mess Mornings 08/26/24 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8TqCntkFPg

[imgur] PS5 Pro - https://imgur.com/fKV5PmL

[Eurogamer] Confusion over Black Myth: Wukong's missing Xbox release follows claims of PlayStation exclusivity - https://www.eurogamer.net/confusion-over-black-myth-wukongs-missing-xbox-release-follows-claims-of-playstation-exclusivity

[X, eXtas1stv] https://x.com/eXtas1stv/status/1827840322623119683

[Eurogamer] Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 - https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-announced-at-gamescom-opening-night-live-2024

[Forbes] New Report Sheds Light On Why ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Isn’t On Xbox - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/08/27/new-report-sheds-light-on-why-black-myth-wukong-isnt-on-xbox/

[IGN] Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Delay Due to Sony Exclusivity Deal, Not Tech Issues, According to Source - https://www.ign.com/articles/black-myth-wukong-xbox-delay-due-to-sony-exclusivity-deal-not-tech-issues-according-to-source

[YouTube, Jeff Grubb’s Game Mess] Will the PlayStation 5 Pro underwhelm? | Game Mess Decides 363 - https://www.youtube.com/live/YOf7LJRiDww?t=1432s

[Eurogamer] Black Myth Wukong won't be on Xbox at launch - https://www.eurogamer.net/black-myth-wukong-wont-be-on-xbox-at-launch

[Eurogamer] No space for Dino Crisis when Monster Hunter exists, says Shinji Mikami - https://www.eurogamer.net/no-space-for-dino-crisis-when-monster-hunter-exists-says-shinji-mikami

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Metacritic] Concord - https://www.metacritic.com/game/concord/

[SteamDB] Concord - https://steamdb.info/app/2443720/charts/#max

[SteamDB] Deadlock - https://steamdb.info/app/1422450/charts/#max

[SteamDB] Black Myth: Wukong - https://steamdb.info/app/2358720/charts/#max

[TheGamer] Concord Review - Guardians Of A New Galaxy - https://www.thegamer.com/concord-review/

[PCGamer] 'This really doesn't look promising': Concord PC players are having a hard time finding matches thanks to ridiculously low player counts - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/this-really-doesnt-look-promising-concord-pc-players-are-having-a-hard-time-finding-matches-thanks-to-ridiculously-low-player-counts/

[reddit, r/ConcordGame] Matchmaking after launch weekend - https://www.reddit.com/r/ConcordGame/comments/1f1jf8d/comment/lk2nhv6/

[Polygon] Sony acquiring Bungie, creators of Destiny, in $3.6B deal - https://www.polygon.com/22910849/sony-buys-bungie-destiny-2-multiplatform-playstation

[Polygon] Sony, with Bungie’s help, to launch ‘more than 10 live-service games’ by 2026 - https://www.polygon.com/22914172/sony-playstation-bungie-acquisition-new-live-service-games

[Polygon] Sony’s plan for 12 live-service PlayStation games by 2026 just got cut in half - https://www.polygon.com/23954006/sony-playstation-live-service-games-marathon-last-of-us-factions

[SteamDB] HELLDIVERS 2 - https://steamdb.info/app/553850/charts/#max

[Naughty Dog] An Update on The Last of Us Online - https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/an_update_on_the_last_of_us_online

[Insider Gaming] Concord Hit With Overly Negative Response After Reveal - https://insider-gaming.com/concord-hit-with-overly-negative-response-after-reveal/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Niko Partners] Journey to Success: Black Myth Wukong Breaks Records on Day One - https://nikopartners.com/journey-to-success-black-myth-wukong-breaks-records-on-day-one/

[X, Genki] https://x.com/Genki_JPN/status/1826926231667060743

[Metacritic] Black Myth: Wukong - https://www.metacritic.com/game/black-myth-wukong/

[Gamespot] Black Myth: Wukong Review - Monkey Business - https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/black-myth-wukong-review-monkey-business/1900-6418269/

[X, Jordan Middler] https://x.com/JordanMiddler/status/1824864368342753719

[X, Paul Tassi] https://x.com/PaulTassi/status/1825193786273681489

[Video Games Chronicle] Xbox’s Indiana Jones game is officially coming to PS5 - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xboxs-indiana-jones-game-is-officially-coming-to-ps5/

[X, Bethesda] https://x.com/bethesda/status/1825989146701181247

[X, Twinwar] https://x.com/Twinwar/status/1826002102247895126

[Video Games Chronicle] ‘There’s going to be more change’: Phil Spencer speaks on Indy PS5 news - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/theres-going-to-be-more-change-phil-spencer-speaks-on-indy-ps5-news/

[Video Games Chronicle] Nintendo is ending service for another mobile game: Animal Crossing - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-is-ending-service-for-another-mobile-game-animal-crossing/

[MobileGamer] After earning $1.5bn from mobile games, is Nintendo about to give up on them? - https://mobilegamer.biz/after-earning-1-5bn-from-mobile-games-is-nintendo-about-to-give-up-on-them/

[NYTimes] Tim Walz Was a Clear Eyes, Full Hearts Kind of Coach - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/us/tim-walz-coach.html

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Rotten Tomatoes] Borderlands - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/borderlands

[Forbes] The ‘Borderlands’ Movie Debuts With A 0% On Rotten Tomatoes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/08/10/the-borderlands-movie-debuts-with-a-0-on-rotten-tomatoes/

[Los Angeles Times] Review: ‘Borderlands’ is a game-to-screen misfire so thoroughly bad, it’s breathtaking - https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-08-09/borderlands-review-eli-roth-cate-blanchett-video-game-jamie-lee-curtis-kevin-hart

[Roger Ebert] Borderlands - https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/borderlands-movie-review-2024

[Forbes] The ‘Borderlands’ Movie Has Earned $9.3 Million Globally, So Far - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/08/13/the-borderlands-movie-has-earned-93-million-globally-so-far/

[Video Games Chronicle] Epic Games Store, including Fortnite, launches on iOS in the EU and Android worldwide - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-games-store-including-fortnite-launches-on-ios-in-the-eu-and-android-worldwide/

[GamesIndustry.biz] Epic Games launches mobile store, bringing Fortnite and Fall Guys to iOS and Android - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/epic-games-launches-mobile-store-bringing-fortnite-and-fall-guys-to-ios-and-android

[GamesIndustry.biz] Apple, Google under pressure as EU approves Digital Markets Act - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/apple-google-under-pressure-as-eu-approves-digital-markets-act

[Game File] Epic’s Tim Sweeney: Fighting Apple and Google has cost Epic about $1 billion - https://www.gamefile.news/p/epic-apple-google-fortnite-eu-tim-sweeney

[GamesBeat] Krafton acquires Hi-Fi Rush maker Tango Gameworks - https://venturebeat.com/games/krafton-acquires-hi-fi-rush-maker-tango-gameworks/

[Twitter, Genki_JPN] https://x.com/Genki_JPN/status/1823977635615326388

[YouTube, Dragon Age] Dragon Age: The Veilguard | Official Release Date Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8DkDQhPx2A

[IGN] Dragon Age Dreadwolf Just Hit an Important Stage of Development - https://www.ign.com/articles/dragon-age-dreadwolf-just-hit-an-important-stage-of-development

[IGN] First Dragon Age: The Veilguard Trailer Revealed Alongside Familiar Faces - Xbox Showcase 2024 - https://www.ign.com/articles/first-dragon-age-the-veilguard-trailer-revealed-alongside-familiar-faces-xbox-showcase-2024

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Bungie] The New Path for Bungie - https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/article/newpath

[Game File] https://www.gamefile.news/

[Video Games Chronicle] Bungie’s job cuts were happening even if The Final Shape had been a big hit, it’s claimed - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bungies-job-cuts-were-happening-even-if-the-final-shape-had-been-a-big-hit-its-claimed/

[GamesIndustry] Bungie Layoffs Include Senior Execs Luke Smith And Mark Noseworthy - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-layoffs-include-senior-execs-luke-smith-and-mark-noseworthy/1100-6525488/

[X, Jeff Grubb] https://x.com/JeffGrubb/status/1818700346526458286

[Kotaku] Bungie CEO Seemingly Spent Over $2.3 Million On Classic Cars After Sony Acquisition - https://kotaku.com/bungie-pete-parsons-layoffs-classic-cars-sony-buyout-de-1851610196

[X, Liana Ruppert] https://x.com/DirtyEffinHippy/status/1818681130306195616

[X, Griffin Bennett] https://x.com/GriffinWB/status/1818674481470357699

[IGN] Bungie Hit With Lay-Offs as Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Marathon are Reportedly Delayed - https://www.ign.com/articles/bungie-hit-with-lay-offs-as-destiny-2-the-final-shape-and-marathon-are-reportedly-delayed

[PCGamesN] Apex Legends review bombed following controversial battle pass changes - https://www.pcgamesn.com/apex-legends/battle-pass-changes

[SteamDB] Apex Legends - https://steamdb.info/app/1172470/charts/#max

[PCGamesN] Apex Legends player count drops to lowest levels in three years - https://www.pcgamesn.com/apex-legends/player-count-drops-season-21

[GamesIndustry] Nintendo Q1 profits decline 55% as the Switch nears the end of its lifecycle - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-q1-profits-decline-55-to-16bn-as-the-switch-nears-the-end-of-its-lifecycle

[Eurogamer] Switch sales can't match 2023's Zelda and Mario success, as console nears end of life - https://www.eurogamer.net/switch-sales-cant-match-2023s-zelda-and-mario-success-as-console-nears-end-of-life

[BBC] Nintendo Switch 2: Official announcement promised within next year - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68969083

[Eurogamer] Braid: Anniversary Edition "sold like dog s***", says creator Jonathan Blow - https://www.eurogamer.net/braid-anniversary-edition-sold-like-dog-s-says-creator-jonathan-blow

[YouTube, Blow Fan] Jonathan Blow on the sales performance of Braid Anniversary Edition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KR5i98aCy0&t=133s

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Deadline] SAG-AFTRA Calls Strike Against Major Video Game Companies After Nearly 2 Years Of Contract Talks - https://deadline.com/2024/07/sag-aftra-strike-video-game-companies-1236020355/

[New York Times] Hollywood Actors to Go on Strike Against Video Game Companies - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/business/hollywood-actors-strike-video-game-companies.html

[AP] Microsoft’s World of Warcraft development workers are unionizing - https://apnews.com/article/world-of-warcraft-union-microsoft-activision-blizzard-2e6bbee30439b448b8c3a55423b9b605

[Rock Paper Shotgun] Bethesda Game Studios developers "ecstatic" to announce a 241-strong "wall to wall" union - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/bethesda-game-studios-developers-ecstatic-to-announce-a-241-strong-wall-to-wall-union

[Kotaku] Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Exempt From The Game Actors Strike - https://kotaku.com/grand-theft-auto-vi-gta6-voice-actor-strike-saf-aftra-1851606082

[Video Games Chronicle] Indie publisher Humble Games has reportedly been closed - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/indie-publisher-humble-games-has-reportedly-been-closed/

[X, Emilee3D] https://x.com/Emilee3D/status/1815803781629505985

[YouTube] S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — Really, Again? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxeGyXSM5Pc

[Video Games Chronicle] Stalker 2 has been delayed to November - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/stalker-2-has-been-delayed-to-november/

[Video Games Chronicle] Stalker 2’s developer is reportedly partially relocating from Ukraine to the Czech Republic - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/stalker-2s-developer-is-reportedly-partially-relocating-from-ukraine-to-the-czech-republic/

[IGN] Apex Legends Season 22 Introduces Significant Battle Pass Changes, and Fans Aren't Happy - https://www.ign.com/articles/apex-legends-battle-pass-changes-met-with-anger-confusion-from-fans

[Rock Paper Shotgun] Apex Legends’ new Battle Pass plans promise greater rewards, but for more of your real-world money - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/apex-legends-new-battle-pass-plans-promise-greater-rewards-but-for-more-of-your-real-world-money

[PCGamer] Apex Legends gets the ol' Steam review bomb treatment - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/battle-royale/apex-legends-gets-the-ol-steam-review-bomb-treatment/

[X, Apex Legends] https://x.com/PlayApex/status/1816156552396734859

[Rock Paper Shotgun] Earth Defense Force 6 players on Steam will only need to sign into Epic once, say publishers in apology for "lack of advance notice" - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/earth-defense-force-6-players-on-steam-will-only-need-to-sign-into-epic-once-say-publishers-in-apology-for-lack-of-advance-notice

[Steam, Earth Defence Force 6] https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2291060/view/4361257526914035378?l=english

[reddit, u/Camboi696969] https://www.reddit.com/r/Steam/comments/1ebylac/comment/lewlfrk/

[Steam, Earth Defence Force 6] https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2291060/view/4361257526917398046

Music —

DC Love Go Go – Silent Partner (No Copyright Music)

Kula – Topher Mohr and Alex Elena (No Copyright Music)

New On The Block – Silent Partner (No Copyright Music)

Walk With Me – Silent Partner (No Copyright Music)

Walking the Dog – Silent Partner (No Copyright Music)

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Sources --

[SteamDB] Concord Beta - https://steamdb.info/app/3011460/charts/#1w

[Insider Gaming] Concord Hit With Overly Negative Response After Reveal - https://insider-gaming.com/concord-hit-with-overly-negative-response-after-reveal/

[Forbes] There Is No Spinning How Poorly Sony’s ‘Concord’ Open Beta Went On Steam - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/07/22/there-is-no-spinning-how-poorly-sonys-concord-open-beta-went-on-steam/

[IGN] Concord Review In Progress - Beta Impressions - https://www.ign.com/articles/concord-review

[Kotaku] Concord Is A Really Good Multiplayer Shooter, But That Doesn't Feel Like Enough - https://kotaku.com/concord-ps5-pc-beta-review-fps-overwatch-hero-shooter-1851592785

[Forbes] 'Apex Legends' Just Hit 50 Million Players In Its Launch Month, Far Outpacing 'Fortnite' - https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2019/03/04/apex-legends-just-hit-50-million-players-in-its-launch-month-far-outpacing-fortnite/

[Activision Investor] Overwatch® is Blizzard's Biggest Open Beta Ever with 9.7 Million Global Players - https://investor.activision.com/news-releases/news-release-details/overwatchr-blizzards-biggest-open-beta-ever-97-million-global#:~:text=IRVINE%2C%20Calif.,Blizzard's%20biggest%20open%20beta%20ever.

[Polygon] Sony acquiring Bungie, creators of Destiny, in $3.6B deal - https://www.polygon.com/22910849/sony-buys-bungie-destiny-2-multiplatform-playstation

[Polygon] Sony, with Bungie’s help, to launch ‘more than 10 live-service games’ by 2026 - https://www.polygon.com/22914172/sony-playstation-bungie-acquisition-new-live-service-games

[VGC] Sony confirms it’s delayed half of its 12 planned live service games - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-confirms-its-delayed-half-of-its-12-planned-live-service-games/

[Polygon] Sony’s plan for 12 live-service PlayStation games by 2026 just got cut in half - https://www.polygon.com/23954006/sony-playstation-live-service-games-marathon-last-of-us-factions

[Naughty Dog] An Update on The Last of Us Online - https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/an_update_on_the_last_of_us_online

[Hot Hardware] Helldivers 2, PlayStation's Fastest-Selling Game Ever, Has Lost 90% Of Its PC Players - https://hothardware.com/news/helldivers-2-has-lost-90-of-its-pc-players

[SteamCharts] No Man’s Sky - https://steamcharts.com/app/275850#1y

[PlayStation Blog] Helldivers 2’s biggest update yet, Escalation of Freedom, drops August 6 - https://blog.playstation.com/2024/07/23/helldivers-2s-biggest-update-yet-escalation-of-freedom-drops-august-6/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[GamesIndustry.biz] Report: 82% of US gamers made an in-game purchase in freemium titles in 2023 - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-82-of-us-gamers-made-an-in-game-purchase-in-freemium-titles-in-2023

[VideoGamesChronicle] FTC claims Xbox’s Game Pass price hike is ‘consumer harm’ it warned of - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ftc-claims-xboxs-game-pass-price-hike-is-consumer-harm-it-warned-of/

[MobileGamer.biz] Under 2,000 people have paid to play Resident Evil 7 on iOS, estimates say - https://mobilegamer.biz/under-2000-people-have-paid-to-play-resident-evil-7-on-ios-estimates-say/

[MobileGamer.biz] Those Assassin’s Creed, Resident Evil and Death Stranding ports have bombed - https://mobilegamer.biz/those-assassins-creed-resident-evil-and-death-stranding-ports-have-bombed/

[Variety] ‘Halo’ Canceled After Two Seasons at Paramount+ - https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/halo-canceled-paramount-plus-1236075994/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Xbox Support] Game Pass updates announced July 2024 - https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/subscriptions-billing/manage-subscriptions/game-pass-updates-july-2024

[Windows Central] Microsoft ends Xbox Live Gold forever. Say hello to Xbox Game Pass 'Core.' - https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-is-killing-xbox-live-gold-say-hi-to-xbox-game-pass-core

[VideoGamesChronicle] Reminder: Microsoft is raising Xbox Game Pass prices on Thursday - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/reminder-microsoft-is-raising-xbox-game-pass-prices-on-thursday/

[VideoGamesChronicle] Microsoft insists Game Pass prices ‘will not increase as a result of Activision merger’ - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-insists-game-pass-prices-will-not-increase-as-a-result-of-activision-merger/

[Kotaku] Division 2 Players Really Hate The New Shift To Seasonal Characters - https://kotaku.com/division-2-year-6-season-2-seasonal-characters-update-1851532931

[reddit, r/Division2] Soo uhhh? Anyone know? If I have to start from scratch each season, what's the point of my OG character? - https://www.reddit.com/r/Division2/comments/1dd22lr/soo_uhhh_anyone_know_if_i_have_to_start_from/

[X, @TheDivisionGame] https://x.com/TheDivisionGame/status/1811751120508764170

[VideoGamesChronicle] Riot Games reportedly cancelled plans for a Smash Bros. style fighter - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/riot-games-reportedly-cancelled-plans-for-a-smash-bros-style-fighter/

[ReaderGrev] Riot Games cancels Pool Party, unannounced Smash Bros. style fighting game - https://www.readergrev.com/p/riot-games-pool-party-canceled-smash-melee

[VideoGamesChronicle] Riot’s League of Legends fighter is called 2XKO and it’s targeting a 2025 release - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/riots-league-of-legends-fighter-is-called-2xko-and-its-targeting-a-2025-release/

[VideoGamesChronicle] It’s official: No Nintendo console has lasted as long as Switch without being replaced - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/its-official-no-nintendo-console-has-lasted-as-long-as-switch-without-being-replaced/

[Nintendo Investor Relations] Dedicated Video Game Sales Units - https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/index.html

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[MeriStation] Helldivers 2 has reportedly sold more than 8 million units, according to a respected insider - https://en.as.com/meristation/news/helldivers-2-has-reportedly-sold-more-than-8-million-units-according-to-a-respected-insider-n/

[Forbes] After Initial Success, Helldiver’s 2 Has Lost 90% Of Its Players With No Signs Of Recovery - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/06/30/after-initial-success-helldivers-2-has-lost-90-of-its-players-with-no-signs-of-recovery/

[SteamDB] HELLDIVERS™ 2 - https://steamdb.info/app/553850/charts/#6m

[PCGamesN] Starfield has lost 97% of its Steam players in less than six months - https://www.pcgamesn.com/starfield/player-decline

[YouTube, SanInPlay] ROCKSTAR Director Joe Robino reveals NEW DETAILS about TREVOR's DLC... (Check) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uikfph7oQoE

[X, FromSoftware] https://x.com/fromsoftware_pr/status/1806326659441913863

[Kotaku] Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review: Massive, Menacing, And Magnificent - https://kotaku.com/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-dlc-expansion-review-1851545505

[Polygon] Latest Elden Ring patch still doesn’t address performance issues - https://www.polygon.com/24192206/elden-ring-update-1-12-3-patch-notes

[Eurogamer] Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - long-standing tech issues remain unaddressed - https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2024-elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-long-standing-tech-issues-have-been-ignored

[Bandai Namco] Elden Ring – Patch Notes Version 1.12.3 - https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/news/elden-ring-patch-notes-version-1123

[reddit, r/Games] Elden Ring Patch v1.12.3 Changelog - https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1dv1t1u/comment/lbkrtec/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1dv1t1u/comment/lbld4ea/

[Rolling Stone] ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Showrunner Accused of ‘Toxic, Bullying, Manipulative, and Retaliatory Behavior’ - https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/umbrella-academy-steve-blackman-abuse-allegations-1235047142/

[Tudum] ‘Umbrella Academy’ to Power Up for Fourth and Final Season - https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/umbrella-academy-season-4-renewed-steve-blackman

[X, Cheyenne Roundtree] https://x.com/cheyenne_round/status/1808627787953053814

[VG247] Hound the alarm! A dog is going to speedrun at AGDQ 2024 - https://www.vg247.com/hound-the-alarm-a-dog-is-going-to-speedrun-at-agdq-2024

[X, GamesDoneQuick] https://x.com/GamesDoneQuick/status/1809038322292982234

Music —

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Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[X, Dr Disrespect] https://x.com/DrDisrespect/status/1805668256088572089

[YouTube, ObeeWnn] Dr Disrespect Cheats On Wife - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTOTBIZjK1M

[Kotaku] Dr Disrespect Streams Inside An E3 Bathroom, Gets Banned From Twitch [Update: E3 Badge Revoked] - https://kotaku.com/dr-disrespect-streams-inside-an-e3-bathroom-gets-banne-1835428982

[The Hollywood Reporter] Streamer Dr Disrespect Signs Multiyear Deal to Stay on Twitch - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/dr-disrespect-signs-multi-year-deal-stay-twitch-1283878/

[X, Dr Disrespect] https://x.com/drdisrespect/status/1277060051744591872

[PCGamer] DrDisrespect settles his lawsuit with Twitch - https://www.pcgamer.com/drdisrespect-settles-his-lawsuit-with-twitch/

[PCGamer] Dr. Disrespect calls Twitch 'slithery disgusting purple snakes' but still doesn't explain why he was permanently banned from the platform - https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/streaming/dr-disrespect-calls-twitch-slithery-disgusting-purple-snakes-but-still-doesnt-explain-why-he-was-permanently-banned-from-the-platform/

[X, Cody Conners] https://x.com/evoli/status/1804309358106546676

[X, Dr Disrespect] https://x.com/DrDisrespect/status/1804337822415097955

[X, Jake Lucky] https://x.com/JakeSucky/status/1805364813767524536

[X, Midnight Society] https://x.com/12am/status/1805341504086622355

[Bloomberg] YouTuber Dr Disrespect Was Allegedly Kicked Off Twitch for Messaging Minor - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-25/youtuber-dr-disrespect-was-allegedly-kicked-off-twitch-for-messaging-minor?sref=9YEaDeJj

[X, Nickmercs] https://x.com/NICKMERCS/status/1805693191665885377

[X, timthetatman] https://x.com/timthetatman/status/1805693462702084323

[X, Robert Bowling] https://x.com/fourzerotwo/status/1805671144412049732

[IGN] How Dr Disrespect's Sponsors and Partners Are Responding to Twitch Ban Allegations - https://www.ign.com/articles/how-dr-disrespects-sponsors-and-partners-are-responding-to-twitch-ban-allegations-updated

[Digiday] As controversy builds, the clock is ticking for noted livestreamer Dr Disrespect’s sponsors - https://digiday.com/marketing/as-controversy-builds-the-clock-is-ticking-for-noted-livestreamer-dr-disrespects-sponsors/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Metacritic] Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - https://www.metacritic.com/game/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree/

[Insider Gaming] Shadow of the Erdtree is Now the Highest-Rated DLC of All Time - https://insider-gaming.com/shadow-of-the-erdtree-highest-rated-dlc-of-all-time/

[YouTube, Nintendo of America] Nintendo Direct 6.18.2024 – Nintendo Switch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX3BkD5PVUM

[YouTube, KirbyGCN17] Nintendo Direct 6.18.2024 Live Reactions at Nintendo NY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmvTimI-VsE

[X, Helldivers 2] https://x.com/helldivers2/status/1800533719985311947

[PCGamer] Senior Riot devs say the League of Legends playerbase is getting older, with fewer newbies jumping in: 'Candidly, it's not the same situation it was 10 years ago' - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/moba/senior-riot-devs-say-the-league-of-legends-playerbase-is-getting-older-with-fewer-newbies-jumping-in-candidly-its-not-the-same-situation-it-was-10-years-ago/

[PCGamer] Ubisoft uses the Beyond Good and Evil remaster to promise us for the 29th time—yes, we counted—that Beyond Good and Evil 2 is still happening - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/ubisoft-uses-the-beyond-good-and-evil-remaster-to-promise-us-for-the-29th-timeyes-we-countedthat-beyond-good-and-evil-2-is-still-happening/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Support Inside Games on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insidegamesYT Hosted by: Lawrence: http://twitch.tv/sirlarr | Bruce: http://twitch.tv/brucegreene Edited by: ShooklynTV: https://linktr.ee/Shooklyn Written by: Lawrence Sonntag & Brian Gaar: https://www.twitch.tv/briangaar Sources -- [Bethesda.net] First Starfield Shattered Space Trailer & Highlights from the June Update - https://bethesda.net/en/game/starfield/article/6lGkADmAAHsxH95nHkVKTS/starfield-shattered-space-trailer-june-update-highlights
[reddit, r/Starfield] Trackers Alliance sets a dangerous precedent. - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/1dchuzl/trackers_alliance_sets_a_dangerous_precedent/
[reddit, r/Starfield] Steam Reviews Dropping After Update - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/1dcpjnn/comment/l81ic2t/
[Steam, Starfield User Reviews] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716740/Starfield/#app_reviews_hash
[SteamDB] Starfield - https://steamdb.info/app/1716740/charts/#1m
[SteamDB] No Man’s Sky - https://steamdb.info/app/275850/charts/#3m
[No Man’s Sky] Expedition Thirteen: Adrift - https://www.nomanssky.com/2024/05/expedition-thirteen-adrift/
[PCGamer] Starfield's Shattered Space DLC is finally going to shed light on the RPG's most interesting faction - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/starfields-shattered-space-dlc-is-finally-going-shed-light-on-the-rpgs-most-interesting-faction/
[IGN] Ubisoft Responds to Star Wars Outlaws Season Pass Backlash, Insists Jabba the Hutt Is Part of the Experience for All Players - https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-responds-to-star-wars-outlaws-season-pass-backlash-insists-jabba-the-hutt-is-part-of-the-experience-for-all-players
[Nexus Mods, Starfield] New mods this week - https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/thisweek/?nav=1&page_size=15&page=2&BH=1 Music — Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8 Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[The Verge] The biggest announcements from PlayStation’s summer State of Play - https://www.theverge.com/24168001/playstation-state-of-play-may-2024-silent-hill

[Reddit, r/DestinyTheGame] Final Shape on PS5 Streaming - https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/1d3y49x/final_shape_on_ps5_streaming/

[reddit, r/DestinyTheGame] CODE RED: SPOILERS INCOMING EVERYWHERE. THE DLC HAS LEAKED - https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/1d3ykat/code_red_spoilers_incoming_everywhere_the_dlc_has/

[X, Destiny2Team] https://x.com/Destiny2Team/status/1796220359471182186

[GamesIndustry.biz] Sony removes interview with Neil Druckmann, issues apology - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-removes-interview-with-neil-druckmann-issues-apology

[X, Neil Druckmann] https://x.com/Neil_Druckmann/status/1794187395279253837

[Sony, Creative Entertainment Vision] https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/creative-entertainment-vision/interview/2.html

[WCCFTech] Fallout 76 Passes 20 Million Players Milestone; Bethesda Is ‘Planning’ Future Games - https://wccftech.com/fallout-76-passes-20-million-players-milestone-bethesda-is-planning-future-games/

[X, Bethesda Game Studios] https://x.com/BethesdaStudios/status/1796200603347009880

[WCCFTech] Fallout 76 Grew to 13.5 Million Players in 2022, Up 2.5 Million YoY - https://wccftech.com/fallout-76-grew-to-13-5-million-players-in-2022-up-2-5-million-yoy/

[Variety] As ‘Fallout 76′ Crosses 20 Million Players Amid Success of Amazon TV Series, Bethesda Game Studios’ Todd Howard Talks Franchise’s Future (EXCLUSIVE) - https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/fallout-76-20-million-players-tv-series-new-games-bethesda-studios-1236018945/

[Eurogamer] $400k worth of Playdate game consoles have gone missing in Vegas - https://www.eurogamer.net/400k-worth-of-playdate-game-consoles-have-gone-missing-in-vegas

[X, Playdate] https://x.com/playdate/status/1796277575901401404

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[X, Call of Duty] https://x.com/callofduty/status/1793635518648836544, https://x.com/CallofDuty/status/1793628000598077742, https://x.com/CallofDuty/status/1793707179633230122

[The Truth Lies] https://thetruthlies.com/

[X, Charlie Intel] https://x.com/charlieINTEL/status/1793636471553036712

[Call of Duty] Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Official Comms Now Activated - Worldwide Reveal Announced for Sunday, June 9 - https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2024/05/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-official-comms.html

[IGN] IGN Entertainment Acquires Eurogamer, GI, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun, and More - https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-entertainment-acquires-eurogamer-gi-vg247-rock-paper-shotgun-and-more

[Gamespot] IGN Buys Gamer Network Sites, Layoffs In Progress - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ign-buys-gamer-network-sites-layoffs-in-progress/1100-6523610/

[Eurogamer] Eurogamer has a new parent company - https://www.eurogamer.net/eurogamer-has-a-new-parent-company

[Insider Gaming] EXCLUSIVE – XDefiant Hits 1 Million Unique Players Within 2.5 Hours of Launch - https://insider-gaming.com/xdefiant-player-numbers/

[GamesRadar] For the first time in 28 years, Super Mario 64 has been beaten without using the A button – and it only took 86 hours - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/platformer/for-the-first-time-in-28-years-super-mario-64-has-been-beaten-without-using-the-a-button-and-it-only-took-86-hours/

[Twitch] Marbler Beats Super Mario 64 in 0 A Presses! - https://clips.twitch.tv/ZanyIntelligentSwanAMPTropPunch-7MB14zIDcRvO0X-a

[YouTube, pannenkoek2012] SM64 - Watch for Rolling Rocks - 0.5x A Presses - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpk2tdsPh0A

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Wall Street Journal] Microsoft Plans Boldest Games Bet Since Activision Deal, Changing How ‘Call of Duty’ Is Sold - https://www.wsj.com/tech/microsoft-call-of-duty-game-pass-53e8930c

[X, eXtas1s] https://x.com/eXtas1stv/status/1791468893925417436

[ResetEra] [eXtas1s] Changes are coming to Game Pass with the inclusion of the next Call of Duty - https://www.resetera.com/threads/extas1s-changes-are-coming-to-game-pass-with-the-inclusion-of-the-next-call-of-duty.874206/?post=123118203#post-123118203

[The Verge] Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service grows to 34 million subscribers - https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/15/23570040/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-subscriber-numbers-34-million

[The Verge] Microsoft is hiking the price of Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass - https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/21/23768400/microsoft-xbox-series-x-xbox-game-pass-price-increase

[The Verge] Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Pretty Much Confirmed After Treyarch Acknowledges Sally Pistols Discovery in Warzone - https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-pretty-much-confirmed-after-treyarch-acknowledges-sally-pistols-discovery-in-warzone

[X, Treyarch] https://x.com/Treyarch/status/1790844419286904878

[IGN] Fresh Call of Duty 2024 Details Confirmed Alongside Gulf War Setting in New Report - https://www.ign.com/articles/fresh-call-of-duty-2024-details-confirmed-alongside-gulf-war-setting-in-new-report

[Xbox Wire] Xbox Games Showcase Followed by [REDACTED] Direct Airs June 9 - https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/04/30/xbox-games-showcase-2024-redacted-direct/

[Bloomberg] Microsoft’s Xbox Is Planning More Cuts After Studio Closings - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-08/xbox-studio-closures-microsoft-plans-more-cost-cutting-measures-after-layoffs

[X, Daniel Ahmad] https://x.com/ZhugeEX/status/1790464370742349967

[Metacritic] Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II - https://www.metacritic.com/game/senuas-saga-hellblade-ii/

[Windows Central] Xbox's first big release of 2024 is art in every sense of the word, but is it really a game? - https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/senuas-saga-hellblade-2-review

[VideoGamesChronicle] Xbox has reportedly greenlit Ninja Theory’s next game - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-has-reportedly-greenlit-ninja-theorys-next-game/

[X, Gaz] https://x.com/Septic_Sauce/status/1792645447846080943

[Windows Central] EXCLUSIVE: Xbox President Sarah Bond has set up a new team dedicated to game preservation and forward compatibility - https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/exclusive-xbox-president-sarah-bond-has-set-up-a-new-team-dedicated-to-game-preservation-and-forward-compatibility

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[The Verge] Grand Theft Auto VI is launching in fall 2025 - https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/16/24158510/gta-6-release-date-fall-2025

[IGN] GTA 6: Rockstar Officially Unveils First Trailer Early After Leak - https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-rockstar-officially-unveils-first-trailer-early-after-leak

[IGN] Rockstar Games Is Asking Employees to Return to Office Amid GTA Security Concerns - https://www.ign.com/articles/rockstar-games-is-asking-employees-to-return-to-office-amid-gta-security-concerns

[X, Nicole Carpenter] https://x.com/sweetpotatoes/status/1791158439684587999

[IGN] Valve’s Next Game Reportedly an Overwatch-Style Hero Shooter Called Deadlock - https://www.ign.com/articles/valves-next-game-reportedly-an-overwatch-style-hero-shooter-called-deadlock

[X, Gabe Follower] https://x.com/gabefollower/status/1791115270905290793, https://x.com/gabefollower/status/1791110448114188557, https://x.com/gabefollower/status/1791311128422748285

[X, Summer Game Fest] https://x.com/summergamefest/status/1791201250521825718

[IGN] 2K Games Will Reveal Sequel to One of Its 'Biggest and Most Beloved Franchises' at Summer Game Fest - https://www.ign.com/articles/2k-games-teases-sequel-reveal-summer-game-fest-bioshock-borderlands

[IGN] Borderlands 4 Teased By Gearbox Founder Randy Pitchford - https://www.ign.com/articles/borderlands-4-teased-by-gearbox-founder-randy-pitchford

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[Ubisoft] Assassin’s Creed Shadows Launches November 15, Features Dual Protagonists in Feudal Japan - https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/2LH4Ael4X1TlNJY3B3aYg5/assassins-creed-shadows-launches-november-15-features-dual-protagonists-in-feudal-japan

[Insider Gaming] Assassin’s Creed Shadows has 15 Developer Support Studios - https://insider-gaming.com/assassins-creed-shadows-studios/

[IGN] Japan-Set Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Around the Same Size as Assassin's Creed Origins - https://www.ign.com/articles/japan-set-assassins-creed-shadows-is-around-the-same-size-as-assassins-creed-origins

[X, Assassin’s Creed] https://twitter.com/assassinscreed/status/1790775558940369114

[X, RaggedyMan] https://twitter.com/Daedalus622/status/1790863958418608169

[X, Victor Rahman] https://twitter.com/VicRahman/status/1790776253731262704

[X, 自宅警備隊員] https://twitter.com/galeo77/status/1790781355888083196

[X, AI_EmeraldApple] https://twitter.com/AI_EmeraldApple/status/1790901860456706423

[Wikipedia] Yasuke: Revision History - https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yasuke&action=history

[reddit, /r/games] Assassin's Creed Shadows to be online only according to official PSN page - https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1ct4kgh/assassins_creed_shadows_to_be_online_only/

[X, Assassin’s Creed] https://twitter.com/assassinscreed/status/1791095143799414951

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[WCCFTech] Microsoft’s Game Pass Projections - https://cdn.wccftech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Xbox-Path-to-Leadership-in-Gaming-HD-scaled.jpg

[X, Timur222] https://twitter.com/bogorad222/status/1702663536374153552

[The Verge] Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service grows to 34 million subscribers - https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/15/23570040/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-subscriber-numbers-34-million

[TweakTown] Xbox profits revealed in new FTC leak - https://www.tweaktown.com/news/93375/xbox-profits-revealed-in-new-ftc-leak/index.html

[YCharts] Microsoft Corp Profit Margin - https://ycharts.com/companies/MSFT/profit_margin

[IGN] Starfield Has Now Had Over 12 Million Players, Phil Spencer Says - https://www.ign.com/articles/starfield-has-now-had-over-12-million-players-phil-spencer-says

[GameInformer] Starfield Gives Xbox Major Financial Boost, But Hardware Revenue Still Down - https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2023/10/25/starfield-gives-xbox-major-financial-boost-but-hardware-revenue-still-down

[Activision Investor] Activision Blizzard Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results - https://investor.activision.com/news-releases/news-release-details/activision-blizzard-announces-second-quarter-2023-financial

[ResetERA] DOOM Eternal generated over $450 Million in the first 9 months of release according to a former ID Software Employee's Linkedin. - https://www.resetera.com/threads/doom-eternal-generated-over-450-million-in-revenue-in-the-first-9-months-of-release.386018/

[X, Aaron Greenberg] https://twitter.com/aarongreenberg/status/1649431572137779203?lang=en

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[Bloomberg] Microsoft’s Xbox Is Planning More Cuts After Studio Closings - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-08/xbox-studio-closures-microsoft-plans-more-cost-cutting-measures-after-layoffs

[The Verge] Microsoft says it needs games like Hi-Fi Rush the day after killing its studio - https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152137/xbox-hi-fi-rush-tango-gameworks-matt-booty

[X, Tom Warren] https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1788728698184540355

[LinkedIn] Brad Hilderbrand - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7193668143305670657/

[X, NintendoCoLtd] https://twitter.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197

[Android Authority] https://www.androidauthority.com/nintendo-switch-2-leaks-specs-launch-timeline-backwards-compatibility-3441297/

[Kotaku] In less than a day, Hades 2 Early Access has doubled Hades’ all-time peak player count on Steam - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/in-less-than-a-day-hades-2-early-access-has-doubled-hades-all-time-peak-player-count-on-steam/

[SteamDB] Hades II - https://steamdb.info/app/1145350/charts/

[IGN] Hades 2 Early Access Review - https://www.ign.com/articles/hades-2-early-access-review

[Insider Gaming] Suicide Squad Cost Warner Bros. $200 Million In Revenue - https://insider-gaming.com/suicide-squad-cost-warner-bros-200-million-in-revenue/

[Warner Bros. Discovery] WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER 2024 RESULTS - https://wbd.com/warner-bros-discovery-reports-first-quarter-2024-results/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[X, PlayStation] https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1787331667616829929

[X, InkyPaws] https://twitter.com/ItsInkyPaws/status/1787387698321428849

[MeriStation] Helldivers 2 has reportedly sold more than 8 million units, according to a respected insider - https://en.as.com/meristation/news/helldivers-2-has-reportedly-sold-more-than-8-million-units-according-to-a-respected-insider-n/

[X, SteamDB] https://twitter.com/SteamDB/status/1786652818993999960

[Steam Filters] Helldivers 2 - https://www.lorenzostanco.com/lab/steam/ratings/553850/6months/m+u+ur+uc+urc/

[Steam, Helldivers 2] A timeline of Sony data breaches - https://steamcommunity.com/app/553850/discussions/0/4357872384980037545/

[PCGamer] Sony doubles down, removing Helldivers 2 from sale in 177 countries and territories that can't access PSN while Arrowhead CEO says 'I don't have the final say' - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/sony-doubles-down-removing-helldivers-2-from-sale-in-177-countries-and-territories-that-cant-access-psn-while-arrowhead-ceo-says-i-dont-have-the-final-say/

[Archive.org] How to sign in to PSN when playing a game on PC - https://web.archive.org/web/20240329205344/https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/psn-sign-in-pc/

[PlayStation] How to sign in to PSN when playing a game on PC - https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/psn-sign-in-pc/

[reddit, r/Helldivers] From the Community Manager on the discord - https://www.reddit.com/r/Helldivers/comments/1cj8p0x/from_the_community_manager_on_the_discord/

[X, Pilestedt] https://twitter.com/Pilestedt/status/1787073896560165299, https://twitter.com/Pilestedt/status/1787076609188483254, https://twitter.com/Pilestedt/status/1787111359450120237, https://twitter.com/Pilestedt/status/1787365793379791051

[X, BakedGrizz] https://twitter.com/BakedGrizz/status/1787332139664748718

[VideoGamesChronicle] Ghost of Tsushima studio says the Steam version won’t need a PSN account for single-player - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ghost-of-tsushima-studio-says-the-steam-version-wont-need-a-psn-account-for-single-player/

[GQ] PlayStation’s Jim Ryan: ‘We’re making a completely new VR format for PS5’ - https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/playstation-vr-jim-ryan-interview-2021

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[Push Square] Stellar Blade PS5 Dev Thanks Fans for 'Passion' Following Censorship Controversy - https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/05/stellar-blade-ps5-dev-thanks-fans-for-passion-following-censorship-controversy

[X, SteamDB] https://twitter.com/SteamDB/status/1786423809609773498

[X, Helldivers 2] https://twitter.com/helldivers2/status/1786282176901742797

[reddit, r/Helldivers] From the Community Manager on the discord - https://www.reddit.com/r/Helldivers/comments/1cj8p0x/from_the_community_manager_on_the_discord/

[Steam Reviews, Helldivers 2] Rawen - https://steamcommunity.com/id/BirdBub/recommended/553850/

[Bethesda] New Features & Improvements in Starfield’s Latest Major Update - https://bethesda.net/en/article/6WtjA0qCOiOWiPrCwDFjDt/starfield-may-update-highlights

[Gaming Bible] Starfield drops biggest update so far, includes city maps - https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/xbox/starfield-drops-biggest-update-city-maps-398379-20240501

[Game Developer] Update: Take-Two confirms Kerbal Space Program 2 is safe despite Seattle layoffs - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/take-two-confirms-kerbal-space-program-2-is-safe-despite-seattle-layoffs

[Bloomberg] Take-Two Interactive Shuts Down Two Game Studios - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-01/take-two-interactive-shuts-down-two-game-studios

[PCGamer] 'Too early access for early access'—players react to Kerbal Space Program 2 launch - https://www.pcgamer.com/too-early-access-for-early-accessplayers-react-to-kerbal-space-program-2-launch/

[Steam Reviews, Kerbal Space Program 2] https://store.steampowered.com/app/954850/Kerbal_Space_Program_2/#app_reviews_hash

[Ubisoft] XDefiant Preseason Launches May 21 - https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/4jGl7QwQwRdosmHoti4kxM/xdefiant-preseason-launches-may-21

[Ubisoft] XDefiant Launches This Summer, Play the Open Session June 21-23 - https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/4nKDEjMznkfQ0CNMbb0w9/xdefiant-launches-this-summer-play-the-open-session-june-2123

[GamesRadar] Ubisoft delays budding FPS XDefiant due to "inconsistencies in the game experience" - https://www.gamesradar.com/ubisoft-delays-budding-fps-xdefiant-due-to-inconsistencies-in-the-game-experience/

[YouTube] Batman: Arkham Shadow | Official Teaser Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDOI0pXdcGY

[Remedy Investors] Business Review January - March 2024 - https://investors.remedygames.com/app/uploads/2024/04/remedy-q1-2024-business-review.pdf

[YouTube, Remedy IR] Remedy Entertainment Plc Q1 2024 Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbEoyyS0WW4

[Metacritic] Alan Wake II - https://www.metacritic.com/game/alan-wake-ii/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Escape from Tarkov] The Unheard Edition - https://www.escapefromtarkov.com/preorder-page

[Forbes] ‘Escape From Tarkov’ EoD Edition To Be Removed In 13 Days, Sale Now On - https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestubbs/2023/12/25/escape-from-tarkov-eod-edition-to-be-removed-in-13-days-sale-now-on/?sh=22fbf09215f4

[X, Verrial] https://twitter.com/Verrial_/status/1783454247704502675

[PCGamer] How Escape From Tarkov wiped out years of goodwill in one catastrophic week - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/how-escape-from-tarkov-wiped-out-years-of-goodwill-in-one-catastrophic-week/

[reddit, r/EscapefromTarkov] “Unheard Edition” is a disgusting amount of Pay to Win - https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cclux4/unheard_edition_is_a_disgusting_amount_of_pay_to/

[X, Helldivers 2] https://twitter.com/helldivers2/status/1784252498322079784

[reddit, r/EscapefromTarkov] Update on current situation - https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cecaza/update_on_current_situation/

[VideoGamesChronicle] Escape from Tarkov studio attempts partial U-turn on $250 PvE plans, but fans remain unhappy - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/escape-from-tarkov-studio-attempts-partial-u-turn-on-250-pve-plans-but-fans-remain-unhappy/

[reddit, r/EscapefromTarkov] Don't Fall For This, Please Guys. - https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cf98tz/dont_fall_for_this_please_guys/

[Kotaku] Escape From Tarkov Developers Say Adding Playable Women Would Be A 'Huge Amount Of Work' - https://kotaku.com/escape-from-tarkov-developers-say-adding-playable-women-1840854949

[Polygon] Escape From Tarkov team barrages YouTuber with DMCA takedowns over `misinformation` - https://www.polygon.com/2018/12/17/18145139/escape-from-tarkov-dmca-youtube-eroktic

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Metacritic] Stellar Blade - https://www.metacritic.com/game/stellar-blade/

[Opencritic] Stellar Blade - https://opencritic.com/game/16510/stellar-blade

[IGN] Stellar Blade Review - https://www.ign.com/articles/stellar-blade-review

[Destructoid] Stellar Blade Review - https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-stellar-blade/

[Gamespot] Stellar Blade Review - https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/stellar-blade-review-nier-as-it-can-get/1900-6418215/

[X, Lance McDonald] https://twitter.com/manfightdragon/status/1783133869912539521

[Kotaku] Sony Removing Stellar Blade's Unintentional N-Word Reference - https://kotaku.com/stellar-blade-ps5-racism-day-one-patch-1851432185

[IGN] Sony Says Stellar Blade Art Referencing Racist Language Was Unintentional, Will be Patched Out - https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-says-racist-phrase-in-stellar-blade-was-unintentional-will-be-patched-out

[TheMarySue] ‘Stellar Blade’s Design Isn’t the Problem—It’s How Creepy Men Are Being About It - https://www.themarysue.com/stellar-blade-controversy-explained/

[X, John Phipps] https://twitter.com/MagitekDad/status/1783498885240852984

[X, FightinCowboy] https://twitter.com/Fightincowboy/status/1783513883124130266

[reddit, r/KotakuInAction] Stellar Blade censorship - https://www.reddit.com/r/KotakuInAction/comments/1ccr7zl/stellar_blade_censorship/?rdt=37252

[GamesRadar] I wish Stellar Blade's New Game+ was added before my first playthrough, because it sounds like a whole new action RPG with 34 new outfits and a bigger skill tree - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action/i-wish-stellar-blades-new-game-was-added-before-my-first-playthrough-because-it-sounds-like-a-whole-new-action-rpg-with-34-new-outfits-and-a-bigger-skill-tree/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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[Metacritic] Dragon's Dogma 2 - https://www.metacritic.com/game/dragons-dogma-2/

[Eurogamer] Dragon's Dogma 2 review - endless discoveries paired with limitless potential - https://www.eurogamer.net/dragons-dogma-2-review

[Game Informer] Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - https://www.gameinformer.com/review/dragons-dogma-2/on-the-shoulders-of-giants

[X, Wario64] https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1770996266933133531

[IGN] Dragon's Dogma 2 Performance Review - PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S vs PC - https://www.ign.com/articles/dragons-dogma-2-performance-review-ps5-vs-xbox-series-xs-vs-pc

[IGN] Capcom Is 'Aware' of Dragon's Dogma 2 Frame Rate Issues on PC, Looking Into Fixes - https://www.ign.com/articles/capcom-is-aware-of-dragons-dogma-2-frame-rate-issues-on-pc-looking-into-fixes

[IGN] Dragon’s Dogma 2 Players Are Planning an NPC Murder Spree to Boost the Frame Rate - https://www.ign.com/articles/dragons-dogma-2-players-are-planning-an-npc-murder-spree-to-boost-the-frame-rate

[Eurogamer] Dragon's Dogma 2 PC frame rate issues acknowledged by Capcom - https://www.eurogamer.net/dragons-dogma-2-pc-frame-rate-issues-acknowledged-by-capcom

[Windows Central] Dragon's Dogma 2 launches to "Mostly Negative" review bombing after microtransactions reveal, and man, what a bummer - https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dragons-dogma-2-launches-to-mostly-negative-review-bombing-after-microtransaction-reveal-and-man-what-a-bummer

[reddit, r/residentevil4] Pay to win? - https://www.reddit.com/r/residentevil4/comments/12e9j7a/pay_to_win/

[IGN] Dragon’s Dogma 2 Director Explains Why Less Fast Travel Can be a Good Thing - https://www.ign.com/articles/dragons-dogma-2-director-explains-why-less-fast-travel-can-be-a-good-thing

[Steam Community, Superius] Dragon’s Dogma 2 Review - https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198057709201/recommended/2054970/

[Steam] To Dragon's Dogma 2 players on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2054970/view/4106792732433556918

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Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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[YouTube] PS5 Pro Full Leak: 67 TFLOPs, Insane Ray Tracing, PSSR beats FSR 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV7BJKnZfP8

[Insider Gaming] EXCLUSIVE – More PlayStation 5 Pro Specs Detailed - https://insider-gaming.com/playstation-5-pro-more-specs/

[IGN] PS5 Pro Specs Leak Online - https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-pro-specs-leak-online

[The Verge] Sony misses PS5 sales target as console enters ‘latter stage of its life cycle’ - https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/14/24072692/sony-ps5-forecast-cut-q3-2023-earnings

[Insider Gaming] PS5 Pro Specs Leak are Real, Releasing Holiday 2024 - https://insider-gaming.com/ps5-pro-specs-2024/

[Business Insder] The PlayStation 4 Pro is out now — here's everything you need to know - https://www.businessinsider.com/ps4-pro-release-date-specs-features-2016-11

[GameRant] Recent GTA 6 Report May Have Made Its Release Window Even More Obvious - https://gamerant.com/gta-6-release-window-delay-q1-q4-2025/

[Polygon] PlayStation won’t release any major first-party games before March 2025 - https://www.polygon.com/24072730/no-new-ps5-games-exclusives-2024-release

[YouTube, Inside Games] Nintendo Switch 2 Delayed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gj9jQYG4L8

[VGChartz] PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Month 39 - Sales - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/460057/ps5-vs-xbox-series-xs-vs-switch-launch-sales-comparison-through-month-39/

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Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[Sweet Baby Inc] Our Approach - https://sweetbabyinc.com/approach/

[Sweet Baby Inc] Projects - https://sweetbabyinc.com/projects/

[Steam Group] Sweet Baby Inc Detected - https://steamcommunity.com/groups/sweetbabyinc-detected

[Steam Group] Fishing Review - https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33273432-Fishing-Review/

[X, Kabrutus] https://twitter.com/kabrutusrambo/status/1767950211354120379, https://twitter.com/kabrutusrambo/status/1765247732803870959, https://twitter.com/kabrutusrambo/status/1767094963613949970

[KnowYourMeme] Sweet Baby Inc Detected Controversy - https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/sweet-baby-inc-detected-controversy

[X, LearningTheLaw] https://twitter.com/Mangalawyer/status/1764074602303561835

[X, James Lindsay] https://twitter.com/ConceptualJames/status/1767208090150060079, https://twitter.com/ConceptualJames/status/1767210221900910593

[X, Matt Walsh] https://twitter.com/MattWalshShow/status/1767976462949208263

[X, Elon Musk] https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1768131451680129254

[Steam Group] A personal request. - https://steamcommunity.com/groups/sweetbabyinc-detected/discussions/0/4298195085742623464/

[Kotaku] Sweet Baby Inc. Doesn’t Do What Some Gamers Think It Does - https://kotaku.com/sweet-baby-inc-consulting-games-alan-wake-2-dei-1851312428

[reddit, r/KotakuinAction] We have already won Gamergate 2 - https://www.reddit.com/r/KotakuInAction/comments/1be09gc/we_have_already_won_gamergate_2_the_only_question/?share_id=Qq4VmFRan42GOhAY_PF5g

[X, Hidden Machine] https://twitter.com/MachineHidden/status/1762139929218318773

[X, Kyle Rowley] https://twitter.com/TimePirateNinja/status/1764697135344202183

[X, Liana Ruppert] https://twitter.com/DirtyEffinHippy/status/1768082882592182642

[Take This] Responding to GamerGate2 - https://www.takethis.org/2024/03/responding-to-gamergate2/

[IGN] How to Get All Swimsuits - https://www.ign.com/wikis/final-fantasy-7-rebirth/How_to_Get_All_Swimsuits’

[reddit, r/stellarblade] What’s your favorite Stellar Blade outfit? - https://www.reddit.com/r/stellarblade/comments/1aoo9iu/whats_your_favorite_stellar_blade_outfit/

Music —

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[reddit, r/roosterteeth] Important Information about Rooster Teeth - https://www.reddit.com/r/roosterteeth/comments/1b84xhg/important_information_about_rooster_teeth/

[Variety] Rooster Teeth Is Shutting Down After 21 Years - https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/rooster-teeth-shutting-down-warner-bros-discovery-1235931953/

[IndieWire] Warner Bros. Discovery to Shut Down Digital-Content Pioneer Rooster Teeth After 21 Years - https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/warner-bros-discovery-shut-down-193000743.html

[X, Payton McLeod] https://twitter.com/PeytonMcLeod_/status/1765425451474829529

[X, Josie Young] https://twitter.com/TheJosieYoung/status/1765433790803898806

[X, Ray Narvaez Jr] https://twitter.com/RayNarvaezJr/status/1765473449051336818

[X, Michael Jones] https://twitter.com/Dogbark_Michael/status/1765572112595538370

[Deadline] Fullscreen Buys Online Video Pioneer Rooster Teeth - https://deadline.com/2014/11/fullscreen-buys-rooster-teeth-1201280303/

[Cartoon Brew] Rooster Teeth CEO Apologizes For Poor Work Conditions At Austin Animation Studio - https://www.cartoonbrew.com/artist-rights/rooster-teeth-ceo-apologizes-for-poor-work-conditions-at-dallas-animation-studio-175948.html

[Bounding Into Comics] Former Rooster Teeth Employee Mica Burton Explains Decision for Departure: “I Didn’t Leave Because of the Community, I Left Because of the Company” - https://boundingintocomics.com/2020/06/06/former-rooster-teeth-employee-mica-burton-explains-decision-for-departure-i-didnt-leave-because-of-the-community-i-left-because-of-the-company/

[TheGamer] Former Achievement Hunter Kdin Jenzen Accuses Rooster Teeth Of Crunch, Slurs, And Unpaid Work - https://www.thegamer.com/rooster-teeth-allegations-achievmeent-hunter-unpaid-work-crunch-culture-slurs/

[GamesIndustry] Rooster Teeth's Ryan Haywood and Adam Kovic let go amid 'explicit photos' scandal - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/rooster-teeths-ryan-haywood-and-adam-kovic-let-go-amid-explicit-photos-scandal

[reddit, r/roosterteeth] How has Rooster Teeth impacted you? - https://www.reddit.com/r/roosterteeth/comments/1b86jv4/comment/ktn4g04/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

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Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[Eurogamer] Xbox sees record-breaking Q1 gaming revenue, but hardware sales are down - https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-sees-record-breaking-q1-gaming-revenue-but-hardware-sales-are-down
[The Verge] Microsoft is hiking the price of Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass - https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/21/23768400/microsoft-xbox-series-x-xbox-game-pass-price-increase Music — Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8 Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[VideoGamesChronicle] Rocksteady pulls Suicide Squad an hour into early access after players’ games ‘auto completed’ - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rocksteady-pulls-suicide-squad-an-hour-into-early-access-after-players-games-auto-completed/
[VideoGamesChronicle] Rocksteady gifts Suicide Squad early access players $20 in-game, following downtime - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rocksteady-gifts-suicide-squad-early-access-players-20-in-game-following-downtime/
[Forbes] ‘Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League,’ Review Codes And Players ‘Making Up Their Own Minds’ - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/01/28/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-review-codes-and-players-making-up-their-own-minds/?sh=516696372892
[Twitter, Tom Marks] https://twitter.com/TomRMarks/status/1751328264348725316
[WCCFTech] Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Will Feature a Reasonable Live-Service Approach That Values Users’ Time - https://wccftech.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-will-feature-a-reasonable-live-service-approach-that-values-users-time/
[XboxEra] Review - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - https://xboxera.com/2024/01/31/review-suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league/
[VideoGamesChronicle] Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a much better game than we expected - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/suicide-squad-game/
[AreaJugones] Análisis Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - Demasiado genérico para el potencial de su licencia - https://areajugones.sport.es/videojuegos/analisis-suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-un-juego-que-no-aprende-de-los-errores-de-marvels-avengers/
[The Escapist] Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Officially Delayed to Spring 2023 - https://www.escapistmagazine.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-officially-delayed-to-spring-2023/
[Yahoo] Rocksteady's Suicide Squad game (hopefully) arrives May 26th, 2023 - https://news.yahoo.com/suicide-squad-game-release-date-may-2023-020949452.html
[VideoGamesChronicle] Leaked Suicide Squad image appears to confirm battle pass and more - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/leaked-suicide-squad-image-appears-to-confirm-battle-pass-and-more/
[Eurogamer] Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League leaks are running rampant - https://www.eurogamer.net/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-leaks-are-running-rampant Music — Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8 Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[Game File] Palworld is the hottest video game on Earth, and one of the most controversial - https://www.gamefile.news/p/palworld-is-the-hottest-video-game

[Games Radar] It took less than 24 hours for Palworld's Pokemon mod to get hit by Nintendo's lawyers - https://www.gamesradar.com/it-took-less-than-24-hours-for-palworlds-pokemon-mod-to-get-hit-by-nintendos-lawyers/

[VideoGamesChronicle] Palworld Pokémon plagiarism accusations pile up as CEO responds - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/palworld-pokemon-plagiarism-accusations-pile-up-as-ceo-responds/

[Twitter, Palworld] https://twitter.com/Palworld_EN/status/1749674695560208888

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[GamesIndustry.biz] New hardware, more layoffs, AI in game dev: Analyst predictions for 2024 - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-hardware-more-layoffs-ai-in-game-dev-analyst-predictions-for-2024

[GameRant] Nintendo Reveals Updated Switch Console Sales Numbers - https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-console-sales-numbers-update/

[GameInformer] Nintendo Switch Surpasses 125 Million Units Sold, But Overall Sales Are Down - https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/05/09/nintendo-switch-surpasses-125-million-units-sold-but-overall-sales-are-down

[Bloomberg] Nintendo to Launch Two New Switch Models - https://www.wsj.com/articles/nintendo-to-launch-two-new-switch-models-11553494773

[Bloomberg] Nintendo Plans Upgraded Switch Console and Major Games for 2021 - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-25/nintendo-plans-upgraded-switch-console-and-major-games-for-2021

[Bloomberg] Nintendo Plans Switch Model With Bigger Samsung OLED Display - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-04/nintendo-plans-switch-model-with-bigger-samsung-oled-display

[IGN] Nintendo Switch Successor Not Happening for Another Year at Least - https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-successor-not-happening-for-another-year-at-least

[TweakTown] Nintendo prioritizing smooth transition between Switch and next-gen hardware - https://www.tweaktown.com/news/91429/nintendo-prioritizing-smooth-transition-between-switch-and-next-gen-hardware/index.html

[VGC] Sources: Nintendo targets 2024 with next-gen console - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-switch-2-targets-2024-with-next-gen-console/

[TheGuardian] Nintendo’s design guru Shigeru Miyamoto: ‘I wanted to make something weird’ - https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/dec/30/nintendo-shigeru-miyamoto-interview-mario-zelda-switch-pikmin-splatoon

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[Cyber Daily] Spider-Man 2 developer Insomniac Games hit by Rhysida ransomware attack - https://www.cyberdaily.au/culture/9931-spider-man-2-developer-insomniac-games-hit-by-rhysida-ransomware-attack

[Cyber Daily] Snikt! Rhysida dumps more than a terabyte of Insomniac Games’ internal data - https://www.cyberdaily.au/culture/9959-snikt-rhysida-dumps-more-than-a-terabyte-of-insomniac-games-internal-data?s=03

[The Verge] Cyberpunk 2077 developer says its hacked data is circulating online - https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/11/22529199/cyberpunk-hack-data-leaked-online-employee-game-data

[Polygon] GTA 6 lead hacker faces indefinite custody in ‘secure hospital’ - https://www.polygon.com/24011225/rockstar-games-gta-6-hack-sentencing

[The Verge] Capcom hack may have exposed 350,000 people’s personal data - https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/16/21569662/capcom-hack-ransomware-persona-data

[YouTube, Rockstar Games] Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdBZY2fkU-0

[X, Liam Robertson] https://twitter.com/Doctor_Cupcakes/status/1737782400585764981

[Kotaku] Massive Hack Reveals New Venom And X-Men Games Coming By 2030 - https://kotaku.com/insomniac-venom-wolverine-x-men-spider-man-3-1851111123

[Windows Central] Xbox is not allowed X-Men games until 2036, according to illegally breached Insomniac Games materials - https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-is-not-allowed-x-men-games-until-2036-according-to-illegally-breached-insomniac-games-materials

[Kotaku] What Hacked Files Tell Us About The Studio Behind Spider-Man 2 - https://kotaku.com/what-hacked-files-tell-us-about-the-studio-behind-spide-1851115233

[Sony Interactive Entertainment] Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Breaks Sales Records to Become Fastest-selling PlayStation Studios Game in PlayStation History - https://sonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2023/marvels-spider-man-2-breaks-sales-records-to-become-fastest-selling-playstation-studios-game-in-playstation-history/

[Insider Gaming] Sunset Overdrive Made Insomniac Just $567 Profit - https://insider-gaming.com/sunset-overdrive-insomniac-games-money/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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[Naughty Dog] An Update on The Last of Us Online - https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/an_update_on_the_last_of_us_online

[X, @ngmferguson] https://twitter.com/ngmferguson/status/1735767760813298084

[X, @SheepGoMOO] https://twitter.com/SheepGoMOO/status/1735454284135665789

[Forbes] Bungie Reportedly Reviewed ‘The Last Of Us Factions’ And Found It Lacking - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/05/27/bungie-reportedly-reviewed-the-last-of-us-factions-and-found-it-lacking/?sh=40fd16fc341e

[TechCrunch] After buying Bungie, Sony goes all in on live service games - https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/26/sony-live-service-bungie-destiny/

[Bloomberg] ‘Last of Us’ Multiplayer Video Game Faces Setbacks at Sony - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-26/-last-of-us-multiplayer-video-game-faces-setbacks-at-sony?leadSource=uverify%20wall

[IGN] Bungie Devs Say Atmosphere Is ‘Soul-Crushing’ Amid Layoffs, Cuts, and Fear of Total Sony Takeover - https://www.ign.com/articles/bungie-devs-say-atmosphere-is-soul-crushing-amid-layoffs-cuts-and-fear-of-total-sony-takeover

[HC Games] Sony gaming division revenue is over $6 billion, and 46.6 million PlayStation 5 consoles sold - https://hc.games/sony-gaming-division-revenue-6-billion-consoles-sold/

[reddit, u/codester1222] https://www.reddit.com/r/PS5/comments/18imfpo/comment/kde617s/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

[reddit, u/No-Welder536] https://www.reddit.com/r/PS5/comments/18imfpo/comment/kde8lj9/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[reddit, r/truegaming] - The Starfield Effect: review scores decline over time

[Eurogamer] Eurogamer and Starfield, Why our review will be late. - https://www.eurogamer.net/eurogamer-and-bethesda-starfield

[YouTube, NakeyJakey] Bethesda's Game Design Was Outdated a Decade Ago - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS2emKDlGmE

[GamesRadar] Dev behind massive Skyrim multiplayer mod turns their hands to Starfield, gives up because "this game is f***ing trash," uploads everything for someone else to finish - https://www.gamesradar.com/dev-behind-massive-skyrim-multiplayer-mod-turns-their-hands-to-starfield-gives-up-because-this-game-is-fing-trash-uploads-everything-for-someone-else-to-finish/

[The Verge] Microsoft acquired Bethesda after hearing Starfield would be exclusive to PlayStation - https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/23/23771828/microsoft-betheda-acquisition-starfield-playstation-exclusive

[IGN] Bethesda Is Responding to Negative Reviews of Starfield on Steam - https://www.ign.com/articles/bethesda-is-responding-to-negative-reviews-of-starfield-on-steam

[X, Emil Pagliarulo] https://twitter.com/Dezinuh/status/1734978421736738978

[GamesRadar] Starfield lead designer reacts to the RPG surpassing 12 million players: "It’s hard not to feel pretty great about that" - https://www.gamesradar.com/starfield-lead-designer-reacts-to-the-rpg-surpassing-12-million-players-its-hard-not-to-feel-pretty-great-about-that/

[reddit, r/Starfield] Starfield Update 1.8.88 Notes – December 11, 2023 - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/18fyhnh/comment/kd1l4m0/

[GamesRadar] Phil Spencer wants Starfield to be a 12-year hit, just like Skyrim - https://www.gamesradar.com/phil-spencer-wants-starfield-to-be-a-12-year-hit-just-like-skyrim/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[IGN] The Day Before - Announcement Trailer - https://www.ign.com/videos/the-day-before-announcement-trailer

[IGN] The Day Before: Steam's Most Wishlisted Game Shifts to Unreal Engine 5, But Gets a Delay - https://www.ign.com/articles/the-day-before-steam-most-wishlisted-delayed-unreal-engine-5

[X, @FntasticHQ] https://twitter.com/FntasticHQ/status/1618113906878337024

[IGN] The Day Before Devs Say Delay Was Planned Before Trademark Dispute - https://www.ign.com/articles/the-day-before-devs-say-delay-was-planned-before-trademark-dispute

[Rock Paper Shotgun] Devs behind Steam wishlist hit The Day Before defend use of unpaid volunteers - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/devs-behind-steam-wishlist-hit-the-day-before-defend-use-of-unpaid-volunteers

[X, @FntasticHQ] https://twitter.com/FntasticHQ/status/1732822139001250096

[Steam Customer Reviews] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1372880/The_Day_Before/#app_reviews_hash

[SteamDB] The Day Before - https://steamdb.info/app/1372880/charts/

[X, @Ray2kay] https://twitter.com/Ray2kay/status/1732889442141032523

[X @SpeedL00ver] https://twitter.com/SpeedL00ver/status/1732879754976510347

[X, @iRedseven] https://twitter.com/iRedseven/status/1732901558063382803

[IGN] The Day Before Early Access Review - https://www.ign.com/articles/the-day-before-review

[X, @simoncarless] https://twitter.com/simoncarless/status/1734282332671205736

[X, @FntasticHQ] https://twitter.com/FntasticHQ/status/1734265789237338453

[X, @mytona_official] https://twitter.com/mytona_official/status/1734359076690362582

[IGN] The Day Before Studio Fntastic Announces Closure Just Days After Early Access Launch - https://www.ign.com/articles/the-day-before-studio-fntastic-announces-closure-just-days-after-early-access-launch

[X, @DayZ] https://twitter.com/DayZ/status/1734292204758126892

[X, @playrust] https://twitter.com/playrust/status/1734308049693577283

[X, @SynthPotato] https://twitter.com/SynthPotato/status/1734267538677108811

[reddit, r/TheDayBefore] https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDayBefore/comments/186c4v2/are_rug_pull_scenarios_a_common_thing_in_the/

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[X, @RockstarGames] https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/1731813331244085531

[YouTube, Rockstar Games] Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdBZY2fkU-0

[Take 2 Games] Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto VI, Coming 2025 - https://www.take2games.com/ir/news/rockstar-games-announces-grand-theft-auto-vi-coming-2025

[GamesRadar] New GTA 6 leaks say the game is set in 70s/80s Brazil, inspired by Netflix's Narcos, and it's next-gen only - https://www.gamesradar.com/gta-6-leak-project-americas/

[reddit, r/Games] Rockstar Games confirms Grand Theft Auto VI for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S - https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/18ayqib/rockstar_games_confirms_grand_theft_auto_vi_for/

[YouTube, Rockstar Games] Grand Theft Auto V Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkkoHAzjnUs

[YouTube, Multi Theft Auto] Grand Theft Auto IV - Official Trailer #1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSqa8wDkm1I

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[PlayStation Blog] The Last of Us Part II Remastered coming to PS5 on January 19, 2024 - https://blog.playstation.com/2023/11/17/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-coming-to-ps5-on-january-19-2024/

[reddit, r/PS5] https://www.reddit.com/r/PS5/comments/17xtqtg/comment/k9q2asy/

[The Verge] Sony announces The Last of Us Part II remaster for PS5 - https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/17/23966254/the-last-of-us-part-ii-ps5-remaster-leaks

[reddit, r/PS5] https://www.reddit.com/r/PS5/comments/17xtqtg/comment/k9pibi5/

[GamesRadar] PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far - https://www.gamesradar.com/ps5-exclusives/

[Wikipedia] Category:PlayStation 5-only games - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:PlayStation_5-only_games

[Insider Gaming] Insomniac’s Wolverine Won’t Release Until 2025, Report Claims - https://insider-gaming.com/insomniacs-wolverine-wont-release-until-2025-report-claims/

[Eurogamer] PlayStation Portal already sold out as scalpers take advantage - https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-portal-already-sold-out-as-scalpers-take-advantage

[PCMag] Scalpers Sell Hundreds of PlayStation Portals as Official Sales Run Dry - https://www.pcmag.com/news/scalpers-sell-hundreds-of-playstation-portals-as-official-sales-run-dry

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[Metacritic] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - https://www.metacritic.com/game/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii/

[Destructoid] Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-2/

[Metacritic] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III PlayStation 5 User Reviews - https://www.metacritic.com/game/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii/user-reviews/?platform=playstation-5

[PushSquare] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Review - https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3

[Forbes] ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’ Review Scores Are Below Redfall, Forspoken, Every COD Game - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/11/12/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-review-scores-are-below-redfall-forspoken-every-cod-game/

[Bloomberg] New ‘Call of Duty’ Draws Harsh Reviews After Rushed Development - https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/new-call-of-duty-draws-harsh-reviews-after-rushed-development/ar-AA1jGcl2

[X, @SHGames] https://twitter.com/SHGames/status/1722737463716913608

[X, Jason Shreier] https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1496259031018749954

[IGN] Activision Is Already Pulling Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Maps Because of Terrible Spawns - https://www.ign.com/articles/activision-is-already-pulling-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-maps-because-of-terrible-spawns

[PCGamer] The worst Modern Warfare 3 bug yet means I can't freaking unlock anything - https://www.pcgamer.com/the-worst-modern-warfare-3-bug-yet-means-i-cant-freaking-unlock-anything/

[Eurogamer] Modern Warfare 2's 'Groot' skin continuing to wreak havoc in Modern Warfare 3 - https://www.eurogamer.net/modern-warfare-2s-groot-skin-continuing-to-wreak-havoc-in-modern-warfare-3

[PCGamesN] Ex Half-Life and Valve dev says CoD MW3 is “gross and exploitative” - https://www.pcgamesn.com/half-life-2/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3

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[Rockstar Newswire] A Message from Rockstar Games - https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/4kok877a13aa32/a-message-from-rockstar-games

[SpielTimes] GTA 6 Announcement Crosses 300 Million Views - https://www.spieltimes.com/news/gta-6-announcement-300-million-views/

[Esquire] Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Be Set In South America And Inspired By 'Narcos', According To Leak - https://www.esquire.com/uk/latest-news/a28257904/grand-theft-auto-6-set-in-south-america-narcos/

[GamesRadar] New GTA 6 leaks say the game is set in 70s/80s Brazil, inspired by Netflix's Narcos, and it's next-gen only - https://www.gamesradar.com/gta-6-leak-project-americas/

[YouTube, Inside Games] Everyone Hates GTA 6 Leaks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tERIo3gbmg

[X, @RockstarGames] https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/1571849091860029455

[Forbes] GTA 6’s Publisher Says Video Games Should Theoretically Be Priced At Dollars Per Hour - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/11/11/gta-6s-publisher-says-video-games-should-theoretically-be-priced-at-dollars-per-hour/?sh=280397f873f7

[Xfire] Take-Two CEO believes blockbuster video games should cost more - https://www.xfire.com/take-two-ceo-video-game-prices-are-very-very-low/

[Kotaku] The Era Of $70 Games Truly Begins This Fall - https://kotaku.com/70-dollar-games-60-ubisoft-ea-gotham-knights-ps5-xbox-1849593604

[reddit, r/games] Take-Two Interactive revealed that Red Dead Redemption 2's global sales have surpassed 54 million copies during an earnings call. - https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/15lt1xp/taketwo_interactive_revealed_that_red_dead/

[X, @ned_luke] https://twitter.com/ned_luke/status/1722108218589995257

[Metro] GTA 6 will never be leaked by a voice actor explains Red Dead’s Arthur - https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/23/gta-6-will-never-be-leaked-by-a-voice-actor-explains-red-deads-arthur-19709093/

[Inverse] Take-Two CEO Reveals How AI Can Make GTA 6 Even Better - https://www.inverse.com/gaming/gta-6-generative-ai-take-two-ceo

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[Reuters] Video-gaming revenue to grow 2.6% in 2023 on console sales strength - report - https://www.reuters.com/technology/video-gaming-revenue-grow-26-2023-console-sales-strength-report-2023-08-08/

[X, Joshua Miller] https://twitter.com/thatjoshmiller/status/1719493295284589006

[X, Jon Meadows] https://twitter.com/JonDMeadows/status/1719072293995815112

[X, Bryan Baker] https://twitter.com/BryanBaker_/status/1719133737366290446

[IGN] Bungie CEO Claims Layoffs Were Due to Destiny 2 Underperformance - https://www.ign.com/articles/pete-parsons-tells-employees-bungie-kept-the-right-people-to-work-on-destiny-2

[IGN] Sony Has Completed Its $3.7 Billion Deal to Acquire Bungie and Welcome It Into the PlayStation Family - https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-has-completed-its-37-billion-deal-to-acquire-bungie-and-welcome-it-into-the-playstation-family

[X, Pete Parsons] https://twitter.com/pparsons/status/1719083847680459207

[X, Alex] https://twitter.com/alex_frostwolf/status/1719101791420506301

[Forbes] Sony Is Spending $1.2 Billion To Make Sure Bungie Employees Don’t Leave - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/02/03/sony-is-spending-12-billion-to-make-sure-bungie-employees-dont-leave/

[Forbes] Bungie’s ‘Destiny 2’ Hiring Spree Is Paying Off In Big And Small Ways - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/09/16/bungies-destiny-2-hiring-spree-is-paying-off-in-big-and-small-ways/

[GeekWire] Bungie doubles down on remote work and teases next project after ‘Destiny 2’ - https://www.geekwire.com/2023/bungie-doubles-down-on-remote-work-and-teases-next-project-after-destiny-2/

[Bungie] Bungie Prepares for Future Growth in 2021 - https://www.bungie.net/en/Explore/Detail/News/50109

[GamesBeat] Over 6,100 gaming jobs have been cut in 2023 (so far) - https://venturebeat.com/games/layoffs-over-6100-gaming-jobs-have-been-cut-in-2023-so-far/

[IGN] Embracer to Close Studios, Cancel Games, and Lay Off Staff After $2 Billion Deal Falls Through - https://www.ign.com/articles/embracer-to-close-studios-cancel-games-and-lay-off-staff-after-2-billion-deal-falls-through

[GamesBeat] Unity lays off 600 staff members, prepares to close half of its offices - https://venturebeat.com/games/unity-lays-off-600-staff-members-prepares-to-close-half-of-its-offices/

[GamesBeat] Epic lays off about 900 people, divests Bandcamp and SuperAwesome - https://venturebeat.com/games/epic-lays-off-about-900-people-divests-bandcamp-and-superawesome/

[GamesIndustry.biz] Unity lays off nearly 300 - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-lays-off-nearly-300

[X, Nick Calandra] https://twitter.com/nickjcal/status/1721640314203464045

[GamesIndustry.biz] The Escapist staff resign following termination of editor-in-chief Nick Calandra

[GamesBeat] The games market is projected to hit $187.7B in 2023 | Newzoo - https://venturebeat.com/games/the-games-market-is-projected-to-hit-187-7b-in-2023-newzoo/

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[IGN] Payday 3 Dev Apologises for Radio Silence, Explains MIA First Patch - https://www.ign.com/articles/payday-3-dev-apologises-for-radio-silence-explains-mia-first-patch

[Kotaku] 5 Disappointing Things About Konami’s Metal Gear Solid 'Master Collection’ - https://kotaku.com/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-pc-switch-framerate-1850954843

[MP1ST] MGS Master Collection Vol. 1 Cutscenes Can Be Paused, but It Takes 10 Seconds to Do So - https://mp1st.com/news/mgs-master-collection-vol-1-cutscenes-can-be-paused-but-it-takes-10-seconds-to-do-so

[IGN] Konami Confirms Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Issues to Be Addressed Post-Launch - https://www.ign.com/articles/konami-confirms-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-1-issues-to-be-addressed-post-launch

[IGN] Payday 3 Dev Declares Matchmaking Issues Over, 3.1 Million Players Since Launch - https://www.ign.com/articles/payday-3-dev-declares-matchmaking-issues-over-31-million-players-since-launch

[PCGamer] Payday 3's long-awaited first patch is delayed again: 'Please bear with us' - https://www.pcgamer.com/payday-3s-long-awaited-first-patch-is-delayed-again-please-bear-with-us/

[Steam] Cities Skylines II User Reviews - https://store.steampowered.com/app/949230/Cities_Skylines_II/#app_reviews_hash

[IGN] Alan Wake 2's PC Specs Stun Fans With Its Hefty Recommended Requirements - https://www.ign.com/articles/alan-wake-2s-pc-specs-stun-fans-with-its-hefty-recommended-requirements

[Metacritic] Alan Wake 2 (PC) - https://www.metacritic.com/game/alan-wake-ii/critic-reviews/?platform=pc

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[Metacritic] Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 - https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvels-spider-man-2/critic-reviews/

[OpenCritic] Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 - https://opencritic.com/game/15052/marvels-spider-man-2

[GamesRadar] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 review: "Quite simply the best superhero game yet" - https://www.gamesradar.com/marvels-spider-man-2-review/

[IGN] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review - https://www.ign.com/articles/marvels-spider-man-2-review

[Destructoid] Review: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 - https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-marvels-spider-man-2/

[Eurogamer] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 review - cluttered but no less lovable action - https://www.eurogamer.net/marvels-spider-man-review-1

[Kotaku] Spider-Man 2 Fast Travel Is So Quick Players Think It's A Trick - https://kotaku.com/spider-man-2-fast-travel-ps5-instant-1850938656

[ResetERA] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 – Review Thread - https://www.resetera.com/threads/marvels-spider-man-2-%E2%80%93-review-thread.775337/page-22#post-113553404

[The Washington Post] ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ offers a familiar story and pristine gameplay - https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2023/10/16/marvels-spider-man-2-ps5-review/

[Kotaku] Spider-Man 2: The Kotaku Review - https://kotaku.com/marvel-spider-man-2-review-ps5-venom-miles-morales-1850929271

[PlayStation Blog] New look for PS5 console this holiday season - https://blog.playstation.com/2023/10/10/new-look-for-ps5-console-this-holiday-season/

[IGN] PS5 Slim U.S. Release Date and Spider-Man 2 Bundle Leaked Online - https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-slim-us-release-date-and-spider-man-2-bundle-leaked-online

[Dealabs] PS5 Slim : Le tout premier pack s’apprête à sortir, on vous révèle le jeu qui l’accompagne ! - https://www.dealabs.com/magazine/ps5-slim-le-tout-premier-pack-sapprete-a-sortir-on-vous-revele-le-jeu-qui-laccompagne-31953

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Sources --

[Xbox Wire] Welcoming the Legendary Teams at Activision Blizzard King to Team Xbox - https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/10/13/xbox-activision-blizzard/

[Ars Technica] CEO Bobby Kotick will leave Activision Blizzard on January 1, 2024 - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/10/ceo-bobby-kotick-will-leave-activision-blizzard-on-january-1-2024/

[X, Jason Schrier] https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1712818483442987422, https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1712788620220784649, https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1712790666453885373

[Ars Technica] Activision Blizzard sued by state agency over alleged widespread discrimination - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/07/ca-state-agency-sues-activision-blizzard-alleges-discrimination-against-women/

[LA Times] Activision Blizzard to pay $35 million to settle SEC charges on workplace disclosures - https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-02-03/activision-blizzard-to-pay-35-million-to-settle-sec-charges

[The Wall Street Journal] Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Knew for Years About Sexual-Misconduct Allegations at Videogame Giant - https://www.wsj.com/articles/activision-videogames-bobby-kotick-sexual-misconduct-allegations-11637075680

[Ars Technica] After bombshell report, Activision employees walk out, demand CEO resign - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/11/after-bombshell-report-activision-employees-walk-out-demand-ceo-resign/

[Axios] New York City sues Activision, targeting CEO Bobby Kotick - https://www.axios.com/2022/05/04/new-york-city-sues-activision

[Bloomberg] Activision’s CEO Is Looking at $375 Million Payday in Microsoft Sale - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-18/activision-ceo-looking-at-375-million-payday-in-microsoft-sale?leadSource=uverify%20wall#xj4y7vzkg

[X, Activision Blizzard] https://twitter.com/ATVI_AB/status/1711464921077006751

[The Verge] Microsoft completes Bethesda acquisition, promises some Xbox and PC exclusives - https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/9/22319124/microsoft-bethesda-acquisition-complete-finalized

[Kotaku] Microsoft layoffs confirmed to affect Bethesda and Xbox - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-layoffs-confirmed-to-affect-bethesda-and-xbox/

[GamesIndustry.biz] So, Microsoft now owns Activision Blizzard. How will this affect the rest of the industry? - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/so-microsoft-now-owns-activision-blizzard-how-will-this-affect-the-rest-of-the-industry

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[X, @Unity] https://twitter.com/unity/status/1701650081403842851

[Unity Blog] Unity plan pricing and packaging updates - https://blog.unity.com/news/plan-pricing-and-packaging-updates

[X, @AggroCrabGames] https://twitter.com/AggroCrabGames/status/1701691036832309260

[X, @Authogin] https://twitter.com/Authogin/status/1701669055784980759

[X, @InnerslothDevs] https://twitter.com/InnerslothDevs/status/1701731398498013575

[Bloomberg, Video game company Unity closes offices following death threat] https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video-game-company-unity-closes-offices-following-death-threat-1.1971525

[X, @Unity] https://twitter.com/unity/status/1702077049425596900

[Axios] Unity rushes to clarify price increase plan, as game developers fume - https://www.axios.com/2023/09/13/unity-runtime-fee-policy-marc-whitten

[Twisted Voxel] Unity Claims PlayStation, Xbox & Nintendo Will Pay Its New Runtime Fee On Behalf Of Devs - https://twistedvoxel.com/unity-playstation-xbox-nintendo-pay-on-behalf-of-devs/

[Eurogamer] Unity will quietly waive controversial fees if developers switch to its ad monetisation service - report - https://www.eurogamer.net/unity-will-quietly-waive-controversial-fees-if-developers-switch-to-its-ad-monetisation-service-report

[Mobilegamer.biz] Unity is offering a Runtime Fee waiver if you switch to LevelPlay as it tries to “kill AppLovin” - https://mobilegamer.biz/unity-is-offering-a-runtime-fee-waiver-if-you-switch-to-levelplay-as-it-tries-to-kill-applovin/

[Stealth Optional] Unity’s CEO making devs pay per install tried to charge FPS gamers per bullet - https://stealthoptional.com/news/unitys-ceo-devs-pay-per-install-charge-fps-gamers-per-bullet/

[X, @MORTREDENJOYER] https://twitter.com/MORTREDENJOYER/status/1701741020096942567

[The Guardian] Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello resigns - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/mar/18/ea-ceo-john-riccitiello-resigns

[X, @Unity] https://twitter.com/unity/status/1703547752205218265

[GamesIndustry.biz] Unity's self-combustion engine | This Week in Business - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unitys-self-combustion-engine-this-week-in-business

[GamesBeat] Unity report: Number of games made with Unity grew 93% in 2021 - https://venturebeat.com/games/unity-report-number-of-games-made-with-unity-grew-93-in-2021/

[Kotaku] Sources: Unity Laying Off Hundreds Of Staffers [Update] - https://kotaku.com/sources-unity-laying-off-hundreds-of-staffers-1849125482

Music —

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Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[X, @StarfieldGame] https://twitter.com/StarfieldGame/status/1699905388542398474

[Steam Top Sellers] https://store.steampowered.com/charts/topselling/global

[PCGamesN] Starfield Steam reviews slump post-launch, no longer ‘very positive’ - https://www.pcgamesn.com/starfield/steam-reviews

[YouTube, Bloomberg Technology] Microsoft’s Hotly Awaited ‘Starfield’ Game Is Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-yYmq35E3I

[PCWorld] Trouble running Starfield? Todd Howard says ‘Upgrade your PC’ - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2058969/trouble-running-starfield-todd-howard-says-upgrade-your-pc.html

[Metacritic] Starfield PC User Reviews - https://www.metacritic.com/game/starfield/user-reviews/?platform=pc

[YouTube, Digital Foundry] Starfield PC - Digital Foundry Tech Review - Best Settings, Xbox Series X Comparisons + More - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciOFwUBTs5s

[AMD] AMD is Starfield’s Exclusive PC Partner - https://www.amd.com/en/gaming/featured-games/starfield.html

[TheVerge] Starfield is a ‘bizarrely worse experience’ on Nvidia and Intel, says Digital Foundry - https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/11/23867991/starfield-pc-performance-amd-nvidia-intel-digital-foundry-analysis

[PCWorld] Starfield ‘Potato Mode’ mod lets this year’s hottest game run on a toaster - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2057465/starfield-potato-mode-mod-lets-this-years-hottest-game-run-on-a-toaster.html

[Nexus Mods] StarUI Inventory - https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/773

[Nexus Mods] Starfield Upscaler - Replacing FSR2 with DLSS or XeSS - https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/111

[VideoGamer] Starfield’s DLSS modder is allegedly earning over $40K per month - https://www.videogamer.com/news/starfields-dlss-modder-earnings/

[Nexus Mods] Round Butt Sarah - https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/719

[Nvidia] Lies of P & Mortal Kombat 1 Game Ready Driver Released, Plus Starfield Performance Improvements - https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/lies-of-p-mortal-kombat-1-game-ready-driver/

[reddit, r/pcmasterrace] In case you wanted to know a few reasons on why Starfield is so unoptimized.- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/16eq1rp/comment/jzwvokp/?context=3

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[CNBC] Microsoft closes $7.5 billion Bethesda acquisition, aiming to take on Sony with exclusive games - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/09/microsoft-closes-bethesda-acquisition-aiming-to-take-on-sony.html

[SteamDB] Starfield - https://steamdb.info/app/1716740/charts/

[YouTube, Inside Games] Starfield Leaks Might Disappoint You - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-CSM3nJ3qM

[reddit, r/Starfield] Paul Tassi, (Reviewer playing SF) made this reply to a tweet which was saying how Starfield doesn't have true planetary exploration. (Boundaries) - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/163fyu3/paul_tassi_reviewer_playing_sf_made_this_reply_to/

[Gamespot] Starfield Review - To Infinity, But Not Beyond - https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/starfield-review-to-infinity-but-not-beyond/1900-6418110/

[IGN] Starfield Review - https://www.ign.com/articles/starfield-review

[PCGamer] Starfield review - https://www.pcgamer.com/starfield-review/

[Paste] Starfield Fails to Launch - https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/starfield/starfield-fails-to-launch

[Dexerto] Frustrated Starfield players say controversial low review scores are justified - https://www.dexerto.com/starfield/frustrated-starfield-players-say-controversial-low-review-scores-are-justified-2276055/

[reddit, r/Starfield] Starfield feels like it’s regressed from other Bethesda games - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/1672gj1/starfield_feels_like_its_regressed_from_other/

[reddit, r/Starfield] Why do the Characters look like that? Im scared. - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/167oww7/why_do_the_characters_look_like_that_im_scared/

[reddit, r/Starfield] I knew the pirates were tough but I didn't think they'd style on me this intensely. - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/16a5dyu/i_knew_the_pirates_were_tough_but_i_didnt_think/

[reddit, r/Starfield] Couldn’t find all my crew… decided to take a photo of my new ship aaaaaaand….. - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/16akzzs/couldnt_find_all_my_crew_decided_to_take_a_photo/

[reddit, r/Starfield] Fauna got stuck in my door on takeoff - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/16apuc0/fauna_got_stuck_in_my_door_on_takeoff/

[Metacritic] Starfield, Xbox Series X - https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-series-x/starfield/critic-reviews

[Metacritic] Starfield, PC - https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/starfield/critic-reviews

[Eurogamer] Eurogamer and Starfield, Why our review will be late. - https://www.eurogamer.net/eurogamer-and-bethesda-starfield

[Forbes] ‘Starfield’ Review (PC): It Is What You Wanted It To Be - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/08/31/starfield-review-pc-it-is-what-you-wanted-it-to-be/?sh=4c7cd91c2d89

[VGC] Review: Starfield is the ultimate Bethesda game - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/starfield/

[reddit, r/Starfield] Time To Let Something Go - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/16a6x3w/time_to_let_something_go/

[reddit, r/Starfield] You don't NEED to go into menus to space travel - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/167yqvm/you_dont_need_to_go_into_menus_to_space_travel/

Music —

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[Kotaku] Starfield Fans Are Melting Down Over ‘Invisible Walls’ And The Possible Limits Of Exploration - https://kotaku.com/starfield-scifi-open-world-rpg-exploration-planets-leak-1850780248

[X, Pete Hines] https://twitter.com/DCDeacon/status/1693878589303738591

[YouTube, Starfield: Official Gameplay Reveal] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmb2FJGvnAw&t=90s

[reddit, r/Starfield, Paul Tassi, (Reviewer playing SF) made this reply to a tweet which was saying how Starfield doesn't have true planetary exploration. (Boundaries)] https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/163fyu3/paul_tassi_reviewer_playing_sf_made_this_reply_to/

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[4chan, /v] https://boards.4channel.org/v/thread/648812429

[reddit, r/GamingLeaksandRumors, NPCs will not be fully lootable I'm starfield according to leaker] https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/15zxhln/npcs_will_not_be_fully_lootable_im_starfield/

[reddit, r/Starfield, Pete Hines Starfield Talk summary] https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/1608e24/pete_hines_starfield_talk_summary/

[VideoGamer] Starfield will reportedly have loading screens for buildings and fans are disappointed - https://www.videogamer.com/news/starfield-building-loading-screen/

[TheGamer] Starfield Won't Feature Seamless Space To Planet Landing - https://www.thegamer.com/starfield-wont-feature-seamless-space-planet-landing/

[reddit, r/Starfield, Anyone know about swimming?] https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/162hghr/comment/jxxcic6/

[Eurogamer, Eurogamer and Starfield - Why our review will be late.] https://www.eurogamer.net/eurogamer-and-bethesda-starfield

[X, Eurogamer] https://twitter.com/eurogamer/status/1696567769376977377

[GameRant, Cyberpunk 2077 Reviewers Have Not Played the Console Versions of the Game] https://gamerant.com/cyberpunk-2077-reviews-ps4-xbox-one/

[reddit, r/Starfield, Ledge Grabbing in Starfield?] https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/164mgzw/ledge_grabbing_in_starfield/

[reddit, r/Starfield, Starfield has just taken the #1 Spot in Steam Top Sellers beating out Baldur's Gate 3] https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/163uy1i/starfield_has_just_taken_the_1_spot_in_steam_top/

[NeoWin] Microsoft Xbox Game Pass has killed its $1 14 day trial again ahead of Starfield launch - https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-has-killed-its-1-14-day-trial-again-ahead-of-starfield-launch/

[Polygon] Starfield leaker faces felony charges for stealing 67 copies of unreleased game - https://www.polygon.com/23848817/starfield-leak-felony-theft-arrested

[Kotaku] Starfield Leaker Booked On Felony Charge After Allegedly Trying To Sell Stolen Copies - https://kotaku.com/starfield-leak-felony-constellation-edition-play-early-1850773855

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[Insider Gaming] EXCLUSIVE – Sony’s Next PlayStation Handheld - https://insider-gaming.com/playstation-handheld/

[PlayStation Blog] PlayStation’s first Remote Play dedicated device, PlayStation Portal remote player, to launch later this year at $199.99 - https://blog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99/

[IGN] The PlayStation Vita's Legacy Is More Important Than Its Sales Numbers - https://www.ign.com/articles/the-playstation-vitas-legacy-is-more-important-than-its-sales-numbers

[Ars Technica] Sony’s $200 handheld “Portal” can stream games from your PS5 and, uh, that’s it - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/sonys-200-handheld-portal-can-stream-games-from-your-ps5-and-uh-thats-it/

[SupplyChainDrive] PS5 fans rejoice: Sony says console production is back up - https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/sony-ps5-production-forecast-up/635953/

Music —

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Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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[Xbox] Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade - https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/starfield-premium-edition-upgrade/9PB4ZWV7S2MG
[Digital Trends] Charging players to access a game early is a dirty tactic - https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/pay-to-access-games/
[GameReactor] Deus Ex ditches controversial pre-order plan - https://www.gamereactor.eu/deus-ex-ditches-controversial-preorder-plan/
[Xbox] Forza Motorsport Premium Add-Ons Bundle - https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/forza-motorsport-premium-add-ons-bundle/9n5mzm3j3lcq
[PureXbox] Poll: Are You Buying The 'Early Access Upgrade' For Starfield? - https://www.purexbox.com/features/poll-are-you-buying-the-early-access-upgrade-for-starfield
[TheVerge] Microsoft to sell off Activision cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft in bid for UK approval - https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/22/23828302/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-ubisoft-cloud-gaming-rights-uk-cma Music — Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8 Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[X, Baldur’s Gate 3] https://twitter.com/baldursgate3/status/1691871516554645619

[X, Michael Douse] https://twitter.com/Cromwelp/status/1685820707660275712

https://twitter.com/Cromwelp/status/1685821250554245121

https://twitter.com/Cromwelp/status/1685821620756021249

[Forbes] Microsoft’s Xbox Series S Parity Demands Are Now Handing Sony Free Wins - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/08/13/microsofts-xbox-series-s-parity-demands-are-now-handing-sony-free-wins/

[PlayStation Lifestyle] Xbox Series S GPU Holds Back Multiplatform Development, Dev Claims - https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2022/10/16/gotham-knights-frame-rate-xbox-series-s-debate/

[X, Joseph Piepiora] https://twitter.com/JPiepiora/status/1682622069807394817

[YouTube, Muyao 4 Super Player] 《下班去吃飯第四十集》最強遊戲製作人來啦！熱愛水族箱、Candy Crush的阿公，會跟吉田桑擦出什麼火花?! feat. 吉田直樹 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZLsZ0nyRXc

[Game Informer] Why Final Fantasy 16 Is A PlayStation 5 Exclusive - https://www.gameinformer.com/exclusive-feature/2023/05/22/why-final-fantasy-16-is-a-playstation-5-exclusive

[IGN] Where Switch, PS5 Rank Among the Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time - https://www.ign.com/articles/best-selling-video-game-consoles-nintendo-playstation-ps5-xbox

[X, John Welfare] https://twitter.com/Welfare_JBP/status/1674533475158835202

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

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[Metacritic] Game Releases in 2023: https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/year/all/filtered

[Bloomberg] The Strange Story Behind ‘Baldur’s Gate 3,’ One of the Year’s Biggest Releases - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/the-strange-story-behind-baldur-s-gate-3-one-of-the-year-s-biggest-releases-1.1954471

[Steamcharts] Baldur’s Gate 3 - https://steamcharts.com/app/1086940

[Twitter, Benji Sales] https://twitter.com/BenjiSales/status/1687181980775968768?s=20

[Twitter, Benji Sales] https://twitter.com/benjisales/status/1688227516106813441

[Twitter, Thomas Puha] https://twitter.com/RiotRMD/status/1686703447721095168

[PCGamer] 'We haven't started on an expansion' to Baldur's Gate 3, Larian says, but it's not completely off the table - https://www.pcgamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-expansion-interview/

[Twitter, MittoVac] https://twitter.com/MittoVac/status/1689190334973014016

Music —

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Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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[Inverse] Red Dead Redemption Remake Leak Hints Release Date Is Sooner Than Expected - https://www.inverse.com/gaming/red-dead-redemption-remake-remaster-release-date

[X, Rockstar Games] https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/1688552977508806656

[reddit, u/dtv20] Do not buy Red Dead Redemption - https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption/comments/15knn0n/do_not_buy_red_dead_redemption/

[X, AC_Roald] https://twitter.com/AC_Roald/status/1688552747153444864

[X, and_dc55] https://twitter.com/and_dc55/status/1688604900391800832

[X, forestminish] https://twitter.com/forestminish/status/1688597179957493772

[YouTube, Rockstar Games] Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare Coming to Switch and PS4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Nwgd_T1-4

[reddit, u/phldirtbag] https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption/comments/15knn0n/comment/jv64isi/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

[X, Matthasnocuts] https://twitter.com/Matthasnocuts/status/1688607574730391552

[Metacritic, Red Dead Redemption] https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/red-dead-redemption

[Kotaku] GTA Trilogy Pours Rain So Hard It’s Nearly Unplayable - https://kotaku.com/gta-trilogy-pours-rain-so-hard-it-s-nearly-unplayable-1848048162

[Kotaku] New Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Patch Fixes 100+ Bugs - https://kotaku.com/new-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy-patch-fixes-100-bugs-1848138724

[X, JankyNedelko] https://twitter.com/JankyNedelko/status/1458945407397081098

[Wikipedia, Hot Coffee] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Coffee_(minigame)

[Kotaku] Inside Rockstar Games' Culture Of Crunch - https://kotaku.com/inside-rockstar-games-culture-of-crunch-1829936466

[Ars Technica] Rockstar developers speak out about “100-hour weeks” comment - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/10/red-dead-redemption-2-devs-say-quoted-100-hour-weeks-arent-the-norm/

[Metacritic, Red Dead Redemption 2] https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/red-dead-redemption-2

[TweakTown] Red Dead Redemption 2 breaks 53 million sales, Take-Two 'pleased' by performance - https://www.tweaktown.com/news/91543/red-dead-redemption-2-breaks-53-million-sales-take-two-pleased-by-performance/index.html

[Kotaku] 18 Months After Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar Has Made Big Cultural Changes - https://kotaku.com/18-months-after-red-dead-redemption-2-rockstar-has-mad-1842880524

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Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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[IGN] Huge Diablo 4 Launch Propels Blizzard to Sales Records - https://www.ign.com/articles/huge-diablo-4-launch-propels-blizzard-to-sales-records

[Wikipedia] Blitzchung controversy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blitzchung_controversy

[Wikipedia] California Department of Fair Employment and Housing v. Activision Blizzard - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Department_of_Fair_Employment_and_Housing_v._Activision_Blizzard

[Mediacritic] Diablo IV - https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/diablo-iv

[Polygon] Diablo 4 just got a lot less grindy - https://www.polygon.com/23776855/diablo-4-patch-1-0-3

[Blizzard] Diablo IV Patch Notes - https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/diablo4/23964909/diablo-iv-patch-notes

[reddit] Patch 1.1 is essentially a slowdown to every single part of the game. - https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1534z13/patch_11_is_essentially_a_slowdown_to_every/

[Twitter, Adam Fletcher] https://twitter.com/PezRadar/status/1681472781563891719

[IGN] Want to Take a Break From Diablo 4 and Play Something Else? 'That's Fine,' Blizzard Says - https://www.ign.com/articles/want-to-take-a-break-from-diablo-4-and-play-something-else-thats-fine-blizzard-says

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Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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[Twitter, Phil Spencer] https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1680578783718383616

[The Verge] Sony agrees to 10-year Call of Duty deal with Microsoft - https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/16/23792215/sony-microsoft-call-of-duty-cod-deal-signed

[Polygon] Microsoft signs deal to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo for 10 years - https://www.polygon.com/23497945/call-of-duty-nintendo-microsoft-10-year-deal-steam-activision-blizzard

[Twitter, Brad Smith] https://twitter.com/BradSmi/status/1680579462369353730

[Reuters] US FTC eyes options after Microsoft/Activision loss, source says - https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-ftc-eyes-options-after-microsoftactivision-loss-source-says-2023-07-17/

[XboxEra] FTC is Denied in Attempt to Extend Restraining Order. MSFT & ABK Can Close This Weekend - https://xboxera.com/2023/07/15/ftc-loses-last-second-appeal-msft-abk-can-close-this-weekend/

[Twitter, HazzadorGamin] https://twitter.com/HazzadorGamin/status/1680153025971896320

[Eurogamer] Microsoft and UK get two more months to reach agreement in Activision deal - https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-and-uks-cma-get-two-more-months-to-reach-agreement-in-activision-blizzard-deal

[Xbox Wire] Introducing Xbox Game Pass Core, Coming This September - https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/07/17/xbox-game-pass-core/

Music —

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Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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Sources --

[Ars Technica] Federal judge temporarily blocks Microsoft/Activision deal - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/06/federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-microsoft-activision-deal/

[New York Times] Judge Rejects F.T.C. Delay of $70 Billion Microsoft-Activision Deal - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/technology/microsoft-activision-deal-ftc.html

[Ars Technica] FTC appeal in Microsoft/Activision case shows US regulator isn’t giving up yet - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/07/ftc-appeal-in-microsoft-activision-case-shows-us-regulator-isnt-giving-up-yet/

[Twitter, Derek Strickland] https://twitter.com/DeekeTweak/status/1679500529372737536

{Ars Technica] UK government blocks Microsoft’s proposed Activision purchase - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/04/uk-government-blocks-microsofts-proposed-activision-purchase/

[Twitter, Brad Smith] https://twitter.com/BradSmi/status/1678796043545350144

[Ars Technica] Despite UK ruling, Microsoft/Activision merger might not be dead just yet - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/04/despite-uk-ruling-microsoft-activision-merger-might-not-be-dead-just-yet/

[The Verge] https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/12/23792245/uk-cma-microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-negotiations

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

We just hope this doesn't turn ugly once the game actually comes out.

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Sources --

[TheVerge] Microsoft acquired Bethesda after hearing Starfield would be exclusive to PlayStation - https://bit.ly/3rbZW6o

[IGN] Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Tells Judge 'I Will Do Whatever It Takes' to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation - https://bit.ly/3qZuOad

[Twitter, Imran Khan] https://bit.ly/4300M3G

[IGN] The Elder Scrolls 6 Still 'Five+ Years Away', PlayStation Version Undecided - https://bit.ly/432Dp9D

[IGN] Microsoft Expects the Next Generation of Consoles to Come Out in 2028 - https://bit.ly/42XjBnT

[IGN] PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan Admits Starfield Xbox Exclusivity Is Not 'Anti-Competitive' - https://bit.ly/3Xv4cKl

[IGN] PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan 'Pretty Sure' Call of Duty Will Remain on PlayStation in Bombshell Email - https://bit.ly/442FiUU

[UK Competition & Markets Authority] SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT OBSERVATIONS ON THE CMA’S ADDENDUM TO THE PROVISIONAL FINDINGS - https://bit.ly/41lHpRV

[Reuters] Microsoft, Activision ask judge for speedy schedule in FTC challenge - https://reut.rs/3prmVKq

[IGN] Sony Boss Jim Ryan: Many Publishers Believe Xbox Game Pass Is 'Value Destructive' - https://bit.ly/3PyUN2B

[IGN] Xbox Seriously Considered Acquiring Sega, Bungie, IO, and Others to Fill Content Gaps - https://bit.ly/442Ftj2

[Twitter, Stephen Totilo] https://bit.ly/442FvHG, https://bit.ly/3Py2NAM

[Twitter, Tom Warren] https://bit.ly/3CNriCA

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[YouTube] Starfield Direct – Gameplay Deep Dive - https://bit.ly/3N9LeEy

[IGN] Bethesda’s Todd Howard Confirms Starfield Performance and Frame-Rate on Xbox Series X and S - https://bit.ly/3oYLQF7

[Twitter, thesombergamer] https://bit.ly/3Jh8xv7

[Twitter, Dannie Carlone] https://bit.ly/3pf5Fb3

[Twitter, DreamcastGuy] https://bit.ly/3Nc9c1L

[IGN] Xbox Version of Redfall Capped at 30 FPS at Launch, 60 FPS Coming Later - https://bit.ly/464798O

[IGN] Phil Spencer Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For Redfall's Poor Release - https://bit.ly/42Ncy14

[PSU] Every PS5 Game That Outperforms The Xbox Series X Version - https://bit.ly/43IirxY

[IGN] Final Fantasy 16 Has To Be PS5 Generation Only - https://bit.ly/42DSuhv

[YouTube, IGN] Forza Motorsport Gameplay Demo on Xbox Series X 4K 60FPS - https://bit.ly/3qKCZXW

[PCGamer] If Starfield is 'grounded and realistic', what's with all the cowboys and space magic? - https://bit.ly/3NxeBSv

[Windows Central] List of Xbox Series X, Series S games with 120 FPS - https://bit.ly/3CxuyC0

[Push Square] All PS5 Games Running at 120fps - https://bit.ly/3Nwxbdn

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

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[Kotaku] Dang, This Rough Lord Of The Rings: Gollum UI Though - https://bit.ly/3N9muNG

[Metacritic] The Lord of the Rings - Gollum - https://bit.ly/3N5pCue

[GodisaGeek] The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review - https://bit.ly/43g4eI9

[GameInformer] The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review - https://bit.ly/3OQypBj

[Twinfinite] The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review – So Far From Precious - https://bit.ly/3qhwBXX

[Twitter, @GollumGame] https://bit.ly/3WGMp2J

[Twitter, @EAStarWars] https://bit.ly/3OQD32l

[DigitalSpy] Xbox apologises following Redfall's "disappointing" launch - https://bit.ly/43CbWfv

[Twitter, @CyberpunkGame] https://bit.ly/43zzYYA

[New York Times] Sony Removes Cyberpunk 2077 From PlayStation Store After Complaints - https://nyti.ms/43zA96c

[YouTube, Colossal Cave Launch Trailer] https://bit.ly/3IOQI64

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

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[Twitch] Overwatch 2 Dev Chat - Creating Starwatch, PvE Updates, & The 2023 Roadmap - https://bit.ly/3Iq67cV

[YouTube, PlayOverwatch] Overwatch 2: Creating Starwatch, PvE Updates, & The 2023 Roadmap | Dev Update - https://bit.ly/3MGbIi2

[Gamespot] Overwatch 2's PvE Hero Mode Is Being Scrapped, Blizzard Explains What Happened and Why - https://bit.ly/41NNbvM

[Twitter, Nintendo of America] https://bit.ly/41OEcKH

[Gamespot] God Of War Ragnarok Hits 11 Million Copies Sold - https://bit.ly/3InIKAQ

[Gamespot] Elden Ring Has Sold Over 12 Million Units Already - https://bit.ly/43awk7c

[Metacritic] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - https://bit.ly/4398w3O

[TheGamer] 30fps For Tears Of The Kingdom Is Not The Same As 30fps For Redfall - https://bit.ly/3BEqnUv

[VideoGamer] Tears of the Kingdom proves graphics don’t really matter - https://bit.ly/42Ps0uj

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

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[Metacritic] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - https://bit.ly/41t7bn3

[Opencritic] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - https://bit.ly/42vMb0p

[Metacritic] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - https://bit.ly/3nQntZE

[TheGamer] The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Review - Take To The Skies - https://bit.ly/42SfolI

[IGN] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review - https://bit.ly/41B6TKW

[Destructoid] Review: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - https://bit.ly/3I67eOG

[TheVerge] Tears of the Kingdom is a legend retold with slightly less wonder - https://bit.ly/3MjIRQi

[Destructoid] Review: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - https://bit.ly/3I67eOG

[Polygon] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom changes the conversation - https://bit.ly/3M2a48E

[Kotaku] Nintendo's Aggressive Efforts To Squash Tears Of The Kingdom Leaks Are Having Unintended Side Effects - https://bit.ly/3O37jXg

[Twitter, Alanah Pearce] https://bit.ly/3pBrodh

[Kotaku] Everything We’re Learning About Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom From The Leaks - https://bit.ly/3O5mQpD

[Polygon] Nintendo says no new Switch hardware coming this year — but maybe in 2024 - https://bit.ly/3VWRLX4

[Nintendo Investor Relations] Dedicated Video Game Sales Units - https://bit.ly/3MoTLEA

[Bloomberg] Nintendo Warns of Big Slowdown in Switch Console Sales - https://bloom.bg/3M2EgRj

[Nikkei Asia] Nintendo expects Switch sales to slow further this year - https://s.nikkei.com/3I7N1bw

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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[Esqure] I Played The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom For Two Hours. Oh My God. - https://bit.ly/3p2fWXB

[PC Magazine] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - https://bit.ly/44mrtRN

[IGN] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hands-On Preview: It Lets You Test Out Your Craziest Ideas - https://bit.ly/42auaUK

[Twitter, Arthur Gies] https://bit.ly/3Ll0cqs, https://bit.ly/3ngWSo4

[YouTube, Skill Up] I played Tears of the Kingdom (spoiler-free hands-on impressions) - https://bit.ly/3AHCW0D

[Nintendo Life] Hands On: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Indulges Your Idiocy In The Very Best Way - https://bit.ly/3HuaL9h

[The Verge] Playing Tears of the Kingdom is like riding a tricked-out bike you built with your Ultrahand - https://bit.ly/3APvWih

[Kotaku] Can The Switch Handle Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom? Here’s What People Are Saying - https://bit.ly/3nhRtx0