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Helldivers 2 Community Manager Seemingly Gone After PlayStation Login Meltdown
Things in the world of Helldivers 2 are going back to normal after Sony reversed course on a controversial PSN login requirement for the popular sci-fi shooter on PC. But not everyone appears to have made it out of the public relations fiasco in one piece. Arrowhead Studios community manager Spitz is seemingly no longer a part of the team after encouraging players to review-bomb and refund the game to get Sony to change its mind.
3 min read - OpinionKotaku
It's Time To Stop Giving Xbox Boss Phil Spencer A Pass
On May 7, Xbox announced that it was closing three studios: Arkane Austin (Redfall), Tango Gameworks (Hi-Fi Rush), and Alpha Dog Games (Mighty Doom). Support studio Roundhouse Games was also being absorbed by Zenimax Online Studios (Elder Scrolls Online). The news is yet another example of Xbox—which has spent billions buying up studios—cutting costs, laying people off, and rearranging chairs on the good ship Xbox, which lately feels like it’s drifting aimlessly.
6 min read - EntertainmentKotaku
Report: Devs Were Working On Redfall's Offline Mode Up Until They Were Fired
Earlier today, Redfall development studio Arkane Austin was closed by Xbox alongside Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Games. And it sounds like, before the shutdown, the team was working on new content and updates for the vampire-hunting shooter that, now, won’t ever be released.
2 min read - LifestylePlaystation Lifestyle
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide May 7, 2024
Each week Sony brings PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus owners new content, add-ons, games, and more. Here is the complete global PlayStation Store update. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation Store updates for the major regions across the globe. Check back every Tuesday to keep up to date with each week’s PlayStation […] The post PlayStation Store Update Worldwide May 7, 2024 appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
1 min read - LifestyleKotaku
Hades 2: Essential Settings To Tweak
Hades 2 hit Early Access on May 6, giving those eager for a sequel to the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning action RPG roguelike a chance to jump in. We’ve already covered some starting Hades 2 tips, whether you’re a newcomer or a Hades vet, as well as some essential info for taking down Headmistress Hecate.
4 min read - EntertainmentPlaystation Lifestyle
Remedy’s Multiplayer Game Codenamed Kestrel Canceled
Remedy Entertainment has canceled its multiplayer game, codenamed Kestrel, which was to be co-published with Tencent. The game, which was created from the remnants of an earlier free-to-play multiplayer cooperative game Vanguard, had turned into a premium cooperative multiplayer game but seemingly didn’t progress quickly enough. Kestrel had only reached the early concept stage Remedy […] The post Remedy’s Multiplayer Game Codenamed Kestrel Canceled appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
2 min read - SportsEngadget
Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks have been shut down
Microsoft has shuttered three ZeniMax teams: Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Studios. Roundhouse Games is also seeing changes.
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