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The director of Hi-Fi Rush is “emotional” as Xbox fires the praised Tango Gameworks team

Tango Gameworks, the developer of Hi-Fi Rush, released a final update this week as a farewell gift before permanently shutting down. The update addresses a variety of insignificant glitches on the PS5 and will serve as the ultimate title update, as Xbox has made the decision to terminate the renowned Japanese developer. The Shinji Mikami-founded studio, which operates under the ...

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Intoxicated Microsoft Executive Once Tried to Pilfer LittleBigPlanet from Sony

Media Molecule has gained significant recognition as the mastermind behind Dreams. The studio gained recognition through its successful LittleBigPlanet series, with the lovable character Sackboy becoming closely associated with PlayStation. According to studio co-founder Mark Healey, Microsoft was actively pursuing the studio’s acquisition from Sony during its early stages. This led to an interesting encounter involving a drunken proposition. Healey ...

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Xbox considering the possibility of bringing Ninja Theory’s Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 to the PS5

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, released in 2017 as a console exclusive on Sony’s PS4, was touted as a significant indie game. After its initial release, the game was later made available on different platforms. In a surprising move, Microsoft acquired Ninja Theory, the Cambridge-based developer, as part of their acquisition spree. The highly anticipated sequel, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, is set ...

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Additional Xbox layoffs are reportedly on the horizon as the company aims to reduce expenses

Amidst a week filled with intense competition between Microsoft and Sony, it seems that the Xbox platform holder is still facing some aftermath, as it recently revealed the closure of several internal studios. New reporting from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier suggests that Microsoft’s gaming division is facing more challenges as it strives to reduce costs. According to unnamed insiders, Xbox has ...

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The sales of Fallout 4 in Europe have increased by an impressive 7,500%, establishing the dominance of the Bethesda series in the region

Bethesda has effectively capitalized on the popularity of Amazon Prime’s acclaimed TV show to generate widespread enthusiasm for Fallout, resulting in a remarkable 7,500% surge in sales of Fallout 4 in Europe. Last week, it was the game that sold the most copies on the continent, considering both physical and digital sales. Additional entries in the RPG series, such as ...

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Imagine Earth, a sci-fi city builder, is set to release on the Nintendo Switch next month

Get ready for an exciting announcement because we have inside information about Imagine Earth, a fascinating sci-fi city builder created by the talented Serious Bros team. Brace yourself, because this highly anticipated game is making its way to the Switch on May 9, 2024. Released on Steam and Xbox to critical acclaim, Imagine Earth seamlessly blends strategic gameplay with a ...

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Crash Bandicoot 4 has reportedly achieved an impressive milestone, with sales surpassing five million units

The fourth major installment of Crash Bandicoot has seen remarkable sales success since its debut in 2020. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time design director Toby Schadt (via LinkedIn) claims that the sequel has sold over five million copies since its original debut on PlayStation and Xbox. We found the entry here on Nintendo Life to be quite impressive, although ...

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Potentially, Sea of Thieves may pave the way for future Xbox exclusives to expand onto other platforms

Microsoft is currently in the process of bringing select Xbox exclusives to the Switch and PlayStation 5. It seems that the fate of future game releases on these platforms hinges on one particular upcoming title. The Verge’s senior editor, Tom Warren, suggests that the upcoming release of Sea of Thieves on the PlayStation 5 on April 30th, 2024, will serve ...

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Oh no! There is a new listing online for Hollow Knight: Silksong

Believe it or not, there’s some fresh news regarding Hollow Knight: Silksong. A new listing for the game has recently been discovered on Microsoft’s Xbox Store page, causing quite a stir among fans. Although initially lacking in excitement, it is worth noting that Silksong previously only had store pages for the Switch eShop, PlayStation Store, Steam, and GOG. However, a ...

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Crash Bandicoot Developer Toys For Bob Parts Ways With Activision & Xbox, Becomes Independent

This week has been quite eventful for the video game industry, and it looks like there’s more excitement to come. Following recent layoffs at PlayStation and Electronic Arts, developers are now separating from their parent companies. Furthermore, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, Toys for Bob, recently revealed its decision to part ways with Activision and the Xbox team ...

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