Published onApril 1, 2025The gaming industry's recent massive layoffs, exceeding 50,000 jobs in two years, are blamed on unsound business decisions by executives during and after the pandemic's growth period. Arrowhead's CEO advocates for sustainable growth prioritizing job security over rapid expansion, contrasting with examples like Embracer's significant losses and layoffs.Game-IndustryLayoffsHelldivers-2Genshin-ImpactGame-DevelopmentBusinessRead more →
Published onApril 1, 2025Helldivers 2's initial success was followed by a sharp decline due to a controversial PSN account linking requirement on PC and balance issues. After a community backlash and a 60-day recovery plan, the game significantly improved its Steam rating, demonstrating a successful comeback story.Helldivers-2PCPlayStationThird-Person-ShooterActionOnline-MultiplayerRead more →
Published onApril 1, 2025Around 300 QA testers at ZeniMax, a Bethesda parent company, voted to authorize a strike after stalled contract negotiations with Microsoft, citing concerns over wages, workplace improvements, and forced return-to-office mandates. Microsoft claims progress has been made.MicrosoftBethesdaZeniMaxUnionQA-TestersStrikeVideo-GamesLabor-DisputeRead more →
Published onApril 1, 2025Former Nintendo marketing leads predict a thriving AAA game scene on the Switch 2, citing the success of AAA titles on Steam Deck as evidence of a market for scaled-down versions on portable platforms. They believe the Switch 2's power will allow similar ports.Nintendo-Switch-2AAA-GamesSteam-DeckBaldur's-Gate-3Elden-RingCyberpunk-2077Portable-GamingConsole-GamingRead more →
Published onApril 1, 2025A new fan-made English translation patch for Capcom vs. SNK 2 on Dreamcast offers a complete translation of 5,100+ post-win quotes, features from the PS2 version, bonus content, and a 100% save file, making it the definitive English experience.Capcom-vs.-SNK-2DreamcastFighting-GameTranslation-PatchRetro-GamingEmulatorRead more →
Published onApril 1, 2025Elden Ring Nightreign, a streamlined FromSoftware roguelike, features Ironeye, an archer class showcasing powerful bow attacks including backstabs and area-of-effect abilities. The game offers a more accessible experience compared to Elden Ring while retaining its challenging combat.Elden-RingNightreignAction-RPGFromSoftwareRoguelikeBow-and-ArrowPCPS5XboxRead more →
Published onApril 1, 2025A rare Pokemon Platinum event in 2008 granted 20 Japanese players VIP status in the game's now-defunct Wi-Fi Plaza, offering minimal in-game perks like a golden trainer card and a max-level tap toy, highlighting an obscure and underwhelming feature.Pokemon-PlatinumNintendo-DSRPGOnline-MultiplayerWi-FiRead more →
Published onApril 1, 2025Atomfall, a post-apocalyptic British survival game, has achieved 1.5 million players in under a week, making it Rebellion's most successful launch. Available on Xbox Game Pass, its success is attributed to the unique setting and gameplay.AtomfallXboxPCXbox-Game-PassSurvivalAction-RPGRead more →
Published onApril 1, 2025The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, a 60-minute showcase on April 2nd, will unveil details about the new console, including games like a new Mario Kart title and potentially other upcoming Switch 2 games. Watch it live on Nintendo's YouTube channel.Nintendo-Switch-2Nintendo-DirectConsole-RevealGaming-ShowcaseMario-KartYouTubeRead more →
Published onApril 1, 2025A popular Sims 4 mod, WickedWhims, offering explicit content, is now available for Krafton's new life simulator inZOI, quickly adding adult interactions to the game's somewhat limited depiction of intimacy.inZOISims-4Life-SimulationPCModAdult-ContentNSFWRead more →
