State of Decay studio Undead Labs potentially up for closure, sources claim, with Bethesda and Blizzard also facing layoffs

Microsoft may close State of Decay developers Undead Labs as part of Xbox's imminent hewing back of projects and livelihoods, with Elder Scrolls studio Bethesda and World of Warcraft creators Blizzard also facing significant layoffs in the course of what an anonymous insider has called “the biggest single cut ser...

Top 10 Jujutsu Kaisen Villains Better Than Naruto's Akatsuki

Certain aspects of reality in the Naruto saga are created by its own syndicate of malevolence known as the Akatsuki. For a long time, this nefarious organization has set a standard for what it takes to be a villain in shonen anime. Times change, however, and even the anime villain groups as strong as the Akatsuki have...

Xbox's Upcoming Restructuring Reportedly “Largest Lay-Off Event In Gaming History”

All is not quite right at Xbox. Despite her tenure as CEO starting off with a bang, Asha Sharma is now overseeing a brutal transformation at the company. She admitted that it "isn't healthy" earlier this month, and we're now starting to feel the impact of that.

Pick up Arc Raiders for less than $25 on Fanatical ahead of its next big update

At launch, Arc Raiders took the world by storm, introducing millions of people to the once overwhelming extraction shooter genre. Embark's game tones down the brutal nature of extraction, while also adding a welcoming social aspect. Of course, you're still risking everything when heading to the surface, but players who...

"We can't back out now!" Onimusha: Way of the Sword developer laughs off concerns around 2026's packed September release window

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is one of many, many games due to launch in the September/October 2026 period in 2026. As developers and publishers flee as far away from GTA 6 black hole as they possibly can, the resultant squeeze in the earlier (or later) months is resulting in a veritable feast of triple-A and indie games...

Valve just killed the Steam Machine Companion Cube

Both prospective Steam Machine buyers and new owners alike have just been dealt a huge blow: Valve has stepped in to stop Drband from producing its much-coveted Companion Cube case. After developing the product off its own back, without initially seeking licensing approval, Dbrand has been denied retroactive licensing...

Ubisoft Co-Founder Yves Guillemot Pays Tribute To His Brother Claude

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died tragically and suddenly earlier this month after he and an instructor were involved in a plane crash in France. Claude's brother and fellow Ubisoft co-founder Yves Guillemot has taken to social media ten days later to share his feelings and honor his brother.

PS5's AAA Sales Lead Over Xbox Is Reportedly Massive

While it can be easy to deduce that the PlayStation 5 outnumbers the Xbox in hardware sales, a new report claims that AAA game sales on Sony's console at launch outnumber those on Microsoft's platform by almost 80%. Recently, GTA 6 has stoked conversation about sales figures for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S after the bi...

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How to Have Limited Ammo in Meccha Chameleon

Meccha Chameleon's update 2.3.0 introduces the Ammo Limit Setting. This is essentially a way for hunters to nerf themselves so that they need to focus more on hiding spots instead of blindly firing in the hopes of hitting a hider. Below, we'll share how you can set up this new setting, what it does, and if it's worth u...