Harebrained Schemes is independent again: Paradox parts ways with the studio less than a week after confirming major layoffs earlier this year

Less than a week after saying that sales of turn-based tactics game The Lamplighters League were “a big disappointment” and confirming major layoffs at developer Harebrained Schemes, Paradox Interactive has announced that it has “decided to part ways” with the studio. Paradox said the split was a mutual decision, “stemming from each party’s strategic and…

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Elite Dangerous studio Frontier Developments announces layoffs ‘following a period of disappointing financial performance’

The game industry annus horribilis continued today with an announcement from Elite Dangerous studio Frontier Developments, which said that it is implementing a hiring freeze, cutting costs, and laying off an unknown number of employees. “During 2023, Frontier refined its strategy to refocus on its core strengths following a period of disappointing financial performance and…

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Slay Vampires in Diablo IV’s Season of Blood

Greetings wanderers. Whether you have already mastered the nightmarish landscapes of Sanctuary, or you’re tempted to try a savage new experience– Diablo IV’s Season of Blood revitalizes the many paths that players walk. On October 17, tons of quality-of-life changes and a bloodthirsty scourge arrive in Diablo IV. Leveling a character to 100 is much…

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Xbox Insider Release Notes – Omega (2310.231012-2200)

Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview coming to the Omega ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles. We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the…

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Xbox Insider Release Notes – Delta (2310.231012-2200)

Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview coming to the Delta ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles. We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the…

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