Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta (2403.240212-1227)

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

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Guide: Best Gran Turismo Games, Ranked By You

Real racing. Since it raced onto our PlayStations in 1997, Gran Turismo has arguably set the bar for console-based racing excellence. Showcasing an unprecedented level of realism for a ’90s racer, the original Gran Turismo would be followed by a raft of sequels, each pushing the envelope further in terms of authenticity, visual splendour and…

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Embracer reveals it laid off around 1,400 people in 6 months last year, but don’t be a bellyacher—this is all about ‘maximising shareholder value’

There may be a wider context of enormous industry layoffs, but the rate and volume of layoffs at Embracer Group over the last year is on an unprecedented scale. Everything seemed on an even keel until the collapse of a mystery $2 billion deal in May last year left its CEO gobsmacked (while the company’s…

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Payday 3 is finally getting an offline mode as Starbreeze CEO admits sales and player numbers are ‘significantly lower’ than he would like

In case there was any doubt, Starbreeze is not happy with how things are working out for Payday 3, the much-troubled heist-shooter that launched in September 2023. In its year-end financial report for 2023, CEO Tobias Sjögren said sales and player numbers are “at significantly lower levels than we would like,” but it’s not giving…

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