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An IGN report says Microsoft has begun a new round of mass layoffs across its gaming division, beginning with a 10% reduction—approximately 200 people—at social game developer King. Layoffs are also being announced at other European studios, according to the report, while US-based studios will be informed about job losses later today. Microsoft announced its…

When I said I wanted FBC: Firebreak to be a chaotic and confusing experience I meant in the sense of wacky antics to enjoy with friends, not a progression system which was slow and full of phrases that weren’t very well explained or intuitive. “Our statistics show that slightly less than 5% of our player…

Working for three decades at the same company is perhaps a rare thing these days, but if you’re the one who started it all, you’d want to look after your baby for as long as possible. All things must come to an end, though, and Corsair’s co-founder and CEO, Andrew Paul, is officially retiring, with…

Reports are coming in that right about now it’s time to rock with the biggity Buck Bumble. PC Gamer sources add that “Bum to the bum to the bum to the bass to the bum to the boom to the Bumble,” and that “Bum to the boo to the boo to the boo boo bum…

Deux Ex is the PC classic we all love to bang on about: the FPS that arguably created the immersive sim, releasing players from the shackles of linear corridors and mindless baddies into a world where freedom of approach was the secret sauce. Its plot and stylings were also sophisticated for the time, with the…

The PC Gaming Show loves showing off PC games. You knew that already. But did you know the PC Gaming Show loves showing off PC games so much that we’re now showing up to a whole other show to show off even more PC games? Introducing the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, coming to you…

While Corite is the main premium currency and Matrix Credits handle most other purchases, Mission Tokens sit somewhere in between in Mecha Break. These are required for the Matrix Contract battle pass and purchasing new mechs. Earning the Mission Tokens you need is going to take some time, especially as you can’t speed through it…

Matrix Credits are one of three main currencies in Mecha Break, alongside Corite and Mission Points, and it’s hard to know what’s what, let alone the best ways to earn them. You’ll need tons (and I mean tons) of Matrix Credits to upgrade your gear, whether it’s to fund research, buy loadout items, or create…

The Renault Clio circa 2016 is a worthy enough machine. But exciting? Not so much. Until now, that is, thanks to a cybersecurity outfit in the UK, Pen Test Partners, that has converted just one such mainstream shopping machine into a driving game controller by intercepting CAN bus data (via The Reg). Oh, and yes,…

You’d expect no less from a free-to-play, but Mecha Break has heaps of currencies to get to grips with before you can work out how to start grinding for them effectively. A top priority should be Corite, a premium currency used for purchasing fancy cosmetics—which I think we can all agree is the ultimate goal….