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Halo Studios has not yet officially commented on the scale of the new wave of layoffs or disclosed the number of employees affected. Several Halo Studios employees reported cutbacks at the company. Among those laid off was producer Nick Treitman, who worked on the Halo franchise for six and a half years. He stated that...
The company previously made it clear that it completely ignores the opinions of those who are dissatisfied. Sony is continuing preparations to phase out physical game copies for PlayStation, confirming that it does not intend to change its previously announced plans. Users discovered a special warning regarding the upcoming transition to a digital game distribution...
Some players find the current achievement system lacking. Microsoft appears to be preparing an expansion for its Xbox achievement system by adding a reward reminiscent of PlayStation’s platinum trophies. Xbox General Manager Asha Sharma hinted at this change when answering user questions on social media. Console achievement history began with the Xbox 360, where Microsoft...
Owners of the original Switch game will have access to the new version through an upgrade program. Mojang Studios officially announced that the Minecraft version for the Nintendo Switch 2 will become available on October 27. Owners of the game for the original Switch will be able to transition to the new edition through a...
(L-R) Michael Rubin, Justin Bieber, Novak Djokovic, Logan Paul, and Michael Ratner attend Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at the Jacob Javits Center on July 18, 2026, in New York City. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fanatics While Justin Bieber has spent the past year dominating music headlines, the acclaimed pop artist proved over the weekend that...
How a Disappointing Solo Era Pushed Joe Jonas to Prioritize His Mental Health Joe Jonas during the “Brothers Only Episode” of the “Hey Jonas!” podcast. Courtesy of Hey Jonas with the Jonas Brothers/YouTube Joe Jonas is speaking candidly about the profound professional setbacks that ultimately compelled him to seek professional guidance and focus on his...
John McLellan explained that moving the setting to Scotland allowed the Scottish studio Screen Burn to recreate a familiar environment more authentically than an unfamiliar American town. Silent Hill: Townfall will be the first game in the series set on the coast of Scotland. Director John McLellan explained why studio Screen Burn chose a new...
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced retains the original game’s Easter egg featuring a scene with the bodies of hanged pirates at the entrance to a bay. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has kept one of the original game’s most subtle Easter eggs. Players can once again view a scene reminiscent of the film Pirates of...
The Odyssey features a cast combining long-time Christopher Nolan collaborators with new additions. To play Odysseus and Penelope, Christopher Nolan and casting director John Papsidera turned to Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway to embody the filmmaker vision of the epic poem. When casting their son Telemachus, Christopher Nolan chose Tom Holland of Spider-Man fame. In...
Moby performs live at the Rustavi International Motorpark near Tbilisi, Georgia, on July 30, 2026. Ninutsa Kakabadze / Billboard Georgia On July 30, electronic music pioneer Moby made his historic debut in Georgia as part of his sweeping 2026 global tour. Hosted at the Rustavi International Motorpark just outside Tbilisi, the landmark concert was brought...
