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CD Projekt Red's remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is drawing attention as players search for its release date. Coverage includes a look at how the updated game performs and appears on Xbox Series X and S consoles, with fans discussing the next-gen visual upgrade.
- 2Xbox layoffs gut Age of Empires studio, next game cancelledāMicroslop's latest Xbox layoffs have gutted the Age of Empires studio, cancelling its next game in the series https://ww
Microsoft's latest round of Xbox layoffs has reportedly gutted the Age of Empires studio, with the next instalment in the strategy series cancelled as a result. The cuts hit a storied franchise studio, adding to criticism of Microsoft's scale of job losses across its gaming division while it continues to post strong profits.
- 3Activision to take over Halo in Xbox reorganisationāActivision is taking over Halo as part of a Xbox shake-up
Microsoft is shifting stewardship of the Halo franchise to Activision as part of a broader Xbox reorganisation that also includes layoffs. The move means a studio outside Halo's original creator, 343 Industries, will now oversee one of Xbox's flagship series. Observers see it as the latest sign of consolidation across Microsoft's gaming division, with concern among fans and staff about job cuts and the future direction of Halo.
- 4Halo struggles as Xbox carries on with job cutsā¼COLUMN: 'Halo' continues to suffer as Xbox continues job-slashing 'reset'
A new column argues that the Halo franchise keeps deteriorating while Xbox presses ahead with a 'reset' marked by waves of layoffs. The piece links the shooter series' declining fortunes to Microsoft's broader cost-cutting across its gaming division, suggesting repeated staff reductions have hurt the studio's ability to rebuild the flagship franchise.
- 5PS5 or Xbox Series X: which console to buy for GTA 6āPS5 or Xbox Series X for GTA 6? This is the one Iād buy
With anticipation building for the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, gamers are debating whether the PS5 or Xbox Series X is the better console to play it on. A Creative Bloq piece argues for one of the two, adding to wider discussion about console choice ahead of Rockstar's next major release. No firm release timing details are given in the piece.