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After the job cuts were announced and the exact number was verified by The Seattle Times, it was revealed that approximately 4% of Microsoft’s workforce – around 9,100 employees – would be affected. On the same day, a memo from Phil Spencer was circulated to Microsoft Gaming staff, confirming that layoffs would also affect this department. In his memo, Spencer addressed some concerns about the health of Xbox and Microsoft Gaming, but assured everyone that their platform, hardware, and game development plans had never been stronger.

As per a Reddit post, the creators of Plumber’s Legacy have developed trading cards and in-game items that closely resemble Valve’s exclusive CS:2 assets. The post highlights a blatant infringement with a fake Butterfly Knife | Marble Fade, an easily identifiable and highly prized skin within the CS:2 community, as the most obvious example.

This morning, reports suggesting that Everwild has been cancelled originated from VGC’s sources. Furthermore, it is anticipated that a number of Rare employees will be let go this week.

Rooftops & Alleys seems to strive for a balance between the intricate simulation elements of Skate or Sessions and the user-friendly, arcade-style feel of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. You might need some practice to get used to using shoulder buttons for running and climbing, as well as the peculiar, predictive timings for moves like jumping over ledges. However, performing tricks and accumulating multipliers is made easier with straightforward directional inputs. Remember to roll at the end, and be cautious, as any collision with the environment will not be forgiven.

Currently, Xbox is going through a large-scale reduction in staff due to its extensive workforce expansion following the purchase of numerous game development studios and over 40,000 employees. It’s been estimated that around 9,100 workers, including developers at King, Zenimax, and others, have been affected by these layoffs across Microsoft as a whole.

Some villains are designed for us to vanquish, but others possess a complexity that makes it difficult to categorize them as purely evil. They elicit feelings of empathy, leaving lingering emotional struggles even after they’ve been defeated.

During a recent visit to Summer Game Fest, Christopher Dring from The Game Business had the opportunity to chat with SEGA’s president and COO, Utsumi-san. Their enlightening conversation has now been shared, having been published on July 1st. It delves into a variety of intriguing topics.

If you’d like to fully enjoy Rematch, I recommend that you have access to it. You can certainly play Rematch by yourself, starting with its engaging prologue which serves both as a storytelling tool and a tutorial. You can also take on the limited challenges or simply mess around with the ball in freeplay. However, if you want more gameplay options, you’ll need to connect online.

It’s anticipated that Fincher will take charge of the pilot episode and could also serve as an executive producer. This potential partnership is just another instance of his continued collaborations with Netflix, where he has already delivered a number of notable productions.