Xbox is cancelling Rare’s ‘Everwild’ as part of broader cuts — and possibly even more

Although there’s been much speculation about potential cuts in Microsoft’s hardware division, it appears that the upcoming Xbox hardware line, including a possible successor to the Xbox Series X with potential Steam compatibility, has remained largely untouched by these changes. This recent round of layoffs doesn’t seem to have affected their next-gen Xbox hardware plans.

Microsoft continues Xbox layoffs — jobs cut at King and ZeniMax Media

According to reports from Windows Central, there have been reductions in ZeniMax Media’s marketing staff in both London, UK and Rockville, MD, USA. However, the extent of these cuts is currently unknown. Additionally, it’s expected that layoffs may occur within certain U.S. teams associated with Xbox, with further information to be revealed soon.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a Soulslike RPG that’s coming to Xbox Game Pass — after playing it, I still have these concerns

I spent approximately an hour playing Wuchang: Fallen Feathers in Los Angeles, tackling some of its bosses and delving into the game’s imaginative interpretation of Ming dynasty China. In essence, it offers a unique gaming adventure, albeit one that is notably challenging, as even minor errors can lead to harsh penalties during certain battles.

Initially unveiled at the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been characterized by its creators as a game in the “Soulslike” genre, drawing significant influence from FromSoftware’s Dark Souls series and this year’s critically acclaimed title, Elden Ring.

“I want to support the sweaty boys!” — Fallout: New Vegas director says it’s a “mistake” to trade RPG crunch for “super accessible” gameplay, and he’s right

Although it has outdated graphics, awkward gameplay mechanics, and bugs (which I can modify, for my part), New Vegas still ranks among my top favorites to replay due to its exceptional role-playing game (RPG) depth. This game offers a level of complexity that few other titles manage to match even now, boasting countless intriguing quests, extensive reactivity to the player’s choices, and an abundance of feasible solutions for the challenges presented by the Mojave Wasteland.