Xbox Just Cancelled Another Big Exclusive from the Just Cause Team

The decision sparked significant debate among fans, with some expressing concerns about Xbox’s long-term prospects. Despite Microsoft’s announcement that they are developing a new console, many remain puzzled as to why they should invest in a platform that struggles to deliver its games. Not only have several games been cancelled, but others have experienced prolonged delays in their release dates. For instance, the much-anticipated game “Fable” has been in development for nearly a decade and is not expected to launch until next year at the earliest.

Mafia: The Old Country Reviews Go Live Revealing Early Metacritic Score

Currently, the reviews for “Mafia: The Old Country” are trickling in, with not all being available yet. This means that the game’s review score could shift as more opinions are published. At present, it holds a Metascore of 76 and is generally well-received. A majority of these reviews originate from PC platforms, but gamers can anticipate additional reviews from Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 sources in the near future.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Survey Lets Players Address Its Biggest Issues

From August 7th through August 21st, players of the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket can find this survey in the News section of the official app. This leads them to a webpage where they can complete the survey. The survey covers various aspects of the game, but the crucial part is towards the end, where The Pokemon Company and DeNA inquire about what players dislike or suggestions for improvements.

Xbox and Avalanche’s Contraband Is Canceled — Another Game Gone in the Wake of Recent Cuts

During Microsoft’s latest round of job cuts affecting several teams within the Xbox division, a few projects were unfortunately terminated. Among these were The Initiative’s Perfect Dark, leading to the closure of the studio, Rare’s Everwild, and an upcoming MMORPG from ZeniMax Online Studios. A collaboration with Romero Games may have been affected too, potentially putting their position at risk.

Initially, it was surprising that Contraband wasn’t among the projects cut since it hadn’t been heard of in quite some time. However, it now seems that the decision simply required more time to be finalized.

The layoffs have caused a great deal of turmoil at Xbox, with employees feeling confused and frustrated. According to reports from Windows Central, morale at ZeniMax is particularly low, with many skilled quality assurance testers being let go during the cuts.

A Quote from a Sony Exec Is Causing a Hubbub Among PS5 Fans Again

Following the release of the most recent earnings report by the Japanese conglomerate, a question regarding the company’s recent investment in Bandai Namco and its strategic approach to Intellectual Property (IP) growth was addressed by Hayakawa, as posed by the newspaper Nikkei.

Eyes of Hellfire launches in Early Access on August 27

Friends without the “Eyes of Hellfire” can still make use of the Steam Friend’s Pass, which offers a complimentary edition of the game. This allows players to join someone who has the original version. Purchasing the game grants additional benefits like character advancement in meta-gameplay, extra card unlocks, and customization features.

Contraband no longer in development as Avalanche Studios ‘evaluates the project’s future’

For several years, Avalanche Studios Group and Xbox Game Studios Publishing have been working together on the game Contraband. However, currently, development has paused while they consider the project’s future direction. We appreciate the enthusiasm from the community since its announcement, and we will provide an update about what’s next as soon as possible.

Every Marvel Actor Cast in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

2026 finds me eagerly anticipating the cinematic voyage of “The Odyssey.” Christopher Nolan appears resolute in weaving grand blockbuster narratives with elite acting performances. And who else could be better for this epic endeavor than Marvel’s finest talents, all listed among the cast.