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🖥 Xbox, PCAre you excited for a new Fallout game from Obsidian? You know, given everything
Reader poll: Obsidian might be pivoting to a Fallout game, but only after major layoffs and the cancellation of other projects—how's that landing?
🖥 Xbox, PCLaid-off id Software artist says Microsoft is 'nuking the team into the dirt' and is now the size of a 'support studio'
"This is what insanity and despicable corporate greed looks like," said another artist.
🖥 Xbox, PCBethesda union says company HR forced staff to remove a display honoring their laid-off colleagues
The BGS Union says employees were "almost immediately" instructed to dismantle their memorial.
🖥 Xbox, PCObsidian is reportedly making a new Fallout game headed by Josh Sawyer after Microsoft pulled the plug on an Avowed sequel
25% of the studio's workforce was let go in the sweeping Xbox layoffs, and multiple games in development were cancelled.
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PCAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: How to get the Rope Dart
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/black-flag-resynced-rope-dart.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) In the original 2013 release of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag), the Rope Dart was an awesome weapon that let Edward Kenway snag enemies from afar, pulling them towards him for a nice sword thrust to the gut. Unfortunately, it only became accessible in Sequence 11 of the campaign, meaning that players had to wait a good number of hours before they could begin weaving it into their infiltration and assassination routines. Basically, it was an endgame tool that would've come in handy earlier. Black Flag Resynced fixes this grievous error, letting players obtain the Rope Dart much, much sooner. In this guide, we'll delve into how to get the Rope Dart in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and how to use it, ensuring that you won't have to wait long before you can start stringing up rival privateers from trees. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-how-to-get-the-rope-dart)
🖥 Xbox, PCXbox's Bethesda layoffs include the artist responsible for designing Skyrim's khajiit and argonians, who had been at the company for 27 years
A staggering loss of institutional talent.
🖥 Xbox, PC, Multi-platformPalworld Reaches A Huge Player Milestone Ahead Of 1.0 Launch
After two and a half years in early access, the Pokemon-like game Palworld has reached 40 million players before its 1.0 release. Developer Pocketpair announced this milestone just days before the game's massive 1.0 update, which brings several major changes to overhaul the game. "Palworld passes 40 million players," the developer said(https://x.com/PalworldEN/status/2074659735366684929) on social media. "Thank you all so much for your incredible support! Over the last two and a half years, Palworld has grown alongside our community." Of course, hitting the 40 million mark doesn't necessarily mean Palworld has sold 40 million copies. Palworld often ranks high on Steam's top seller list(https://store.steampowered.com/charts/topselling/GB), but the game is also included in Xbox's Game Pass subscription. Having 40 million is still a major accomplishment, and the player count is likely to surge even higher with the 1.0 launch on July 10. Palworld's big update was first revealed at Summer Game Fest with a cinematic trailer(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/palworld-1-0-is-launching-sooner-than-you-expect/), and the developer also announced several major changes. These updates include several new Pals to catch, an improved combat system, and overhauled raid mechanics. Players can also expect revamped quests and main storyline missions to learn more about the world. It seems the developer was initially considering a price hike for its creature-catching game, but it has now announced that Palworld's price will remain the same(https://x.com/PalworldEN/status/2074841089324745046) beyond early access. "After much thought, we have decided not to raise the price of Palworld following the 1.0 release and will keep it at $29.99," the developer said. "We are incredibly proud of how far Palworld has come. Thanks to the amazing support of our players, it has become a success beyond our wildest dreams." Palworld is currently available on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The game is not available on either Switch platform, as Nintendo sued Pocketpair in 2024(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-is-suing-palworld-devs/1100-6526569/) on patent-infringement accusations. Palworld was updated in 2025 with altered game mechanics(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/palworld-update-adds-big-change-to-avoid-disruptions-amid-nintendo-patent-lawsuit/1100-6531394/) due to the legal matter.
🖥 Xbox, PCFormer Elder Scrolls Online designer laments the destruction of layoffs: 'There’s really no one left and no changing it now'
ZeniMax Online Studios reportedly lost half its employees in yesterday's Xbox layoffs.
🖥 Xbox, PCXbox layoffs hit accessibility leadership, calling into question Microsoft's continued commitment to accessibility initiatives
Accessibility efforts have been some of Microsoft's biggest wins—but that didn't stop it from cutting accessibility leads.
🖥 Xbox, PCBernie Sanders is mad about the Xbox layoffs
The senator from Vermont is pretty chapped about the price hikes, too.
🖥 Xbox, PCXbox CEO Asha Sharma points the finger at Phil Spencer's strategy for yesterday's sweeping layoffs: 'We simply spread ourselves too thin'
Sharma didn't mention Spencer by name, but said Xbox is struggling because it neglected its "core business."
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PCWhat's changed in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/edward-jumping-black-flag.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag) is considered by many to be one of the best in Ubisoft's ongoing chronicle of Assassins versus Templars, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a pirate-loving fan of this franchise who didn't enjoy swashbuckling as Edward Kenway in the original 2013 release. After many months of rumours swirling about the remaster, we've finally had a chance to sink our anchors into Black Flag Resynced(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced), and can lay out the biggest differences that immediately caught our eye. If you've been on the fence about whether to check out this update, or are simply wondering what's changed, this guide's for you. We'll outline all the major differences between Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced and the original game, starting with the fresh coat of paint that Edward is sporting and ending with some of the more notable omissions to the game's overarching plot. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-vs-original)