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🖥 Xbox, PCXbox layoffs have likely killed another Perfect Dark reboot from the hollowed-out id Software, as well as a John Wick-style gun fu game
It's not even clear what kind of games the newly-carved up id Software can make.
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PCAssassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Best settings for PC performance
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-01.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) This rare hardware-y appearance in Guides Town comes courtesy of a certain remade plunder 'em up, in which I've spent... yeesh, nearly six hours poking around the graphics options in search of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced best settings for PC. In many games, this kind of thing is a doddle, as a lot of individual settings don't affect the performance of modern graphics cards(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/best-graphics-card) and CPUs(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/best-cpu-for-gaming) either way – meaning you can keep a bunch of the best-looking settings, while still claiming a tasty framerate boost with just a handful of tactical lowerings. And, in all likelihood, some upscaling. Black Flag Resynced(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced), however, actually does run faster (even if by small margins) when you drop almost any of its 20-plus individual settings, presenting a trickier choice of what to tone down and what to crank up. Still, after much benchmarking – and verifying with normal play - I think I've cracked it. There's a combination of Medium, High, and Ultra High settings that tidily preserve Resynced's windswept good looks, while bumping up performance over the more, some might say needlessly, demanding presets. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-best-settings-for-pc-performance)
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PCEchoes of Aincrad release date and launch times
It's almost time for another Sword Art Online RPG.
🖥 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.