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Rockstar Asks Fans To ‘Respect Our Games’ As It Updates Strict Modding Guidelines
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Xbox Lay Offs Continue With 268 Employees Cut; Activision to Develop Next ‘Halo’ Game as Part of Studio Reorg
Xbox has laid off an additional 268 employees this week as part of its previously announced job elimination plans. The Microsoft-owned gaming company has also undergone a studio reorg that will see studios combine under the goal to strengthen our franchises and games by operating fewer business units, aligning groups that already work closely together, […]
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Obsidian Entertainment Is Officially Moving Under Bethesda As It Works On Its New Fallout Game
The RPG powerhouse has been rehoused
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Activision Taking Over Halo Franchise And What Remains Of Halo Studios Will Now Be A Support Team
The studio formerly known as 343 Industries was hit with more layoffs as Xbox makes big changes
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Xbox 75-Percent Of The Way Through Planned Restructure As It Condenses Studios, Lays Off 268, And Enters Consultation With Ninja Theory
Halo will now be developed by Activision, while 343 retains a small support team for existing games
Variety
Stephanie Ruhle Tests Live-Audience Show as MS NOW Seeks More Interaction With Crowds
On Thursday’s broadcast of her MS NOW program, “Money Power Politics,” anchor Stephanie Ruhle saved the hardest question for last. The host’s mother, Louise, part of a live studio audience that had been convened for the show, let loose with a scathing series of queries about the future of the U.S. “The country’s definitely going […]
Rolling Stone
Inside the Exclusive Music Gigs at Private-Members Clubs
Private clubs in New York are setting themselves apart with premium live events, including DJ sets from ANOTR, an Alanis Morissette-headlined music festival, and scaled-back performances from Jack Harlow