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Microsoft Cuts Across Gaming Division: King, Rare, ZeniMax Among the Casualties

July 2, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Candy Crush-maker King loses ~10% of staff as Microsoft reshapes Xbox ops Microsoft has launched another major round of layoffs across its gaming division, affecting studios including King, Rare, and ZeniMax, as part of a broader restructuring initiative led by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. King Lays Off Around 200 Staff According to a report…

Gaming News, Industry News

Game of the Week #7: Cronos – The New Dawn

June 10, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

There are weeks when one game just stands out—and for #7, Cronos: The New Dawn is an easy pick. Bloober Team, best known for their psychological horror hits, are taking survival horror in a striking new direction. This is a world where every corpse can become your worst nightmare, every bullet matters, and time itself…

Game of the Week, Gaming News, Indie

Anima Flux Launches on Xbox Today – A Dystopian Co-Op Metroidvania with Retro Sci-Fi Flair

May 13, 2025May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Enter the Ark: A Deadly Co-Op Mission Begins After making its debut on PC last year, Anima Flux officially arrives on Xbox today, May 14, 2025. Developed by AvantajPrim and published by JollyCo, this striking sci-fi co-op Metroidvania is ready to challenge players with mutant hordes, eerie dystopian themes, and a gritty story set in…

Gaming News, Indie