Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer at the Xbox Official Podcast. © Microsoft Business Microsoft Cuts Another 650 Gaming Jobs Following the huge wave of lay-offs in January, when nearly 1,900 jobs were cut at Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer has announced a further 650 job losses. The reason given for the job cuts is the impact of the acquisition and integration of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft is cutting another 650 By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
The chicken-legged cottage companion. © Emberstorm and Fireshine Games Products Reka In the constant battle for attention, it is crucial for a game to stand out in some way. Reka, from Berlin-based Emberstorm Entertainment, has something like that: a chicken-legged cottage companion while playing the role of a Slavic witch. As an apprentice to the legendary witch Baba Jaga, players begin By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Fellow Traveller Publishing Fellow Traveller Reflects on Successful 2024 With Strong Year Ahead Narrative publisher Fellow Traveller confirms six titles to release over the next twelve months and celebrates major milestones for Citizen Sleeper and 1000xResist. Founder and Managing Director Chris Wright is proud of the company's slow and steady approach. Boutique narrative games label Fellow Traveller has announced that it By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Vienna and Dortmund to host two Genshin Impact benefit concerts in November © HoYoverse Events Two Genshin Impact Benefit Concerts in Vienna and Dortmund This November HoYoverse, the company behind Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero, has announced two benefit concerts to be held in Dortmund and Vienna. Both concerts will be open to the public, with ticket prices starting at under 10 Euros. The proceeds will also be donated. Young musicians will By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Xbox Publishing Microsoft Launches Xbox Game Pass Standard The new Game Pass Standard is positioned between Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate on Xbox consoles. For 12.99 Euros per month, subscribers get access to a wide range of games, but no longer to new Day One releases. Microsoft is rolling out the changes to Xbox Game By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
35 esports teams from football clubs participate. © VBL/DFL Esports More Match Weeks in the Upcoming VBL Club Championship The VBL Club Championship by WOW kicks off the 2024-25 season on 22 and 23 October 2024. The number of participating esports teams from football clubs remains the same at 35. The teams will again be divided into two divisions: North-West and South-East. The VBL Club Championship by WOW kicks By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Sony Business PlayStation 5 Pro Revealed to Be Priced at 800 Euros This console generation sees another iterative hardware upgrade with more graphics power. Sony Interactive Entertainment will release the more powerful PlayStation 5 Pro later this year for 800 Euros without a disc drive. Everything about the new console at a glance. Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the PlayStation 5 Pro By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© AMD Business AMD Shifts Strategy on GPUs, Focusing on Growing Share Instead of competing with Nvidia in the enthusiast segment for the most powerful graphics cards, AMD's first priority is to gain more market share, especially in the entry-level and mid-range segments. If it succeeds, more game developers could optimise their games for AMD hardware. AMD is changing its By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Ice Truckers / SubwaySim 2 / Park Ranger Simulator © Aerosoft Publishing Three New Simulations From Aerosoft From subways to extreme weather in the Arctic and a park ranger experience, Aerosoft has announced three new simulation games: SubwaySim 2, Ice Truckers and Park Ranger Simulator. Two of the games are being developed in Germany, the other in Austria. Aerosoft has announced three new simulators at gamescom and By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Yves Guillemot, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ubisoft © GamesMarkt, Marcel Kleffmann Business AJ Investments Calls for Ubisoft Delisting, New CEO and Takeover Following the sharp fall in Ubisoft's share price, minority shareholder AJ Investments is calling for significant action. In an open letter, the Slovakian private company/hedge fund proposes selling the company, delisting it and appointing a new CEO. Ubisoft's share price is under pressure. Following the By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
