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Sony Lays Off 900 Workers, Reevaluates Business Model For AAA Games

Sony's layoffs prompt discussions on balancing narrative games with live services in the evolving gaming landscape.

How does FromSoftware release AAA games so frequently? Elden Ring boss says "we are just blessed with a great staff" that the studio empowers and retains

How does FromSoftware release AAA games so frequently? Elden Ring boss says "we are just blessed with a great staff" that the studio empowers and retains

"We're able to understand quickly what we want to make"

Xbox chief Phil Spencer reaffirms commitment to physical media despite brick-and-mortar abandonment, Game Pass success

Xbox chief Phil Spencer reaffirms commitment to physical media despite brick-and-mortar abandonment, Game Pass success

Phil Spencer, head of Xbox at Microsoft, discusses Xbox's continued commitment to physical games while still doing all they can to target cloud gaming and digital distribution, where the majority of their game sales reside.

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Some vehicles on Australian roads use 20% more fuel than claimed – which models are the worst?

BMW X3 has biggest gap between manufacturer’s laboratory consumption claims and real-world testing in latest Australian Automobile Association data

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Luxury cars' fuel consumption almost a quarter higher than claimed

Surprise winners and losers from latest 'real world' tests.

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Don't Trust Your Automatic Rear Braking System, Says AAA

Automakers say they're a safety assistant, not a guarantee.

CEAN hits out against omissions made by Nilgiris administration to justify constructions near Ooty Lake

CEAN criticizes Nilgiris district administration for failing to protect wetlands and justifying illegal constructions near Ooty Lake.

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Diablo 4 has done little to earn these absurdly priced microtransactions — but does anyone even care?

Diablo 4 has done little to earn these absurdly priced microtransactions — but does anyone even care?

Diablo 4 is once again in the spotlight for its insane microtransactions, once again making me question if Blizzard's upper echelons still care about fostering a positive relationship with its fans. But it's only a small part of a wider conversation about the complex issues around in-game monetization, at a…

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AI can "Enhance your creativity rather than hinder it," says technical artist Vishal Ranga

AI can "Enhance your creativity rather than hinder it," says technical artist Vishal Ranga

Is there a place for AI in 3D art and game development?

EA and a studio reportedly invested $125 million making a new singleplayer IP with zero microtransactions, no grind, a shorter running time, and guess what: 'No one bought it'

EA and a studio reportedly invested $125 million making a new singleplayer IP with zero microtransactions, no grind, a shorter running time, and guess what: 'No one bought it'

Immortals of Aveum's launch went so poorly that almost half the studio was laid off shortly thereafter.

“It is bound to overshadow everything else in sight and be one of the most exciting new releases of the year”: The Gibson SG Supreme makes a glitzy return

“It is bound to overshadow everything else in sight and be one of the most exciting new releases of the year”: The Gibson SG Supreme makes a glitzy return

It's the SG that will have no trouble getting a table at the Ivy, with “Chandelier” MOP headstock inlay and gold hardware as standard on a 24-fret figured-maple topped version of the classic doublecut

EA flop Immortals of Aveum reportedly cost around $125 million, former dev says "a AAA single-player shooter in today's market was a truly awful idea"

EA flop Immortals of Aveum reportedly cost around $125 million, former dev says "a AAA single-player shooter in today's market was a truly awful idea"

"No one bought it"

New sci-fi RPG from Mass Effect veteran recruits Halo support studio to bring its spacefaring gunplay to life

New sci-fi RPG from Mass Effect veteran recruits Halo support studio to bring its spacefaring gunplay to life

Certain Affinity joins Archetype to work on Exodus

The Best Picture Oscar nominees make the greatest video game stories look like amateur hour — here’s why

The Best Picture Oscar nominees make the greatest video game stories look like amateur hour — here’s why

As a medium, games are decades behind your average half decent movie when it comes to narrative. But that isn’t to say great video game storytelling can’t be found, provided you know where to look.

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7 mistakes everyone makes with Nintendo Switch

Don't make these common mistakes with your Nintendo Switch, whether you're a newcomer or established player

E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns

The number of people killed or injured in e-scooter accidents in Australia remains unclear due to inconsistent reporting between states, a group has warned.

Call to reveal more data amid grim road deaths tally

A road safety group is urging a rethink on how crashes can be prevented after the past six months proved the most deadly in 13 years.

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Deadliest six months on Australian roads since 2010 leaves industry demanding answers

Motoring association criticises data quality and says there is ‘no credible plan’ to reduce incidents as nation records 677 deaths since July 2023

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Especially after Palworld, the death of Blizzard's survival game makes me yearn for a AAA take on PC's most vibrant genre

Opinion| It's wild that there are still barely any AAA survival games

Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024 to broadcast on March 21

Tune in to see over 40 anticipated upcoming titles on PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC, with some exciting changes to the show

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Xbox is making it easier to find your next favorite indie game with permanent store collections and monthly picks

The ID@Xbox team at Xbox has announced a new initiative to highlight the best Xbox indie games via new collections and monthly picks.

PlayStation Portal vs Nintendo Switch Lite - the two handhelds compared

Currently deciding whether to pick up the PlayStation Portal or Nintendo Switch Lite? Here’s which is best for you.

How to Get an International Driving Permit in the U.S.

A step-by-step guide on how to issue an International Driving Permit (IDP) before traveling

2024 is make-or-break for VR, and the Quest 3 or Vision Pro won't save it alone

The year ahead is a massive one for VR/AR/MR headsets with the Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro bringing fresh eyes and open minds to the scene. But it’ll take more than great headsets for VR’s make-or-break 2024 to be a success.

Hellblade 2 is $50, digital-only, and about 8 hours long

The "independent AAA" ethos is back

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