Unionized Xbox Workers Call for Layoff Protections With Gaming Cuts Reportedly on the Way

Unionized Xbox workers have demanded layoff protections ahead of what is reportedly a significant round of cuts to Microsoft’s gaming business. CWA members have called for immediate bargaining following the reports that sweeping layoffs will be finalized at the end of Microsoft’s fiscal year on June 30. Earlier this month, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier said the … Read more

Bracing for Layoffs, Unionized Xbox Developers Hold Press Conference to Make Their Point

Unionized Xbox employees are pushing back against the company’s looming layoffs and have outlined various demands. Earlier today, the CWA (Communications Workers of America) held a press conference in which various unionized Xbox employees spoke out against Microsoft. The conference was held ahead of reported layoffs at Xbox, which insiders have stated will be a … Read more

Persona Live-Action TV Show in the Works at Netflix

A live-action Persona TV show is reportedly in development at Netflix. The streamer has begun work on a series adaptation of Sega and Atlus’ critically acclaimed RPG franchise, according to Variety. Star Trek: Picard and 9-1-1 alum Christopher Monfette is attached to write the show while also serving as its executive producer and showrunner. 21 … Read more

Steam Machine Companion Cube Canceled Because Dbrand Didn’t Ask Valve for Permission

Tech accessory company dbrand has canceled its Steam Machine Companion Cube enclosure effective immediately because it didn’t ask Valve for permission to make it in the first place. The company offered fans of the massively popular cosmetic a lengthy explanation – and an apology – with a post on its subreddit. Refunds are already in … Read more

Bungie Co-Founder Reveals Roblox-Exclusive Extraction Shooter Drifters

Roblox has pulled back the curtain on a selection of six new 18+ games, including Drifters, an extraction shooter developed by Bungie co-founder Alexander Seropian. Roblox Studio unveiled the new games as part of Roblox Incubator, a six-month program that allows experienced developers to “take promising novel game concepts from prototype to polished games.” The … Read more