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 Microsoft’s Xbox division anticipates significant layoffs in July, potentially affecting around 1,000 employees. Following financial struggles, the company plans to reduce budgets, reassess its strategy, and reintroduce exclusive games. Microsoft’s Xbox division is reportedly preparing for another major round of layoffs, with Bloomberg reporting that cuts are expected in July, shortly after Microsoft’s fiscal year ends on June 30. The exact number of people affected is not currently known, although The Verge reports that rumours of around 1,000 layoffs have been floating around. The Verge also says the cuts could potentially include a studio closure or changes to Xbox’s studio lineup. Microsoft has not officially announced layoffs at the time of writing. However, an internal memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty has now been published by Xbox, and it paints a fairly grim picture of why the company is heading into what leadership is calling a busines...

 Nintendo announced a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time during today’s Direct, launching exclusively on Switch 2 this year, but details remain scarce, with only a brief trailer available. Today’s Nintendo Direct saw a massive announcement made by Nintendo; The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is being remade, and it’s coming out this year. Unfortunately, Nintendo decided to give us absoluteluy no other details. Even the trailer didn’t provide much to chew on – just a few seconds of a young Link snoozing happily. The remake will be exclusive to the Switch 2 and will launch sometime this year. And that’s it. That’s everything we know. Ocarina of Time was originally released on Nintendo 64 in 1998, back when I was just a measly 7 years old. It’s widely considered one of the most important games…well, ever. It stil holds a Metacritic score of 99, which makes it the sites highest rated game. It got a remaster back in 2011 for the 3DS. 🚀 Featured Streamer of the Day Looking...

 The sequel to 007 First Light has prompted confusion after Jeff Gattis’s statements about its publisher. He aims to clarify that while partnerships are strong, future developments likely remain with IO Interactive. The story surrounding a 007 First Light sequel has become a bit messy, as comments from Amazon’s Head of Gaming, Jeff Gattis, seemed to indicate future titles in the series would be published by Amazon. This got fans worried that IO Interactive might not be developing, either. Now, Gattis is trying to clean the story up a little. Simon Cardy of IGN had the opportunity to interview Gattis ,  and tackled the subject head-on. “First of all, let me set the record straight for you,” said Gattis. “I did not confirm that Amazon Game Studios is publishing the next one. Did not say that. So unfortunately, it got picked up, and once it runs, it runs. No, IO’s been great. They’ve been great partners. In fact, I was over there visiting them in Copenhagen a couple of months ago...

 The Xbox Podcast mistakenly revealed Gears of War: E-Day as a PS5 title, contradicting Jeff Grubb’s claims of Xbox exclusivity. Aaron Greenberg asserted the decision was made a month prior, igniting social media debates. If you felt like we needed proof that Jeff Grubb’s comments about Gears of War: E-Day being made an Xbox exclusive were last-minute, we now have it. In a hilarious cock-up, the official Xbox channel accidentally uploaded an episode of the Xbox Podcast. Why was it an accident? The podcast contains a clip of Gears of War: E-Day, which clearly lists PS5 as one of the platforms. Some clever people over at ResetEra captured proof before the episode was hastily taken down, and then probably burned to ashes before being stomped on repeatedly. Well, they actually just made it private. But that’s less funny. You might recall that just before the Xbox Showcase, Jeff Grubb proclaimed that he had learned Gears of War: E-Day wasn’t coming to PS5 anymore, and that the decision...

  Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, from Nightdive Studios, revives the classic stealth game for multiple platforms. The update features enhanced graphics, new gameplay mechanics, and a mission selector, ensuring increased replayability and player engagement. It has been a crazy week in the world of videogames with big announces around every corner, so it’s a little fitting that Thief: The Dark Project Remastered has quietly stepped out of the shadows. Yes, Thief: The Dark Project Remastered is the new project from Nightdive Studios, bringing back the sneaky classic for PlayStation, Xbox and PC later this year. “Remastered with Nightdive’s KEX Engine, the release includes Thief: The Dark Project and the additional missions, content and updates from the 1999 Thief Gold re-release,” says the official page. “Explore unscripted, maze-like levels with advanced NPCs, who can hear, speak, and sound alarms if you make a wrong move. Each mission includes 3 difficulty settings with differe...

First Steps into the Gaming World Darren gaming journey began with the legendary Street Fighter. This iconic fighting game not only introduced him to the world of gaming but ignited a passion that expanded across genres. As he grew older, Darren started exploring other genres like wrestling and basketball games, where he found more avenues to channel his competitive energy. The PlayStation 1 Era: A Family Affair Darren love for gaming truly took off when he and his siblings got their first console, the PlayStation 1. The joy of that moment, captured in their cheesy smiles, solidified gaming as a core part of their childhood. A standout memory from this era was playing NBAShowtime with his older brother. Their  sibling rivalry often led to intense, fun competitions. Joshua fondly recalls how, even today, they could still have a blast playing that game together as adults. His younger sister, though not as much of a gamer, joined in on family-oriented games like Monopoly and The Game ...

The Creator Who Just Wants to Be Herself—and Make Everyone Laugh In a world where many creators feel pressure to follow trends, copy what's popular, or become someone they're not, ShonnieDaG is taking a different path. She isn't trying to create a character. She isn't chasing shortcuts. She isn't focused solely on numbers. She's simply showing up as herself. Currently building her community on Twitch, ShonnieDaG is a content creator whose goal goes beyond views and followers. Her vision is to create a fun, authentic, and welcoming community where people can laugh, connect, and enjoy the moment together. When asked what she wants to be remembered for, her answer was simple:  "I want to be remembered as the girl that made everybody laugh." That mindset is evident in everything she does. Authenticity Over Everything One thing that stood out immediately during our conversation was how strongly ShonnieDaG believes in being genuine. She understands somethi...