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'We need smaller games,' says Xbox's Matt Booty, right after Microsoft shut down the studio that made Hi-Fi Rush—and was reportedly about to pitch a sequel

The mixed messages go up to 11.

PC Gamer

Microsoft is considering another Xbox Game Pass price hike, according to new report

Microsoft is reportedly thinking about increasing the price of Xbox Game Pass again.

TechRadar

Report: Microsoft Gaming turned down a sequel to critical Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush

Microsoft Gaming reportedly decided not to pursue a sequel to Hi-Fi Rush, with developer Tango Gameworks instead being closed.

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The Xbox cuts might not be finished, while Game Pass debates go on over pricing and Call of Duty

Xbox is in the headlines for pretty tough reasons this week, and it sounds like the rough ride might not be over yet.

Windows Central

Revenue from game subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass has barely grown in 2 years, potentially explaining Microsoft's studio closures

The megacorp is now reinvesting in "high-impact titles"

GamesRadar

Microsoft’s Bethesda shake-up explained: studio shutdowns, scrapped games, refunds and more

Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks is also closing down as part of the franchise-focused reorganisation

Evening Standard

Making good, profitable games 'will no longer keep you safe': industry expresses fury and heartbreak over closure of Hi-Fi Rush and Prey studios

Gamers and game developers are reeling from yet another wave of layoffs and studio closures.

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After posting daily updates for 7 years, Prey fan account that was counting the days until a sequel reacts to studio closure: "It's over"

Prey developer Arkane Austin was one of the studio's shutdown by Xbox today

GamesRadar

Microsoft is closing multiple studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Redfall creator Arkane Austin

Microsoft has announced the closure of multiple studios at Bethesda.

TechRadar

Microsoft announces 4 studio closures—including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively

"Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again, and it's a f*cking gut stab."

PC Gamer

Skyrim mods have been downloaded over 6 billion times the biggest modding site – will anything ever come close to the RPG's stunning legacy?

Opinion | The fifth Elder Scrolls entry is a giant in so many ways, and it still, somehow, shows little signs of slowing down

GamesRadar

Redfall’s previous update will be its last, with premium edition buyers offered credit for the two characters they'll never get

"While there will be no further updates, Redfall's servers will remain online for players to enjoy"

GamesRadar

Microsoft closing the Bethesda studios behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, and more following “reprioritization of titles and resources”

Two further studios will also be shuttered

GamesRadar

Microsoft closes Bethesda's Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Tango Gameworks, kills off one of its best new franchises in years in the process

Microsoft Gaming is shutting down three Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks.

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QuakeCon 2024 announced for August with in-person events and more

QuakeCon 2024 has been announced, with the annual event returning for an in-person gathering from August 8 through August 11, 2024.

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How to win friends and irradiate people: The secret Fallout MMO you never knew you needed

We've all got a little Uranium Fever after the Fallout TV show, and I've been satisfying my gaming itch for more in a little-known Fallout MMO. Here's how it went.

PC Gamer

Insanely ambitious Elder Scrolls remake Skyblivion shows off another reason it's not releasing until 2025: refreshed dungeons with unique appearances for each region

I wish I lived in an Ayleid ruin.

Windows Central

The Fallout hype is real (and I love it), but Bethesda should NOT abandon 'Starfield' — let them cook.

I keep reading that Starfield should be abandoned. I think that's a silly idea. Here's why people should be more supportive of Starfield and its potential — let devs cook.

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Newzoo recently published its annual PC and Console gaming data for 2023, and amongst the data, it's clear gamers don't like change, opting to play older titles — with only Starfield breaking the mold for monthly active users.

GamesRadar

Starfield's May update just convinced me to try this RPG again, and all it took was proper maps and The Sims-like ship decorating

Opinion | Plus, the tease of a Starfield land vehicle might just be the one giant leap we need

PC Gamer

Bethesda should just say 'screw it', move on from Starfield, and put all that energy into Fallout

The post-apocalypse has thoroughly trounced space.

Total Film

Todd Howard says the Fallout TV show was so detailed that set designers were 3D printing game files sent from Bethesda

"I thought there would be more movie magic"

TechRadar

Starfield's May update finally adds 60fps on Xbox Series X with new display settings feature

Bethesda Game Studios has released the details for Starfield's next major update.

GamesRadar

Todd Howard says Starfield criticism is "perfectly understandable" as the RPG is a "different experience" to Bethesda's other games - but not everyone agrees

A new IP means "doing some things differently" than before

GamesRadar

Starfield's still getting some "major features" after the May update, including the RPG's "first land vehicle"

Todd Howard once hinted that the RPG just wasn't built for cars

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