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In a shocking bit of news this morning, GameStop announced that it will shut down Game Informer, its in-store games magazine, after 33 years. The decision seems to be a snap judgment by CEO and all-around imbecile Ryan Cohen, who is currently being sued for $47 for insider trading by Bed, Bath, and Beyond parent company Overstock.com. The final issue of the magazine will be number 367, which features Dragon Age: The Veilguard on its cover.

GameStop shutters Game Informer, ending the longest-running gaming magazine in the US

Bungie will see a major reduction to its headcount, according to a letter posted by CEO Pete Parsons detailing the layoffs. The game studio will be losing 220 employees, or 17% of its staff. Moreover, another 155 employees, comprising 12% of its staff, will be shifted to Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) over the course of the next few quarters. Lastly, a small group of staff who are incubating a new project will be making its way to PlayStation Studios.

Destiny 2 Developer Bungie Is Laying Off 220 Employees And Game Devs React

Bungie, the developer behind Destiny 2, announced it will lay off 220 employees, about 17% of its workforce. The decision, described as a “new path” for the studio, has sparked significant backlash. CEO Pete Parsons cited financial challenges and economic conditions as reasons for the layoffs. However, current...

Report: Bungie Faces Harsh Criticism After Layoffs, CEO Pete Parsons Under Fire for Vehicle Purchases

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CEO Pete Parsons says the cuts, which will impact 220 employees, come in part due to "enduring economic conditions"
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‘Halo’ Video Game Studio Bungie Lays Off 17% of Staff, Restructures Development Strategy

Sony purchased Bungie, the original studio behind Halo and the maker of Destiny 2, for a whopping $3.6 billion in 2022. Following the sale, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons purchased over 20 classic cars in online auctions costing millions of dollars, according to his account on the website Bring A Trailer. He continued buying them even after mass layoffs at the studio.

Bungie CEO Seemingly Spent Over $2.3 Million On Classic Cars After Sony Acquisition

Sony just launched a Back to School Sale on several of their PlayStation products, including their consoles. The PS5 Slim Disc Edition has dropped to $449.99 from its $500 MSRP and the PS5 Slim Digital Edition has dropped to $339.99 from its $450 MSRP. These deals will all expire on August 3.

The PlayStation 5 Consoles Are on Sale Today

Take-Two’s CEO has revealed how much they believe the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 should cost fans. GTA6 was confirmed last year, but beyond a teaser trailer, not much else has been revealed about the latest instalment in the long-running franchise. In a bid to find out any information...

‘GTA 6’ publisher teases price for new game

Most who actually love gaming, rather than the tribalism that comes with it, will admit that the 'Console Wars' are silly and childish. To breathe life into them ever-slightly, it's fair to say that on the grand scale of things, PlayStation is usually the company among the big three that tends to come out on top more often than not, with the biggest swaying factor being the long list of PlayStation exclusives over the years.

10 Best PS5 Games Of All Time

This article explains how to get 120 frames per second—which you'll also see as "FPS" or "Hz"–on PS5. Not every game on PS5 supports this option, so while you can prep your console for it, it won't work for every title. How to Turn On 120 FPS on...

How to Get 120 FPS on PS5

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Hype for GTA 6 is rising once again after Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two made a key announcement.GTA 6 is the video game everyone is waiting for and it's safe to say it's the most anticipated game of all time.There haven't been many announcements about the game itself though - all that's come from official channels was confirmation at the end of 2023 Rockstar is working on GTA 6 along with a first trailer.A release window was given of 2025.In May, during an earnings call, Take-Two, an American holding company that owns Rockstar and 2K, narrowed that down by saying...

GTA 6 hype is back after Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two makes key announcement

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PlayStation VR2 Hit With Major $200 Price Cut

Both versions of the PS5 Slim have received a new discount.

PS5 Consoles Get Big New Sale From Sony

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

It’s Thursday, and that means Rockstar Games has once again pushed out the new stuff for Grand Theft Auto Online players! For the GTA Online weekly update for August 1, this brings a new vehicle, discounts and more. GTA Online Update for August 1:. The all-new Drift Tuning-eligible Benefactor...

GTA Online Update for August 1 Brings New Benefactor Vorschlaghammer and More

After 33 thrilling years of bringing you the latest news, reviews, and insights from the ever-evolving world of gaming, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Game Informer. From the early days of pixelated adventures to today’s immersive virtual realms, we’ve been honored to share...

Game Informer is shutting down

Secret Agent Clank could be heading to new PlayStation consoles.

PlayStation Seemingly Leaks Next PSP Re-Release for PS5 and PS4

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The experiment was just one discovery of a 25-page paper covering how SBMM works in Call of Duty.

Activision secretly experimented on 50% of Call of Duty players by 'decreasing' skill-based matchmaking, and determined players like SBMM even if they don't know it

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GTA: San Andreas dev says GTA 6 leaks aren't a big deal -"​It's just because there are millions of people waiting for any news,​​ and Rockstar doesn't give them any news"

Former Rockstar dev says GTA 6 leaks aren't as important as perceived. The 2022 leaks caused nearly $10 million in damages to affected companies. GTA 6 is expected to release in fall of 2025, despite leak issues. A former Rockstar Games developer has said that recent leaks about Grand Theft...

Why GTA 6 leak reaction surprised ex-Rockstar developer

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Report: Ex-Bungie Staff Has No Animosity for Sony, States “Alternate History” of Sony Not Buying Bungie Would Mean Insolvency for Studio

Following the recent announcement by Bungie that they’re laying off 220 employees, some might be shifting the blame at parent company Sony who acquired Bungie back...

Report: Ex-Bungie Staff Has No Animosity for Sony, States “Alternate History” of Sony Not Buying Bungie Would Mean Insolvency for Studio

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