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![Behind the Scenes of Forza Motorsport: The Impact of Microsoft's Hiring Practices]()
Behind the Scenes of Forza Motorsport: The Impact of Microsoft's Hiring Practices In a surprising turn of events, Adrian Campos, a former environment artist at Turn 10 Studios, has shared his experiences working on the highly anticipated Forza Motorsport. His revelations offer a unique insight into the struggles faced by the development team, shedding light on the potential reasons behind the game's lackluster state at launch. The issue seems to root deeper than just the surface-level bugs and glitches, pointing directly at Microsoft's controversial hiring practices as a significant contributing factor.
Campos's journey with Turn 10 Studios lasted from June 2022 to October 2023, a period marked by challenges and unrealized potential due... Continue reading -
![Spotify Criticizes Apple's Approach to EU's Digital Markets Act as Inadequate and Misleading]()
Spotify Criticizes Apple's Approach to EU's Digital Markets Act as Inadequate and Misleading In a striking act of dissent, Spotify, one of the leading voices in the digital music streaming industry, has vehemently criticized Apple's recent announcement regarding changes meant to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). This new regulation aims to foster a more competitive and fair digital market within the EU by addressing practices by tech giants that are deemed anti-competitive, including limitations on sideloading apps and the monopolization of app distribution channels. Spotify has labeled Apple's response to this legislation as manipulative, arguing that their proposed plan serves to stifle competition rather than promote it.
Apple's attempt at... Continue reading -
![Speedrunning Prodigy Mae Breaks Two Baldur’s Gate 3 Records in Spectacular Fashion]()
Speedrunning Prodigy Mae Breaks Two Baldur’s Gate 3 Records in Spectacular Fashion In an extraordinary display of gaming mastery and tactical ingenuity, the Canadian speedrunning sensation known as Mae has etched her name into the annals of Baldur's Gate 3 history. Over an astonishing two-day spree, she not only managed to set a new world record in one challenging category but went further to outdo herself in another, solidifying her position as a formidable force within the e-sports community. Her recent victories are a testament to the prowess speedrunners possess and their ability to dissect and conquer even the most expansive RPGs on the market.
Mae’s relentless dedication to the craft is vividly... Continue reading -
![Details of Enhancements to Forza Motorsport for 2024 Unveiled]()
Details of Enhancements to Forza Motorsport for 2024 Unveiled Released in October 2023, Forza Motorsport received a warmly positive reception that stopped short of being exuberant. In the following months, Turn 10 Studios dedicated themselves to enhancing the game, taking cues from their player base. Moving into 2024, they have now outlined three key areas of focus for improvement:
Car Progression: Turn 10 has taken note of the community's mixed feelings on the progression system within Forza Motorsport and is investigating modifications to increase its appeal and enjoyment for players.
Forza Race Regulations: The studio acknowledges that the current Forza Race Regulations sometimes operate differently than planned, so they are refining... Continue reading -
![Ned Luke Defends GTA VI Amid Criticisms of Wokeness]()
Ned Luke Defends GTA VI Amid Criticisms of Wokeness The gaming world buzzed with intense conversations following the release of Grand Theft Auto VI's first trailer, with particular attention directed at the game's inclusion of a strong female lead - a first in the franchise's history. Criticism quickly followed, with a vocal segment of the gaming community branding the upcoming game as "woke," suggesting that the developers are yielding to societal pressures for political correctness and inclusivity. In an intricate dance of reality and fiction, Ned Luke, who immortalized Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto V, has stepped into the fray to counter these critiques and support the... Continue reading -
![Steam Sees Record-Breaking User Engagement at the Start of 2024]()
Steam Sees Record-Breaking User Engagement at the Start of 2024 The digital era continues to see soaring heights in PC gaming, with Valve's Steam platform leading the charge. As the calendar flips to 2024, this trend shows no signs of abating. The vibrant community and the draw of an ever-expanding library of games have propelled Steam into setting a new benchmark in its history, starting the year with record-breaking stats reaffirming its dominance as the premier gaming client for PC enthusiasts worldwide.
January 7, 2024, marks a watershed moment for Steam, as a wholly unprecedented 33 million concurrent users logged into their accounts, a feat that overshadows the platform's previous peak... Continue reading -
![Announcement: Release Date for Lords of the Fallen 2 Targeted for 2026]()
Announcement: Release Date for Lords of the Fallen 2 Targeted for 2026 Within just the initial ten-day period, the game Lords of the Fallen impressively sold over one million copies, a remarkable feat for a game that was only widely known after its 2014 release. This surge in sales has prompted CI Games to begin developing a sequel.
Although the studio has neither officially confirmed nor refuted this news, evidence of the sequel's development was uncovered by video game analyst Kurakasis. Kurakasis observed that CI Games had registered the trademark "Death of the Fallen." This discovery led him to conduct further investigations, including searches on LinkedIn and other sources. Continue reading -
![PS5 Exclusive Stylish Action-Adventure ‘Stellar Blade’ Delayed to 2024]()
PS5 Exclusive Stylish Action-Adventure ‘Stellar Blade’ Delayed to 2024 2023 has drawn to a close with Sony Interactive Entertainment looking ahead to what the future holds, and among the line-up of eagerly awaited games is the now-rescheduled Stellar Blade. Developed by the Korean studio Shift Up, this title debuted in September 2022, initially eyeing a 2023 launch. Nonetheless, a recent post on the PlayStation Blog has shared news of the game's postponed debut, now targeting 2024.
Venturing into console gaming for the first time, Shift Up's Stellar Blade is an action-adventure development exclusively for the PlayStation 5. Players will embrace the role of Eve, a graceful heroine who confronts the... Continue reading -
![Open-World Horror Survival Game May Come From Lords of the Fallen Developer]()
Open-World Horror Survival Game May Come From Lords of the Fallen Developer CI Games, recognized for its work on Lords of the Fallen, explores a different domain with the prospect of an open-world survival horror title. Though the company has not made any formal announcements, job listings on the CI Games website strongly suggest the game is in the works. Indications of a horror theme in the game emerge from the detailed descriptions within multiple job postings.
Veryaligaming's keen observations of the job openings point toward utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for the upcoming title. An added emphasis on melee encounters fits the horror genre quite snugly. Moreover, mentions of elements such as weapon... Continue reading -
![Anticipation Peaks: GTA 6 Trailer Unveils Becoming the Titan of Tweets]()
Anticipation Peaks: GTA 6 Trailer Unveils Becoming the Titan of Tweets The social media sphere is buzzing with unprecedented excitement following Rockstar Games' landmark announcement for the gaming industry. In a tweet that shattered records, the revered developer confirmed the imminent arrival of the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. Garnering over 1.8 million likes within the first 24 hours, this tweet has set a new benchmark and eclipsed Rockstar's own previous record-holder - another teaser for the same title.
Rockstar Games has a legacy of creating ripples across the gaming community with each release, and the announcement of GTA 6 was no exception. Since the confirmation of its development in early... Continue reading -
![Embracing Transparency: YouTube’s New Frontier in AI Content Labelling]()
Embracing Transparency: YouTube’s New Frontier in AI Content Labelling As the digital landscape continually evolves, YouTube has positioned itself at the forefront of transparency by introducing mandatory AI tags for videos on its platform. This groundbreaking measure is intended to inform viewers of 'synthetic content,' signaling a decisive move by the video-sharing giant to address the complex relationship between AI-generated media and user trust.
By implementing this requirement, YouTube has informed its creators of the need to disclose when content has been altered or constructed using AI, particularly when these alterations are not immediately apparent. This is not just about honesty but is a critically important step in ensuring the... Continue reading -
![Sega's Labor Strife: A Shadow Over Gaming Innovation]()
Sega's Labor Strife: A Shadow Over Gaming Innovation The gaming world reels as a labor dispute casts a shadow over Sega of America. What was initially a triumphant moment for workers' rights has quickly soured as Sega seemingly backtracks on its obligations to recognize the newly formed union, AEGIS-CWA. The dispute erupted into the public eye following Sega's controversial proposal, which, should it go forward, would dramatically reshape the workforce and threaten the stability of nearly half the union's membership.
At the heart of the conflict lies Sega of America's decision to phase out temporary employees — a move that impacts an estimated 40% of union members focused on... Continue reading
