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Sources --

[Bloomberg] Microsoft’s Xbox Is Planning More Cuts After Studio Closings - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-08/xbox-studio-closures-microsoft-plans-more-cost-cutting-measures-after-layoffs

[The Verge] Microsoft says it needs games like Hi-Fi Rush the day after killing its studio - https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152137/xbox-hi-fi-rush-tango-gameworks-matt-booty

[X, Tom Warren] https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1788728698184540355

[LinkedIn] Brad Hilderbrand - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7193668143305670657/

[X, NintendoCoLtd] https://twitter.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197

[Android Authority] https://www.androidauthority.com/nintendo-switch-2-leaks-specs-launch-timeline-backwards-compatibility-3441297/

[Kotaku] In less than a day, Hades 2 Early Access has doubled Hades’ all-time peak player count on Steam - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/in-less-than-a-day-hades-2-early-access-has-doubled-hades-all-time-peak-player-count-on-steam/

[SteamDB] Hades II - https://steamdb.info/app/1145350/charts/

[IGN] Hades 2 Early Access Review - https://www.ign.com/articles/hades-2-early-access-review

[Insider Gaming] Suicide Squad Cost Warner Bros. $200 Million In Revenue - https://insider-gaming.com/suicide-squad-cost-warner-bros-200-million-in-revenue/

[Warner Bros. Discovery] WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER 2024 RESULTS - https://wbd.com/warner-bros-discovery-reports-first-quarter-2024-results/



Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[X, PlayStation] https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1787331667616829929

[X, InkyPaws] https://twitter.com/ItsInkyPaws/status/1787387698321428849

[MeriStation] Helldivers 2 has reportedly sold more than 8 million units, according to a respected insider - https://en.as.com/meristation/news/helldivers-2-has-reportedly-sold-more-than-8-million-units-according-to-a-respected-insider-n/

[X, SteamDB] https://twitter.com/SteamDB/status/1786652818993999960

[Steam Filters] Helldivers 2 - https://www.lorenzostanco.com/lab/steam/ratings/553850/6months/m+u+ur+uc+urc/

[Steam, Helldivers 2] A timeline of Sony data breaches - https://steamcommunity.com/app/553850/discussions/0/4357872384980037545/

[PCGamer] Sony doubles down, removing Helldivers 2 from sale in 177 countries and territories that can't access PSN while Arrowhead CEO says 'I don't have the final say' - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/sony-doubles-down-removing-helldivers-2-from-sale-in-177-countries-and-territories-that-cant-access-psn-while-arrowhead-ceo-says-i-dont-have-the-final-say/

[Archive.org] How to sign in to PSN when playing a game on PC - https://web.archive.org/web/20240329205344/https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/psn-sign-in-pc/

[PlayStation] How to sign in to PSN when playing a game on PC - https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/psn-sign-in-pc/

[reddit, r/Helldivers] From the Community Manager on the discord - https://www.reddit.com/r/Helldivers/comments/1cj8p0x/from_the_community_manager_on_the_discord/

[X, Pilestedt] https://twitter.com/Pilestedt/status/1787073896560165299, https://twitter.com/Pilestedt/status/1787076609188483254, https://twitter.com/Pilestedt/status/1787111359450120237, https://twitter.com/Pilestedt/status/1787365793379791051

[X, BakedGrizz] https://twitter.com/BakedGrizz/status/1787332139664748718

[VideoGamesChronicle] Ghost of Tsushima studio says the Steam version won’t need a PSN account for single-player - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ghost-of-tsushima-studio-says-the-steam-version-wont-need-a-psn-account-for-single-player/

[GQ] PlayStation’s Jim Ryan: ‘We’re making a completely new VR format for PS5’ - https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/playstation-vr-jim-ryan-interview-2021



Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Push Square] Stellar Blade PS5 Dev Thanks Fans for 'Passion' Following Censorship Controversy - https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/05/stellar-blade-ps5-dev-thanks-fans-for-passion-following-censorship-controversy

[X, SteamDB] https://twitter.com/SteamDB/status/1786423809609773498

[X, Helldivers 2] https://twitter.com/helldivers2/status/1786282176901742797

[reddit, r/Helldivers] From the Community Manager on the discord - https://www.reddit.com/r/Helldivers/comments/1cj8p0x/from_the_community_manager_on_the_discord/

[Steam Reviews, Helldivers 2] Rawen - https://steamcommunity.com/id/BirdBub/recommended/553850/

[Bethesda] New Features & Improvements in Starfield’s Latest Major Update - https://bethesda.net/en/article/6WtjA0qCOiOWiPrCwDFjDt/starfield-may-update-highlights

[Gaming Bible] Starfield drops biggest update so far, includes city maps - https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/xbox/starfield-drops-biggest-update-city-maps-398379-20240501

[Game Developer] Update: Take-Two confirms Kerbal Space Program 2 is safe despite Seattle layoffs - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/take-two-confirms-kerbal-space-program-2-is-safe-despite-seattle-layoffs

[Bloomberg] Take-Two Interactive Shuts Down Two Game Studios - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-01/take-two-interactive-shuts-down-two-game-studios

[PCGamer] 'Too early access for early access'—players react to Kerbal Space Program 2 launch - https://www.pcgamer.com/too-early-access-for-early-accessplayers-react-to-kerbal-space-program-2-launch/

[Steam Reviews, Kerbal Space Program 2] https://store.steampowered.com/app/954850/Kerbal_Space_Program_2/#app_reviews_hash

[Ubisoft] XDefiant Preseason Launches May 21 - https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/4jGl7QwQwRdosmHoti4kxM/xdefiant-preseason-launches-may-21

[Ubisoft] XDefiant Launches This Summer, Play the Open Session June 21-23 - https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/4nKDEjMznkfQ0CNMbb0w9/xdefiant-launches-this-summer-play-the-open-session-june-2123

[GamesRadar] Ubisoft delays budding FPS XDefiant due to "inconsistencies in the game experience" - https://www.gamesradar.com/ubisoft-delays-budding-fps-xdefiant-due-to-inconsistencies-in-the-game-experience/

[YouTube] Batman: Arkham Shadow | Official Teaser Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDOI0pXdcGY

[Remedy Investors] Business Review January - March 2024 - https://investors.remedygames.com/app/uploads/2024/04/remedy-q1-2024-business-review.pdf

[YouTube, Remedy IR] Remedy Entertainment Plc Q1 2024 Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbEoyyS0WW4

[Metacritic] Alan Wake II - https://www.metacritic.com/game/alan-wake-ii/



Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Escape from Tarkov] The Unheard Edition - https://www.escapefromtarkov.com/preorder-page

[Forbes] ‘Escape From Tarkov’ EoD Edition To Be Removed In 13 Days, Sale Now On - https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestubbs/2023/12/25/escape-from-tarkov-eod-edition-to-be-removed-in-13-days-sale-now-on/?sh=22fbf09215f4

[X, Verrial] https://twitter.com/Verrial_/status/1783454247704502675

[PCGamer] How Escape From Tarkov wiped out years of goodwill in one catastrophic week - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/how-escape-from-tarkov-wiped-out-years-of-goodwill-in-one-catastrophic-week/

[reddit, r/EscapefromTarkov] “Unheard Edition” is a disgusting amount of Pay to Win - https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cclux4/unheard_edition_is_a_disgusting_amount_of_pay_to/

[X, Helldivers 2] https://twitter.com/helldivers2/status/1784252498322079784

[reddit, r/EscapefromTarkov] Update on current situation - https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cecaza/update_on_current_situation/

[VideoGamesChronicle] Escape from Tarkov studio attempts partial U-turn on $250 PvE plans, but fans remain unhappy - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/escape-from-tarkov-studio-attempts-partial-u-turn-on-250-pve-plans-but-fans-remain-unhappy/

[reddit, r/EscapefromTarkov] Don't Fall For This, Please Guys. - https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cf98tz/dont_fall_for_this_please_guys/

[Kotaku] Escape From Tarkov Developers Say Adding Playable Women Would Be A 'Huge Amount Of Work' - https://kotaku.com/escape-from-tarkov-developers-say-adding-playable-women-1840854949

[Polygon] Escape From Tarkov team barrages YouTuber with DMCA takedowns over `misinformation` - https://www.polygon.com/2018/12/17/18145139/escape-from-tarkov-dmca-youtube-eroktic



Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --

[Metacritic] Stellar Blade - https://www.metacritic.com/game/stellar-blade/

[Opencritic] Stellar Blade - https://opencritic.com/game/16510/stellar-blade

[IGN] Stellar Blade Review - https://www.ign.com/articles/stellar-blade-review

[Destructoid] Stellar Blade Review - https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-stellar-blade/

[Gamespot] Stellar Blade Review - https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/stellar-blade-review-nier-as-it-can-get/1900-6418215/

[X, Lance McDonald] https://twitter.com/manfightdragon/status/1783133869912539521

[Kotaku] Sony Removing Stellar Blade's Unintentional N-Word Reference - https://kotaku.com/stellar-blade-ps5-racism-day-one-patch-1851432185

[IGN] Sony Says Stellar Blade Art Referencing Racist Language Was Unintentional, Will be Patched Out - https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-says-racist-phrase-in-stellar-blade-was-unintentional-will-be-patched-out

[TheMarySue] ‘Stellar Blade’s Design Isn’t the Problem—It’s How Creepy Men Are Being About It - https://www.themarysue.com/stellar-blade-controversy-explained/

[X, John Phipps] https://twitter.com/MagitekDad/status/1783498885240852984

[X, FightinCowboy] https://twitter.com/Fightincowboy/status/1783513883124130266

[reddit, r/KotakuInAction] Stellar Blade censorship - https://www.reddit.com/r/KotakuInAction/comments/1ccr7zl/stellar_blade_censorship/?rdt=37252

[GamesRadar] I wish Stellar Blade's New Game+ was added before my first playthrough, because it sounds like a whole new action RPG with 34 new outfits and a bigger skill tree - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action/i-wish-stellar-blades-new-game-was-added-before-my-first-playthrough-because-it-sounds-like-a-whole-new-action-rpg-with-34-new-outfits-and-a-bigger-skill-tree/



Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc

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Sources --
[Reuters] 'Grand Theft Auto' maker Take-Two to let go 5% of staff, scrap
some projects -
https://www.reuters.com/technology/take-two-interactive-cut-5-its-workforce-2024-04-16/
[Macrotrends] Take-Two Interactive Software Revenue 2010-2023 | TTWO -
https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/TTWO/take-two-interactive-software/revenue
[Kotaku] GTA 6 Production Reportedly Falling Behind, Rockstar Urges
Staff To Return To Office To Avoid Delay -
https://kotaku.com/gta-6-development-2026-delay-rockstar-office-release-1851359831
[Steam] Community Update #26 Evil Endings, New Beginnings -
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1086940/view/4172097464031362567
[Polygon] Cities: Skylines 2 devs apologize for state of game: ‘We let
you down’ -
https://www.polygon.com/24134037/cities-skylines-2-devs-apologize-paradox-colossal-order
[IGN] Cities Skylines 2 Launches Big on Steam, but Suffers Complaints
Over Performance -
https://www.ign.com/articles/cities-skylines-2-launches-big-on-steam-but-suffers-complaints-over-performance
[X, Fallout]
https://twitter.com/falloutonprime/status/1781095366315888903
[VideoGamesChronicle] Fallout games see Steam player counts more than
triple following the TV show’s release -
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/fallout-games-see-steam-player-counts-more-than-triple-following-the-tv-shows-release/
[GamesIndustry.biz] Fallout 4 jumps to No.1 across Europe following TV
show launch -
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fallout-4-jumps-to-no1-across-europe-following-tv-show-launch

Music —
Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8
Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs
Kula - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena https://youtu.be/0bywp0qTVNo
Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc