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Former Elder Scrolls Online boss was told in 2001 that 'There's already enough MMOs out there, no one is ever…
ZeniMax Online Studios founder Matt Firor discussed the cancellation of Project Blackbird and the current state of the games industry in a recent interview. He drew parallels between today's economic climate and E3 2001, when publishers were skeptical about new MMOs entering the market.
Analysts believe Fortnite’s performance isn’t the only factor in Epic Games’ latest firing round
Analysts suggest Epic Games' recent layoffs of 1,000 employees are due to a combination of factors beyond Fortnite's performance, including costly legal battles with Apple and Google, upcoming competition from Roblox, and past pandemic-era expansion. Despite workforce reductions, Epic Games remains committed to developing Fortnite into an "everything game" in partnership with Disney.
PS5 price rises are so bad I’ve given up ever owning another PlayStation - Reader’s Feature
A reader expresses frustration over the repeated price increases of the PlayStation 5, leading them to abandon plans of owning one and opt for a gaming PC instead. The author criticizes Sony Interactive Entertainment's pricing strategy, questioning the justifications and comparing it unfavorably to other platforms like the Nintendo Switch and PC.
