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Summary Following the most recent round of layoffs from Microsoft’s Xbox division, details about Blizzard’s in-development survival game,Odyssey, have now leaked online.Microsoft first announced the major layoffsearlier this week, reporting that 1,900 employees from the company had lost their jobs as a result. The layoffs reportedly saw particularly heavy impact on Microsoft’s gaming division, with Activision Blizzard, Xbox, and ZeniMax reportedly seeing the brunt of the layoffs. Now, one of the casualties of the layoffs comes as an in-development survival game from Blizzard....

It’s safe to say thatCyberpunk 2077has been a hit with players since its latest update completely overhauled the mechanics and gameplay,including more character customization features. This focus on freedom allows players to be imaginative and use the in-game creation tools to produce impressively detailed characters from the very moment they boot up the game or mid-playthrough. Now, one player has mastered said mechanisms to bring some of gaming’s most popular figures, such as Aloy from theHorizonfranchise, to the gritty, neon-riddled world of Night City....

Deathloopwill follow Colt, a man who wakes up every day on the island of Blackreef and attempts to break the time loop the island is stuck in. Behind the loop are eight “Visionaries” who have taken over Blackreef in the hopes of achieving eternal life. The Visionaries will be Colt’s main targets on his mission to break free from his eternal prison. Here’s who the Visionaries are, and the roles they will play inDeathloopthat have been revealed so far....

The newestDestiny 2dungeon features the dangers of the deep methane sea of Titan, as well as the horrors of the Lucent Hive.Destiny 2will challenge players with Ghosts of the Deep, especially those that venture into the dark alone, and without a fireteam of three Guardians to help revive them when they are overrun by the countless Acolytes and other dangers. RELATED:Destiny 2: Things Only Veterans Remember For some players, it’s an achievement in itself to solo Ghosts of the Deep....

TheMario & LuigiRPG franchise has been on indefinite hiatus ever since the developer behind it, AlphaDream, filed for bankruptcy in 2019. With the poor sales of its last entry,Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journeyon the Nintendo 3DS, promptingthe closure of AlphaDream, hopes for a new release have been dwindling. However, there are several studios Nintendo could tap to revive the franchise that would make great choices for this series of popular RPGs....

Summary Disney Dreamlight Valleyhas officially launched its Lucky Dragon update, which introduces Mulan and Mushu as new NPCs in the Valley. For the last few weeks,Disney Dreamlight Valleyhas been teasing the June 26 update, which would not only invite players to experience a new Realm, but also implement improvements to the decorating system, kick off a new in-game event inspired by the theatrical release ofInside Out 2, and bring about the new Majesty and Magnolias Star Path with exclusive rewards, including hairstyles and outfits....

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Those seeking high-quality wireless earbuds with the latest features are in for a treat. Bose, one of the more popular brands in headphones and earbuds, has introduced a massive price cut for their second-generation QuietComfort Earbuds. These sleek and powerful earbuds are now on sale for just $199, which is by far the best deal on them ever on Amazon. Thanks to Amazon’s Prime Day deals, which have started early, theBose QuietComfort Earbuds IIare now at a significant discount....

TTRPG fans can officially pre-orderKeys from the Golden Vault, the first officialDungeons and Dragonsbook for 2023. This newDungeons and Dragonsadventure is full of one-shot heists players can plug and play in any campaign setting.Keys from the Golden Vaultis anadventure anthology similar toCandlekeep MysteriesandJourneys through the Radiant Citadel. This new sourcebook contains 13 stand-alone heists forDungeons and Dragonscharacters from levels 1 through 11.RELATED:Dungeons and Dragons Competitors Paizo and Kobold Press Continue Plans Despite OGL Controversy EndingThese heists can be easily added to along-runningDungeons and Dragonscampaign, or run as a one-shot adventure....

Gearbox Software is looking to expand theBorderlandsfranchise with next year’sTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsgame, which trades the series' sci-fi bent for more fantasy elements. The game is inspired by the popularBorderlands 2DLCTiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, which saw the titular Tiny Tina hosting what was essentially aBorderlands-flavored game ofDungeons & Dragons. Gearbox recently madeTiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keepavailable as a standalone product, andEpic Games Storeusers can grab it for free....

Epic Games, the developer behindFornite, just launched a publishing label appropriately titled “Epic Games Publishing,” and it plans to do things fairly differently from other publishers. When describing its new addition, Epic boasted about its incredibly developer-friendly terms and even announced that it already has some developers in its roster. RELATED:Control Reveals Trailer for Upcoming Foundation DLC Epic GamesPublishing plans to always put its developers first and claims that it will change the way the developer-publisher relationship works for the better....

Fallout 76will soon allow players to build underground bases, according to an announcement from Bethesda. This feature represents the first of a number of changes in the game’s upcomingSteel Dawnupdate. In spite of poor reception at launch,Fallout 76has evolved considerably over the last two years. For one, the game has fleshed out its single-player experience through updates like theWastelandersexpansion, creating a deeper story. It’s also added a range of multiplayer modes that give people new ways to cooperate and compete....

With the history of the many games coming before it, Square Enix has made sure thatFinal Fantasy 16continues to pay homage to its legacy while forging a new path ahead. While the action-heavy combat is a stark departure from the usual turn-based staple of the genre, players can still find plenty of references and throwbacks to the series' past. The many enemies that Clive Rosfield will encounter is one way in which the developers have made full use of nostalgia while infusing something new into the proceedings....

EachGenshin Impactupdate brings tons of new content that includes new characters and new regions. The upcoming update will officially bring a brand-new region named Chasm, which has been teased on the game’s map for a very long time. The livestream event forGenshin Impactupdate 2.7 has confirmed the introduction of the new character Kamisato Ayato. In addition, there are two banner re-runs featuring Venti and Ayaka. RELATED:Dedicated Genshin Impact Player Amasses Fortune of 100 Million Mora Rumors play a big part in the world ofGenshin Impact, and the popular Genshin_Impact_Leaks subreddit has already gathered over 220k members....