The director behind both 2023’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and this year’s sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, is leaving EA and Respawn Entertainment to “pursue other adventures.” Stig Asmussen has been with the Apex Legends developer for about a decade, having worked as a lead environment artist and art director on the original God…
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 – everything we know so far
When Troika’s Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines was released back in 2004, it instantly became a cult classic. Its open world and narrative systems helped cultivate a fanbase that would treat the game with the reverence it deserves, even as it was ravaged by bugs and performance issues. Some games seem to be cursed to become…
The Boys spin-off show Gen V brings buckets of gore and R-rated puppets to Prime Video
After the success of Amazon’s dark superhero show The Boys, it was only a matter of time before a spin-off show emerged from the diabolical universe. That time has arrived, and it’s a doozy. The first trailer for Gen V brings buckets of gore and R-rated puppets to Godolkin University. From wide-reaching conspiracies to a…
Upcoming Switch games for 2023 and beyond
If you’re a business owner, an experienced designer or even a beginner who wants to learn how to code, there are tons of resources to help you get started. But now, Squarespace wants to give you a platform where you can create and sell professional courses—and it’s not just for website builders, but for anyone…
Global mobile markets could be shrinking at their fastest rate ever
As Apple’s valuation approaches $2 trillion, and the most innovative technology companies are closing down, it might feel like we’re reaching saturation with the world’s most popular tech. But while smartphones may have spread faster than any other technology in history, the global mobile market is also shrinking at its fastest rate yet. Last year,…
Your next MacBook could be in short supply thanks to US skills shortage
A new study finds that a significant labor gap between demand for workers with certain credentials and the number of people actually earning those credentials is set to widen dramatically across the United States. This gap isn’t caused by scarcity as defined in the physical world, where resources such as oil and water can never…
Top tech conferences: The ultimate tech events guide for July 2023
Whether you’re in the business of tech or you simply love all things digital, technology conferences offer an opportunity to learn and be inspired. Taking place both in-person and virtual, tech events are packed with likeminded, ready to connect individuals. The best ones feature mind-blowing tech demonstrations, inspiring keynote speakers and tons of networking opportunities….
Microsoft Azure might not be quite as profitable as we all thought
Microsoft Azure might not be quite as profitable as we all thought It’s been a long-held secret that the true revenue numbers associated with Microsoft’s Azure cloud business unit have remained somewhat of a mystery. This week, however, some light was shed on the matter when federal antitrust regulators briefly posted internal documents (which were…
Guerrilla honors Lance Reddick with touching Horizon Forbidden West tribute
The death of actor Lance Reddick earlier this year was a blow to many fans across the worlds of film and video games. He was known for his roles in movies like The Wire and Fringe as well as the John Wick franchise and Destiny, and he also lent his voice to various video game…
Sony State of Play: when is the next PlayStation event and what to expect
When it comes to announcing games, few events are as highly anticipated as Sony’s PlayStation State of Play livestreams. These events have become a staple for Sony since it pulled out of E3 last year, and they’re often used to unveil big releases that might not get the full-blown spotlight at other shows like Nintendo’s…