The highly anticipated Minecraft: Bedrock Edition version 1.20.70.20 was released on January 24, 2024, for Xbox consoles, Windows 10/11 PCs, and Android/iOS mobile devices. This preview version introduces numerous changes, including a complete overhaul of the iconic mob – the turtle, modifications to the behavior of wind and wolves, and various bug fixes. After considering…
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Microsoft has made the decision to lay off at least 1,900 employees in its recently acquired companies, Activision Blizzard, as well as in the Xbox division. This reduction in workforce will impact approximately 8 percent of Microsoft’s gaming department, which currently employs around 22,000 people. In an internal message sent on Thursday, Phil Spencer, CEO…
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Fortnite, one of the most popular games in the world, is making a comeback on iOS devices in Europe. Thanks to the recent announcement by Apple allowing users in the European Union to access external app stores, Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite will be returning to iPhones and iPads through the new Epic Games…
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Nintendo Co. is reportedly planning to release a new gaming console equipped with an 8-inch LCD display this year, according to analyst Hiroshi Hayase from Omdia. Hayase suggests that this device will lead to a doubling of shipments of entertainment screens in 2024. His research focuses on small and medium-sized displays, and his annual forecasts…
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In recent news, Microsoft’s recent layoffs are seen as a symptom of much larger issues surrounding employee rights and abuses that have the potential to reshape the international gaming industry. Announced on Thursday morning, the layoffs affected approximately 1,900 individuals, which accounts for 9% of the Xbox workforce. While most of the job losses seem…
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After years of delays and setbacks, the highly anticipated open beta for Skull and Bones, Ubisoft’s open-world pirate game, is finally on the horizon. The open beta will run from February 8, 2024, to February 11, 2024, leading up to the game’s full release on February 18, 2024. Skull and Bones’ open beta will feature…
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Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.20.70.20 was released by Mojang on January 24, 2024, and it introduces significant changes to the armadillo and breeze mobs, along with several graphical enhancements in the Deferred Technical Preview. Additionally, it offers numerous bug fixes from previous beta versions. If you’re eager to try out these new changes, it’s incredibly…
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Microsoft recently announced the layoff of 1,900 employees in its Xbox division. Phil Spencer, CEO of the gaming division, clarified that the aim was to establish a strategy and action plan with a sustainable cost structure to support the growing company. However, amidst this unfortunate news, the tech giant achieved a major milestone on the…
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Natsume Atari, ININ Games, and Tengo Project have shared the disappointing news that the much-anticipated game, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn, will not be available in the previously announced spring release window. Instead, fans will have to wait until summer to embark on this thrilling ninja-themed side-scrolling action adventure. However, despite the delay, the game…
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In an exciting development, Apple has made an announcement that could revolutionize gaming on its devices. With the introduction of a new policy, Apple now allows developers to submit a single app capable of streaming all the games in their catalog. This opens up the possibility of Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now service…
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