HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:21:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 Sony games boss says company will bravely keep sending live services over the top, despite cancelling 8 of the 12 ones planned for 2025 and wiping out most of Destiny 2’s developers https://hardware.nrgnews.net/sony-games-boss-says-company-will-bravely-keep-sending-live-services-over-the-top-despite-cancelling-8-of-the-12-ones-planned-for-2025-and-wiping-out-most-of-destiny-2s-developers/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:21:49 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/sony-games-boss-says-company-will-bravely-keep-sending-live-services-over-the-top-despite-cancelling-8-of-the-12-ones-planned-for-2025-and-wiping-out-most-of-destiny-2s-developers/ The world of live service gaming is currently navigating choppy waters. For a major player like Sony Interactive Entertainment, the journey has involved some significant turbulence—a series of cancellations and winding-downs that have put the industry’s persistent ambition under the microscope. Last year provided a stark snapshot: eight out of twelve live service games slated […]

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]]> Bungie cuts nearly 300 jobs as Destiny 2 winds down and Marathon takes center stage https://hardware.nrgnews.net/bungie-cuts-nearly-300-jobs-as-destiny-2-winds-down-and-marathon-takes-center-stage/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:21:36 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/bungie-cuts-nearly-300-jobs-as-destiny-2-winds-down-and-marathon-takes-center-stage/ For years, the sprawling universe of Destiny 2 was sustained by a massive technical engine built and maintained by Bungie. This wasn’t just about brilliant gameplay; it involved an extensive backend infrastructure handling everything from player progression and matchmaking to orchestrating live events and ensuring a constant stream of content updates for its dedicated community. […]

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]]> Ori director says Game Pass needs “smash hits,” not studios slopping out mediocre content https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ori-director-says-game-pass-needs-smash-hits-not-studios-slopping-out-mediocre-content/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:20:56 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/ori-director-says-game-pass-needs-smash-hits-not-studios-slopping-out-mediocre-content/ The world of gaming is currently navigating some choppy waters, and the heavy business realities are starting to surface for major players like Xbox. Amidst the usual hype and innovation, the company is undergoing significant restructuring that signals a shift in how it plans to deliver its massive subscription service. Recent news has highlighted some […]

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