HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:24:16 +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 CD Projekt rebrand makes things simultaneously simpler and more confusing https://hardware.nrgnews.net/cd-projekt-rebrand-makes-things-simultaneously-simpler-and-more-confusing/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:24:16 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/cd-projekt-rebrand-makes-things-simultaneously-simpler-and-more-confusing/ I confess that even after years spent writing about video games for a living, I still pause to remember which CD Projekt is which. It’s a situation where corporate restructuring meets deeply ingrained fan identity, and it creates some wonderfully confusing internal gymnastics. For many of us who follow the journey, the distinction between the […]

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]]> The third Xbox price hike in 15 months raises all models by at least $100 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/the-third-xbox-price-hike-in-15-months-raises-all-models-by-at-least-100/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:23:19 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/the-third-xbox-price-hike-in-15-months-raises-all-models-by-at-least-100/ The ripple effect of corporate restructuring often leaves consumers feeling caught in the crossfire, but lately, the situation surrounding Xbox has escalated from concerning to quite frankly, absurd. Just days after reports surfaced regarding mass layoffs within Microsoft’s game development studios, the focus shifted rapidly to the hardware itself. Instead of stability, gamers were bracing […]

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]]> Bungie studio head steps down following mass layoffs https://hardware.nrgnews.net/bungie-studio-head-steps-down-following-mass-layoffs/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:22:41 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/bungie-studio-head-steps-down-following-mass-layoffs/ The world of gaming’s massive franchises is constantly shifting, and lately, the restructuring happening at Bungie serves as a stark reminder that even legendary studios are subject to corporate economics. While the details surrounding recent personnel changes remain somewhat guarded, reports suggest a significant chapter has closed for the studio, signaling a substantial downsizing effort. […]

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]]> It’s not layoffs, but you can see them from here: Numerous Compulsion Games employees are looking for new jobs https://hardware.nrgnews.net/its-not-layoffs-but-you-can-see-them-from-here-numerous-compulsion-games-employees-are-looking-for-new-jobs/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:21:11 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/its-not-layoffs-but-you-can-see-them-from-here-numerous-compulsion-games-employees-are-looking-for-new-jobs/ The atmosphere in the game development world is thick with uncertainty, as whispers of major layoffs are swirling across Microsoft’s portfolio of game studios. This climate of anxiety is most keenly felt within the walls of South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games. Reports suggest that developers at Compulsion Games have begun actively seeking new opportunities, […]

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]]> Todd Howard confirms Arkane’s Blade game still in development https://hardware.nrgnews.net/todd-howard-confirms-arkanes-blade-game-still-in-development/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:20:48 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/todd-howard-confirms-arkanes-blade-game-still-in-development/ The world of gaming development is often filled with promise, but lately, for many studio projects, that promise has been overshadowed by a thick layer of uncertainty. Arkane Studios’ highly anticipated Blade project has recently been mired in this ambiguity, caught between the excitement of development and the looming shadow of corporate restructuring. In recent […]

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]]> The grim industry summer continues as EA lays off staff ahead of $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabia, likely to soothe the sting of its $20 billion debt https://hardware.nrgnews.net/the-grim-industry-summer-continues-as-ea-lays-off-staff-ahead-of-55-billion-sale-to-saudi-arabia-likely-to-soothe-the-sting-of-its-20-billion-debt/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:23:55 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/the-grim-industry-summer-continues-as-ea-lays-off-staff-ahead-of-55-billion-sale-to-saudi-arabia-likely-to-soothe-the-sting-of-its-20-billion-debt/ The Game Industry’s Wild Ride: Layoffs, Buyouts, and Shifting Power The video game landscape is currently experiencing a seismic shift, marked by massive corporate maneuvers that feel less like standard business operations and more like a tidal wave sweeping over the entire AAA gaming world. From the rumored shuttering of major studios to colossal acquisitions […]

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]]> Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs, admits AI is reducing its workforce https://hardware.nrgnews.net/oracle-cuts-21000-jobs-admits-ai-is-reducing-its-workforce/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:41:30 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/oracle-cuts-21000-jobs-admits-ai-is-reducing-its-workforce/ The age of massive corporate restructuring is here, and this time, the driving force isn’t a bad quarter or market volatility—it’s artificial intelligence. Oracle, the behemoth of software and cloud computing, has recently faced the stark reality that the engine of its workforce is shifting. In an admission that rings with corporate honesty, the company […]

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]]> Oracle lays off 21,000 employees in just 12 months due to AI adoption and costly AI infrastructure ambitions — says layoffs will continue as internal AI deployment grows https://hardware.nrgnews.net/oracle-lays-off-21000-employees-in-just-12-months-due-to-ai-adoption-and-costly-ai-infrastructure-ambitions-says-layoffs-will-continue-as-internal-ai-deployment-grows/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:40:15 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/oracle-lays-off-21000-employees-in-just-12-months-due-to-ai-adoption-and-costly-ai-infrastructure-ambitions-says-layoffs-will-continue-as-internal-ai-deployment-grows/ The tech world is currently navigating a seismic shift, with massive corporate restructuring taking center stage. At the forefront of this trend is Oracle, which recently announced a significant reduction in its global workforce, shedding 21,000 employees—roughly 13% of its staff—during the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026. Oracle’s decision was tied directly to the […]

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