HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:20:26 +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 ‘Generational talent just gone’: Developers react in shock at the brutal scale of Bungie layoffs, which has reportedly seen the Destiny 2 team almost completely wiped out https://hardware.nrgnews.net/generational-talent-just-gone-developers-react-in-shock-at-the-brutal-scale-of-bungie-layoffs-which-has-reportedly-seen-the-destiny-2-team-almost-completely-wiped-out/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:20:26 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/generational-talent-just-gone-developers-react-in-shock-at-the-brutal-scale-of-bungie-layoffs-which-has-reportedly-seen-the-destiny-2-team-almost-completely-wiped-out/ The gaming world just experienced a seismic shift. Following Destiny 2‘s recent major update and growing reports about internal restructuring, Sony and Bungie announced a reduction in force that significantly impacted many of the talented individuals who made up the studio. This move has sent ripples of anger and sadness through the community, but it […]

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]]> With Destiny 2 over, Bungie lays off ‘most of the Destiny team and some Marathon team members’ https://hardware.nrgnews.net/with-destiny-2-over-bungie-lays-off-most-of-the-destiny-team-and-some-marathon-team-members/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:23:57 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/with-destiny-2-over-bungie-lays-off-most-of-the-destiny-team-and-some-marathon-team-members/ The Fallout: Bungie’s Reorganization and the Shifting Landscape of Game Development The world of gaming just witnessed a significant shake-up following the conclusion of development on Destiny 2. In a move that sends ripples through the industry, Bungie has announced a reduction in force as the studio reorganizes its focus for future projects. This decision […]

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]]> Ori creator declares Xbox Game Pass a mediocre slop factory that’s ‘a little like Communism’ https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ori-creator-declares-xbox-game-pass-a-mediocre-slop-factory-thats-a-little-like-communism/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:23:26 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/ori-creator-declares-xbox-game-pass-a-mediocre-slop-factory-thats-a-little-like-communism/ The Xbox empire is currently navigating a choppy waters, caught between ambitious promises and growing industry skepticism. Amidst recent announcements and strategic shifts, reports suggest the company is initiating a major internal “reset,” signaling potential layoffs across its studios, with titles like Double Fine”>Double Fine and Ninja Theory”>Ninja Theory reportedly facing the possibility of closure. […]

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