Industry Upheaval: Turmoil Hits Top Studios as Gaming Sector Heats Up
TL;DR;
- Fallout: London in Disarray
- Bungie CEO Accused of Lavish Spending Amid Leadership Turmoil
- Thrill Rides and Open Worlds: Latest Game Trailers Showcase Next-Gen Experiences
- August Gaming Lineup Unveiled: PS5 Games, Fallout Show Impact, and Xbox Game Pass Additions
- Nostalgia Mode: New Xbox Controller Brings Back the Good Old Days of Xbox 360
Fallout: London in Disarray
The Fallout 4 mod “Fallout: London” has been making waves, but not always for the right reasons. Initially praised for its immersive world, fans were excited to explore a post-apocalyptic London. However, some users encountered frustrating technical issues, such as crashes and unaccessed vanilla settings. On the bright side, developers are actively working to resolve these problems, and a new mod has even been released to help with one of the most pressing concerns – a crippling in-game dog food addiction. Meanwhile, another mod swapped football references for soccer, but some fans were quick to “kick off” against the change, highlighting the passionate community that surrounds this ambitious project.
- Fallout: London mod switches football references to soccer, but fans kick off by Eurogamer
- I’d love to explore more of Fallout London’s brilliant world, but it keeps crashing every few minutes by Rock Paper Shotgun
- Don’t worry, Fallout: London’s devs are busy working on its issues, and there’s already a mod that solves the biggest – your crippling dog food addiction by VG247
Bungie CEO Accused of Lavish Spending Amid Leadership Turmoil
Bungie’s leadership is facing scrutiny as calls for change escalate following recent layoffs at the studio. Amidst this turmoil, CEO Pete Parsons has come under fire for his lavish spending habits, which include a $2-2.3 million outlay on classic cars and motorcycles since Sony acquired Bungie in 2022. The purchases have been criticized by staff as tone-deaf given the studio’s financial situation after its billion-dollar sale.
- Bungie CEO criticised for spending millions on classic cars, as calls for leadership changes escalate by Eurogamer
- Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has seemingly spent over $2 Million on classic cars and motorbikes since Sony bought the studio back in 2022 by VG247
- Bungie CEO Seemingly Spent Over $2.3 Million On Classic Cars After Sony Acquisition by Kotaku
Thrill Rides and Open Worlds: Latest Game Trailers Showcase Next-Gen Experiences
Recent game trailers have highlighted next-gen gaming experiences, focusing on immersive worlds and thrilling gameplay. Planet Coaster 2 was showcased in a 15-minute gameplay video, demonstrating the sequel’s enhanced features, including expanded water park attractions. Meanwhile, Promise Mascot Agency, an upcoming open-world game from Kaizen Game Works, has teased its vast environment through a developer deep dive trailer, generating significant excitement among gamers.
- Planet Coaster 2 shows off water parks and more in 15 minutes of gameplay by Eurogamer
- Promise Mascot Agency gets deep dive trailer, continues to be 2025’s most tantalising open world game by Rock Paper Shotgun
August Gaming Lineup Unveiled: PS5 Games, Fallout Show Impact, and Xbox Game Pass Additions
Sony has revealed its PS Plus Essential August lineup, featuring three new games for subscribers. Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced several additions to Xbox Game Pass, including the popular game “Mafia: Definitive Edition”. The company also confirmed that Fallout 76 will see increased player numbers following the success of Amazon’s Fallout TV show, which has garnered a significant following with over 9 million viewers.
- PS Plus Essential August 2024 Games Revealed by PlayStation LifeStyle
- Here’s the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for August by Eurogamer
- Yup, The Fallout TV show fed Fallout on Game Pass a pretty huge dose of Buffout, Microsoft CEO confirms by VG247
- Mafia: Definitive Edition coming to Xbox Game Pass in August by Eurogamer
Nostalgia Mode: New Xbox Controller Brings Back the Good Old Days of Xbox 360
Xbox has revisited its nostalgic roots with the launch of new controllers that bring back memories of the early days of gaming. The transparent blue Sky Cipher controller, set to arrive in August, is reminiscent of the 1990s and early 2000s aesthetic of video game consoles and accessories. This latest design nods to the iconic era of the Xbox 360, which recently had its marketplace shut down, marking a poignant end to an era that many gamers will cherish as a fond memory of their gaming youth.
- New Xbox Controller Is For All You ’90 Kids Out There by Kotaku
- Xbox is going a bit 90s with its new transparent blue Sky Cipher controller by Eurogamer
- What We Loved And Miss About The Xbox 360 by Kotaku
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