Game Informer Magazine shut down after 33 Years!

The Dead Drop: Dailyish Video Game News

Today's Headlines:

THQ Nordic has teased a new Darksiders game | VGC (videogameschronicle.com)

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/thq-nordic-has-teased-a-new-darksiders-game/

At the end of a THQ Nordic showcase, we see the Charred Council (aka fiery stone heads) proclaiming the four horseman will ride again. Could mean Darksiders IV but, you know… Darksiders III sucked.

Development build of Call of Duty Black Ops 6 leaks as footage floods social media | VGC (videogameschronicle.com)

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/development-build-of-call-of-duty-black-ops-6-leaks-as-footage-floods-social-media/

The leaks are being taken down as fast as they go up but showcases map lists, perks, the gunsmith menu and the new Omnimovement function. The game is coming on 25th October, and Gamepass on Day One.

Nintendo Q1 profits decline 55% as the Switch nears the end of its lifecycle | GamesIndustry.biz

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-q1-profits-decline-55-to-16bn-as-the-switch-nears-the-end-of-its-lifecycle

This is absolutely expected as the Switch enters its 8th year in the market and last year's release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Time for a new console, guys!

Game Informer magazine to close after 33 years | VGC (videogameschronicle.com)

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/game-informer-magazine-to-close-after-33-years/

The prolific games journalism staple has been closed down by Gamestop, meaning more job losses for the Games Industry. This statement was posted:

“After 33 thrilling years of bringing you the latest news, reviews, and insights from the ever-evolving world of gaming, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Game Informer.

“From the early days of pixelated adventures to today’s immersive virtual realms, we’ve been honored to share this incredible journey with you, our loyal readers.

”While our presses may stop, the passion for gaming that we’ve cultivated together will continue to live on. Thank you for being part of our epic quest, and may your own gaming adventures never end.”

Intel announces layoffs of around 15,000 staff | GamesIndustry.biz

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/intel-announces-layoffs-of-around-15000-staff

15% of the total workforce at Intel has suffered due to a 10-billion cost reduction plan, supported by CEO Pat Gelsinger. And if they can't get the microcode out to fix Gen 13 & 14 CPUs this month… they might suffer more!

Jam City lays off 10% off staff | GamesIndustry.biz

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/jam-city-lays-of-10-off-staff

CEO Josh Yguado shared that a promised upward trend never materialised, so they needed to make the 85 redundancies in the mobile studio.

Report: Microsoft sets up new AA studio within Blizzard | GamesIndustry.biz

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-microsoft-sets-up-new-aa-studio-within-blizzard

Reported by Windows Central, the new studio comprises King employees and will work on existing franchise games such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch and Starcraft - presumably to create for Xbox's new mobile store launching this year.

Until Dawn movie begins shooting | VGC (videogameschronicle.com)

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/until-dawn-movie-begins-shooting/

Directed by David F. Sandberg, the movie adaptation of the Until Dawn video game will only feature Peter Stormare as an actor from both the film and game, reprising his role as Dr. Hill.

Lollipop Chainsaw remaster release date moved forward | Eurogamer.net

https://www.eurogamer.net/lollipop-chainsaw-remaster-release-date-moved-forward

Coming to Switch, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X & S, the new date is 12th September and remember, this is a remaster - not a remake!

The first footage from HBO’s The Last of Us season 2 has been shown | VGC (videogameschronicle.com)

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-first-footage-from-hbos-the-last-of-us-season-2-has-been-shown/

In an HBO Max montage of new stuff coming, a small teaser with Joel talking to Schitt's Creek star Catherine O'Hara shows some quick snips and tells us to expect Season 2 in 2025.