Fallout 76 has reached a new milestone in the form of 20 million players. The shared world shooter's success comes after it grew to 17 million players back last December.As with other games in the series, its success can be owed to renewed interest thanks to Prime Video's Fallout show. In mid-April, basically every game in the series had a big surge of players; for 76, the show gave it its highest-ever peak of Steam players.Even before the show, though, Fallout 76 had turned itself around significantly from its crunch-heavy, tumultuous launch in 2018. As it stands, it's done a significant job in keeping the series around until an eventual new game comes around.
Game publisher Modern Wolf has cut six jobs, according to those at the company.These reductions seem to have primarily affected the marketing and community departments, along with the production and art. Per ex-brand head George Willard, the cuts were made as part of a larger "company restructuring" at Modern Wolf."Whilst we've known about this potential outcome for a short while, the news still feels like a gut punch," he wrote. "It's been a great joy being able to help bring your games to market and as many players as possible."In Willard's post (and others), he specifically names his fellow affected coworkers, along with a short blurb advocating for why they should be hired. As for himself, he and Modern Wolf's senior comms manager Sophi…
Game publisher Modern Wolf has cut six jobs, according to those at the company.These reductions seem to have primarily affected the marketing and community departments, along with the production and art. Per ex-brand head George Willard, the cuts were made as part of a larger "company restructuring" at Modern Wolf."Whilst we've known about this potential outcome for a short while, the news still feels like a gut punch," he wrote. "It's been a great joy being able to help bring your games to market and as many players as possible."In Willard's post (and others), he specifically names his fellow affected coworkers, along with a short blurb advocating for why they should be hired. As for himself, he and Modern Wolf's senior comms manager Sophi…
BAFTA held its awards ceremony for the games of 2023, and to no surprise, Baldur's Gate 3 took the top prize. As with other award shows, it left the night with quite a few wins.Along with Game of the Year, Larian's RPG took home awards for Best Music and Best Narrative. Andrew Wincott, who plays Raphael, also took home an award for Best Supporting Role.Acting-wise, it was Nadji Jeter who won Best Leading Role as Miles Morales in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.Fellow GOTY nominees Alan Wake II and Super Mario Bros. Wonder each won two awards: for Audio and Artistic Achievement, and Family and Multiplayer Game, respectively.Finally, Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush got a win for Best Animation. The list of winners can be read down below.
Ninja Theory co-founder Tameem Antoniades has left the Microsoft-owned studio.The Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice writer has departed before the launch of the long-awaited sequel, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, which is slated to touch down on May 21, 2024.Polygon noticed Antoniades' absence during a recent studio visit, with an Xbox spokesperson confirming his exit shortly after. It's unclear when exactly Antoniades left, but he was involved in Hellblade 2 during the early stages of production.Notably, the reason for his departure also remains a mystery.Antoniades established Ninja Theory alongside Dom Matthews, Mike Ball, and Nina Kristensen back in 2004, with the co-founders regrouping after a stint under the Just Add Monsters moniker.In the two decades since, Ninja Theory …