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Cloud Imperium Games has reportedly laid off an unknown number of staff.

What a week it has been, with the sun finally showing its face again after a chilly April for the UK. We’ve still had plenty of time to play games though, and I’ve been continuing to plug away at Fallout 4 and No Rest for the Wicked, as well as taking some time to chill out with Endless Ocean: Luminous which is just a little bit too calm for its own good. Besides that I’ve made a start on Sand Land for our review which will appear after the weekend.

To kick off (pun intended) the new season, Erling Haaland is coming to Clash of Clans as a Barbarian King – King Haaland.

We've now entered the Premier League's business end, which means EA is on the precipice of announcing the official EA Sports FC 24 Team of the Season.

Azur Lane is taking a detour as HMS Anson’s grand entrance has been put on ice. The game’s official Japanese Twitter account announced that they’re hitting the brakes on Azur Lane Anson due to ‘various circumstances.’ Want to know what circumstance they’re talking about? Let’s dive into the details.

Entering development all the way back in 2010 before being officially announced a couple years later, Cloud Imperium Games’ massive space-faring MMO Star Citizen has been one of gaming’s most curious stories for years. Development on the title has dragged on for what has felt like an eternity, and though it has been playable in varying stages of alpha for a long time now, with the project continuing to rack up mind-boggling amounts of crowdfunding (currently standing at roughly $670 million), it has continued to look like a game that’s never going to actually release.

The developers of space sim Star Citizen are now talking about the 1.0 launch being within sight, some 12 years after the game launched its first crowdfunding drive.

Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games is the latest games company to cut staff, confirming “a small number of positions were eliminated” as part of a relocation plan some former employees have criticized. CIG failed to specify the number of staff affected.

Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games reportedly laid off some of its employees last month. Apart from these layoffs, which were allegedly excused as “staff relocation” at first, the Star Citizen developer is being accused of providing a toxic workplace environment.

Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games has suffered layoffs amid unrest due to relocation and accusations of a «highly toxic company», reports suggest.

Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games has reportedly laid off an unknown number of staff.

Bewilderingly rapid changes are happening in the technology and reach of computer systems. There are exciting advances in artificial intelligence, in the masses of tiny interconnected devices we call the “Internet of Things” and in wireless connectivity. Unfortunately, these improvements bring potential dangers as well as benefits. To get a safe future we need to anticipate what might happen in computing and address it early. So, what do experts think will happen, and what might we do to prevent major problems?

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A new era of Doctor Who is about to begin. The Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, now has the keys to the TARDIS and is getting ready to go all timey-wimey for his first full season.

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has been linked with Premier League football club West Ham United.

Publisher Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed that there has been a round of layoffs at EA-owned studio Codemasters. Known for its popular racing game series such as F1, Grid, and Dirt, it is unclear how many staff are affected at the current time.

One of the appeals of Stardew Valley is its chill soundtrack. Accompanying players while they farm crops, talk to neighbors, and go exploring, the musical score is such an integral part of the game that a Festival of Seasons tour was announced last month. However, demand has been so high that the developer has added in more dates.

It’s today, and fans are curious about how to stream this Premier League showdown. Liverpool, with their aggressive attacking play under Jürgen Klopp, are determined to challenge Manchester City’s dominance. Manchester City, led by the tactical genius of Pep Guardiola, are looking to solidify their top position. The game is expected to be a thrilling display of strategic play and world-class talent, with both teams eager to prove their superiority in the league.

Created by Peter Bowker, is a BBC war drama series that tells the story of interconnected individuals during World War II. Season 1, which originally aired between September 29, 2019, and November 10, 2019, dramatizes real-life events such as the Defence of the Polish Post Office in Danzig, the Battle of the River Plate, the Dunkirk evacuation, and the Battle of Britain, while season 2, which aired between July 16, 2023, and August 20, 2023, focuses on The Blitz in Manchester, the North African campaign, and the Nazi occupation of France. If you are curious about when season 3 is coming out, we’ve got you covered.

It’s today, and fans are wondering how to watch the Premier League game via streaming. The excitement is palpable as Manchester United, with their star players McTominay and Fernandes, seek to climb up from 8th place at their home ground, Old Trafford, against a determined Luton Town, currently 17th in the league standings.

A new tour celebrating the «most iconic video game music» will kick off in May next year.

Sports Interactive are tireless in their efforts to make their renowned football management sim smarter and more realistic every year. While there’s some big features waiting in the wings for next year, Football Manager 2024 takes a good few steps forward, building on everything that’s come before to still be one of the most in depth and complete experiences in the genre.

Players who’ve logged in to EA Sports FC 24 before November 1 will be able to claim a free Erling Haaland item in December, according to an apparent in-game pop-up circulating on social media.

The EA FC 24 Amazon Prime Gaming Twitch packs are now rolling out, providing plenty of opportunities for Prime subscribers to take home some major goodies to help improve your Ultimate Team Squad.

Envision Entertainment have released a demo for rustic city-builder Pioneers of Pagonia, and as they say in Manchester, by 'eck it's gorgeous. Designed by Volker Wertich, one of the original creators of The Settlers, the new village 'em up puts you in charge of medieval tribes scattered around an almost eerily scenic island chain.

A rare N64 controller is set to sell for around £1000 after its owner found the item in his attic after being gifted the now hard-to-find Foxdata N64 pad on their fourteenth birthday.

It's hard to deny the satisfaction you can get from performing Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siu' celebration, whether on the playground, in a Sunday league match or scoring a last-minute winner in EA FC Sports FC 24.

Looking to perform Marcus Rashford's trademark celebration?

A new season of football is upon us and, with that, a new football game in EA Sports FC 24.

If you're looking to start a new manager Career Mode in EA Sports FC 24 and don't know where to start — who can blame you?

So, you're well into Ultimate Team or Career Mode on EA Sports FC 24. You're scoring a plethora of glorious goals, you're dominating the flanks, and all is groovy on one side of the pitch...

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford was recently doing some press duties with the Premier League, during which the footballer was given a sneak peek at the EA Sports FC 24 version of Marcus Rashford. The player's form vastly improved in the 2022/23 season, with 30 goals in all competitions, and this is reflected in some improved ratings on the EAFC 24 card (the new version of FIFA Ultimate Team) over the FIFA 23 version. But not, apparently enough for Rashford.

It’s been confirmed that Mason Greenwood will be included in EA Sports FC 24, but won’t be present in Ultimate Team at launch due to him not being part of an active roster before the game’s cut-off date for player and team data. 

Mason Greenwood will feature in EA Sports FC 24, EA has confirmed.

EA Sports has reinstated Mason Greenwood for FC 24 after a two-game absence from the FIFA games.

EA Sports FC 24 ratings always make for interesting conversation. One of the most talked about this year surrounds the best Manchester United players and how their ratings rank against other Premier League clubs and the biggest teams around the world.

EA FC 24 ratings are now rolling out — and naturally, one of the biggest focuses surrounds Cristiano Ronaldo.

Electronic Arts has published a list of the top-rated EA Sports FC 24 players.

It’s a new era for EA Sports’ football games, with the long-running FIFA series no more. EA FC 24, due out later in September, is EA Sports’ first non-FIFA game, and with it comes a fresh assessment of the real-life footballers whose virtual counterparts star in the game.

Mason Greenwood will be reinstated in Football Manager, developer Sports Interactive has confirmed.

Co-development firm Rocket Science Corporation has set up shop in Cardiff, Wales.

Footage of the Nintendo Switch version of EA Sports FC 24 has appeared online.

Hospitals and clinics in several states on Friday began the time-consuming process of recovering from a cyberattack that disrupted their computer systems, forcing some emergency rooms to shut down and ambulances to be diverted.

Sony is hosting advanced screenings of the Gran Turismo movie for PS Plus subscribers, but only at select cinemas. A promotional email sent out to UK members includes a link to reserve tickets on 8th August at various Showcase, Vue, and Cineworld theatres across the country, a day ahead of the film’s British release on 9th August. The US release will follow on 11th August. It looks like there’ll be showings in Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Bristol, and Sheffield – among others.

A Football Manager 2023 player has broken the world record for the longest ever campaign with a game lasting 500 virtual years.

EA Sports FC 24 details are finally here, more than a year after the successor for FIFA 23 was announced. That's right: the biggest football series in gaming is gone for good, ushering in a new era for digital sports. But what's the reasoning behind the big switcheroo? And where can you find the FC 24 release date, trailer, Ultimate Team details, and gameplay round-up? In this detailed scouting report, of course – your one-stop EA Sports FC 24 guide.