Relic hit with layoffs following sale from Sega

The popular WWE 2K24 community creator WhatsTheStatus has been banned following claims of him violating the game’s terms of service. In addition to recreating the thrills of a standard episode of Raw or SmackDown, WWE 2K24 gives players a chance to create their own action with custom wrestlers, arenas, and even championship belts. These creations can then be shared with other users through WWE 2K24’s online community, resulting in a vast virtual library of downloadable content for any squared-circle enthusiast to enjoy.

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A Helldivers 2 player discovered the model for Eagle-1 came with its own hitboxes after a comedic midair collision. Since the game's release, there's been no shortage of videos showcasing the many ways Helldivers 2 players can expire in the line of duty, but one unfortunate soldier met a particularly gruesome end when they were launched into the air and subsequently hit by the series' iconic Eagle Fighter.

It seems that Prison Architect 2 is going method in its approach to launching the 3D sequel to the jailhouse management game, as - like its inmates - it just can’t seem to secure a solid release. Originally due to arrive in March, before being pushed into May, developers Double Eleven have now shunted it all the way back to September.

Synth Riders' impeccable slate of DLC just doesn't seem to have an end in sight, does it? Well, here we are once again, as the team at Kluge Interactive has cooked up something really special for this latest DLC: 80s Mixtape — Side A.

The official release of Braid: Anniversary Edition has been delayed and will now launch on May 14. Popular indie title Braid was set to launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch on April 30 as a new, remastered version of the iconic puzzle platformer. However, developer Thekla, Inc. confirmed that the upcoming release has been hit with a significant delay.

Several games in the Fallout series have seen a spike in player activity on PC following the recently released Fallout TV show. 

Activision has announced that over 58,000 accounts that used cheats in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 or Warzone have been banned. The publisher says that more ban waves targeting Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone violators are expected in the near future.

Bandai Namco has come under fire for reportedly sending a notice of infringement to a fan site that hosts mods for Tekken 8. If the notice is legitimate, it's the latest example of Bandai Namco going after mods in its games, having previously copyright-claimed videos that show modified Tekken gameplay.

A cease and desist letter for Friday the 13th Resurrected has been served to its developer, ending the campaign to bring the fan-made game to Steam. With Friday the 13th: The Game no longer available to download either, fans will need to continue getting their Jason Voorhees fix elsewhere.

Relic Entertainment, the freshly-independent developers of Company of Heroes, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War and Age of Empires IV, have confirmed a number of job losses. The layoffs come just a week after the studio announced their sale from former owners Sega, returning them to independence after two decades.

Esteemed developer Relic Entertainment — the creators of acclaimed RTS franchises like Homeworld and Company of Heroes — has confirmed a further round of layoffs at the Canadian-based studio. This news came only a few days after Relic's departure from Sega as a former subsidiary of the company.