Sony Is Planning More Layoffs At Insomniac And Other PlayStation Studios

NASA, ESA, and other space agencies have developed technology to track asteroids in their orbits, and even deflect them in case a potential impact scenario develops. While most of them are present in the main asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, they often pass Earth. Interaction with a planet's gravitational field can sometimes knock asteroids off course, sending them tumbling towards a planet for impact. Therefore, it is crucial that asteroids be tracked to minimize the uncertainties around their close approaches. Using its tech, NASA has now shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth today, January 10. Know all about this close approach.

Though much of PlayStation’s success has come from its stable of first-party games, it has also benefitted from third-party titles that receive Sony’s support. In an interview with Boardroom, Shawne Benson, who is the global head of third-party portfolio and acquisitions, shed some light on how some of these deals come about.

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The new year has finally begun and with the boost and motivation to start afresh, you must also try and update your devices to keep up with your ever-increasing requirements. When we talk about devices the very first thing that comes to mind is our smartphone as it is our all-time companion. Through our smartphones, we stay connected with friends and family through calls or social media, we keep our personal data, conduct day-to-day tasks or simply play games, watch movies or web series. With so many tasks in hand, one must keep a phone with a high-performing processor to carry them out effectively. If you are someone who is looking for a smartphone then this is the best time. We have curated these 8 best New Year deals on top smartphone models available on Amazon so that you can make an affordable upgrade. Check out the list of best new year deals from Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to iQOO 12 and more here.

Every year, we turn to a panel of trusted analysts to ask them what they see coming down the road, and ask them to assess their predictions from the previous year.

Blue Eye Samurai co-creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green have confirmed they have plans for multiple seasons and a spin-off of the hit Netflix series.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s output in 2023 has been pretty impressive, with Like a Dragon: Ishin! andLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name garnering acclaim. Both titles made their way to Game Pass, the latter even launching on day one. However, the studio’s next mainline title, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, won’t be following suit.

New rules have been laid out by regulators in China that aim to reduce the amount of money gamers spend within video games. 

Bethesda's Fallout 76 has experienced one heck of a ride over the past five years, and the studio doesn't look to stop here as it announces map expansion and new content for 2024.

We’ve seen subscription services come into play a lot more these past few years. Microsoft has been pushing its Xbox Game Pass subscription service quite heavily. They not only expanded the service to be more accessible to a wide variety of devices but also filled it with games. One of the significant challenges that Sony will have is the first-party content that Microsoft puts out on Game Pass at launch. However, it appears that Sony is looking to expand their PlayStation Plus subscription service further to gain a larger audience. 

Earlier this month, developer Bethesda Game Studios revealed on the Starfield subreddit that it was working on new ways to travel, mod support, and more for the game. Now, the company has expanded on its 2024 plans for Starfield in a new end-of-year update, including additional ship customization. 

2023 has seen a devastating spree of layoffs throughout the games industry, from Embracer Group to Epic Games to Microsoft and many, many others, and, to little surprise, companies are still looking to make cuts in an effort to reduce costs. In particular, new details have emerged on similar internal plans within Sony, thanks to the recent data breach suffered by Insomniac Games.