🔥 Embracer has laid off 4,857 workers, cancelled 74 games, and closed 36 studios in the last year - TweakTown Daily

Our content for yesterday - August 28, 2024 [logo daily mail]() [Embracer has laid off 4,857 workers, cancelled 74 games, and closed 36 studios in the last year]( HOTTEST CONTENT: [Embracer has laid off 4,857 workers, cancelled 74 games, and closed 36 studios in the last year]( Embracer Group's latest Q2 2024 earnings report gives a sobering look at full extent of the company's cost-cutting that led to layoffs, cancellations. [TT Show Episode 48 - Black Myth Wukong Impressions, Gamescom, and More]( [TT Show Episode 48 - Black Myth Wukong Impressions, Gamescom, and More]( This week on the TT Show, Black Myth Wukong impressions, the future of games revealed at Gamescom, Arm enters the GPU race, and more. Sponsored Ad [HighPoint's new 128TB Gen4 AIC card has 16 x Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 8TB SSDs: costs $25,999]( [HighPoint's new 128TB Gen4 AIC card has 16 x Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 8TB SSDs: costs $25,999]( HighPoint announces its new RocketAIC 7749M2: the world's first 128TB Gen4 x16 AIC card with up to 16 x Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 8TB SSDs and costs $25,999. [Intel at Hot Chips 2024: Lunar Lake has over 20% more MT, ST performance than Meteor Lake]( [Intel at Hot Chips 2024: Lunar Lake has over 20% more MT, ST performance than Meteor Lake]( Intel says Lunar Lake CPUs will have 3x improved latency and bandwidth improvements over Meteor Lake at Hot Chips, new CPUs launch on September 3. [Lexar's PLAY 2280 Gen 4 SSD for PS5 actually looks like a PlayStation 5]( [Lexar's PLAY 2280 Gen 4 SSD for PS5 actually looks like a PlayStation 5]( Looking for some extra PS5 storage? Lexar's new PLAY 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD looks like a PS5, and with 4TB of capacity it's perfect for PlayStation gamers. [SK hynix develops the world's first 16Gb DDR5 memory chip using its new 1c node]( [SK hynix develops the world's first 16Gb DDR5 memory chip using its new 1c node]( SK hynix develops the industry's first 1c DDR5 memory: its 1c node is the South Korean giant's 6th generation 10nm process, with lots of improvements. [Razer's new $200 controller for PC and Xbox features 'mouse-click back paddles']( [Razer's new $200 controller for PC and Xbox features 'mouse-click back paddles']( The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is apparently the 'pinnacle of wireless esports performance controllers with unmatched customization and cutting-edge tech.' [AI creates a playable version of the original Doom, generating each frame in real-time]( [AI creates a playable version of the original Doom, generating each frame in real-time]( Google Research's GameNGen technology uses AI to generate playable games, creating each new frame based on input - and it's using Doom to showcase it. [NVIDIA's Gaming revenue is up, while Data Center and AI earnings exceed analyst predictions]( [NVIDIA's Gaming revenue is up, while Data Center and AI earnings exceed analyst predictions]( After companies like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo report a downturn in gaming hardware revenue NVIDIA reports growth for its GeForce RTX business. [Windows Update brings double digit gaming performance improvement to AMD Ryzen CPUs]( [Windows Update brings double digit gaming performance improvement to AMD Ryzen CPUs]( There's a new Windows Update that increases performance when gaming with a Ryzen 9000 Series or Ryzen 7000 Series processor, install it now. [AMD RDNA 4 leak: Navi 48 GPU at up to 3.2GHz, 16GB GDDR6, RTX 4080 perf, priced at $499 to $599]( [AMD RDNA 4 leak: Navi 48 GPU at up to 3.2GHz, 16GB GDDR6, RTX 4080 perf, priced at $499 to $599]( AMD's next-generation RDNA 4-based Navi 48 GPU leaks: 64 CUs at up to 3.2GHz, 16GB GDDR6 20Gbps memory, up to 280W, RTX 4080 perf, for up to $599. [Concord made less than $1 million on Steam on the high end, analysts estimate]( [Concord made less than $1 million on Steam on the high end, analysts estimate]( Firewalk's new live service hero shooter Concord may have sold less than 20,000 copies on PC via Steam on the higher end of analyst sales estimates. [Witcher 4 release date teased by developer CD Projekt]( [Witcher 4 release date teased by developer CD Projekt]( CD Projekt Group reveals some interesting details about the pre-order release date policies of PS Store and Xbox Store, hints at Witcher 4 release date. [Witcher 4 dev team won't grow any larger, CD Projekt confirms]( [Witcher 4 dev team won't grow any larger, CD Projekt confirms]( The development team with the new Witcher 4 game aka Polaris is not expected to grow any larger than it currently is, CD Projekt RED has confirmed. [Witcher 4 won't be influenced by player survey feedback: 'We trust our gut,' CD Projekt says]( [Witcher 4 won't be influenced by player survey feedback: 'We trust our gut,' CD Projekt says]( CD Projekt executives say the company will not rely on direct player survey feedback to help mold and shape the next Witcher trilogy, including Witcher 4. [Cyberpunk 2 sequel Project Orion entering development soon, dev team to double across next year]( [Cyberpunk 2 sequel Project Orion entering development soon, dev team to double across next year]( CD Projekt confirms that Cyberpunk 2 sequel Project Orion will enter development soon and that the dev team will double across the next year or so. [Why cutting back on screen time is harder than you think]( [Why cutting back on screen time is harder than you think]( We all probably use our screens too much, would you agree? Is 'Digital Minimalism' something you should be considering to improve your life? [Apple's MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch with M4 CPUs are now in mass production, report claims]( [Apple's MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch with M4 CPUs are now in mass production, report claims]( All set for Apple's new MacBook Pro models, boasting M4 Pro and M4 Max processors? The production lines are now being cranked up, we're told. [ALOGIC Clarity Pro Touch Review - 27-inch Touchscreen 4K Monitor]( [ALOGIC Clarity Pro Touch Review - 27-inch Touchscreen 4K Monitor]( ALOGIC has released the Clarity Pro Touch, a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor with a touchscreen and a design based on great color accuracy and ergonomics. [PlayStation 5 Pro dev kit leaks: 2TB SSD, beefed-up PS5 Pro only uses around 200W power]( [PlayStation 5 Pro dev kit leaks: 2TB SSD, beefed-up PS5 Pro only uses around 200W power]( Sony's beefed-up PlayStation 5 Pro console rumored with 2TB of Gen4 SSD, uses around 200W of power and runs cooler than the standard PS5. [CORSAIR's new compact M55 and M55 WIRELESS gaming mice are available now]( [CORSAIR's new compact M55 and M55 WIRELESS gaming mice are available now]( Corsair's new compact M55 gaming mouse is available in wired and wireless variants, built for performance, and neither version will break the bank. [Silicon Power's new microSD achieves read speed of 820 MB/s, faster than an SSD]( [Silicon Power's new microSD achieves read speed of 820 MB/s, faster than an SSD]( Silicon Power's new microSD is impressive, but the incredible speed comes via the new SD 7.0 or SD Express interface that leverages NVMe technology. [Antec's new FLUX Pro PC Case Series is here, a feature packed mesh and wood design]( [Antec's new FLUX Pro PC Case Series is here, a feature packed mesh and wood design]( Antec's new FLUX Pro is an impressive Full Tower case that not only looks stylish but is packed with a few innovative new features. [Lenovo's new Legion GO accessories make it feel more like a PC Nintendo Switch]( [Lenovo's new Legion GO accessories make it feel more like a PC Nintendo Switch]( Lenovo has announced a new range of accessories for the Legion Go gaming handheld, with the dock and controller-holder taking inspiration from the Switch. [Black Myth: Wukong map mod lets you better track quests and find hidden secrets]( [Black Myth: Wukong map mod lets you better track quests and find hidden secrets]( Simple Map is a handy mod lets you bring up a map in the map-less Black Myth: Wukong. Also, there's a mod that gives our monkey friend a lightsaber. [Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta dates and PC hardware requirements revealed]( [Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta dates and PC hardware requirements revealed]( The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta kicks off this weekend for Xbox Game Pass subscribers and those that have pre-ordered the game. [Having trouble reading? 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