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Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs
Microsoft's latest wave of layoffs has reportedly gutted major gaming studios, including id Software and Bethesda.
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A World Of Warcraft Plague Kills Players And Fills Inns With Nasty Contagious Goo
A virtual pandemic has struck a World of Warcraft server after a debuff breached containment, echoing one of the game's most famous historical glitches.
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Everything We Know About World Of Warcraft's Rumored Classic+
Datamined store purchases and leaks suggest Blizzard is preparing a new version of World of Warcraft: Classic, potentially titled 'Camelot'.
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Xbox Layoff Plans Reportedly Include Closing Arkane, Canceling Blade
Microsoft is reportedly planning a new round of layoffs impacting thousands of roles across Xbox, sales, and consulting.
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Hunt the Death Cult in Season of Death Awakening
Diablo IV's Season of Death Awakening is live, introducing a new hunt for the Death Cult