AFF 1.0 Hotfix 1: Sonic Knife Nerf, Server Optimization, and Fixes
AFF's first 1.0 hotfix addresses server performance, balances the Sonic Knife and GU-34 rifle, and resolves various client-side crashes on PC.
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AFF 1.0 Hotfix 1: Sonic Knife Nerf, Server Optimization, and Fixes
AFF's first 1.0 hotfix addresses server performance, balances the Sonic Knife and GU-34 rifle, and resolves various client-side crashes on PC.
Zenimax Online Staffing Cuts Raise Doubts Over Elder Scrolls Online Updates
Former developers say Elder Scrolls Online's update cadence is at risk following significant layoffs at Zenimax Online Studios as part of Microsoft's restructuring.
ZeniMax Online Studios Hit by Major Layoffs; Leadership Departs
ZeniMax Online Studios, developer of The Elder Scrolls Online, has laid off over 200 staff, including studio head Joseph Burba and other key executive leaders.
Ubisoft Barcelona Staff Strike Over Severance Pay After Layoffs
Following the launch of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, staff at Ubisoft Barcelona are on strike, demanding fair severance pay after 51 job losses.