This week marked significant changes in the gaming media landscape. Polygon has been acquired by Valnet, which also owns sites like Screen Rant and Game Rant. Following the acquisition, numerous staff members were laid off. Concurrently, at Giant Bomb, publication is experiencing delays as Fandom undergoes a “strategic reset and realignment of our media brands.” Some employees have alleged that this shift has impacted the site’s content and irreverent style.
Price Increases for Xbox Consoles and Games
In addition to media changes, Microsoft announced an immediate price increase for Xbox consoles. Consumers can also expect Xbox game prices to rise by the upcoming holiday season.
Borderlands 4 Reveal
Fans of the Borderlands franchise received exciting news during a recent PlayStation State of Play presentation that offered a closer look at Borderlands 4, enhancing anticipation for the game.