Bungie has announced layoffs for 17% of its workforce. Destiny 2: The Final Shape was easily one of the most anticipated expansions for the title that fans have eagerly waited for. After its release in July 2024, fans have been waiting to see where Bungie heads next with the beloved title. However, the Destiny-maker has made a strange move by cutting off 220 of its workforce this month. This is not the first time Bungie has laid off employees, as last year, the studio lost 100 people to the layoffs. Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has mentioned that the layoffs are due to 'rising development cost' and industry shifts.

Also read: Previously Delayed Destiny 2 Expansion The Final Shape Set To Be Showcased Next Week.

Bungie Layoffs Over 200 Employees Following Destiny 2: The Final Shape Release

According to Pete Parson, CEO of Bungie, the studio is struggling to endure current economic conditions, which led to this sudden shift. In a statement regarding this matter, he added:

Due to rising costs of development and industry shifts as well as enduring economic conditions, it has become clear that we need to make substantial changes to our cost structure and focus development efforts entirely on Destiny and Marathon

This statement was also confirmed by Gamespot's reports on the matter. Bungie is not the only studio who has been downsizing their unit.

Companies like Eidos, Riot, and multiple Microsoft Studios have been victims of layoffs since last year. As the development costs rise, studios find themselves in tougher positions to release games with AAA budgets while fueling the studio behind them.

Parson has also stated that the layoffs are happening at every level of Bungie, meaning they are not exclusive to the development team. He also added that most of Bungie's executive or senior positions are impacted by this change as well. While Bungie does promise a generous package including severance pay, bonus, health coverage, and more for a certain period, fans are not sure if the current layoffs were a great move by the Destiny-maker.

Destiny 2: Lightfall also impacted this decision, added Parson, as he mentioned the expansion failed to reach Bungie's 'quality standards'.

Even after the layoffs, the CEO has stated that Bungie is currently left with over 850 employees, who will focus their work on both upcoming Destiny and Marathon projects. This will mean a lot as fans anticipate newer content for Destiny, especially after The Final Shape expansion.

BGMI is one of the most popular battle royale games in the country. Adding to its popularity are the ample in-game cosmetics, which include gun skins, car skins and costumes. Recently, Krafton has been adding a variety of voice packs of popular BGMI content creators and athletes. All of these can be purchased with the help of the in-game currency, Unknown Cash (UC). Here are all the ways that you can buy UC in BGMI. 

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How to Buy UC in BGMI with Extra Bonus?

There are multiple ways of buying UC in BGMI. The most common way of purchasing UC is through the game. All you have to do is go to the app, select the UC pack you wish to purchase and then proceed to make payments. If you buy UC from your Android device, this is how much you will have to pay: 

However, if you use an iOS device, your UC will cost: 

Additionally, if the players are looking for some lucrative offers, then they will have to try buying UC from trusted third party apps like the Rooter Shop or Uni Pin. Apps like the Rooter Shop will send the UC directly to your account if you purchase from them. What is more interesting is that you will get a lot of lucrative offers, which include bonuses that are not available in the game. In addition to this, you can also avail more discounts through the app if there is a promotion going on. The Uni Pin app works in the same way. Here are all the things you can buy from UC in BGMI: 

• Outfits
• Treasures
• Parachute skins
• Emotes
• Accessories
• Gun skins
• Vehicle skins

Once you have purchased UC, you can spend it on buying anything in the game. 

Sony officially revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro at their Technical Presentation today. The PlayStation maker did not hold back on their latest console, as the PS5 Pro offers a significant upgrade over the regular console from 2020, and in major ways. The PlayStation 5 Pro advances the console gaming technology with a colossal GPU upgrade, new Ray Tracing improvements, and new AI-driven models to impact video game visuals. Gamers can also achieve a much smoother experience in terms of FPS, as showcased by Mark Cerny, at the PS5 Pro Technical Presentation.

Also read: Sony To Reportedly Launch PlayStation 5 Pro Version In 2024

When is the PlayStation 5 Pro Releasing?

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The PlayStation 5 Pro will be available on November 7, 2024, priced at $699. the console will only come with the adapters, and Dual Shock Controller, as the vertical stand will be sold separately. While the PS5 Pro seems like a considerably expensive option for a console, Sony has promised to deliver a significant upgrade over the previous generations of PlayStations.

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PlayStation 5 Pro Specs

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As the PS5 Pro Technical Presentation concluded, fans have been wondering what will the new console bring hardware-wise. The PS5 Pro specification list includes the 'Big Three', as told by Mark Cerny at the presentation. These include a 45% faster RDNA GPU in the new console, which offers 67% more Compute Units, and 12% faster RAM compared to the regular PlayStation 5. Additionally, the PS5 Pro comes with Advanced Ray Tracing, calculating complex geometric rays at double and triple rates compared to previous hardware.

Lastly, a custom hardware addition has been made to the Pro version of the PlayStation 5 console called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which boosts visuals with AI-driven upscaling, while also maintaining solid framerates across resource-heavy titles. According to Sony, The PS5 Pro is easily the most powerful console they have ever made and is a "worthy addition" to the PlayStation family.

Some of the best games that can take advantage of the powerful PS5 Pro technology include Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy XVI, Horizon Forbidden West, The Last of Us Part II, Demon Souls Remake, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Ghost of Tsushima, Gran Turismo 7, Hogwarts Legacy, and Alan Wake 2. The PS5 Pro claims to hold up solid 60 frames per second across all the titles while offering groundbreaking visuals with its Ray Tracing and AI technology. With the official release only a few months away, fans are excited to see what Sony brings to the table.

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Renowned industry leader in the gaming sector, NODWIN Gaming is bringing DreamHack India and Hyderabad Comic Con this year, in November. The organization has announced this in collaboration with Insider, as the country's largest pop culture celebration is set to take place on November 15, 2024, and will conclude on November 17.

NODWIN Gaming acquired Comic Con India earlier this year, promising a massive gathering where fans can indulge in various events and discuss pop culture, as the event spreads its wings across multiple domains such as movies, anime, TV Shows, video games, and much more.

Also read: NODWIN Gaming Acquires Middle East And Turkey-Based Company Ninja Global FZCO

NODWIN Gaming Set to Bring Dream Hack India and Comic Con Soon

NODWIN Gaming's Comic Con events will be held in five cities and will cater to a huge audience of pop culture enthusiasts. The event is often seen as a comfortable space for fans to interact with like-minded individuals. Aside from the display of the pop-culture theme, one can also spot activities such as cosplay competitions, merchandise, and more interactive experiences.

Alongside the return of the Hyderabad Comic Con (HCC), the DreamHack is also making its addition to the event this year. The DreamHack premier gaming event is celebrating its 5th anniversary, adding new elements to the Comic Con.

DreamHack India is popular for its fascinating LAN tournaments across various esports competitive games such as Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant. Additionally, it is also known for hosting events, tech expos, and meet-and-greets.

Combining the Hyderabad Comic Con with DreamHack, occupants of the venue are looking at an electrifying experience where they get to experience the joy of two separate events at once.

DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con promises the youth a colossal event this year, following a three-day format that will incorporate various opportunities for fans to explore the pop culture world, in a much interactive fashion.

The gameplay trailer of FAU: G- Domination went live at the FAU-G: Domination World Premiere Event and the pre-registration of the made-in-India game is also going on right now. The Prime Minister had urged the gaming industry to develop a world-class game, and FAU: G- Domination was nCore and Nazara's answer. The game's trailer showcases all the different maps of the game and all the weapons. 

Not just that, the trailer also shows multiple locations and firefights to show the kind of experience Dot9 and nCore Games want to give to their audience. 

Also Read: FAU-G: Domination Pre Registration is Live Now

FAU-G: Domination: Everything You Need To Know Before Launch

The game has been dedicated to Bharat Ke Veer, under the mentorship of actor Akshay Kumar. Furthermore, to extend their support to families of India’s Armed Forces Martyrs, Nazara will donate Rs. 25,00,000 to Bharat Ke Veer. Additionally, the game will showcase specific cosmetic items such as badges, of which 100 per cent of the proceeds will be given to Bharat Ke Veer. 

To make the gaming audience aware of the game, Nazara Publishing has decided to partner with many gaming influencers and give attractive pre-registration bonuses. Talking about the game, Nitish Mittersain, Founder and CEO of Nazara Technologies said: 

We’re delighted to finally showcase FAU-G: Domination and open pre-registrations for the game after a period of public testing that verified what we knew — FAU-G: Domination can address the demand of Indian gamers for locally relevant content. We can’t wait to share more with you on the road to release through our marketing initiatives.

The game goes beyond the realm of just being a genre and aims to raise awareness about India’s defence and military power. For that, NIBE Limited — India’s leading defence manufacturer is acting as the Defence Subject Matter Expert for FAU-G: Domination. Talking about it, Ganesh Nibe, Chairman and Managing Director, NIBE Group said: 

We’re proud to contribute to FAU-G: Domination towards bringing a true-to-life representation of India’s defence efforts to the widest possible audience. The next-generation of the nation are digital natives and FAU-G: Domination gives us a platform to showcase what keeps India safe and secure.

Pre-registration for the game is live right now and the ones who have pre-registered for the event will get attractive rewards like the Beast Collection, which includes a frame, banner, avatar, sticker, spray, and charm, as well as six gun skins: sawed-off shotgun, USP, Scout rifle, M4, Uzi, and Kabar. 

The most awaited Amazon Gaming Fest is back with the biggest sale on gaming laptops, games, monitors and accessories. From September 1 to September 5, 2024 Amazon will be running huge discounts on Acer, ASUS and Dell laptops. In addition to this, there will be a lot of attractive deals on Samsung, UltraGear and BENQ monitors.  

Since the sale is already live, we have curated a list of our top picks from these gaming laptops, monitors, games and accessories.

Also Read: HP Unveils Victus Special Edition Laptops With Nvidia RTX 3050

Best Deals At Amazon Gaming Fest

Gaming Accessories

The Logitech G PRO X Superlight Wireless USB Gaming Mouse is one of the nicer mice available in the market for gaming enthusiasts and esports athletes. The mouse usually retails for Rs 12,995 but in the sale, you can avail a discount of 15%. 

If not, then you can also check out the Lenovo Ideapad M100. This mouse isn't wireless but is extremely versatile. This mouse would usually retail for 1,790, but in this sale, you can avail yourself of a 39% discount. You can check out all the deals on gaming gadgets here.  

Gaming Laptops

One of the best laptops in the segment is the ASUS TUF F15. This 11-gen laptop comes with 6GB RAM and 512GB SSD. It will make your gaming experience smoother and ensure the graphics are smooth with its 4GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050. Usually, this laptop is available for Rs 89,500, but in the sale, you can get a 39% discount. Check out all the deals on gaming laptops here.

Gaming Monitors

In the sale, you will be able to get your hands on Samsung, UltraGear and BENQ monitors. Our pick in the sale is the Samsung 25-inch(62.2cm) FHD monitor. This monitor comes with an adjustable height stand and ultrawide game view. Usually, this monitor is available for Rs 40,700. But in this sale, you will get a 52% discount. You can also check other deals on gaming monitors here. 

In addition to these discounts, you can also avail an exchange of up to Rs 25,000 on your old devices. In addition to this, you can also get up to 12 months no cost EMI on select banks and cards.