The Biggest Gaming News For July 8, 2022
You've made it to the weekend, gamers! We've got a mixed bad of a news roundup for you today, including tech, movies, and, of course, video games. However, our top story concerns Elon Musk and the termination of his deal to purchase Twitter.
Our other top stories of the day include GameStop laying off staff to focus on NFTs and yet another big leak detailing games coming as part of the first big update to PS Plus Premium. For more details, simply read on.
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After months of speculation and excuses, Elon Musk has finally decided to terminate his proposed $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. Musk has been criticizing the platform over an alleged bot problem over the past few weeks, accusing Twitter of "actively resisting" information requests on the number of fake accounts. However, the social media platform isn't too keen on Musk backing out at the last second and has already claimed it will take Musk to court in order to force the merger through.
Employees at GameStop and Game Informer have been laid off en masse. GameStop CEO Matt Furlong reportedly explained in an internal memo that "a number of" employees are being let go in an effort to achieve "sustained profitability." However, the company is taking on applications for creators to be part of its GameStopNFT marketplace and has received criticism for laying off employees to chase a dying market.
PS Plus Premium's first big update is just around the corner, and we already know what's going to be on offer thanks to a new leak. According to prominent PS Plus leaker BlackBate, a number of high-profile games will be coming to PS Plus Premium this month, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Stray,
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