Choice of Life: Floors

The Xbox Player Voice portal was launched back in May, giving users the opportunity to easily share their thoughts on Xbox and wishes for the future. This came after new CEO Asha Sharma promised a "return of Xbox" when taking over. Following the announcement of 3,200 layoffs and four studio departures, some players are understandably worried and frustrated, and that's now having an effect on the Reddit-like platform. Read more

With headlines dominated by stories of buyouts, layoffs, employee mistreatment, and crunch, it's easy to think that game development is a constant parade of misery and strife. But the vast majority of developers still make games out of genuine love for the medium--and feel deeply connected to their teammates. The surprise announcement of a Steam remake of NES cult classic Battle of Olympus showcases the joyful side of game development: a project born of an idea that blossomed into a real-life romance, decade-long careers, and gratitude for the fans who have kept the game in peoples' minds. htt