Heart Machine, developer of Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, has laid off nearly its entire staff after a publisher cancelled an unannounced title the studio was developing. Founder Alx Preston said the studio is uncertain about its future but will continue seeking a path forward.
Trackd is a Gmail-based subscription tracker that scans email receipts to identify unused subscriptions and alert users before free trials convert to paid. It operates entirely in-browser with read-only Gmail access, requiring no bank login or personal data transmission to servers.
Sony Interactive Entertainment requested that modder Speclizer cancel a fan-made PvP multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 PC that was scheduled for release this month. The cancellation follows Naughty Dog's own decision to scrap its official The Last of Us multiplayer project in 2023, disappointing fans of the franchise's online experiences.