The Switch 2 Has Been Jailbroken For The First Time

When I was younger, I loved Chewits. Each parcel of chewy sugar threatened to tear out a tooth, but their punch of strawberry, blackcurrent, and orange flavour was hard to resist. Left to my own devices, I would take packs of Chewits, unwrap all the sweets, and press them together in the palm of my hand until they formed a single Chewit boulder. The different colours and flavours became indistinguishable but the sheer size and density of the thing was attractive to my inner glutton. The first time I did this, I put the whole thing into my mouth and when I tried to bite down on the sweet mass my jaw became almost glued together by the sugary morass. Panicking, I tried to swallow it down and almost choked, as the formless Chewitts filled my oesophagus. Before I turned completely blue, I was able to cough it back up.

I want to say I only did this once, but it took a good three or four times before I realised squashing things together, while it seems could only multiply each Chewits’ amazingness, can actually make a formless mass that will choke you.

So, onto Xbox’s plans to consolidate their studios.

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Update: The IWGB Games Worker Union have issued the following statement to RPS from vice-chair Ben Newbon:

We cannot add any further insight into the heartbreaking job losses at BARB, a company that we think has been slowly spiralling for a long time.

We came together to fight tooth and nail to prevent the hardworking people working there from such a fate after pouring their heart and soul into Minds Eye. We are proud of what we built there but still hearing of redundancies is always an injustice.

We offer nothing but solidarity and support to everyone impacted by any job losses and remain committed to getting justice for BARB management’s treatment of workers and organising to root these practices out of the video games industry. Only by joining and becoming active in a trade union can we achieve these goals.

Original story follows:

Build a Rocket Boy (BARB), makers of panned futuristic action game/massive minigame platform MindsEye, appear to be making more staff redundant or able to seek other work. As part of a LinkedIn post indicating he’s seeking opportunities elsewhere, a principal talent acquisition partner at the studio has written that he “will be seeing BARB through till the very end, helping wrap things up here in the HR department”, which doesn’t exactly paint a rosy picture of the company’s future.

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**Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet – What We Know So Far**

*Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*, created by the esteemed studio Naughty Dog, was revealed during The Game Awards 2022, but since then, details about the game have been limited. Recently, studio leader Neil Druckmann shared that fans shouldn’t expect any new updates until 2027. He highlighted the team’s dedication to developing what is expected to be Naughty Dog’s most ambitious undertaking to date.

### Overview of The Game

Placed 2,000 years in the future in a parallel universe where space exploration began in the 1980s, *Intergalactic* centers around a bounty hunter named Jordan. While pursuing a criminal organization, Jordan becomes stranded on an alien planet, which compels him to uncover the history and mysteries of this unfamiliar world. Little else is understood regarding the gameplay mechanics or plot elements, but anticipation continues to rise as fans await further details.

### Expectations and Teasing

Naughty Dog is under significant pressure as nearly an entire console generation has passed since the studio launched a new game. Druckmann expressed this sentiment, recognizing the elevated expectations surrounding *Intergalactic*. To maintain fan enthusiasm, he shared that the studio is actively in the development stage and is eager to share their advancements, although they require additional time to polish the game.

Moreover, actor Troy Baker, recognized for his portrayal of Joel in *The Last of Us*, has shown great excitement for *Intergalactic*. He described the experience as something players “aren’t ready for,” further igniting excitement among fans.

### Future Revelations

Druckmann has been open about the timeline for new updates regarding *Intergalactic*. He stated, “We want to set expectations: we’re going to be quiet for the rest of this year… In 2027, that changes.” This transparency indicates that while fans may feel compelled to wait, the result will be a thorough unveiling of the game and its narrative elements.

### Conclusion

With a considerable wait until more information is disclosed, fans can expect that Naughty Dog is diligently working to produce a game that warrants the long anticipation. Druckmann’s reassurance of the team’s commitment combined with Baker’s fervent comments suggests that *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* aspires to deliver a groundbreaking gaming experience upon its eventual release. Thus, the wait may indeed be justified for a title that is already being heralded as a possible landmark in the action-adventure category.