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Rumors of a PS5 jailbreak method, linked to a leaked ROM key and specific to physical copies of a Star Wars game, have caused the game to skyrocket in price on eBay, though no public jailbreak tool has been released and the exploit remains unverified. The method targets PS5's disc authentication process, especially for PS4 discs, and highlights ongoing risks and controversies around console hacking.
Electronic Arts (EA) is laying off around five percent of its workforce, affecting almost 700 employees, and cancelling games while shutting down at least one development studio. The company is also moving away from licensed intellectual properties (IP) and focusing on its owned IP, sports, and massive online communities. This decision includes cancelling a Star Wars first-person shooter game being developed by Respawn Entertainment. The news of EA's layoffs follows PlayStation's announcement of cutting around 900 employees, contributing to a recent trend of mass layoffs in the gaming industry.
Electronic Arts is laying off over 650 employees, about 5 percent of its workforce, as part of a broader restructuring effort that includes cutting back on office space and ending work on some video games. This move reflects a trend in the video game industry, with layoffs affecting more than 10,500 workers in 2023 and over 6,000 in January 2024. EA's CEO stated that the company aims to focus on delivering deeper, more connected experiences for fans, with a focus on owned IP, sports, and massive online communities. The layoffs will impact a Star Wars first-person shooter being developed by Respawn, a studio acquired by EA in 2017.