Headlines for October 22nd, 2024

Every day after Headlines airs I’ll give a text-based rundown of the show with links to each of our sources used. For those who prefer to read and to give thanks to all the hard work people around the industry are doing. Here are the video game headlines for October 22nd, 2024.

• Netflix closes AAA studio Joe Staten joined last year
• Black Myth: Wukong has an Xbox Series rating on the ESRB site
• Rebellion’s Atomfall – Get a detailed look in new deep-dive video
• Xbox on X: “An enhanced sound experience 🔊✨ The new Xbox Wireless Headset is available today.
• Immerse Yourself in the Game: The Next Evolution of the Xbox Wireless Headset
• New Call of Duty user interface and Black Ops 6 pre-loading are now live
• Surgent Studios puts entire studio on notice for redundancy as they seek funding for their next game
• Alan Wake 2’s anniversary update adds highly requested features
• Spider-Man 2 coming to PC and not getting any DLC
• Fallout Day Broadcast on Wednesday
• Dungeons of Hinterberg gets New Game + Update
• Bungie Directors And Staff Transition To Sony As Part Of Post-Layoff Integration, Supporting PlayStation’s Live Service Push
• Nintendo are stress testing an MMO, but they scare us so we won’t show images or anything

Today’s biggest story for Xbox users would be the refresh of the Xbox Wireless Headset. Xbox states that:

“Now featuring Dolby Atmos at no additional cost, this updated headset delivers immersive, spatial audio that brings games to life in vivid detail. We’ve also improved battery life, offering up to 20 hours of playtime*, upgraded the microphone with enhanced auto-mute and voice isolation for crystal-clear communication, and now feature Bluetooth 5.3. Combined with its sleek, all-black design, the new Xbox Wireless Headset remains an essential addition to any gaming setup.

The new Xbox Wireless Headset delivers an exceptional sound experience, powered by advanced spatial audio technology. With built-in support for Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic, and DTS Headphone:X*, you can experience sound with stunning precision, allowing you to pinpoint every footstep, explosion, or whisper. Dolby Atmos, now included at no extra cost, transforms your audio experience by revealing depth, clarity, and details like never before, creating a sound experience you can feel all around you.”