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Graham Smith discussed playing Gunman Contracts, a new virtual reality title that encounters typical genre pitfalls. Smith noted frustrations such as clipping through floors, room phase-shifting, and offhand inventory snapping, yet concluded the game is still worth experiencing.
Smith described the software as slightly unoptimised with weightless ragdoll physics, but stated these are minor complaints. He highlighted moments of synchronicity when successfully pulling off headshots, environmental explosions, and precise knife throws.
Connor Makar reported on developers at The Coalition and their prospects following Gears of War: E-Day. Studio staff fear potential layoffs upon launch, mirroring broader trends at Xbox, while uncertainty remains regarding whether current staff will receive their Metacritic bonuses if terminated immediately after release.
An internal email confirmed the bonus structure and its typical nature. Eurogamer verified that recently impacted staff like Juan Vaca will still receive payouts if targets are met, provided they are on payroll during late October, though ongoing cuts leave future staff payouts unclear.
