Trion reportedly undergoing ‘massive’ layoffs [Updated] IGN is reporting “massive” layoffs at Trion. Though the website doesn’t cite any sources, it suggests that “well over half the company has been let go,” and it also says that those affected may include as much as 80% of the company. via: massively.joystiq.com

EA Sports engineer blasts Wii U on twitter An EA Sports employee, Bob Summerwill, blasted Nintendo’s home console today on Twitter. It’s no secret that EA has no love for the system right now but apparently that extends to all of their employees. Summerwill had this to say on Twitter: @shanselman The WiiU is crap.Less powerful than an XBOX360.Poor online/store.Weird tablet. via: gimmegimmegames.com

Report: Microsoft Plans New Xbox 360 Dashboard Though most of the world is looking ahead to Microsoft’s next console, the firm isn’t quite done fiddling with the Xbox 360. According to a new Verge report, Microsoft will be releasing a beta version of a new dashboard update for the Xbox 360 sometime in June or July of this year. via: www.escapistmagazine.com