NEWS
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Canceled ‘Halo’ TV show finds new life on Netflix
Netflix has officially picked up Paramount+’s canceled Halo television adaptation. The live-action interpretation of the Bungie-developed game franchise first aired…
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‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ studio CEO calls out EA buyout
We’re a few days removed from news of Electronic Arts’ (EA) colossal $55 billion private equity buyout, but the record-breaking…
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Xbox reveals gasp-worthy Game Pass price hikes
On Wednesday, Microsoft announced that it would again raise monthly enrollment prices for its Xbox Game Pass platform. According to…
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‘Dune: Awakening’ studio Funcom announces layoffs
Oslo-based game studio Funcom, the team behind the open-world game Dune: Awakening, has announced upcoming layoffs. In an exclusive statement…
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Ubisoft, Tencent announce Vantage Studios
After a tumultuous year marked by layoffs, losses, and litigation, video game company Ubisoft has officially launched its collaboration with…
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‘Sorry, We’re Closed’ Premium Edition out now for Switch, PS5
Sorry, We’re Closed, the atmospheric survival horror game from developer Ć la mode games, is now available in a physical…
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Advocacy groups target Roblox’s new ‘Sensitive Issues’ tag
Advocacy groups are criticizing Roblox’s recently proposed content descriptors, claiming that they represent a “step backward for both creative expression…
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Electronic Arts confirms $55B Saudi, Kushner acquisition
American video game company Electronic Arts (EA), the studio behind Madden NFL,Ā Battlefield, and The Sims, has confirmed its eye-watering $55…
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ROG Xbox Ally price revealed, pre-orders live
Gamers hoping to take their Xbox Game Pass subscription to-go can finally pre-order the ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG…
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President Bowser to depart Nintendo of America
On Thursday, aptly-named Nintendo of America boss Doug Bowser announced he would step down from the company at the end…
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Everything you missed from Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025
From developer appearances, in-game celebrity cameos, and shadow-drops to exciting first-party and third-party reveals, yesterday’s Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025…
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Everything you missed from PlayStation’s State of Play
On Wednesday, September 24, PlayStation aired its latest State of Play. The presentation, despite just being a little over half…
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RGG confirms ‘Yakuza Kiwami 3’, reveals ‘Dark Ties’
The rumors are true:Ā Yakuza Kiwami 3, a complete remake of the 2009 action RPG Yakuza 3, is on the horizon.Ā Yakuza…
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PlayStation State of Play airing tomorrow, September 24
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is hosting its latest PlayStation State of Play showcase tomorrow, September 24. The company’s Content Communications…
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Kojima Productions, Niantic announce new partnership
Games industry creative Hideo Kojima is pairing up with former PokĆ©mon Go parent companyĀ Niantic Spatial for a new augmented reality…
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‘Borderlands 4’ sales pass 2.5 million in 10 days
Less than two weeks after Gearbox-developed Borderlands 4 hit physical and digital retailers, studio Gearbox Software announced that a cumulative…
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Xbox made largest-ever Game Pass investment in 2025
Video game company Xbox is countering criticism of its subscription-based Game Pass platform. On Monday, Eurogamer published an interview with…
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IO celebrates ‘HITMAN’ 25th anniversary with content, collectibles
IO Interactive, the studio behind the blockbuster stealth game series HITMAN, is celebrating the IP’s 25th birthday (yes, you read…
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Steam ending 32-bit Windows 10 OS support
Just a few short weeks before Microsoft ends Windows 10 support, digital video game storefront Steam announced it would stop…
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All-new ‘Jackbox Party Pack 11’ launching in October
Summer is almost over, and Jackbox Games is here to move the party inside. In a new press release, Jackbox…
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Tencent: Sony ‘Horizon’ lawsuit is attempt to ‘monopolize’ genre
Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent is swiping back at Sony after the latter filed a lawsuit alleging Tencent released a “slavish…
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Viral VR game ‘Sushi Ben’ now available on PC
ORDER UP! Sushi Ben, the viral indie hit from the creator of Hatoful Boyfriend, is finally available to PC players.…
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US House Oversight summons tech CEOs to testify after Kirk assassination
The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee asked the CEOs of online platforms Steam, Discord, Twitch, and Reddit to…
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Bethesda pulls ‘Indiana Jones’ post after players allege link to Charlie Kirk killing
Video game studio Bethesda has reportedly removed a post on X (formerly Twitter) after some users alleged it was related…
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90% of gamers played remake in last year, study says
An overwhelming majority of gamers have played a remaster or remake in the last year, a new study claims. Around…
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‘Yakuza Kiwami 3′ leaked on series’ official website
On Wednesday, SEGA subsidiary Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) reportedly removed a reference to an unannounced remake of the 2010 crime…
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New on Xbox Game Pass (September 2025 Wave 2)
We’re officially halfway through the month of September, and Xbox didn’t waste any time releasing its new Game Pass arrivals.…
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Horror game ‘No, I’m not a Human’ now on Steam
Hey, did you hear that? I think someone’s at the door… On Monday, indie games publisher Critical Reflex ā the…
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Steam restricting Early Access for games with ‘mature themes’
Valve, the parent company of digital game distributor Steam, reportedly updated its Early Access policy to no longer accept adult-oriented…
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‘Mars Attacks’ video game launches in Early Access
The Martians are back, and just in time for Halloween! Nearly three decades after the kooky cult comedy Mars Attacks!…
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US chip maker NVIDIA violated antimonopoly law, China says
China’s market regulator said on Monday that American chip manufacturer NVIDIA violated its antitrust laws. A report from the Associated…
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‘Balatro’ 1.1 update delayed until 2026
Balatro, the award-winning poker roguelike from solo developer LocalThunk, won’t be getting its 1.1 update this year after all. In…
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Nintendo introduces Virtual Boy systemāagain
If you’re thinking, “hey, that looks familiar,” you’re onto something. In today’s lengthy and eventful Nintendo Direct presentation, the brand…
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Everything you missed from today’s Nintendo Direct
On Thursday morning, Nintendo aired its latest Nintendo Direct presentation, showcasing innumerable new arrivals, revivals, hardware, and other surprises. The…
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Ubisoft lays off nine publishing team members
French game studio Ubisoft has eliminated nine publishing team roles in an effort to simplify and streamline the introduction of…
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‘Rematch’ getting physical release in November
Multiplayer football hitĀ RematchĀ is moving from the pitch to players’ shelves this November. In a new press release, developer Slocap announced…
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Six One Indie Showcase airing Thursday, September 18
Six One Indie is summoning all indie game fans to its independent games-focused presentation next week. In a new press…
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Nintendo Direct coming Friday, September 12
Just weeks after prominent leakers teased word of another special showcase on social media, multinational media brand Nintendo has confirmed…
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‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ devs share new patch notes
Hit indie sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong might’ve dominated digital games distributors over the weekend, and while fans didn’t mince words about…
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First ‘Play Acclaim Showcase’ airing tomorrow, September 10
Recognize that iconic logo? U.S.-based games publisher Acclaim is back, and it’s kicking off its new era with its first-ever…
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Lenovo’s new Legion Go 2 getting Xbox UIāand higher price
As it turns out, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X won’t be the only handheld gaming devices to…
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Live-action ‘Life is Strange’ adaptation coming to Amazon
It’s a big year for video game adaptations already, but it appears there’s one more project in the works at…
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Nintendo Switch 2 cartridges can’t handle ‘Star Wars Outlaws’
The good news? Star Wars OutlawsĀ is now available on Nintendo Switch 2. The bad news? The physical version is, yes,…
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‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ shatters Steam records
Most of us already knew Team Cherry’s highly anticipated Metroidvania, Hollow Knight: Silksong, was certain to be something special, but…
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Roblox to require age verification for in-game communication
Online game platform Roblox is implementing new, more rigorous safety strategies following continued criticism from young players’ parents and government officials.…
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Sony is making the PS5 worseāagain
As the games industry continues its shift from physical units to intangible downloads, Sony is purportedly set to release yet…
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New ‘Dead by Daylight’ chapter tackles terrifying Thai folklore
Dead by Daylight is deviating from predominately Western horror icons to showcase a Thai folklore-inspired Killer. In a new press release,…
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Capcom president: PS5 price hurt ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ sales
PlayStation 5 console and peripheral prices have negatively affected Monster Hunter Wilds‘ commercial performance, says Capcom president Haruhiro Tsujimoto. In…
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‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ launch time, price announced
Hollow Knight: Silksong studio Team Cherry released a nearly 2-minute-long trailer just over one week ago, a hype-heavy reveal video…
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iPhone, iPad users can play ‘Hitman’ ā for $70
The good news? HITMAN: World of Assassination, the 2021 installment in IO Interactive’s popular stealth franchise, is now available on…
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Atari acquires five Ubisoft titles in new partnership
Pioneering video game brand Atari has officially acquired all intellectual property rights to five underdog Ubisoft titles. Atari and Ubisoft…
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Classic arcade game publisher teases ‘bold new era’
U.S. video game publisher Acclaim is reintroducing itself. The iconic gaming label first shuttered two decades ago after filing for…
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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ franchise not over yet, creative director says
Time to trade that “whoo” for “whee.” In a new interview with YouTuber MrMattyPlays, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 creative director Guillaume…
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‘Mini Motorways’ launches free ‘Creative Mode’ update
If you’ve never tried your hand at urban planning, now’s the time. Mini Motorways, the cult traffic management sim from…
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Nintendo Switch 2 game-key cards ineligible for preservation
Japan’s historic National Diet Library (NDL) has deemed Nintendo’s controversial new game-key cards ineligible for preservation. According to Japanese video game…
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Epic Games’ music designer draws scrutiny over social media posts
Epic Games’ Senior Music Designer, Ariel Mann, is drumming up some controversy after a series of controversial posts on X…
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Nintendo Direct reportedly coming in September
Hot off the Kirby-centered Nintendo Direct presentation, the global gaming brand is reportedly holding another next month. A new post…
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‘DELTARUNE Piano Collections’ coming to vinyl, CD, sheet music
DELTARUNE Chapters 3 and 4 dropped just three months ago, but fans of the massive RPG franchise already have more…
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‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ release date announced
Unclench your jaw, lower your shoulders, take a deep breath, and stop Silkposting. We finally have a release date for Hollow Knight:…
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Michael Myers returns in new ‘Halloween’ horror game
IllFonic, the studio behind last year’s Killer Klowns from Outer Space video game adaptation, is hard at work with the…
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‘Dead Space’ creator ‘100% behind AI’ for game development
Science fiction and artificial intelligence often go hand-in-hand. For decades, modern creatives have utilized their preferred artistic mediums to warn…
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āDoes the dog dieā searches spike following āGood Boyā trailer
After the Independent Film Company (IFC) released the trailer for its upcoming canine-centered horror flick Good Boy, Google searches for…
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Sony’s new INZONE gaming gear is slick ā and expensive
On Tuesday, Sony Electronics introduced its newest INZONE gaming gear. The all-new peripherals are the latest hardware to join the…
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‘Death Stranding 2’ now on PlayStation Plus Game Trials
On Tuesday, Kojima Productions confirmed the release of a 5-hour Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Game Trial. The short-but-sweet demo,…
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‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ team teases ‘special announcement’
You’ve heard about it in myths, but it’s finally here. Team Cherry, the game studio behind the long-awaited sequel Hollow…
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Louisiana AG sues Roblox over child safety concerns
The state of Louisiana is suing online game creation hub Roblox, alleging the platform enables “the distribution of child sexual…
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Sega teases Wu-Tang collab for ‘SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance’
SEGA’s latest collaboration gives a whole new meaning to “protect ya neck.” The storied gaming brand is around 10 days…
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‘Kirby Air Riders’ Nintendo Direct coming tomorrow
Is that a shooting star? No ā it’s Kirby! The pink wonder is speeding onto players’ personal devices early on…
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Microsoft Removing Spam Game Bundles from Xbox Store
Uh-oh ā bad news for achievement farmers. Multinational tech titan Microsoft is reportedly launching new guidelines to help curb spammy…
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‘PUBG: Battlegrounds’ Ending PS4, Xbox One Support
The team behind popular battle royale hit PlayerUnknown: Battlegrounds says it is formally ending support for players on Xbox One…
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Riot Games Apologizes After ‘League of Legends’ AI Backlash
Low-quality AI-generated media is saturating nearly every content platform, and video games are no exception. The poorly rendered content, often…
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Fantasy RPG ‘Crimson Desert’ Delayed ā Again
South Korea-based video game studio Pearl Abyss has officially delayed the release of its upcoming open-world RPG, Crimson Desert. The single-player…
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Roblox’s ‘Dress to Impress’ announces Lady Gaga collab
Listen up, Little Monsters: MAYHEM has made its way to Roblox. On Tuesday, the official X account for popular Roblox…
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North American gamers spend $325 annually, study finds
As gamers in the United States navigate inflated pricing, tariffs on imported tech, and myriad microtransactions, new industry data shows…
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FX reportedly working on ‘Far Cry’ adaptation
Video game studio Ubisoft and American television network FX are reportedly working on a small-screen adaptation of the Far Cry…
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Take-Two CEO sidesteps ‘GTA VI’ pricing concerns
The Grand Theft Auto franchise provokes more fan speculation and unsubstantiated rumor circulation than nearly any other IP, but as retail…
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Bye-bye, Bungie: PlayStation to absorb ‘Marathon’ studio
Three years after Sony’s costly $3.6 billion acquisition of video game studio Bungie, the PlayStation parent company is changing its…
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1 million gamers claim GOG’s ‘FreedomToBuy’ bundle
As Mastercard and other payment processors skirt or otherwise deflect gamers’ censorship accusations, one successful counter-campaign is making waves. Over…
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Game developers divided on generative AI, survey finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a divisive subject, but as the tech saturates numerous industries, one new Devcom speaker survey hopes…
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Biggest Game Launches of August 2025
This year’s been a big one for gamers across all platforms. Since the start of the year, studios big and…
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New Nintendo survey seeks Game-Key Card feedback
Have concerns about Nintendo’s controversial new Game-Key Cards? You’re not the only one. Two months after Nintendo launched its long-awaited…
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Nintendo raising US prices due to ‘market conditions’
If you’re still hoping to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch, you might want to secure one sooner rather…
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Mastercard addresses ‘NSFW’ game censorship in new statement
A few weeks after notable digital video game distributors Steam and itch.io “deindexed” games following pressure from payment providers, Mastercard…
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‘NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’ slashes onto Steam, consoles
On Thursday, video game publisher DotEmu and devs at The Game Kitchen released Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, an all-new, action-packed 2D…
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TTRPG āFrosthavenā gets video game adaptation
On Thursday, publisher Arc Games, in partnership with Asmodee and Cephalofair Games, launched Early Access for its video game adaptation…
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‘Ready or Not’ sells 2 million console units
VOID Interactive’s first-person shooter Ready or Not has officially sold 2 million console units, the studio confirms. The SWAT-centered shooter leans…
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Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase airs tomorrow
The rumors are true ā Nintendo is holding its latest Direct presentation tomorrow, July 31, 2025. The broadcast, confirmed to…
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Tsunami delays ‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ update
Japanese video game developer and publisher FromSoftware is delaying the release of its latest Elden Ring Nightreign patch following a tsunami…
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‘Mario Paint’ added to Nintendo Classics
Get those palettes (or flyswatters) ready, painters! On Tuesday, Nintendo announced its retro art creation game, Mario Paint, is officially…
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‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ playable at Gamescom, says Xbox
On Monday, Xbox confirmed the highly anticipated video game sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong will be publicly playable at Gamescom next month.…
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Microsoft CEO addresses layoffs in new memo
Nearly one month after sweeping layoffs struck global tech brand Microsoft, Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella is breaking his silence.…
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AI controversy shakes ‘Street Fighter 6’ art contest
Video game company Capcom has disqualified a contender in its Street Fighter 6 art competition after accusations of generative AI…
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‘Deltarune’ tops Nintendo Switch 2 eShop game sales
Nearly two months removed from the June 5 launch of the wildly successful Nintendo Switch 2, new data details the…
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VShojo Closes After CEO Admits to Mismanaging Funds
On Thursday, VShojo CEO Justin “Gunrun” Ignacio announced that they would be closing the popular VTuber talent agency. News of…
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itch.io hides ‘NSFW’ games following credit card company pressure
Digital indie video game storefront itch.io has obscured mature, “not safe for work” (NSFW) content from its “Browse” and “Search”…
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‘Forza Horizon 5’ becomes 2025’s bestselling PS5 game
Nearly four years since blockbuster racing hit Forza Horizon 5 sped onto Xbox and PC, the game’s PlayStation 5 port has…
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‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ game announced
The month’s nearly over, but it’s not too late to observe Christmas in July. Thanks to one game studio’s latest…
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Microsoft admits ‘The Outer Worlds 2’ price too high
Less than three months have passed since multinational tech company Microsoft first announced it would raise Xbox console and game…
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Saber Interactive announces āHellraiserā game
Saber Interactive and Boss Team are cooking up a new single-player Hellraiser game. Clive Barkerās Hellraiser: Revival will be a new tale…
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‘Battlefield 6’ reveal trailer announced
The studio behind tenured tactical shooter franchise Battlefield is (finally) gearing up for the series’ latest release: Battlefield 6. “BATTLEFIELD…
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