Ubisoft to offer voluntary redundancies to Massive Entertainment staff
Ubisoft has revealed intentions to provide voluntary layoffs to employees at its Swedish branch Massive Entertainment. Read more…Read More
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GDC organisers reveal details of new “GDC Festival of Gaming”
The Game Developer’s Conference has unveiled the specifics regarding its rebranding as “GDC Festival of Gaming”, after a month filled with predominantly adverse conjecture following the brand declaration in September. The event is set to return to San Francisco from 9th-13th March next year. Read more…Read More
Read MoreFormer Ridgeline Game GM “disappointed” EA omitted staff from Battlefield 6 credits “despite their significant contributions”
Marcus Lehto, co-founder of Halo and ex-head of Ridgeline Games, has expressed his “discontent” regarding the omission of Ridgeline Games employees in the recent launch of Battlefield 6. Read more…Read More
Read MoreValnet cuts “entire features team” amid widespread layoffs at TheGamer
Valnet has dismissed multiple individuals from TheGamer’s editorial crew, encompassing the “complete TheGamer features unit along with various other personnel.” Discover further details…Discover More
Read MoreThe Outer Worlds 2 review
For all the challenges that Xbox has faced over the past year, one thing that cannot be claimed is that gaming’s foremost publisher hasn’t experienced some positive moments. One such shining element of their extensive portfolio is Obsidian Entertainment. The California-based studio, best known for its role-playing quests…Read More
Read MoreMicrosoft’s push for high Xbox profit margins behind job cuts, publishing on PlayStation, and cancellation of projects like Perfect Dark, claims report
The Xbox gaming sector is being urged to function with a 30 percent profit margin, asserts a recent report by Bloomberg. This expectation for a margin that surpasses the industry average has led to numerous choices that have adversely affected Xbox in recent times, including workforce reductions and the halting of major game initiatives…Read More
Read MoreCounter Strike 2 update wipes nearly $2 billion off skin market value by making fancy knives and gloves easier to get
Valve has struck hard at the Counter Strike 2 skins marketplace in a “minor update”, which enables players to exchange five standard Covert skins for a relatively uncommon cosmetic for their knives and gloves. Read more…Read More
Read MoreDayZ creator’s survival game Icarus is coming to PS5 and Xbox soon, but it won’t have cross-play
Icarus, the endurance game developed by Dean Hall renowned for DayZ, is being launched on console. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series editions of the title are set to debut in Q1 2026, with a trailer for the adaptations presented during today’s Galaxies showcase. Discover more…Discover More
Read MoreHere’s everything announced in the jam-packed autumn edition of the Galaxies Showcase
Just when you believed the gaming updates could be tapering off as the year progresses towards its conclusion, the Galaxy Showcase arrives, delivering yet another generous portion of revelations, trailers, debuts, surprise releases, and beyond. Read more…Read More
Read MoreGuillermo del Toro compares Frankenstein to a careless “tech bro,” says he would “rather die” than use generative AI
(Image credit: Netflix) Guillermo del Toro is among the most imaginative directors active in Hollywood nowadays, and as per the creator himself, he intends to persist in crafting his films entirely through the capability of human creativity, asserting to NPR that he’d “prefer to perish” than utilize generative AI. “AI, especially generative AI – I
Read MoreAfter a year of silence, Paranormal Activity game from Mortuary Assistant dev finally gets a trailer, and it’s a found footage freakshow that makes Lethal Company look like Saturday morning cartoons
(Image credit: DarkStone Digital) The initial 2007 Paranormal Activity doesn’t depend on a hefty budget or excessive gore to convey its message as one of the most unsettling horror films ever created – especially with the feeling that envelops you when you’re home alone, in the dark, and the ceiling creaks right above your bed.
Read MoreGet over here and marvel at this unhinged Red Dead Redemption 2 mod that turns it into Mortal Kombat and lets you Fatality Micah by pushing him in front of a train
(Image credit: Rockstar/Blurbs) If you’ve ever desired to curb stomp a crocodile, grapple with a grizzly bear, and push someone in front of a train all in a singular magnificent day, you can achieve that in one of the most acclaimed open-world adventures ever, Red Dead Redemption 2. However, if you prefer to experience it
Read MoreAs desperate fans lament Fallout 5’s no-show during the Fallout Day broadcast, Todd Howard himself promises Bethesda is “working on even more”
(Image credit: Bethesda) You might have surmised that we wouldn’t witness Fallout 5 at today’s Fallout Day broadcast, yet some devotees delight in setting themselves up for letdowns. Todd Howard himself was present to help wipe the tears of increasingly anxious RPG fans, providing a glimmer of hope towards the conclusion of the event. “Although
Read MoreCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 is adding fan-favorite weapon Maddox and the Standoff map, and FPS fans are let’s gooo-ing all over the place: “They are way too good at roping us back in every. damn. time”
(Image credit: Activision) We’re truly back. Or so I’ve been informed by the multitude of Call of Duty enthusiasts responding to the announcement that Treyarch is reintroducing a few beloved elements for the first season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. During today’s season one preview developer discussion, senior production director Yale Miller refers
Read MoreRoundup: Here’s What The Reviews Say About PowerWash Simulator 2 On Xbox Game Pass
PowerWash Simulator 2 is launching its pristine sequel on Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, October 23rd, which indicates that a host of early critiques for the game are now surfacing online. Thus, to offer you a clearer perspective on how this title is being received so far, we’re going to compile some initial reviews for the
Read MoreRandom: This Custom Xbox Series X Looks Amazing, And Fits Right In For Halloween
Halloween season initiated by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 7pm Image: deRgiB6319 / Reddit We’ve witnessed our share of personalized Xbox consoles throughout the years, and many have never truly captured our attention – however, a new horror-themed Series X arrangement from Reddit user deRgiB6319 looks absolutely fantastic… literally. Posted on the Xbox subreddit earlier this week
Read MoreTwo Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 23)
Two recent additions to the Ultimate library! Welcome to your most recent Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we are introducing two new titles to the library – both premiering today, including the eagerly awaited PowerWash Simulator 2. Here’s additional information on FuturLab’s sequel, along with your other new Game Pass title for October 23rd: Bounty
Read MoreFree Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 23-26)
Your most recent compilation of complimentary titles Free Play Days has arrived! This weekend, Xbox presents five games available through the program – including the latest EA Sports FC edition, ghost-seeking simulator Phasmophobia and collaborative horror experience The Outlast Trials; just as the game receives its fresh ‘Invasion’ update highlighted above. Here’s the comprehensive list
Read MoreReport: Xbox Has Been Asking Its Studios To Hit ‘Higher Profit Margins’ Since 2023
As soon as the Activision Blizzard agreement concluded… Image: Anthony Dickens / Pure Xbox Bloomberg’s consistently reliable gaming reporter Jason Schreier (together with colleague Dina Bass) has released an in-depth report on Xbox, detailing how Microsoft is now instructing the division to produce “higher profit margins” following its significant purchase of Activision Blizzard. The article
Read MoreMarvel Cosmic Invasion Scores December Release Date And Two New Fighters
To your left by Jim Norman Yesterday, 6:30pm Dotemu has at last disclosed that the eagerly awaited beat ’em up MARVEL Cosmic Invasion will launch on Switch and Switch 2 on 1st December 2025. Furthermore, it has unveiled two new characters joining the lineup. In addition to announcing the release date, the brand new trailer
Read MoreSuper Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Topped The Best-Selling Switch Games… In September?
Yet, it was released in October! by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 7:15pm Image: Nintendo We anticipated Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Switch would gain popularity, but based on the recent statistics from Circana’s Mat Piscatella, the title emerged as the top-selling games on Nintendo platforms in September. Hold on… September? But
Read MoreOpinion: Pokémon Legends Z-A Is The Creepiest Entry Yet, Not In A Good Way
There’s been quite a bit of discussion lately regarding the absence of voice acting in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and I can see the reason for it. Game Freak has made some fairly notable advancements with its cutscenes, illustrating characters that animate convincingly, including their facial expressions and mouth movements. Yet, they don’t actually speak. It’s
Read MoreMy Nintendo Store Adds A New Metroid Reward For Switch Online Members (US)
Acquire it while it’s available Image: Nintendo Metroid Prime 4: Beyond premieres on the Switch 2 and Switch this December, and in anticipation of the much-anticipated launch, Nintendo is commemorating the Metroid franchise in various manners. Currently, it is providing a unique Metroid Desktop Metal Display, inspired by the original NES release. This item is
Read MoreSonic Racing: CrossWorlds Team Open To More DLC: “Tell Us What You Want”
Update: Game exceeds one million sales as Joker arrives Image: SEGA Update : Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds free Joker update is currently available. It features the leader of the Phantom Thieves as a playable character, his automobile Arsène Wing, three new Joker-themed tracks for the Jukebox, and unique emotes and audio cues.
Read More12 Welsh game studios secure $775,000 in funding to help develop “innovative games and immersive experiences”
12 Welsh game studios have jointly obtained more than £580,000 (approximately $775,000) to “assist them in creating groundbreaking video games and engaging experiences for market launch.” Read more…Read More
Read MoreNew report claims Xbox has increased costs of its development kits to $2000, a 33% price hike
Microsoft has allegedly raised the price of its Xbox Series X/S development kits (XDK) from $1500 to $2000. Discover additional details…Discover More
Read MoreRemedy CEO Tero Virtala steps down after nine years
Tero Virtala has resigned as CEO of Remedy effective immediately. Discover more…Discover More
Read MoreUbisoft announces “restructuring proposal” for RedLynx, 60 jobs may be at risk
Ubisoft has revealed a “reorganization plan” for its RedLynx studio located in Finland. Discover further…Discover More
Read MoreReport: Nearly half of US adolescents avoid games that portray women in “stereotypical and harmful ways”
Over 40% of teenage gamers in the US steer clear of content showcasing women in a “stereotypical and damaging manner,” as per a recent study. Discover more…Discover More
Read MoreHere are more Xbox Game Pass games coming this October
Microsoft has revealed the upcoming selection of titles arriving in its Xbox Game Pass subscription this month. Read more…Read More
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