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Miyamoto’s call for originality clashes with his push for every home to own multiple Switch consoles, sparking industry debate.
Reports indicate that the Fable reboot for PS5 has exceeded its budget by an "uncomfortable" margin.
A fan‑crafted Portal remake is complete, but Valve’s silence leaves it stranded in limbo.
Palworld is seeing a massive resurgence in players and revenue following the launch of its 1.0 update.
Amazon's gaming lead suggests that rising hardware costs may push players away from traditional consoles toward cloud streaming.
Pre-order data from the PlayStation Store indicates that consumers are increasingly prioritizing premium, higher-priced digital game editions.
Hasbro is facing a $56 million impairment as its strategic shift in the video game market struggles to deliver results.
Physical PS5 game sales are plummeting in the US and UK, signaling a definitive shift toward digital dominance.
Midgar Studio, the developer behind Edge of Eternity, is shutting down following a court order for liquidation.
Microsoft's shifting strategy regarding console exclusives has sparked debate as uncertainty persists over the future of Xbox-to-PlayStation ports.
Internal friction at Xbox is coming to light as reports suggest studio leadership holds negative views on the Game Pass subscription model.
Bungie's Marathon faces a significant decline in player numbers, sparking concerns over the studio's stability.
Microsoft is pivoting back to permanent console exclusives to give consumers a reason to purchase Xbox hardware.
ZA/UM, the developer of Disco Elysium, has announced staff layoffs following the release of Zero Parades.
Anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI peaks as a new visual look surfaces ahead of a projected November launch.
ZA/UM is laying off staff after its latest release, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, failed to meet commercial targets despite critical acclaim.
ZeniMax maintains that The Elder Scrolls Online will continue despite drastic size reductions following widespread Xbox cuts.
A UK retail association and Mexican lawmakers are challenging Sony's move to phase out physical PlayStation discs, citing concerns over consumer choice.
Halo Studios leadership faces internal allegations of workplace misconduct, mismanagement, and abusive behavior directed at development teams.
Microsoft's mass layoffs at id Software have sparked debate over the studio's future and a notable reaction from John Carmack.
An Obsidian game director has pushed back against critics claiming the studio has changed from its original identity.
Asha Sharma takes the helm as Xbox CEO amid scrutiny over her outsider status and reports of significant workforce reductions.
Microsoft is implementing a massive reboot at Xbox, marked by 4,800 layoffs and structural upheaval across its gaming divisions.
Cyberpunk 2077 has reached a milestone of 40 million copies sold alongside a three-year peak in Steam player counts.
Microsoft is reconsidering its multiplatform strategy as Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers fluctuate and exclusive titles return to the spotlight.
Early hands-on previews for the medieval vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker are generating industry attention.
Microsoft is cutting 3,200 jobs at Xbox following a failed streaming strategy and significant financial losses.
Reports indicate Xbox layoffs have severely impacted Id Software's coding team and reduced Obsidian Entertainment's staff by approximately 25%.
Microsoft shifts its Xbox strategy back toward console exclusivity as reports suggest the Game Pass subscription model has underperformed.
Arkane founder Raphaël Colantonio has publicly inquired about purchasing the studio back from Microsoft as the parent company explores divestment options.
The developer behind Pokémon GO has rebranded its games division as Scopely Explore.
Microsoft has announced a strategic shift for its gaming division involving thousands of layoffs and the spin-off of several key development studios.
An indie developer is urging Valve to revise Steam’s two-hour refund policy after reporting 55,000 game returns despite positive user reviews.
Microsoft is implementing massive job cuts and divesting multiple gaming studios as part of a major overhaul of its Xbox division.
Nintendo has issued a formal thank-you to fans after being voted the top developer in Famitsu's 40th anniversary survey.
Gaming hardware costs are soaring, with some next-generation consoles projected to reach $1,000.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced achieves record-breaking Steam sales while simultaneously triggering layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona.
Sony is repurposing its PlayStation disc factory amid shift to digital games
A legal battle over 'Subnautica 2' concludes with Krafton agreeing to pay staff bonuses as the CEO of Unknown Worlds resigns.
Microsoft is reportedly considering the closure of Arkane Studios and the cancellation of the upcoming Marvel's Blade game amid looming layoffs.
Unionized Xbox workers are demanding protections as reports of layoffs hit Microsoft's gaming business.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has driven the first year-on-year increase in US physical game spending since 2009.
Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices for the third time in 13 months, citing rising component costs.
Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot has died at age 69 following a plane crash in western France.