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Nerial studio enters hibernation after 13
Nerial, developer of Reigns and Card Shark, is shutting down and releasing its staff as founders step back. The move follows discussions with parent company Devolver Digital.
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F1 25 Leads October PlayStation Plus Monthly Games
PlayStation Plus subscribers can claim EA's F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 starting October 6, 2026.
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Grasshopper Manufacture Regains Independence from NetEase
Grasshopper Manufacture has split from NetEase Games and is now operating as an independent studio, ending a five-year partnership.
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Magic: The Gathering Corn Maze Superdrop Revealed
Wizards of the Coast announced the Corn Maze Superdrop Secret Lair, featuring three Jim Henson's Labyrinth sets, KPop Demon Hunters, and Marvel Zombies.
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PS5 Pro Lottery in Japan Requires 60-Hour Playtime for GTA 6
Sony Japan is limiting PS5 Pro sales to a lottery for active users with 60+ hours of playtime, aiming to curb scalpers ahead of GTA 6's November release.
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- 01Platforms29 Sep 2026
God of War Laufey Pre-Order Details and Bonuses Revealed
Pre-orders for God of War Laufey are now live on PlayStation Store Singapore and major retailers ahead of its February 16, 2027 launch, with Standard and
- 02Games29 Sep 2026
God of War Laufey Physical Edition Release Date Confirmed
God of War Laufey will launch on PS5 in February 2027 with a physical standard edition, as Sony continues its planned shift away from disc production.
- 03Industry28 Sep 2026
Xbox Layoffs and Restructuring Under Satya Nadella
Microsoft has cut over 5,750 jobs since October 2023 as part of a major Xbox streamlining effort under new leadership, raising concerns about game
- 04Platforms28 Sep 2026
Satya Nadella Backs Xbox Streamlining Under Asha Sharma
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has publicly supported Xbox chief Asha Sharma's ongoing team streamlining, calling it 'great to see'.
- 05Subscriptions27 Sep 2026
The Last of Us Season 3 Casts John Goodman, Laura Bailey
HBO has announced three new cast members for the third and likely final season of The Last of Us, including John Goodman as an original character and
- 06Subscriptions27 Sep 2026
Minecraft The Sift Dimension Debuts in Dungeons II
The Sift, Minecraft's first new dimension in 14 years, launches September 29 in Minecraft Dungeons II before coming to the base game in 2027.
- 07Industry27 Sep 2026
Meta AI game tools Horizon Create Studio target Unity Roblox
Meta unveiled AI-powered game creation tools Horizon Create and Horizon Studio, enabling text-to-game generation on mobile and web.
- 08Industry26 Sep 2026
Nadella Confident in Xbox Future Amid Restructuring
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed strong confidence in Xbox's game portfolio and future output, defending recent major layoffs and studio realignments
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Used Cars Simulator Tips Strategy Guide Published on Xbox
An official five-tip starter guide for Used Cars Simulator details its dual gameplay of strategic car flipping and chaotic physics sandbox, advising on
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Trophy Games Acquires Playrion, Boosts 2026 Outlook
Trophy Games has acquired Playrion from Paradox Interactive in its largest deal to date, raising its 2026 revenue forecast and expanding its simulation
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Xbox Reset Continues with Studio Shifts and Layoffs
Xbox's strategic reset has extended indefinitely, with this week's studio reshuffle making Activision the new custodian of Halo and moving Obsidian under
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Nintendo wins $4.5 million judgment against Reddit user
A Washington court has ordered James 'Archbox' Williams to pay $4.5 million and cease operations for running commercial Switch piracy shops, a major
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Dutch group SMC sues Epic Games for over €100 million
Dutch consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument has filed a class action lawsuit against Epic Games, seeking over €100 million in compensation.
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People Playground Hit by Second Malware Mod Attack
The Steam sandbox game People Playground has had its Workshop disabled after a malicious mod distributed malware on September 21st.
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Microsoft patents ad-credit system for Xbox and PC games
Microsoft has filed a patent for a system that shows ads during natural pauses in gameplay on PC and Xbox, rewarding viewers with periods of ad-free
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Fading Echo Launches on PlayStation 5
Emeteria's elemental action RPG Fading Echo is out now on PS5, featuring a hero who manipulates water and shifts realities to save a fractured world.
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Control Resonant Steam Deck Support Disappoints at Launch
Remedy's Control Resonant performs poorly on Steam Deck despite a 'Handheld' graphics preset, with framerates often below 30fps.
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Undead Labs becomes employee-owned studio after Xbox
State of Decay developer Undead Labs has separated from Xbox and is now an employee-owned studio, though a significant number of staff were laid off in the
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WoW: Forever Aims For 'Mandela Effect' With Classic Azeroth
World of Warcraft: Forever, launching November 4, adds four new zones and visual upgrades designed to blend seamlessly with the original 2004 game world.
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Illfonic Explains Why A Nightmare On Elm Street Game Is So
Illfonic's creative chief says the franchise's signature elaborate kills are a costly, complex hurdle for a video game adaptation, citing development and
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