Microsoft lays off 3,200 Xbox employees, divests five studios in major restructure
Xbox announced a major restructuring including 3,200 layoffs (20 percent of workforce) and divestiture of five studios (Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Ninja The
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Sony kills physical game discs for PlayStation; platforms shifting to digital-only model
Sony announced it is eliminating physical game disc releases for PlayStation, generating significant backlash from game collectors and consumer advocates concer
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Obsidian losing 25 percent of staff; Bethesda and Elder Scrolls Online teams gutted in Xbox cuts
Obsidian Entertainment is losing around 25 percent of its workforce including long-term staff; Bethesda studios including Elder Scrolls Online team report losin
Kotaku · +7 outlets
Xbox Game Pass subscriber losses steep, fell to 30 million, well below Microsoft targets
Xbox Game Pass has declined to around 30 million subscribers, sharply below Microsoft's expectations, following an unpopular 2025 price increase that contribute
Polygon.com · +4 outlets
Double Fine, Compulsion Games confirm independence from Xbox, retain IP rights to franchises
Double Fine Productions and Compulsion Games have been spun out as independent studios, retaining IP rights to their franchises including Psychonauts and South
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +14 outlets
Ninja Theory, Undead Labs being sold off; State of Decay 3 to continue on PS5
Ninja Theory and Undead Labs are being sold to new ownership; Undead Labs confirmed State of Decay 3 will release on PlayStation 5 and won't be required for Gam
Push Square · +14 outlets
Nintendo to discontinue original Switch in Europe from February 2027 due to battery regulations
Nintendo will stop selling the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED in Europe starting February 2027 to comply with EU Right to Repair and bat
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Arkane Studios future uncertain; founder asks Xbox CEO 'how much' to buy studio
Arkane Lyon's independence is being considered for sale, with founder Raphael Colantonio inquiring about purchase price; the studio's Marvel's Blade game future
Kotaku · +5 outlets
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma admits Game Pass strategy failed; cites spread-too-thin approach
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma acknowledged that the company 'spread ourselves too thin' with multiple strategic bets and that the Game Pass subscription model did not gr
GameSpot
Switch 2 European variant gets replaceable battery this fall; heavier and different capacity
Nintendo confirmed a Switch 2 hardware revision for European release this autumn with a replaceable battery, different weight, and altered battery capacity due
GameSpot · +14 outlets
Bethesda refocusing on biggest franchises (Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Doom) after Xbox cuts
Bethesda leadership told staff the company must narrow focus to its strongest franchises including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein amid
IGN Articles · +11 outlets
Halo's next game reportedly canceled as part of Xbox restructuring
An upcoming Halo game has been reportedly canceled amid the Xbox layoffs and studio restructuring, raising questions about the future of the flagship franchise.
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Yield Guild Games shuts down crypto gaming arm, pivots to AI data training with 35 layoffs
Yield Guild Games has exited crypto gaming publishing and laid off 35 employees as it pivots to AI data training as its primary business.
Bitcoin World · +4 outlets
Pokémon GO reaches 10th anniversary with major broadcast this week; hints at new announcements
Pokémon GO is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special broadcast scheduled for July 9, with details of new content still being kept secret.
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Meccha Chameleon indie hit surpasses 15 million sales; teases collaboration with Japanese star
The indie painting and seek multiplayer game Meccha Chameleon has sold over 15 million copies since launching on Steam less than a month ago and announced a col
IGN Articles · +5 outlets
Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered confirmed for Switch 2 physical cartridge August 11
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will release on Nintendo Switch 2 in a physical deluxe edition cartridge on August 11.
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Kirby Air Riders sets record at Summer Games Done Quick; praised as Switch 2's best game
Kirby Air Riders made a record-breaking debut at Summer Games Done Quick 2026, generating significant speedrunning interest and praise as a standout Switch 2 ti
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Overwatch 2 achieves mixed Steam reviews after three years as lowest-rated game
Overwatch 2 has recovered from its position as Steam's lowest-rated game three years ago to achieve mixed reviews, indicating gradual player sentiment improveme
Kotaku · +1 outlets