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Hayden Panettiere, Heroes and Kingdom Hearts actress, dies at 36
The actor who voiced Kairi in Kingdom Hearts and starred in Until Dawn has died, prompting tributes from the gaming community.
PCGamer latest · +14 outlets
US Senate launches investigation into Roblox over child safety concerns
Senators accuse Roblox of prioritizing revenue and engagement over children's safety on its platform.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +12 outlets
US Senate investigates Roblox over child safety concerns
Senators accuse Roblox of prioritizing revenue and engagement over children's safety.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +14 outlets
Mattel launches Mattel Game Studios to develop its own video games
The toymaker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels moves to self-publish games based on its brands, focusing on Roblox and Fortnite rather than Steam and consoles.
PCGamer latest · +14 outlets
Kingdom Hearts 4 confirmed for late 2027 release, no delays expected
Series co-creator Tetsuya Nomura insists the late 2027 release date is firm after Kingdom Hearts became Steam's second best-selling US game.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
US Army battalion reportedly offering time off to play GTA 6 as reenlistment bonus
A battalion is said to be giving soldiers four days off to play Grand Theft Auto 6 if they reenlist.
Kotaku · +4 outlets
Sony still hasn't decided PlayStation 6 release date, CEO says
Ongoing component shortages and cost crises are complicating Sony's next-gen console planning.
Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed · +14 outlets
Star Citizen livestream goes horribly wrong, eroding player trust
A development stream for the long-awaited sci-fi game crashed during a mission demo, leading to frustration among backers.
IGN Articles · +1 outlets
Bethesda warns Skyrim and Fallout 4 players of mod-breaking update
New patches featuring Creations improvements are set to roll out on August 18, likely breaking mods on PC.
Polygon.com · +14 outlets
Alibaba reportedly selling gaming division Lingxi for over $2 billion
The Chinese e-commerce giant is shedding its gaming business to focus on AI and e-commerce.
Game World Observer · +9 outlets
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta trailer shows franchise's most ambitious map
The beta includes a campaign mission for the first time and Activision has published a guide for PC security features.
GameSpot · +9 outlets
Sledgehammer Games reportedly worked on a Halo multiplayer prototype
The Call of Duty studio's Halo work was reportedly cancelled, though the idea of Activision teams assisting Halo is being discussed.
Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed · +9 outlets
Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls shutting down on Apple Arcade
Konami announced the Apple Arcade-exclusive Castlevania game will no longer be playable.
GameSpot · +14 outlets
Tides of Annihilation producer responds after Gwendolyn's face redesign sparks debate
Fans expressed confusion over graphical changes to the main character in latest gameplay footage.
IGN Articles · +1 outlets
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave is Switch 2 exclusive, unplayable on original Switch
The strategy game's ambitions are enabled by Switch 2 hardware, but millions of Switch 1 owners cannot play it.
Polygon.com · +9 outlets
Activision Blizzard's Sledgehammer reportedly worked on Halo multiplayer prototype
Xbox reportedly considered having the Call of Duty studio develop a Halo game before the project was cancelled.
Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed · +5 outlets
Warner Bros. confirms second installment of Hogwarts Legacy is coming
The publisher briefly mentioned the Hogwarts Legacy sequel's existence without providing details.
PCGamer latest · +14 outlets
Diablo 4 reportedly heading to Switch 2 as soon as next month
The rumored Switch 2 version is said to include both expansions in an Age of Hatred Collection releasing September 15.
Nintendo Life · +14 outlets

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