Grasshopper Manufacture splits from NetEase, returns to independence as Suda51's studio buys itself back
The No More Heroes and Killer7 developer, acquired by NetEase in 2021, has regained independence as the Chinese publisher retreats from Japanese game developmen
Gamesindustry · +10 outlets
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says 'Xbox is not for sale' amid spin-off and streamlining concerns
Sharma's denial follows waves of layoffs, studio partings and consolidation across Microsoft's gaming division, with former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden advisi
Kotaku · +13 outlets
EU probes game in-game currencies and targets Minecraft, Call of Duty in push for 'gamers' rights'
European regulators have opened investigations into virtual currency practices as the industry disputes the EU's stance.
TheGamer · +1 outlets
Valve's Deadlock hits top of Steam charts and sets peak concurrent player record after huge update
The still-unreleased MOBA hero shooter added six new heroes, 10,000-plus voice lines and a redesigned map in an update that pushed it up Steam's most-played lis
Ign · +14 outlets
Nintendo announces Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 physical edition with Mega Dimension DLC bundled
The new physical release arrives a year after launch and bundles the game's Mega Dimension expansion, following the pattern set by Scarlet and Violet.
Ign · +14 outlets
Xbox disc-to-digital program launches for all Xbox One and Series X owners
The feature, tested with Insiders for about a month, converts physical disc licenses into digital copies for a subset of supported games.
Gamespot · +14 outlets
The Witcher 3 Remastered draws record player comeback on Steam, but divides players over lighting and PS5 Pro performance
The free remastered upgrade drove the decade-old RPG to its best-ever Steam concurrents while sparking complaints about visual changes and inconsistent PS5 Pro
Pushsquare · +2 outlets
Rockstar developer's alleged hacker arrested over data breach that exposed GTA Online profits
The FBI says the arrested person was among the leaders of prolific hacking group ShinyHunters.
Kotaku · +11 outlets
Steam overhauls discount and events discoverability with more dynamic, personalized front-page system
Valve is moving its sales and promotions listings away from manual, calendar-based placements starting next year.
Gamesindustry · +3 outlets
Witcher 3 Remastered can be unlocked free on Switch 2 using a borrowed physical Switch cart
CD Projekt Red's upgrade entitlement works with any physical Switch copy of the base game, not just the owner's own disc.
Nintendolife · +14 outlets
GTA 6 research details emerge: devs rode along with ex-cops, weather system to simulate hurricanes and rainbows
Rockstar says it re-engineered a more localized, persistent weather system and did first-hand Florida research for the game.
Rockpapershotgun · +1 outlets
PlayStation Plus Essential October 2026 lineup announced: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force
The three games become claimable for all PS Plus tiers starting October 6.
Pushsquare · +4 outlets
Diablo 5 director promises Diablo 2-style combat and continued Diablo 4 support after launch
Blizzard says build choice will matter more than Diablo 4's action-heavy approach, and that Diablo 4 support will continue well past Diablo 5's release.
Pcgamer · +4 outlets
Global game content revenue forecast to reach $229.1bn by 2030 on PC and Asia-Pacific growth
S&P Global Market Intelligence projects a 2.3% CAGR from $204.4 billion in 2025, led by PC and Asia-Pacific markets.
Gamesindustry · +4 outlets
Xbox rolls out Mythic Achievements to Insiders, awarded retroactively back to Xbox 360 games
The Platinum Trophy equivalent is being tested roughly 18 years after Sony introduced its own trophy system.
Eurogamer · +9 outlets
Halo's former franchise director says Activision should hire laid-off Halo and Bungie veterans for next mainline game
The calls follow confirmation that Activision Blizzard is now handling future Halo development.
Gamespot · +6 outlets
PS5 Pro shortage in Japan leads Sony to restrict purchases to active PlayStation users ahead of GTA 6
Sony introduced a lottery system to counter scalping as GTA 6's approach drives console demand.
Kotaku
Crimson Desert's first expansion Charting the Unknown delayed two weeks to October 29
Pearl Abyss pushed the expansion back from October 15 to allow more polish and stability work.
Eurogamer · +3 outlets