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Thu, Oct 1, 8:03 PM ET
EU consumer regulators launch coordinated action against nine game companies over in-game currency
The Consumer Protection Cooperation Network opened coordinated enforcement against nine publishers over virtual currency practices, part of a broader EU push on
Gamesindustry · +13 outlets
Base PS5 gets AI upscaling: Sony confirms refined PSSR plus new QSSR tech, Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei first
Sony is rolling out an improved version of its PSSR upscaler for base PS5 hardware, with Insomniac's Wolverine adopting the simplified QSSR variant by default i
Pushsquare · +5 outlets
Gears of War: E-Day launches to strong reviews as devs address missing features and layoff fears
The Coalition's prequel drew praise for its shooting and co-op campaign but criticism for a sloggish structure, while reports suggest staff worry about layoffs
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Krafton cancels PUBG: Black Budget extraction shooter less than a year after reveal
Krafton ended development of its PUBG spin-off after several closed alpha tests, another live-service casualty for the publisher.
Eurogamer · +9 outlets
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma denies divestment reports: 'Xbox not for sale'
The denial follows speculation about Microsoft's gaming division amid leadership changes and regulatory scrutiny of its cloud plans.
ndtvprofit.com · +5 outlets
Ubisoft consolidates Splinter Cell, The Division, Ghost Recon teams under Massive Entertainment
Ubisoft is rebranding and expanding its Swedish studio into a coordinating hub for multiple Tom Clancy and other franchises.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Riot co-founder says 2XKO needed hundreds of thousands to millions of monthly players to survive
Marc Merrill's comments on the fighting game's player targets have sparked debate about the economics of live-service fighters.
Ign · +3 outlets
Nerial, developer of Reigns and Card Shark, shutting down as founders go independent
The London studio is entering hibernation and laying off staff following talks with parent Devolver Digital.
Rockpapershotgun · +5 outlets
Xbox paid under $200 million for Kojima's Physint, far less than typical exclusive deals, report says
The New York Times report details how new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma signed the spy thriller after Sony walked away.
Gamespot · +5 outlets
Uncharted 5 reportedly in development and will feature Nathan Drake
The report comes as Naughty Dog focuses on its new IP Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Gamespot · +13 outlets
GTA 6 age rating confirms sex scenes; Rockstar details weather system and scale
New ratings listings and Rockstar interviews shed light on the game's content and technical ambitions ahead of release.
Ign · +5 outlets
Arc Raiders to issue permanent bans for cheaters with 'no warnings, no second chances'
Embark Studios is tightening enforcement around exploits and queue teaming ahead of the Frozen Trail update.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Bungie cofounder Jason Jones and author Margaret Stohl launch Stone Kite transmedia studio
The new venture aims to develop original properties spanning games and other media.
GamesBeat
Video game industry layoffs top 3,700 in 2026
Cuts across studios and publishers have continued through the year.
Fandom Pulse · +12 outlets
Fast & Furious TV series greenlit at Peacock with Vin Diesel as executive producer
The film franchise expands to television as a streaming series.
Ign · +13 outlets
007 First Light gets free Extended Operations DLC with New Game Plus, photo mode and new missions
IO Interactive released the free update across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Pushsquare · +14 outlets
GTA 6 could blaze a trail to higher game prices, Kingdom Come studio co-founder says
Warhorse's Martin Klima argued rising development costs must be recouped somewhere.
Pcgamer
Micron posts record profits and predicts even higher RAM prices ahead
The memory maker sees continued tight supply driven by AI demand, with knock-on effects for PC hardware costs.
Kotaku

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