Ninja Theory begins layoffs as Xbox closure plan advances
The Hellblade and Senua studio is shedding staff after two potential buyers withdrew, putting its in-development Senua project at risk.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Supermassive Games lays off more than 70 staff months after Directive 8020
The Until Dawn and Dark Pictures studio shrinks to survive less than six months after its latest horror release.
Kotaku · +9 outlets
Rockstar explains GTA 6's approach to satire, real-world events, and development
New interviews detail how Rockstar builds its open world and why GTA 6 avoids satirizing specific real-world politics and events.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Arc Raiders and The Finals getting film and TV adaptations at Chernin Entertainment
Embark Studios is working with the Backrooms production company to adapt both of its multiplayer titles.
Gamesindustry · +13 outlets
Sony introduces AI upscaling to base PS5 with QSSR, first used in Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei
Sony's Quick Spectral Super Resolution brings AI upscaling to the standard PS5 rather than just the Pro.
Gamesindustry · +13 outlets
Jagex pulls RuneScape trailer and apologizes over generative AI accusations
A six-fingered knight in the Dragon Slayer 2 trailer prompted fans to allege genAI use, and Jagex has taken the video down to investigate.
Kotaku · +5 outlets
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ extraction mode detailed by Infinity Ward
Infinity Ward gave an extensive deep dive on the ambitious new extraction mode, compared internally to the scale of Warzone.
Ign · +14 outlets
Capcom integrating AI into RE Engine via REX initiative to speed development
Capcom says AI will boost efficiency in its in-house engine while remaining a tool for humans rather than a replacement.
Pushsquare · +4 outlets
Former PlayStation boss compares Xbox Game Pass to a casino, says devs can't make money
The ex-Sony executive argued subscription economics make it effectively impossible for developers to profit on Game Pass.
levelup.com · +2 outlets
The Coalition used Xbox Series S SSD as makeshift RAM to run Gears of War: E-Day
E-Day launches worldwide with a first patch addressing stability and performance, as the studio details its Series S optimization work.
Gamespot · +5 outlets
Disney dismisses rumors of an Epic Games buyout
Disney's president and CCO said an Epic acquisition is not among the conversations the company is currently having.
Gamesindustry · +6 outlets
Sony reportedly in talks to acquire the Battlefield movie adaptation
After a reported bidding war, Sony Pictures is the frontrunner for the Battlefield film rights, from the studio behind Nintendo's Zelda movie.
Gamespot · +14 outlets
Metal Gear studio's Physint gets casting and story details; Bill Skarsgard to lead
Kojima shared new info on his next-generation action-espionage game, confirming Bill Skarsgard in the lead role and an Xbox home.
Gamespot · +13 outlets
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says he avoids GTA 6 and open-world games
Houser, who left Rockstar in 2020 and now runs Absurd Ventures, said he did not watch the GTA 6 trailer.
Gamespot · +13 outlets
NBA 2K25 to be delisted with MyCareer and MyTeam servers shutting down
2K will delist the game and shut down single-player modes, drawing criticism over preservation.
Gamespot · +11 outlets
Kojima says Sonic's DLSS 5 leaves him 'mixed' as AI cannot grasp creator intent
After seeing DLSS 5 applied to Death Stranding 2 footage, Kojima said he would not like AI tampering with his work.
Kotaku
The Witcher 3 Remastered sets new Steam player record as sales surge
CD Projekt Red is lining up PS5 performance fixes after two quick patches, as millions return to the remaster.
Eurogamer · +1 outlets
Kojima keeps OD and Physint mysteries to sharpen horror impact
Kojima also teased a cameo in a 'big' live-action movie while keeping details of his horror project under wraps.
Gamespot · +2 outlets