Ninja Theory begins layoffs as Xbox faces proposed studio closure
Ninja Theory, developer of Hellblade, has started cutting staff after Xbox's plan to close the studio and the withdrawal of two potential buyers.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Arc Raiders and The Finals to get film and TV adaptations with Chernin Entertainment
Embark Studios is partnering with Chernin Entertainment to adapt its two shooters, building on the games' large player bases.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Supermassive Games lays off more than 70 staff after Directive 8020 launch
The Until Dawn and Dark Pictures studio cut over 70 roles less than six months after releasing its latest sci-fi horror game.
Rockpapershotgun · +14 outlets
Warhammer Survivors launches November 10 with new demo available now
Auroch Digital and Vampire Survivors developer Poncle set a console, PC, and mobile release date for the bullet-heaven roguelite.
Rockpapershotgun · +14 outlets
GameStop starts selling used PS5 Pros for $1,400, a $500 markup over retail
The retailer and third-party resellers have raised pre-owned PS5 Pro prices well above Sony's suggested retail price.
Kotaku · +3 outlets
Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches, and is free for Amazon Prime members on Luna
The arcade racer debuted to strong reviews and is available at no extra cost through Amazon's Prime-included cloud service.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Xbox Elite Series 3 controller leaks with haptics, TMR sticks, and new customization
Details from Xbox's Design Lab backend point to upgraded analogue sticks, advanced haptics, and swappable d-pad options.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Michael Bay in talks to direct next Transformers film with Spielberg producing
Paramount and Hasbro are returning to live action Transformers with the original director in early talks and Spielberg as key creative producer.
Ign · +13 outlets
Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode positioned as Call of Duty's definitive extraction shooter
Infinity Ward detailed the returning extraction mode in a developer diary, pitching it as a major pillar for the series.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
State of Decay 3 studio head discusses leaving Xbox and survival calculus
Undead Labs' Philip Holt said the studio prioritized transparency with staff and is targeting a PC beta before the end of 2026.
Kotaku · +2 outlets
Sega will not use AI for game creation, but is applying it to efficiency elsewhere
Sega said it is not entrusting creative work to generative AI while using the technology to improve efficiency in areas such as publishing.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Gears of War: E-Day uses SSD trick to boost Xbox Series S performance
The Coalition found an SSD-based streaming approach to get more out of the weaker console, a technique other Xbox games could adopt.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Former PlayStation boss questions Sony's decision to kill discs, compares Game Pass to a casino
Shawn Layden criticized the move away from physical media and argued subscription services make it hard for developers to profit.
Ign · +2 outlets
Sonic's official Discord swarmed by 50,000 users in six hours, prompting strict moderation
Sega's newly launched Sonic the Hedgehog Discord server drew a flood of fans and immediate lockdown rules from moderators.
Eurogamer · +1 outlets
PlayStation 5 operating system emulated on PC for the first time in video
Emulation developers demonstrated the PS5's system software running on PC, a notable step for the scene, while jailbreak progress accelerates.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort previews arrive ahead of October 22 Switch 2 launch
Early hands-on impressions point to a familiar sequel with improved motion controls and mouse-based mini-games.
Nintendolife · +14 outlets
Warner Bros. Games now belongs to Skydance after Paramount's $111 billion acquisition
The deal closing announcement made no mention of video games, raising questions about the division's future under new ownership.
Gamespot
Overwatch players criticize China-exclusive Defiled Anthem skins
Five new cosmetics tied to Blizzard and NetEase's China partnership will not come to other regions, drawing fan frustration.
Eurogamer · +2 outlets