GTA 6 leaker threatens to release full playable build unless Rockstar meets demands
The leak group tied to a crypto scheme says it will publish a complete build with the story mode played to the end if Rockstar does not comply.
Ign · +14 outlets
US console hardware sales hit 13-year low as prices climb on memory shortage
Circana's August data shows a steep drop in US console sales, which analysts attribute largely to higher prices driven by AI data center demand for memory.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Xbox launches Xbox Pictures/XP division to adapt Halo, Elder Scrolls and more
Microsoft's new film and TV unit will license its gaming franchises for adaptations without producing projects in-house.
The Times of India · +13 outlets
Gears of War: E-Day estimated at 230k full-price sales but 1.7M Game Pass players
Analysts report weak direct sales for Microsoft's flagship shooter alongside substantial Game Pass engagement, raising questions about its release strategy.
Gamespot · +14 outlets
Konami plans 'second and third waves' of new Silent Hill games
Producer Motoi Okamoto says the publisher is weighing a number of projects after the first wave of revived Silent Hill titles.
Ign · +14 outlets
Blumhouse partners with MatPat on Amanda the Adventurer movie and more indie horror adaptations
The deal covers a series of films based on viral indie horror games, starting with Amanda the Adventurer.
Ign · +12 outlets
Arc Raiders 2.0 update and grappling hook push player count to 7-month high
The new map, Spider-Man-style grappling hook, and a free weekend drove a concurrent player peak not seen in seven months.
Ign · +2 outlets
Deadlock surpasses Team Fortress 2's all-time concurrent player peak
Valve's hero shooter hit a new high as it added a chess-themed character, Solomon, whose reload animations reference famous chess matches.
Pcgamer · +8 outlets
Rockstar HR questioned over Discord mole in GTA 6 union-busting tribunal
A witness in the Rockstar Games labor case said he had little interest in anonymous evidence of unionization efforts sent before a wave of layoffs.
Kotaku · +3 outlets
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation previewed ahead of release
IGN played an early-game slice with a boss fight, confirming the linear story sections remain intact.
Ign · +14 outlets
Paramount reportedly developing a Cyberpunk 2077 film adaptation
Reports indicate Paramount Pictures is working on a movie based on CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077.
Pcgamer · +13 outlets
Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 resurfaces with trailer, Steam page and cast reveal
Cloud Imperium Games launched Steam wishlists and a cinematic trailer for the long-delayed single-player campaign.
Ign · +2 outlets
New York Comic Con: Blade Runner 2099 trailer teases replicant conspiracy
The series debuted a new trailer featuring Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh at a NYCC panel.
Polygon · +2 outlets
Magic: The Gathering announces Marvel Darkhold Destiny, its first 2027 Universes Beyond set
The set pits Doctor Strange, Thor and Ghost Rider against cosmic villains, with preorders already live.
Gamespot · +14 outlets
Nicolas Cage says he likely won't work with Amazon again after declining Spider-Noir AI waiver
The actor refused to sign a waiver permitting AI use on the series, saying he will probably not work with Amazon again.
Ign · +5 outlets
Developer takes on $1,000 daily AI bill to keep Steam demo running, takes out bank loan
Teach My Little Sister How To Drive uses AI to process player voice input, and its token costs have pushed the studio into debt.
Kotaku · +4 outlets
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves adds Tekken 8's Reina plus Tokyo Revengers characters
SNK's crossover fighting game continues expanding its roster with guest characters from rival franchises.
Nintendolife · +2 outlets
Star Wars Zero Company passes 1 million copies sold as developer recovers
EA's XCOM-style strategy title from Bit Reactor and Respawn hit the milestone, and the studio is bringing back some furloughed staff.
Pushsquare · +2 outlets