Ken Kutaragi backs Sony's move to end PS5 disc production, calls backlash a 'mentality issue'
The 'Father of PlayStation' said he understands both sides but sided with Sony's decision to stop making disc-based PS5 games, a move that has drawn heavy criti
Kotaku · +4 outlets
Cancelled Assassin's Creed Destiny footage and screenshots leak, set in Qin Dynasty China
Apparent prototype footage shows a full open-world Assassin's Creed title set in ancient China that Ubisoft reportedly cancelled.
Ign · +9 outlets
Unionised Activision QA testers vote to authorise strike ahead of Modern Warfare 4 launch
Roughly 600 quality assurance workers, who have negotiated for over two years without a first contract, approved strike authorisation as the publisher prepares
Rockpapershotgun · +5 outlets
Control Resonant sells 1 million copies in three weeks, Remedy's fastest-selling game ever
The action RPG outpaced both Alan Wake 2 and the original Control, a meaningful result for Remedy in a crowded release window.
Pcgamer · +14 outlets
Jagex cancels RuneScape Reignited less than two weeks after announcing it, citing player backlash
The controversial re-release of the long-running MMO was scrapped after intense negative feedback from the community.
Eurogamer · +6 outlets
CD Projekt confirms live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie will tell a new story, not a 1:1 adaptation
The studio said the Paramount film will stay in the same universe rather than retell the game's plot.
Ign · +13 outlets
GTA 6 marketing takes over Miami with real-world modded cars amid official pushback
Rockstar's campaign includes real-life Vice City vehicles on Miami streets, a Paris banner with guns censored, and criticism from local officials over the city'
Pushsquare · +6 outlets
EU targets ten publishers over in-game currencies and moves toward banning paid loot boxes
The action could pressure revenue models built on monetisation mechanics, particularly for Korean and other publishers.
MKAU Gaming · +2 outlets
Over 24,000 games expected on Steam in 2026, already surpassing all of 2025 releases
The surge is being tied to AI-assisted and 'vibe-coded' development, with 2027 projected to be even larger.
Kotaku
US lawmaker proposes bill to make video game purchases ownership rather than rentals
Representative Ritchie Torres plans legislation covering games that are decommissioned or shut down, including online titles.
Pcgamer · +14 outlets
Nintendo reveals first look at Dark Link in Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake trailers
New footage shows one of the N64 original's most memorable moments recreated for the Switch 2 remake.
Ign · +14 outlets
The Blood of Dawnwalker patch 1.1 brings over 1,100 fixes, new difficulty mode and animal petting
Rebel Wolves detailed its largest update yet for the vampire RPG, arriving next week on PS5 and other platforms.
Ign · +10 outlets
Epic is bringing Fortnite to Linux, opening the door for Steam Deck and Steam Machine support
The move hinges on Easy Anti-Cheat working on Linux and was disclosed in Epic's blog post about its new storefront.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Battlefield 6 reverses unintended XP cap after fan backlash over generative AI content claims
Battlefield Studios said the Season 5 XP changes were unintended, while players criticized AI-generated cosmetics slipping through.
Eurogamer · +2 outlets
Ubisoft cuts 70 jobs in Singapore and plans RedLynx closure amid restructuring
The layoffs are the latest in a wave of cost-cutting at Ubisoft following financial losses.
GodisaGeek.com · +8 outlets
Street Fighter live-action movie draws harsh reviews but builds sequel setup
Critics called the adaptation uneven, while a post-credits scene and cast comments fuel crossover and MCU speculation.
Kotaku · +5 outlets
Sega and Creative Assembly pull Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale over AI upscaling and performance issues
The Complete Edition was temporarily withdrawn after community complaints that it fell short of expectations.
Gamesindustry
Nintendo raises Switch 2 and Switch repair prices in Japan starting November 16
The repair hike follows earlier global hardware price increases for both consoles in 2026.
Nintendolife