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Sat, Oct 17, 8:02 PM ET
Liquid Swords, studio behind Samson, files for bankruptcy six months after release
The Stockholm District Court issued the bankruptcy order after reports that Samson developers went unpaid for two months, following a poorly received open-world
Kotaku · +2 outlets
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign draws strong reviews as Captain Price actor thanks fans
The campaign launched in early access for preorders ahead of the full October 23 release, with the Switch 2 version offering two upscaling options and Infinity
Ign · +6 outlets
Konami president says AI will not significantly change game development, creators remain key
Konami's Hideki Hayakawa and other executives said in a financial report that developers' idea-making cannot easily be replaced, pushing back on AI replacement
Kotaku · +12 outlets
US Representative Ritchie Torres introduces Power to the Players Act on digital game ownership
The bill would grant players ownership of their digital games, adding legislative pressure as the industry moves toward an all-digital future.
Polygon · +14 outlets
CD Projekt says Cyberpunk 2077 movie will tell a new story, not adapt the game 1:1
The Paramount live-action adaptation will not be a one-to-one translation of V's story, per the CD Projekt chief.
Pcgamer · +13 outlets
Funcom lays off more developers as it pivots to supporting Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles
CEO Rui Casais will also depart at the end of the year as the studio refocuses on its live-service titles.
Pcgamer · +5 outlets
Developer cancels public demo of horror drinking game Drunken Goddess Reflux over AI cloning fears
Alliance Arts will host closed sessions instead, citing concern that generative AI could clone the game before release.
Pcgamer · +7 outlets
Assassin's Creed game set in ancient China emerges in leaked gameplay footage
Footage of a reportedly cancelled Assassin's Creed title shows stealth kills, the leap of faith, and a spinning umbrella weapon.
Eurogamer · +6 outlets
Ken Kutaragi blames 'mentality issue' for backlash to PlayStation killing discs
The former PlayStation executive said ending physical media makes sense even if it creates friction with fans.
Kotaku · +2 outlets
Analogue revives Super Nt and Mega Sg retro consoles with new enhancements
The revised Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ play original Nintendo and Sega cartridges with modern improvements.
Polygon · +14 outlets
The Blood of Dawnwalker update 1.1 adds easier Story mode, respec potion, and animal petting
Rebel Wolves' patch promises over 1,100 improvements and fixes alongside the new difficulty and petting features.
Eurogamer · +6 outlets
Smash Bros. pro Mew2King barred from Austin tournament over bed bug concerns
Jason Zimmerman announced a hiatus after posting viral photos of a skin condition and bug infestation at his home.
Kotaku · +3 outlets
Fortnite is coming to Linux, potentially enabling Steam Deck and Steam Machine play
Epic confirmed the work in a blog post about its new Epic Games Store and Easy Anti-Cheat development.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
True Detective season 5 confirmed to star Nicolas Cage and Antonio Banderas
The season enters production next year with the two actors as leads.
Ign · +13 outlets
Steam beta tests Achievement Sets so new content does not break completion status
Valve's feature lets developers group a game's achievements into collections.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Ghostwire: Tokyo joins GOG Preservation Program, removing Bethesda.net requirement
Players who buy the game on GOG avoid the Bethesda.net launcher.
Pcgamer · +2 outlets
2026 has already seen more games added to Steam than all of 2025
Roughly 24,000 titles are expected by year's end, with AI and vibe coding cited as drivers.
Kotaku · +1 outlets
Epic Games reportedly pushes AI-first development for Disney and Marvel games
The reported approach comes as industry concerns about AI in development grow.
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