Kingdom Hearts greenlit as first-ever original TV series on Disney Channel and Disney+, Nomura involved
Disney officially greenlit an anime-style Kingdom Hearts series for Disney Channel and Disney+, with series creator Tetsuya Nomura involved in the project.
The Walt Disney Company · +14 outlets
Netflix shutting down Night School Studio and Moonloot Studios in gaming pullback
Netflix is closing two internal game studios, including Night School Studio (Oxenfree creator) and Moonloot Studios, as part of a retreat from its in-house game
Evrim Ağacı · +9 outlets
Simpsons creator Matt Groening teases that Simpsons Hit & Run is 'coming back in some form'
During a D23 panel, Matt Groening seemingly let slip that the classic Simpsons Hit & Run game is being revived, with multiple outlets reporting it as a remaster
IGN · +14 outlets
Mattel launches Mattel Game Studios to develop and publish digital games based on its IP
Mattel announced a new internal game studio to create digital gaming experiences from its portfolio of toy and entertainment brands.
Brands Untapped · +14 outlets
Twitch faces backlash over Amazon AI data-sharing policy for streamers' content
Twitch is drawing criticism from gamers and streamers after implementing a policy that allows Amazon to use stream content for AI training unless users manually
ET Enterprise AI · +14 outlets
Kingdom Hearts IV launching on Switch 2 in late 2027 with new trailer shown
A trailer at D23 confirmed Kingdom Hearts IV is targeting a late 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2.
A 90s Kid · +14 outlets
Disney expands gaming business amid broader D23 content showcase
At D23, Disney highlighted its growing gaming ambitions and how interactive experiences fit into its future entertainment strategy.
Indian Broadcasting World · +4 outlets
Tarik steps away from Valorant co-streaming, raising questions about VCT viewership impact
Popular streamer tarik announced he will stop hosting Valorant watch parties, a move that could significantly affect viewership for Riot's VCT broadcasts.
Insider Gaming · +1 outlets
Xbox reportedly explored Activision and Sledgehammer for a Halo multiplayer game
Reports suggest Microsoft considered having Activision and Sledgehammer Games develop a Halo multiplayer title, signaling potential cross-studio collaboration.
gameriv.com · +1 outlets
Injustice 2 has sold more than 9 million copies since launch
NetherRealm's fighting game Injustice 2 has surpassed 9 million units sold, a strong sales milestone for the DC-based title.
Insider Gaming · +14 outlets
Halo co-creator calls lack of PvP in Campaign Evolved 'poor planning' and a 'misstep'
Halo co-creator criticized 343 Industries' decision to ship Halo Campaign Evolved without traditional PvP, calling it a result of poor oversight and planning.
GamingBolt · +7 outlets
Datto retiring from Destiny 2 content creation with final video date announced
Longtime Destiny 2 creator Datto announced his retirement from making Destiny content, setting a final video date.
EGW.News · +2 outlets
iShowSpeed named to Variety's Young Hollywood Impact Report 2026
Streamer iShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.) has been recognized in Variety's 2026 Young Hollywood Impact Report, marking a mainstream milestone.
WIN.GG · +1 outlets
Nvidia's native GeForce NOW app for Linux exits beta
Nvidia released its native GeForce NOW app for Linux out of beta, making cloud gaming more accessible on the platform.
Mezha · +14 outlets
Battlefield 6 x Top Gun crossover update arriving August 18
Battlefield 6 is getting a Top Gun-themed content update on August 18, bringing aerial combat tie-ins.
Insider Gaming · +14 outlets
Halo original art director criticizes Campaign Evolved's architecture as 'out of scale, no mystery, damn ugly'
Halo's original art director offered a blunt critique of Campaign Evolved's level design and visual direction.
tbreak.com · +3 outlets
Monkey Island creator's next game funded by private individual after rejecting publisher deals
Ron Gilbert's upcoming game is being financed by a wealthy backer, bypassing traditional publishing deals he found unfavorable.
Kotaku
EWC 2026 Week 5: Honor of Kings hits 783K peak viewers amid co-stream surge
Esports Charts reported Honor of Kings drew 783K peak viewers at EWC 2026, boosted by co-streaming partnerships.
Esports Charts