Xbox CEO Asha Sharma pushes back on spinoff speculation: "Xbox is not for sale"
Microsoft's gaming chief told the New York Times the division is taking a long-term view amid reports of possible restructuring.
Gamesindustry · +11 outlets
Rockstar details GTA 6: map double GTA 5's size, dynamic weather with hurricanes, 170+ animals, no Disney World
A wave of new details and confirmations about GTA 6's world and awards prospects arrived ahead of its November 19 launch.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
HBO's Casey Bloys set to run HBO and Paramount+ as Cindy Holland exits on eve of Paramount-Warner Bros. merger close
The leadership handoff signals how the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. streaming assets will be run once the deal closes.
Variety · +9 outlets
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy says platform uses AI to decide which streamers get certain ads
The disclosure puts AI-driven ad targeting and brand-safety decisions at the center of Twitch's monetization system.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Grasshopper Manufacture splits from NetEase Games to become independent studio
The Romeo is a Dead Man developer joins a growing list of studios exiting Chinese publisher ownership.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Dutch police arrest alleged ShinyHunters leader tied to GTA Online revenue leak and FBI breach
The arrest targets the hacking group linked to a breach that exposed confidential GTA Online revenue figures.
Gamesindustry · +5 outlets
YouTube to launch Watch With, letting creators react live to videos and keep the ad revenue
The feature reshapes how reaction content is monetized, giving reactors live ad revenue while originals retain credit.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Sony to skip CES 2027 for first time since the expo began in 1967
The absence ends six decades of Sony presence at the consumer electronics show.
Gamesindustry · +5 outlets
Twitch adds Clips-based "recaps" to help creators turn highlights into stream summaries
The tool extends Twitch's push to make Clips a discovery and recap surface for streamers.
tubefilter.com · +2 outlets
Rocket League pro Kofyr banned from RLCS and Psyonix competitions through 2027
The ban follows allegations that Kofyr touched women at a Worlds after-party.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
MKBHD calls YouTube's new A/B testing feature its "craziest, riskiest" idea yet
The creator pushback highlights concern over how the thumbnail and title testing change could affect channels.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
The Witcher 3 hits its highest-ever Steam concurrent player count after free Remastered launch
The remaster gave CD Projekt Red's RPG its biggest simultaneous player base since release.
Gamesindustry · +13 outlets
Mojang positions Minecraft as a hub for interactive, creator-built experiences
The push doubles down on user-generated content as a core growth driver for the franchise.
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Alleged hacker arrested over leak that exposed GTA Online's daily revenue
The FBI says the group was behind a breach that exposed confidential GTA Online revenue figures.
Gamesindustry · +10 outlets
Valve updates Steam's Discount & Events section to be more "dynamic and personalised"
The change shifts Steam away from manual, calendar-based listings to algorithmic discoverability.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Sony requires Japanese PS5 Pro buyers to prove 60 hours of play
The eligibility rule ties console purchasing to verified PlayStation playtime in Japan.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Pikachu promo card sells for $8.4 million to become second most expensive Pokemon card ever
The sale at Fanatics Collect underscores how hot the Pokemon collectibles market has become.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Meta responds after Muse AI shared a YouTuber's home address on Facebook Marketplace
The incident raises questions about privacy safeguards in Meta's AI assistant products.
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