Netflix plans to lay off roughly 5% of its workforce, report says
The cuts come as Netflix expands local-language production globally while managing costs.
Variety · +13 outlets
Joe Rogan signs nine-figure Spotify renewal as JRE keeps topping podcast charts
The deal keeps Spotify's most listened-to podcast exclusive as the company bets on creator deals for audio dominance.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
YouTube, Meta, and Twitch won't say whether they'll allow a US government execution livestream
Platforms face pressure to clarify content policy after reports the US plans to broadcast a firing squad execution.
The Verge · +12 outlets
Sony to transfer 419 global VR patents to Meta under December 2025 agreement
The transfer consolidates VR intellectual property under Meta as Sony's headset ambitions narrow.
Gamesindustry · +8 outlets
Ubisoft to shut down Rainbow Six Mobile less than a year after global launch
The free-to-play tactical shooter will stay playable until January 15, 2027, marking a rare fast failure for Ubisoft's mobile push.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
FCC plans to ban all Chinese labs from testing US gadgets by 2029
The rule would reshape device certification for electronics sold in the US.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Xbox creates new XP division for transmedia projects including film, TV, and theme parks
The unit formalizes Microsoft's push to extend game franchises like Fallout and Minecraft beyond consoles.
Gamesindustry · +5 outlets
Paramount adapting live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film with CD Projekt Red producing
The movie extends the game's transmedia expansion following the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
FCC chair Brendan Carr says Hegseth will decide whether TV networks can air public execution
The dispute highlights regulatory uncertainty over broadcasting a state execution.
The Verge · +14 outlets
GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek posts 25-minute gameplay leak showing first-person mode
The footage contradicts Rockstar's statement that the game will not launch with a full first-person mode.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Sony patents system letting viewers guide and interact with streamers stuck in games
The patent describes viewer pointers, physical reactions, and game world changes, pointing to interactive streaming features.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Undead Labs boss declines to say how many staff were cut in Xbox spinoff
The studio became independent of Xbox, part of broader layoffs across Microsoft's gaming division.
Gamesindustry · +2 outlets
Rockstar reveals six GTA 6 radio stations, music playable on foot
The reveal is part of Rockstar's pre-launch marketing for the game.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
YouTuber permanently banned for censored Hellraiser: Revival video
A French creator with 190,000 subscribers says YouTube removed his channel over gameplay despite censoring nudity.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
Google's new AI platform generates games from text descriptions
The tool lowers the barrier to game creation using prompt-based generation.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman explains workers' rights to take GTA 6 launch day off
The guidance reflects GTA 6's expected cultural scale ahead of its release.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
Razer Basilisk V4 mouse's one-click 180 turn sparks cheating debate
Players argue the macro-style feature gives an unfair aim advantage in shooters.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
GTA 6 leak shows Jason and Lucia can be played fully naked
The leak adds to a wave of unverified GTA 6 material circulating before release.
Dexerto