Netflix lays off about 1,000 employees, 6% of staff, in its biggest cutbacks yet
The cuts hit about 6% of the workforce and include film and TV executives, as Netflix trims costs across its content organization.
Variety · +14 outlets
Ubisoft to close Trials studio RedLynx and cut jobs at Ubisoft Singapore
The proposed closure of the Finnish studio behind Trials and cuts at the Skull and Bones lead developer continue Ubisoft's restructuring.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Epic refreshes PC launcher with Linux support, saying new version is 'vibe coded'
Epic says the rebuilt launcher is faster and adds Linux support, and it acknowledged using AI assistance to write it.
The Verge · +7 outlets
GTA 6 PC version reportedly set to launch in Q1 2027
A new report suggests the PC release will arrive much sooner after the console versions than past Rockstar titles.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Xbox CEO reportedly warns the firm will 'not survive' on existing franchises alone
Asha Sharma's reported internal warning underscores pressure on Xbox to build new IP beyond its established series.
Gamesindustry · +7 outlets
Rockstar says its next games will not take as long as GTA 6 to make
The studio says the engine, tools and expanded team built during GTA 6 will let future projects move faster.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Epic confirms Fortnite is coming to Linux, but Steam Deck support is not guaranteed
The move follows an overhaul of Epic's Easy Anti-Cheat system, though Epic stops short of promising verified Steam Deck compatibility.
Dexerto · +11 outlets
Xbox announces Xbox Labs to trial emerging ideas and new technology
CEO Asha Sharma said the new internal unit will turn emerging ideas into experiences for players and developers.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Funcom to lay off staff as it focuses solely on Conan Exiles and Dune: Awakening
The Norwegian developer is restructuring to live operations on two titles, with an unspecified number of roles affected.
Gamesindustry · +5 outlets
Xbox creates new team amid wave of mods placing games inside Call of Duty
The team will explore AI-driven modding projects that rebuild and combine existing games in unusual ways.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
PaymoneyWubby calls Twitch's 50/50 sub split 'robbery' and urges streamers to leave
The streamer argues the revenue split is not industry standard, adding to ongoing creator pressure on Twitch's monetization terms.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Netflix film VP Doug Belgrad and TV exec Carolina Garcia exit amid layoffs
The departures of senior original series and film leaders illustrate the scope of the restructuring inside Netflix's content ranks.
Variety · +5 outlets
GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek says he is stopping leaks 'for now'
The leaker posted clips from the game's final missions and threatened further story spoilers before saying he is at the end of the road.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Google Play adds Game Finder, Sprints and Sidekick clip sharing in discovery push
The new features aim to improve game discovery and social sharing on Android's storefront.
Gamesindustry · +13 outlets
PlayStation pays researcher $50,000 bounty for reporting a critical exploit
Sony awarded the payout after a security researcher reported a critical vulnerability in its systems.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Asmongold says he turned down over $20 million in gambling sponsorship offers
The streamer said he rejected the deals because he is already wealthy and dislikes gambling, amid scrutiny of gambling ads in streaming.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
S&box to go free-to-play with human curation, saying 'Netflix for games doesn't work'
Facepunch plans to shift its platform toward promoting the best and most popular games rather than maximizing volume.
Gamesindustry · +1 outlets
Xbox unveils $50 Nano Controller smaller than most smartphones
The miniature controller is positioned for portability, younger players and users with smaller hands.
Dexerto · +1 outlets