Capcom data breach compromises over 11.7 million Capcom ID accounts
The breach exposes account data for millions of users of Capcom's online ID system, adding to a run of security incidents at major game publishers.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto becomes first game developer to receive Japan's Order of Culture
The Mario creator is the first person from the games industry to receive the Japanese government's top cultural honor.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
BioWare's end is a tragically familiar tale, as Mass Effect 5 director reflects on layoffs
The closure and layoffs at BioWare follow years of cancellations and restructuring that have reshaped the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age.
Gamesindustry · +4 outlets
H3 Podcast goes on hiatus as Hila Klein alleges Ethan Klein had 6-month affair
The H3 crew has cut ties with Ethan Klein after his wife Hila said he admitted to an affair, and he is giving up ownership of the podcast.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Nintendo pulls SmileBASIC 4 from eShop after hacker uses it to jailbreak Switch 2
A researcher says he exploited the Switch 1 coding game to jailbreak the Switch 2, including running mods such as Hatsune Miku in Mario Kart.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Call of Duty pro Temp arrested in Texas on domestic violence aggravated assault charge
Former Call of Duty League pro Donovan 'Temp' Laroda was arrested on a charge stemming from a domestic violence incident, according to police records.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Epic Games launches competition offering $50,000 for AI-built games in vibe-coding push
The Fortnite maker is funding AI-generated game projects with grants and cash prizes as AI tools spread across game development.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Google updates privacy policy so Gmail, Photos and Drive data could inform targeted ads
The change allows personal data from core Google services to potentially feed advertising, prompting privacy scrutiny.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Modern Warfare 4 boss responds to SBMM backlash as players call matchmaking miserable
Infinity Ward defended its skill-based matchmaking system after criticism from Call of Duty players.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
GameMaker to make its next-generation runtime GMRT free for commercial use in January 2027
The 2D-centric engine will drop commercial licensing fees for its new runtime, lowering costs for independent developers.
Gamesindustry · +9 outlets
Nvidia invests in entertainment AI startup Higgsfield
The investment extends Nvidia's reach into generative AI tools used for entertainment and video production.
Variety · +14 outlets
Retro gaming is being overrun with AI-generated content
AI-generated titles and assets are increasingly flooding retro gaming storefronts and communities, raising preservation and quality concerns.
The Verge · +4 outlets
Netflix faces deepening subscriber and business pressures, analysts say it cannot fire its way out
The Verge and Rome MIA Market coverage frame Netflix's cost cuts and firings as signs of a broader downturn.
The Verge · +1 outlets
PSA confirms FBI investigating $1 million Pokemon and trading card heist, over 6,400 items stolen
The collectibles theft, now with a revealed stolen list, has drawn federal investigators as trading card values soar.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Cyberpunk 2077 adds free Witcher 3-themed gear in surprise update
CD Projekt Red quietly added Witcher-inspired items, including a sword and outfit, to its sci-fi RPG.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Eminem's former employee pleads guilty to selling unreleased music after FBI investigation
The ex-employee sold stolen tracks for about $50,000 that went on to accumulate millions of streams.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Netflix's Korea business marks a decade with KPop Demon Hunters and Squid Game stars
Netflix is spotlighting ten years of Korean originals that became global hits.
Variety
Modern Warfare 4 review roundup weighs heavily on franchise after Black Ops 7
Critics assess Activision's latest Call of Duty entry, which carries added weight after last year's poorly received release.
Gamesindustry · +1 outlets