GTA 6 passes $750 million in digital pre-orders, Rockstar confirms physical map and preload date
The estimated 7.71 million pre-orders across PS5 and Xbox Series X/S would put the unlaunched game among the biggest entertainment releases ever.
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UK government plans to restrict in-game voice chat for under-16s
The proposal would add age-based controls to online voice comms in games, drawing pushback from parts of the industry and playerbase.
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Ubisoft reportedly seeking to acquire Arkane Lyon from Xbox
The reported move follows an extension of Ubisoft's consultation period with Xbox over the Lyon studio.
Gamesindustry · +10 outlets
Netflix launches its first AI-branded content recommendations feature on TVs
The rollout marks Netflix's most visible AI product push, tied to its broader effort to lift member engagement.
Variety · +13 outlets
Analysis: one in three acquired game studios has shut down since 2000
The study of over 300 acquisitions found half of the closed studios were shuttered within five years of being bought.
Gamesindustry · +12 outlets
Elder Scrolls VI named Sentinel, but reportedly still more than two years away
Bethesda finally attached a name to the long-teased RPG, while reporting indicates the wait is far from over.
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UK ad regulator bans mobile ads from King and Scopely over misleading gameplay
The ASA ruled that the ads did not represent actual gameplay, a long-running complaint about mobile game marketing.
Gamesindustry · +5 outlets
Almost half of all new Steam games now use AI, publisher blames slop for failed launch
Rising AI-generated content on storefronts is disrupting discovery, with itch.io saying it removed terabytes of AI uploads.
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Xbox previews Nano cloud controller with direct Wi-Fi and phone grip
The Nano can connect straight to Microsoft's cloud servers to cut latency, echoing Google's discontinued Stadia controller approach.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Remedy Q3 revenue triples to 39.6 million euros after Control Resonant launch
The September 24 launch of Control Resonant drove a 226 percent year-over-year revenue jump for the Finnish studio.
Gamesindustry · +4 outlets
Nexus Mods introduces AI disclosure rules for mod authors
The PC gaming site said unclear disclosure of AI use in mods was a consistent complaint from its community.
The Verge · +9 outlets
Spotify to charge for AI song remixing while increasing payouts to original artists
The model would monetize user-made AI remixes and route more money to the rights holders of the source tracks.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
AppMagic: non-gaming apps have outearned mobile games in IAP revenue since 2016
TikTok and AI chatbot apps have displaced mobile games as the top in-app purchase category for nearly a decade.
Gamesindustry · +2 outlets
Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake review calls it a masterpiece made better
The remake pairs visual overhaul with gameplay improvements to the most critically acclaimed game ever released.
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Hila Klein files for divorce from Ethan Klein
The h3h3 co-founders' split is a major event in the YouTube creator ecosystem, with a celebrity lawyer attached to the filing.
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CI Games secures $32 million loan to finish and self-publish Lords of the Fallen 2
The syndicated credit facility funds completion and launch of the sequel without a publishing partner.
Gamesindustry · +6 outlets
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada on leaving Bandai Namco to start VS Studio
Harada said he realized he might only have time for one more game and wanted to try something new after three decades at Bandai Namco.
Gamesindustry
Google will cut off Search for schools that disable its AI tools for students
The policy ties access to Google Search to adoption of Gemini AI features in classrooms.
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