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Xbox Merges Forza Studios Playground and Turn 10
Xbox is merging Forza developers Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios into one team, as part of a broader reorganisation that also sees 268 job cuts.
Obsidian's New Fallout Game Still on Track as Studio Joins Bethesda
Obsidian Entertainment is now part of Bethesda's business unit, but its new Fallout game with Bethesda Game Studios is still in development. Plus, more Xbox layoffs are reportedly planned.
Halo's Next Game Is Coming From Activision, Not Halo Studios
Microsoft has announced that Activision will develop the next Halo game with a new team, while Halo Studios faces layoffs and Xbox studios are reorganized under Activision Blizzard and Bethesda.
WoW: Forever Won't Have Shaman or Warlock Tanks at Launch
Blizzard's WoW: Forever brings back classic class roles, but don't expect Shaman or Warlock tanks at launch. Senior designer Josh Greenfield explains why, and what's next.
Xbox Layoffs Continue: 268 More Cuts as Reset Hits Halo
Microsoft's Xbox reset isn't over. 268 more layoffs hit Halo Studios and others, bringing the total closer to 3,468 planned cuts by 2027.
Xbox Game Studios Shrinks to Just Three Teams After Reset
After Xbox's latest layoffs and reshuffle, the Xbox Game Studios label now covers only The Coalition, inXile, and Playground Games. Mojang and others report elsewhere.
What Persona 4 Revival's Shadow Trailer Means for Fans
This trailer reminds fans of the original's psychological depth, building anticipation for how the revival will handle these pivotal Shadow encounters.
What Suikoden's Streaming Soundtracks Mean for Fans
The move gives players easy, legal access to a beloved RPG series' full soundtrack catalog, while the STAR LEAP cover signals Konami is still actively supporting the Suikoden brand.
What DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite 1.1.0 Means for Your R…
Training Mode gives players a way to drill tough stages without full runs, which could make the game more approachable and help newcomers stick with it.
What Genesis Maidens Brings to Echoes of Aincrad Players
For Echoes of Aincrad fans, Genesis Maidens offers a fresh storyline, expanded early-game areas, and a new character to look forward to in Winter 2026.
What Atelier Karia's Japan-Only Galaxy Set Means for Collect…
This set gives collectors a chance to own exclusive Atelier Karia merchandise, but its Japan-only status may frustrate international fans hoping for similar bundles in their region.
Star Wars Galaxies Legends Kicks Off Galactic Moon Festival on October 9
Star Wars Galaxies Legends is bringing back its Halloween-themed Galactic Moon Festival from Friday, October 9th through Monday, October 9th.
Mike Tomlin Unveils 12-Year Minecraft City Project
Former NFL coach Mike Tomlin has shared a massive Minecraft city he built over 12 years, surprising fans with his dedication to the game.
PlatinumGames Boss Teases More Bayonetta Games Despite Key Departures
PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba says the studio has a 'strong desire' to expand Bayonetta's world, even after several lead developers, including Hideki Kamiya, left the company.
Ex-GTA Lead Dan Houser: GTA Comparisons Are 'No Greater Compliment'
Dan Houser, former Rockstar lead, says being compared to his GTA classics is a huge compliment, but hopes his new Absurd Ventures projects succeed on their own.
VITURE x Cyberpunk 2077 XR Glasses Bring Night City to Life
VITURE teamed up with Cyberpunk 2077 at REDLAND 2026 in Shanghai, letting fans dive into Night City through XR glasses, and announced a new Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 collab pair coming this year.
PS5's New AI Upscaler QSSR Is Here - Which Third-Party Game Will Use It First?
Sony's QSSR AI upscaling tech is now live on base PS5 with two first-party patches, and the big question is which third-party game will adopt it next.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora Pushed to 2027
Sony and Ember Lab have delayed Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits, to 2027. Here's what we know so far.
Famitsu Japan Sales Chart: Week of 9/21/26 Revealed
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of September 21 to September 27, 2026.
Gaelco Sports Collection Hits Consoles October 22
Gaelco Sports Collection brings classic sports games to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on October 22.
Reigns Dev Nerial Shuts Down After 13 Years
Nerial, the studio behind Reigns and Card Shark, is closing its doors after 13 years. Here's what that means for fans of its games.
Elta: Defy All Gods Lands Feb 2, 2027 — Demo Out Now
Adrenaline-fueled action platformer Elta: Defy All Gods hits PS5, Xbox Series and more on February 2, 2027. A demo is available right now.
Gears of War: E-Day Devs Reveal How They Built 'The Best F***ing Gears Game'
The Coalition's Matt Searcy and Pax Lyle talk Locust, development pressures, and crafting the ultimate Gears experience in a new interview.
Fable Reboot Hands-On: First Impressions from Xbox FanFest
We played 15 minutes of the Fable reboot at Xbox FanFest in London. Here's what we think so far about the combat-focused demo.