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Fish & Ships: Pilot an Airship as a Fish With Friends
Fish & Ships is a newly announced friendslop game where you and your friends play as fish piloting an airship toward the ocean. Here's what we know so far.

Piroker: The Poker Roguelike That's Also an Auto-Battler
Piroker is an upcoming eight-player auto-battler that blends Texas Hold 'Em poker with roguelike mechanics, offering a unique multiplayer twist.

Xbox Layoffs Wave 2: 1,600 More Jobs Cut, Studios Restructured
Xbox's second wave of layoffs is reportedly starting, with 1,600 more job cuts and major studio restructuring, including Halo moving to Activision Blizzard.

Injustice 3 Rumors Heat Up: Batwoman May Return from the Dead
A stuntworker's resume lists motion capture for Supergirl and Batwoman in an unannounced Injustice 3, suggesting NetherRealm is bringing back a character who died in the comics.

GameStop CEO Buys $26.4M in Stock, Shares Jump
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen bought over 1.1 million shares for $26.4 million, pushing his ownership above 40 million shares. The stock rose 3% after the news.

Xbox Shake-Up: 268 Layoffs, Halo to Activision, and More
Microsoft announced 268 more Xbox layoffs, Halo moving to Activision, and a major restructuring that includes Bethesda absorbing Obsidian and Ninja Theory facing closure.

GTA 6 Takes Over Miami: Giant Letters Airlifted to Kaseya Center
Rockstar's GTA 6 marketing hits Miami with a massive 'Welcome to Vice City' sign, a nearly $1 million ad deal, and a new album—but not everyone's happy.

StarCraft Reboot Won't Be Xbox Exclusive, Blizzard Confirms
Blizzard says its newly announced StarCraft shooter won't be an Xbox exclusive, but won't clarify which platforms it will hit when it launches in 2030.

Monopoly Go's Monster Mash: KPop Demon Hunters & Ghostbusters
Scopely's Monopoly Go celebrates Halloween with a Monster Mash season from Sept 23 to Nov 25, featuring KPop Demon Hunters and Ghostbusters crossovers, plus new minigames and features.

Ninja Theory Faces Closure as Xbox Deal Collapses
Xbox has announced plans to close Hellblade developer Ninja Theory after two separate agreements for the studio fell through, putting the future of its games in doubt.

State of Decay 3 Lives On: Undead Labs Goes Indie, Game Pass Day-One Confirmed
Undead Labs has become an independent, employee-owned studio and will continue developing State of Decay 3, which will still launch on Xbox Game Pass day one.

Bloodborne Movie Producer JackSepticEye: I'm the 'Vibe-Checker'
JackSepticEye reveals his producer role on the Bloodborne movie is all about vibe-checking—making sure the right people are hired and the game's universe is honored.

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.