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Forza Horizon 6 Gets Horizon Play Bug Fixes, Drag Tire Balance Changes in Latest Update

Forza Horizon 6 Gets Horizon Play Bug Fixes, Drag Tire Balance Changes in Latest Update

Drag Tires being used in events outside of drag racing was a major concern for the studio, and have now been made terrible for cornering.

Treyarch’s Mark Gordon Steps Down as Studio Head After 22 Years

Treyarch’s Mark Gordon Steps Down as Studio Head After 22 Years

Treyarch announced Gordon's departure from the company through a social media post where it thanked him for his leadership.

Hellblade Studio Ninja Theory to be Closed by Xbox, Negotiating to Go Independent – Rumor

Hellblade Studio Ninja Theory to be Closed by Xbox, Negotiating to Go Independent – Rumor

Double Fine and Compulsion Games have also reportedly started negotiations with Xbox to be spun-off rather than shut down.

id Software, Bethesda, Quantic Dream and More to Face Major Layoffs, Studio Closures Soon – Rumor

id Software, Bethesda, Quantic Dream and More to Face Major Layoffs, Studio Closures Soon – Rumor

BFMTV journalist Sylvain Trinel claims that the upcoming layoffs at Microsoft are "just the beginning of a massive bloodbath."

Control Resonant Studio Wants Players to Engage With Side Content and Get Lost in its World

Control Resonant Studio Wants Players to Engage With Side Content and Get Lost in its World

Lead level designer Anne-Marie Grönroos and art director Elmerie Raitanen spoke about the shift to having a more open-ended world.

Control Resonant Will Have Remedy’s “Biggest Marketing Campaign” To Weather A Crowded September

Control Resonant Will Have Remedy’s “Biggest Marketing Campaign” To Weather A Crowded September

"There is always going to be competition," says comms director Thomas Puha. "Ultimately, we have to trust the quality of our game."

EA Advertising Announced, Aimed At “Transforming How Brands Connect With Audiences”

EA Advertising Announced, Aimed At “Transforming How Brands Connect With Audiences”

It’s an innovative idea that already has a few well-known names prepping to offer us their services while we game, with more on the way.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Is “Primarily A Narrative Sandbox”, Per Rebel Wolves’ CEO

The Blood of Dawnwalker Is “Primarily A Narrative Sandbox”, Per Rebel Wolves’ CEO

Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz says it's "similar to the classic Fallout games", where players can decide their path to reach the end.

Compulsion Games May Be The First Studio To Fall In Xbox’s Restructuring Plans – Rumor

Compulsion Games May Be The First Studio To Fall In Xbox’s Restructuring Plans – Rumor

The South of Midnight developer was on a hiring spree just a short while ago, but Xbox's big reset could result in its closure.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Final Update Concludes Naoe and Yasuke’s Story, Adds New End-Game Domains

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Final Update Concludes Naoe and Yasuke’s Story, Adds New End-Game Domains

Ubisoft promises some "narrative connections" to the upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced with the mysterious Black Tides.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Reaches Nearly 1.5 Million Wishlists Before September Launch

The Blood of Dawnwalker Reaches Nearly 1.5 Million Wishlists Before September Launch

Preliminary sales are unknown, but Rebel Wolves says it's a "better metric for us, because players tend to be reluctant to pre-order."

Xbox Closing At Least 2 Studios by 2026 End, Including One “Which Could Come as a Shock” – Rumor

Xbox Closing At Least 2 Studios by 2026 End, Including One “Which Could Come as a Shock” – Rumor

It's reportedly not Obsidian Entertainment or Rare, but "everything is on the table at Xbox", as layoffs seemingly loom large in July.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Will Have “Smaller, Free Add-ons,” Says Rebel Wolves CEO

The Blood of Dawnwalker Will Have “Smaller, Free Add-ons,” Says Rebel Wolves CEO

Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz says the team is "planning a roadmap" but has yet to nail down all the finer details.

BrokenLore: DON’T LIE Scheduled To Release On September 10, 2026

BrokenLore: DON’T LIE Scheduled To Release On September 10, 2026

A new protagonist takes the stage in Junko, who could bring further insights into the darkest corners of the human mind.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Charting Strongly in Pre-Orders on the PlayStation Store

Halo: Campaign Evolved Charting Strongly in Pre-Orders on the PlayStation Store

Master Chief’s PlayStation debut is shaping up well, with the Standard and Premium Editions among the top ten most pre-ordered.

Xbox Game Studios Head Craig Duncan Has Stepped Down – Rumor

Xbox Game Studios Head Craig Duncan Has Stepped Down – Rumor

Louise O'Connor, chief of staff, is also reportedly gone, as all first-party studios at Xbox will allegedly work under Matt Booty.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Players Can “Customize Their Challenge” With Difficulty Options

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Players Can “Customize Their Challenge” With Difficulty Options

Director Raul Siquiera says, "That was one of the things that we really wanted to preserve and make sure that players had a good foot."

Palworld 1.0 Teases “New Weapons, Armor, Gear and More” Ahead of Its July 10 Release

Palworld 1.0 Teases “New Weapons, Armor, Gear and More” Ahead of Its July 10 Release

The World Tree inches ever closer, and the conclusion to a long journey looks quite exciting thanks to the update’s many additions.

The Relic: First Guardian Launches July 31st for PS5 and PC, New Trailer Showcases Intense Combat

The Relic: First Guardian Launches July 31st for PS5 and PC, New Trailer Showcases Intense Combat

Reclaiming Asiltus could challenge even the best, though Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 players will need to wait a bit longer.

Fable Team Promises Difficulty Options for a “Sterner Welcome” in Albion After Combat Concerns

Fable Team Promises Difficulty Options for a “Sterner Welcome” in Albion After Combat Concerns

"We promise the guards haven’t all taken up tea drinking mid-shift," says Playground Games, whose latest gameplay was on Story difficulty.