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Sony Establishes New Studio Comprised of Former Deviation Games Developers – Rumor

Sony Establishes New Studio Comprised of Former Deviation Games Developers – Rumor

Jason Blundell, who founded Deviation Games before leaving in 2022, is reportedly leading the studio and working on a new IP.

Persona Franchise Sold Over 5 Million Copies Last Year

Persona Franchise Sold Over 5 Million Copies Last Year

The earnings report also reveals sales figures for the Like a Dragon, Sonic, and Total War franchises.

Helldivers 2 Developer Feels it’s “Gone Too Far in Some Areas” with Balance Changes

Helldivers 2 Developer Feels it’s “Gone Too Far in Some Areas” with Balance Changes

"It feels like every time someone finds something fun, the fun is removed," admits Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Feature Video Outlines Depiction of Psychosis

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Feature Video Outlines Depiction of Psychosis

Partnering with several experts, Ninja Theory discusses its approach to "understanding the subject thoroughly" for the sequel.

Perfect Dark Could Appear at Xbox Games Showcase; Rumored Troubles May be “Outdated Info”

Perfect Dark Could Appear at Xbox Games Showcase; Rumored Troubles May be “Outdated Info”

"I expect that we will see Perfect Dark next month and that some of the more recent rumors may have been outdated," says insider Nate the Hate.

The Legend of Zelda Could Receive a New Title with Zelda as the Protagonist – Rumor

The Legend of Zelda Could Receive a New Title with Zelda as the Protagonist – Rumor

YouTuber PapaGenos tweets about Zelda being "severely overdue" as the main character in a title while hinting at it possibly happening.

Xbox President Reaffirms Day 1 Launch for 1st Party Titles on Game Pass, Activision Titles Included

Xbox President Reaffirms Day 1 Launch for 1st Party Titles on Game Pass, Activision Titles Included

Microsoft's Sarah Bond says "core users love Game Pass", and players will see more "really big games" on the service later this year.

Fallout 4 Update Goes Live on May 13th, Adds “New Options for Graphics and Performance”

Fallout 4 Update Goes Live on May 13th, Adds “New Options for Graphics and Performance”

The update also includes "further fixes and improvements", potentially addressing issues introduced with the Next-Gen Update.

Forza Motorsport’s Next Update Launches This Week, Tweaks Safety Rating

Forza Motorsport’s Next Update Launches This Week, Tweaks Safety Rating

Players must now complete 20 races to calculate their Safety Rating, and matchmaking should more closely group those with similar SR.

Like a Dragon Developer Opens Auditions for “Minato Girls” in Next Title

Like a Dragon Developer Opens Auditions for “Minato Girls” in Next Title

The Minato Girls will have live-action and CG scenes, similar to the hostesses from Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

Manor Lords Experimental Patch Out Now, Buffs Archers and Nerfs Trade

Manor Lords Experimental Patch Out Now, Buffs Archers and Nerfs Trade

The experimental patch tunes the AI's retreat distances and makes several changes to trade after reports that they make the game too easy.

Homeworld 3 Advance Access is Live, New Overview Trailer Released

Homeworld 3 Advance Access is Live, New Overview Trailer Released

Fig Backer Edition and Fleet Command Edition owners can play the sci-fi RTS before its worldwide launch on May 13th for PC.

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Delisted on Steam in Select Countries

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Delisted on Steam in Select Countries

Around 180 countries are now unable to purchase the upcoming port of Sucker Punch's title on Steam before its launch on May 16th.

Bandai Namco Reports 22.1 Percent Year-Over-Year Decrease in Operating Profits

Bandai Namco Reports 22.1 Percent Year-Over-Year Decrease in Operating Profits

Gaming in general saw a decrease in year-over-year profits for Bandai Namco. The company still praises titles like Elden Ring and Tekken 8, however.

Xbox President Responds to Studio Closures: “Our Commitment is to Make Sure That the Business is Healthy”

Xbox President Responds to Studio Closures: “Our Commitment is to Make Sure That the Business is Healthy”

Xbox boss Sarah Bond talks about Microsoft's decision to shut down studios, and how it's meant to help Xbox in the long term.

Hi-Fi Rush, The Evil Within Steam Pages Bombed with Positive Reviews Celebrating Tango Gameworks, Criticizing Microsoft

Hi-Fi Rush, The Evil Within Steam Pages Bombed with Positive Reviews Celebrating Tango Gameworks, Criticizing Microsoft

Games ranging from Hi-Fi Rush to Ghostwire: Tokyo, and even the older The Evil Within are being bombed with positive reviews.

Sea of Thieves Was the Most Downloaded Game on PS5 for April in EU

Sea of Thieves Was the Most Downloaded Game on PS5 for April in EU

Sea of Thieves has turned out to be incredibly successful on the PS5, topping EU charts and coming in third on the US/Canada charts.

CI Games Lays off Almost 30 Employees Shortly After its Recent Wave of Layoffs

CI Games Lays off Almost 30 Employees Shortly After its Recent Wave of Layoffs

According to the developer, the Hexworks team remains unaffected with this round of layoffs and will continue to work on Project 3.

Fallout 4 Tops UK Sales Charts for April, EA Sports FC 24 Comes in Second

Fallout 4 Tops UK Sales Charts for April, EA Sports FC 24 Comes in Second

In addition to Fallout 4, Fallout 76 and Fallout: New Vegas also saw similar spikes in sales thanks to the recent release of Fallout's TV adaptation.

The Rogue Prince of Persia Early Access Delayed to Later in May

The Rogue Prince of Persia Early Access Delayed to Later in May

The arrival of Hades 2 has prompted a delay, with a new release date to be announced on May 13th, but it also means more polish.