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ARC Raiders More Frequently Matches Friendlier Players Together (and Vice Versa), Confirms Embark

ARC Raiders More Frequently Matches Friendlier Players Together (and Vice Versa), Confirms Embark

Play nice, and you'll match up with other friendly players, though CEO Patrick Söderlund admits it's "not a full science."

Project Blackbird’s Cancellation Led to Elder Scrolls Online Studio President’s Departure

Project Blackbird’s Cancellation Led to Elder Scrolls Online Studio President’s Departure

"Project Blackbird was the game I had waited my entire career to create, and having it cancelled led to my resignation," said Matt Firor.

Xbox Legend Albert Penello Passes Away: “A Pillar of Gaming at Microsoft and Amazon”

Xbox Legend Albert Penello Passes Away: “A Pillar of Gaming at Microsoft and Amazon”

Penello helped shape the brand, starting with the original Xbox, and reportedly served as a consultant for Microsoft's next-gen console.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Reaffirms 2026 Release, Teases New Friends, Foes, and Ominous Locations

The Blood of Dawnwalker Reaffirms 2026 Release, Teases New Friends, Foes, and Ominous Locations

Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz promises to reveal more "gameplay features, locations, and characters" over the coming months.

Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe is Helmed by Batman: Arkham Origins Director

Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe is Helmed by Batman: Arkham Origins Director

Benoit Richter has also worked on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Transference and non-Ubisoft titles like Army of Two: The 40th Day.

PS6 and Next Xbox Could be Delayed Past 2027 Due to RAM Price Increases – Rumor

PS6 and Next Xbox Could be Delayed Past 2027 Due to RAM Price Increases – Rumor

According to Insider Gaming, "ongoing talks at the high levels" could result in the next console generation arriving later than planned.

Bright Memory: Infinite Developer Reveals New Third-Person Action Shooter With Gorgeous Images

Bright Memory: Infinite Developer Reveals New Third-Person Action Shooter With Gorgeous Images

The story takes place during a time of "turmoil and collapsing order," as rival gangs clash in the shadows, according to the developer.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Studio is Focusing on “What We Think is Cool” for Its Next Game

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Studio is Focusing on “What We Think is Cool” for Its Next Game

"I've seen too many TV shows and books be swayed trying to please a lot of people," says lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen.

Monster Hunter Wilds Runs in 30 FPS With DLSS Enabled on Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumor

Monster Hunter Wilds Runs in 30 FPS With DLSS Enabled on Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumor

The alleged port for last year's action RPG seemingly offers a "Graphics Mode," which outputs at 1080p when the console is docked.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Domain Registered by Ubisoft, Announcement Potentially Soon

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Domain Registered by Ubisoft, Announcement Potentially Soon

The website was registered by the same company that handles domains for all of Ubisoft's IPs, including Far Cry and Splinter Cell.

Where Winds Meet is Adding New Campaign Quests, A New Region, and More in January

Where Winds Meet is Adding New Campaign Quests, A New Region, and More in January

Multiple events, the Nameless General World Boss, a new Puzzle Cave, and more await fans of the free-to-play wuxia action RPG.

The Witcher 3’s New DLC is Reportedly on Track as CD Projekt RED Statement on “New Content” Surfaces

The Witcher 3’s New DLC is Reportedly on Track as CD Projekt RED Statement on “New Content” Surfaces

CD Projekt CFO Piotr Nielubowicz previously talked about "new content" that "may see release in the coming year" and impact earnings.

Xbox Faced Its Worst Year in UK History With Console Sales Dropping 39 Percent

Xbox Faced Its Worst Year in UK History With Console Sales Dropping 39 Percent

Microsoft closes out 2025 in the worst way for its console line-up, prompting concerns despite a stacked 2026 release schedule.

Dragon Quest 12 Could Get New Details as “Various Announcements” Teased for Series’ 40th Anniversary

Dragon Quest 12 Could Get New Details as “Various Announcements” Teased for Series’ 40th Anniversary

"I think we'll have a lot to announce this year. Stay tuned," promises series creator Yuji Horii, though further details remain unknown.

Deus Ex Voice Actor is Not Working on a New Game in the Series Because IP’s Owners Are “Psychopaths”

Deus Ex Voice Actor is Not Working on a New Game in the Series Because IP’s Owners Are “Psychopaths”

Elias Toufexis, who played protagonist Adam Jensen, is vocal about his disdain towards the franchise's handling in recent years.

Dispatch Crossed 3 Million Players Last Year

Dispatch Crossed 3 Million Players Last Year

Since the first two episodes went live in October 2025, players have completed 52.5 million shifts and dispatched over one billion heroes.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Open-World Hub Was Influenced by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Open-World Hub Was Influenced by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The open-world hub was ultimately a compromise between the developers and Nintendo after conflicting approaches to game design.

Onyx: The Dark Grip Trademarked by Bloober Team, Potential Reveal Coming on February 15th

Onyx: The Dark Grip Trademarked by Bloober Team, Potential Reveal Coming on February 15th

The new title could be Project M, announced back in 2023 and seemingly offering a "vision that could only exist on Nintendo hardware."

ARC Raiders Retained More of Its Peak Concurrent Steam Players Since Launch Than Battlefield 6

ARC Raiders Retained More of Its Peak Concurrent Steam Players Since Launch Than Battlefield 6

As revealed by concurrent player numbers on Steam, ARC Raiders has retained about 90% of its players, while Battlefield 6 has retained 16%.

Okami Sequel “Still a Ways Off,” As Clovers CEO Promises “An Experience That Surpasses Expectations”

Okami Sequel “Still a Ways Off,” As Clovers CEO Promises “An Experience That Surpasses Expectations”

Hideki Kamiya says the team "had our noses to the grindstone so thoroughly that before we knew it, another year passed us by."