Archive For Rumors Category

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Will Avoid Another EU Probe – Rumor

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Will Avoid Another EU Probe – Rumor

Changes to the deal to appease the CMA won't require another round of approvals from the European Commission, sources say.

XDefiant Slated for October 28 Launch – Rumour

XDefiant Slated for October 28 Launch – Rumour

XDefiant is a free-to-play competitive shooter that will feature characters from Ubisoft's other action-oriented franchise.

Gotham Knights, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium in October – Rumor

Gotham Knights, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium in October – Rumor

Other titles allegedly include FAR: Changing Tides, Dead Island Definitive Edition, Alien: Isolation and Gungrave G.O.R.E.

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Launch with 2 SKUs Priced at $399/$449 – Rumour

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Launch with 2 SKUs Priced at $399/$449 – Rumour

It's been claimed that the next-gen Nintendo console will have a standard model that will retail at $449, and a digital model that will retail at $399.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remaster is in Development, According to Artist’s LinkedIn Profile

The Last of Us Part 2 Remaster is in Development, According to Artist’s LinkedIn Profile

A remastered version of the acclaimed PS4 title has been in the rumours, on and off, for a couple of years at this point.

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Will Reportedly be Finalized Next Week

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Will Reportedly be Finalized Next Week

The company is reportedly eyeing October 13 as the date to officially announce the completion of its $69 billion acquisition.

Dead Island 2 Will Get a New Survival-Based Mode “Neighborhood Watch” – Rumor

Dead Island 2 Will Get a New Survival-Based Mode “Neighborhood Watch” – Rumor

With five in-game days and a zombie horde approaching, players reportedly have to earn weapons and set traps to defend themselves.

HYENAS’ Budget Was the Largest Ever for a Sega Game – Rumor

HYENAS’ Budget Was the Largest Ever for a Sega Game – Rumor

The project also reportedly suffered from lack of direction, an engine change, and "not committing" to anything adventurous.

The Last of Us Multiplayer Game is “on Ice”, but Not Cancelled – Rumour

The Last of Us Multiplayer Game is “on Ice”, but Not Cancelled – Rumour

It was reported in May that Sony had scaled back the project's development team after an internal reassessment.

Naughty Dog is Reportedly Laying off “at Least” 25 Contract Employees

Naughty Dog is Reportedly Laying off “at Least” 25 Contract Employees

Though permanent employees are reportedly unaffected, contract employees from a number of departments are set to lose their jobs.

Upcoming Iron Man and Black Panther Titles are the Beginning of a “Big Push” by Marvel Games – Rumour

Upcoming Iron Man and Black Panther Titles are the Beginning of a “Big Push” by Marvel Games – Rumour

A known insider has claimed that the company is "painfully aware" of the fact that it hasn't seen the level of success in gaming that it would have hoped for.

Next Monster Hunter Will Launch for Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumour

Next Monster Hunter Will Launch for Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumour

A known leaker has claimed that the next mainline Monster Hunter game will see a simultaneous launch on Nintendo's next-gen console.

“A Lot” of Major Multiplatform Games Will Launch for Switch 2, Insider Claims

“A Lot” of Major Multiplatform Games Will Launch for Switch 2, Insider Claims

In the next 12-18 months, you can expect to see "a heck of a lot of" announcements for multiplatform games coming to Switch 2 alongside PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, according to insider Tom Henderson...

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Could Potentially be Teasing Ghostface DLC

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Could Potentially be Teasing Ghostface DLC

Evidence pointing to the iconic character from the Scream movie franchise was recently also spotted in the game's files by dataminers.

Fall Guys Developer Mediatonic Affected by Epic Games Layoffs – Report

Fall Guys Developer Mediatonic Affected by Epic Games Layoffs – Report

Though the Epic Games-owned studio isn't closed, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reports it was hit "very hard" with layoffs.

New Hideo Kojima Photo Might be Hinting at an Upcoming State of Play

New Hideo Kojima Photo Might be Hinting at an Upcoming State of Play

A new image of Hideo Kojima editing a new Death Stranding 2 trailer could potentially be hinting at an upcoming State of Play presentation.

Far Cry 7 Will Launch Day One on Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumour

Far Cry 7 Will Launch Day One on Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumour

A known leaker has claimed that Ubisoft's next Far Cry title – which itself has been in the leaks recently – will get a simultaneous launch on the Switch's successor.

Far Cry 7 Targeting Fall 2025 Launch, Will Feature a Non-Linear Story – Rumour

Far Cry 7 Targeting Fall 2025 Launch, Will Feature a Non-Linear Story – Rumour

The game is allegedly being developed by Ubisoft Montreal on the Snowdrop engine, and will supposedly task players with rescuing their family from a conspiracy group within a limited amount of time.

Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition to Launch for PS5 and PC on October 6 – Rumour

Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition to Launch for PS5 and PC on October 6 – Rumour

A retailer listing suggests the recently-leaked Horizon Forbidden West re-release is right around the corner.

The Callisto Protocol Will be Free with PS Plus Essential in October – Rumour

The Callisto Protocol Will be Free with PS Plus Essential in October – Rumour

The Callisto Protocol and Farming Simulator will be two of PS Plus Essential's three free offerings for October, a reliable leaker has claimed.