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  • Halo Studios has been hit by layoffs even after the strong reception of its recent release, Halo: Campaign Evolved. The cuts are part of a wider wave of job losses affecting Xbox teams, creating a difficult contrast between a successful game launch and the ongoing instability facing developers across the industry. For many fans, the…

    Halo Studios Faces Layoffs After Remake Success
  • Minecraft is officially coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this fall, giving one of the most successful games ever made a native version designed specifically for Nintendo’s new hardware. For players who have spent years building worlds, surviving the night, and exploring endless biomes, this release is shaping up to be more than a simple platform…

    Minecraft Heads To Switch 2 This Fall
  • NPC Studio has officially launched version 1.0 of Fields of Mistria on PC through Steam, marking the game’s full release after its time in Early Access. The retro anime-inspired life-sim RPG now arrives with a substantial update that expands progression, relationships, customization, story content, and overall quality-of-life features. For players who have been waiting to…

    Fields Of Mistria Reaches Full PC Release
  • Capcom has released a new playable demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, giving players a chance to experience the opening portion of the game before committing to the full release. The demo focuses on the early hours of the adventure and is designed to let both…

    Monster Hunter Wilds Demo Out Now
  • Nintendo has shared a deeper look at Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave through a dedicated Direct presentation, offering a clearer picture of the game’s setting, structure, and tactical systems ahead of launch. The upcoming strategy RPG is scheduled to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, and the latest footage highlights a blend of…

    Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave Gets New Details
  • Nintendo has expanded its music lineup with a new special album tied to Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, giving fans an early chance to hear part of the game’s soundtrack before launch. The release arrives shortly after the latest Nintendo Direct and adds 10 songs from the upcoming title to Nintendo Music, the company’s streaming service…

    Nintendo Music Adds Fire Emblem Special Album
  • ENDLESS Legend II is set to launch in full on September 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The strategy sequel will be available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store for PC players, while the newly confirmed console versions bring the game to a wider audience at release. Players who…

    Endless Legend II Arrives September 17
  • Onion Games has released fresh gameplay footage showing how Stray Children and Moon: Remix RPG Adventure run on Steam Deck, giving players a closer look at both titles on Valve’s handheld PC. The new videos focus on off-screen gameplay and emphasize that both games are officially Steam Deck Verified, which means they are designed to…

    Onion Games Highlights Steam Deck Gameplay
  • Double Fine has reduced its workforce by roughly one quarter as the studio adjusts to life as an independent developer once again. The company, widely recognized for Psychonauts and its long-running reputation for inventive, character-driven games, confirmed the layoffs on July 28, 2026. The move comes only weeks after major restructuring across Xbox led to…

  • ZA/UM has announced a new round of layoffs following the weak commercial performance of its latest role-playing game, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. According to the studio, the game earned strong critical praise after launch, but sales did not meet the level needed to support the company at its current size. As a result, 32…

  • Square Enix has launched a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Ocean: The Second Story R, bringing the acclaimed sci-fi action RPG remake to Nintendo’s newer hardware as a separate digital release priced at $49.99. While the game originally arrived in 2023 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, this new edition…

    Star Ocean Second Story R Hits Switch 2
  • Square Enix has shared a fresh wave of details for Final Fantasy Resonance, its upcoming HD-2D turn-based RPG, alongside a new trailer celebrating the start of pre-orders. The latest update offers a broader look at the game’s cast, major locations, and battle mechanics, while also confirming that the adventure is set to launch on October…

    Final Fantasy Resonance Characters And Combat Revealed