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John Carmack has weighed in on the major layoffs affecting id Software, and his response is notably restrained. Rather than reacting with fury, the legendary programmer said he feels sadness about the situation and uncertainty about what could have been done differently. His comments arrived after reports confirmed deep cuts at the studio behind Doom,…
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Microsoft has outlined a sweeping restructuring of its Xbox business, confirming thousands of layoffs and a major shake-up involving several well-known game studios. The company says it plans to cut around 3,200 jobs during its next financial year, with roughly 1,600 redundancies beginning immediately. Alongside those cuts, Xbox is separating from five notable studios: Double…
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IO Interactive has confirmed layoffs after a partnership tied to Project Fantasy came to an end, forcing the studio to adjust its short-term plans while insisting that the game itself remains in development. The company shared the news directly with its community, describing the decision as a difficult but necessary response to changing circumstances around…
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A new report suggests Microsoft may have already decided to part ways with Ninja Theory before the studio publicly revealed its next game, Senua, during the recent Xbox Games Showcase. The claim adds a sharper edge to ongoing concerns about Xbox studio restructuring, especially after reports surfaced that several teams could be shut down, spun…
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Ninja Theory, the studio behind Hellblade, is reportedly facing a deeply uncertain future despite recently unveiling a new project during Microsoft’s summer showcase. According to a new report, Microsoft may have already decided before that announcement that it no longer wanted to continue backing the studio in its current form. The reveal of the new…
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Playground Games has outlined the next wave of free content coming to Forza Horizon 6 as part of Horizon Playlist Series 2. Running from June 18 through July 16, the new season set is themed around “Horizon Decades” and gives players a fresh set of reward cars to chase across four in-game seasons. In total,…
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Microsoft is reportedly considering major changes across its Xbox studio network, with Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games said to be among the teams facing possible closure or spin-off discussions. The reported moves come as the company pushes for another internal reset of its gaming division after years marked by layoffs, project cancellations, and…
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Playground Games has moved quickly to address a major credit exploit in Forza Horizon 6, confirming that players who used the bug to pile up enormous in-game wealth will see their balances reduced. According to the developer, affected accounts will be restored to a maximum of 10 million credits, a step intended to stabilize the…
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Square Enix used the latest Nintendo Direct to reveal Final Fantasy Resonance, a brand-new entry in the long-running RPG series. The announcement confirmed that the game will launch on October 22 and will be available across a wide range of platforms, giving players plenty of ways to jump in on day one. According to the…
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Bandai Namco used the latest Nintendo Direct to confirm that Tales of Eternia Remastered is on the way, bringing one of the long-running action RPG series’ earlier adventures back for modern players. The updated release is headed to a wide range of platforms, including PS5, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via…
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Forza Horizon 6 has finally arrived after a long gap between entries, and players are already throwing themselves into its stylish open-world racing across Japan. The latest installment delivers the fast cars, scenic roads, and festival atmosphere fans expect from the series, but one small audio detail has unexpectedly become one of the most talked-about…
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Digital Sun Games and 11 bit studios have rolled out the second major Early Access update for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, bringing a sizable batch of new features, progression options, and gameplay tweaks to the action RPG shopkeeping adventure. The headline addition in this update is the arrival of Bloblets, small companion creatures that…