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Dutch consumer group files lawsuit against Epic for misleading young players on Fortnite, seeking more than €100m in compensation
Original story: The Dutch consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument (SMC) has filed a class action lawsuit against Epic Games, alleging it has misled young Fortnite players. Read more
Righting old wrongs: MobyGames on letting developers claim games they weren't credited for
In March 2022, Atari acquired the video game database MobyGames. Read more
TinyBuild revenue rises 18% to $20m during H1 2026, with 85% coming from first and second-party owned IP
TinyBuild reported an 18% revenue increase to $20 million for the six months ending June 30, 2026, driven by "strong catalogue performance and new launches." Read more
Microsoft files patent for "ad-credit" system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay
Microsoft has patented an "ad-credit" system to display adverts and announcements during PC and Xbox game sessions without disrupting gameplay. Read more
Bethesda boss confirms Obsidian will remain a "distinct" team
Bethesda boss Jill Braff has written to all staff to confirm that Grounded developer Obsidian Entertainment will remain a "distinct" team, retaining its existing leadership structure. Read more
Age of Empires developer World's Edge hit with layoffs following move to Activision
Age of Empires studio World's Edge has been hit with layoffs following its transition to Activision, with "just under half" of employees affected. Read more
The EU KIDS Act: What game developers need to know
On September 17, the EU Commission published a draft for the proposed EU KIDS Act – which stands for Keeping Internet Digital Spaces Accountable and Trustworthy. The most controversial stipulations only apply to social networks and video sharing platforms, and include a ban for under 13s and…
New publisher PUBLSH launches with Disco Elysium-inspired title Pera Coda
A new game publisher, PUBLSH, has been established by former leadership from marketing agency Petrol. Read more
Sensor Tower: PC and PlayStation unit sales in Japan rise 13% to 21m during H1 2026, led by Resident Evil Requiem
PC and PlayStation unit sales increased 13% to 21 million in Japan during the first half of 2026, led by Resident Evil Requiem. Read more
Discord re-launches age verification following backlash over privacy concerns
Discord has re-launched its age verification process for all users, introducing alternative methods that do not require video selfies or ID. Read more
Undead Labs confirms it is now an "employee-owned studio", a "significant number" of employees face layoffs
Undead Labs has announced its independence and is now operating as an "employee-owned game development studio." Read more
Xbox transfers Rare and Halo franchise to Activision, proposes closure of Ninja Theory, and confirms another 268 roles cut amid studio restructure
Original story: Xbox has transferred legendary UK studio Rare and ownership of the Halo franchise to Activision, announced the imminent closure of Ninja Theory, and enacted sweeping cuts at Halo Studios. The news was announced via an Xbox Wire post this morning, and followed earlier reports of…
"There is no easy answer anymore, there's no kind of playbook" – Secret Mode is hedging its bets with two very different pillars
It's all smiles over at Secret Mode right now. Since breaking free from Sumo Digital (and its parent Tencent) last year, the newly independent UK publisher has been going great guns. Read more
IO Interactive "had no choice" but to delay Switch 2 launch of 007 First Light for a third time
IO Interactive said it "had no choice" but to delay the launch of 007 First Light on Nintendo Switch 2 for a third time, with the game now set to release in March 2027. Read more
Bungie says it's "not done with Destiny", aims to earn back player trust by restoring archived Destiny 2 content
Three months after Destiny 2's final update, Bungie has announced plans to reinstate vaulted campaigns, raids, and destinations to regain player trust. Read more
Xbox reportedly set to announce second round of layoffs this week
UPDATE: Microsoft has confirmed the loss of 268 jobs amid a sweeping reorganisation of its internal studios , including the proposed closure of Ninja Theory. Read more
"It's sad and devastating" – Black Myth: Wukong's physical publisher is mourning the loss of PlayStation discs
PM Studios has been doing physical game publishing for a long time. In its early days, around 20 years ago, the Las Vegas-based publisher brought the Korean rhythm-action series DJMax to the US, and since then it has carved out a healthy business from slapping a wide range of titles onto discs and…
Activision cites data claiming cheating in games is an $8.5bn industry; 69% of online multiplayer studios consider cheating "a significant or very significant problem"
Activision's Team Ricochet, which manages Call of Duty's anti-cheat initiative, recently cited data that claimed cheating in games is an $8.5 billion industry. Read more
Tokyo Game Show 2026 celebrated the past, and an uncertain AI future | Opinion
Tokyo Game Show's 30th anniversary badged itself as "the longest five days of nonstop play", a showcase of the future of gaming. In reality, the event in Japan's largest gaming convention center, Makuhari Messe, ended after only four, the final day canceled due to the risk of an oncoming typhoon…
Northern Forge Studios and Runaway Play lead Green Games Jam Awards 2026
The 2026 Green Games Jam Awards, hosted by Playing for the Planet, were presented last week at BFI Southbank, recognising developers for achievements in "sustainable game development and environmental storytelling." Read more
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