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"It genuinely breaks my heart"- Confusion and frustration reign as gaming communities react to Xbox's drastic restructuring this week
It's been another difficult week for Xbox and the many studios it operates, as a second wave of layoffs has ripped through the company. The saddest news surrounds the impending closure of Hellblade studio Ninja Theory , but layoffs have all but dismantled Halo Studios and halved Age of Empires…
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
"I assume someone is being greedy somewhere" - Tim Schafer discusses current game industry woes following Double Fine's split with Xbox
Tim Schafer - the founder of acclaimed developer Double Fine Productions, and the legendary designer behind the likes of Day of the Tentacle and Psychonauts - has spoken out about his studio's recent shift to independence, as well as Game Pass, and industry woes at large. 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
Bethesda say new underlings Obsidian will retain their "distinct" creative identity, despite no longer being as free to work on their own creatively distinct series
Obsidian will remain a "distinct" Obsidian with their own "creative identity and strengths", despite no longer operating independently of fellow Xbox-owned RPG makers Bethesda. That's according to Jill Braff, president of Bethesda and Microsoft's casual games division, in a memo sent to staff at…
Xbox's version of PlayStation's Platinum Trophy achievement seems to leak, and it's got a sound-effect that's 15 seconds long
I'm not sure what's more surprising: that Xbox never had a Platinum Trophy equivalent, that Xbox feels the need to have a Platinum Trophy equivalent, or that it's adding a Platinum Trophy equivalent now while restructuring the company. 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
As Halo goes to Activision, fans are worried about this year's Halo Fest and a potential lore reboot from the Call of Duty publisher
We're now living in a timeline that would have been impossible to comprehend for a grunt-squashing teen in 2007: Activision is making the next Halo game . And, now, fans have questions about the change. Is this year's Halo Fest still happening, despite sweeping layoffs at Halo Studios? Will…
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…
Former Halo leaders lament effective closure of Halo Studios, as one employee finds themselves promoted and fired in same week
Former Halo leaders Bonnie Ross and Kiki Wolfkill have added their voices to the chorus of people wishing laid-off Halo Studios employees well after Microsoft's drastic downsizing of the studio yesterday. Read more
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
Age of Empires studio World's Edge reportedly lost "nearly half" of its staff during yesterday's Xbox cuts and move to Activision
Yesterday's Xbox cuts saw organisational restructuring that moved Age of Empires studio World's Edge under Activision's control. The initial announcement did not specify whether the Age of Empire studio would lose any staff as part of this transition, but new information has emerged suggesting many…
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
State of Decay 3 studio Undead Labs lay off "a significant number" of "exceptionally talented developers" after gaining independence from Xbox
Less than 24 hours after confirming they've managed to secure a future outside of Xbox by going independent , State of Decay 3 studio Undead Labs have announced that they've had to lay off "a significant number" of staff as part of that transition. The news follows a second round of mass layoffs…
Age of Empires studio World's Edge reportedly lose nearly half their staff and a new game project in mass Xbox layoffs
Further details have emerged of the impact that Microsoft’s Xbox consolidation and job cuts programme is having on affected workers. World’s Edge, the studio that effectively manages strategy megaseries Age of Empires , has allegedly been hit hard, with an unnamed but verified creative director…
Xbox lays off Gears of War: E-Day's story director barely two weeks before the game's launch
The story director for Gears of War: E-Day has been laid off as part of yesterday's Xbox cuts , barely two weeks before the game he's worked on for more than four years is released. Read more
