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Xbox Layoffs Force Studios to Rebuild as Industry Voices Question Publisher Consolidation
Compulsion Games has regained its independence following Microsoft’s recent Xbox studio closures and layoffs, immediately beginning a search for new development opportunities as the studio adjusts to operating as a stand
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Ex-Labour MP is STRIPPED of his coveted Parliamentary pass after he is found to have breached Commons rules over ‘racist and homophobic’ WhatsApp messages
The House of Commons Committee on Standards has recommended that Andrew Gwynne be stripped of his coveted security pass for the parliamentary estate.
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Ubisoft Barcelona staff face layoffs despite Black Flag Resynced success
Ubisoft is planning to cut 51 jobs at Ubisoft Barcelona, even though Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has launched strongly and the studio contributed to it. The move matters because it highlights the disconnect staff say they feel between a game’s commercial success and job security, and it adds to continuing concerns about layoffs across…
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This German Man Is on a Quest to Cut the Perfect Slice of Bread
Armed with high-end knives and digital calipers, Germanbreadcutter has entranced thousands of fans, one loaf at a time.
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Kingdom Hearts 4 updates could be coming soon as series “deep dive” is confirmed for D23, 2 months after Square Enix’s surprise new trailer
Somehow, it’s been 25 years since the first game
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id Software producer says ‘you’ll never get another WoW or Morrowind in the current climate’ in the wake of Xbox layoffs
“These large publishers and monopolies have proven themselves terrible stewards.”
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China’s monthly car exports top 1m for first time as overall trade soars
Country risks new tariffs from US and EU as it looks likely to match or beat last year’s record surplus of $1tn Business live – latest updates China’s monthly car exports topped 1m for the first time in June as overall overseas shipments from the world’s second biggest economy rose 27%. Official Chinese customs data…
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Mouse: P.I. For Hire Surpasses One Million Copies Sold as It Launches Physical Edition on PS5
Should squeak out a few more. Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a hit; it’s now been announced by publisher PlaySide that the black-and-white detective adventure has exceeded sales of 1 million units. Developer Fumi Games celebrated this milestone with a social post, complete with new art: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
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GoldenEye-inspired FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die finally releases in August, complete with optional big heads
2026 has already had a modern take on James Bond in game form thanks to IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, and now it’s getting some retro bondage thanks to a throwback spy FPS that’s been in the works for a while. Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a GoldenEye-inspired romp from solo developer Replicant D6, releases…
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It Sounds Like Mike Flanagan Is Having a Tough Time Getting the Green Light on His Long-Awaited Dark Tower TV Series
Mike Flanagan has issued an update on his long-awaited The Dark Tower TV series, although it sounds like it’s still far from becoming a reality.