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Only 16 Fallout: New Vegas developers still work at Obsidian, says RPG’s original writer
A writer who worked on Fallout: New Vegas says only 16 people who developed the game are still employed at Obsidian, highlighting how much the studio has changed since the 2010 RPG was made. The remark matters because fans often call for a New Vegas follow-up, but it suggests any such project would be made…
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FromSoftware opens The Duskbloods sign-ups ahead of next month’s test
FromSoftware has confirmed a closed network test for The Duskbloods, its upcoming multiplayer action RPG for Nintendo Switch 2, with sign-ups opening next week ahead of the test itself taking place next month. The announcement ends a lengthy quiet spell for the studio on the project, giving players their first proper chance to try the…
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Burnham urged to drop ‘flawed’ plans that may let developers bypass environment laws for £1
More than 100 conservationists, scientists, public figures and businesses have urged Andy Burnham to stop new planning rules they say would let developers avoid environmental protections by paying into a national levy instead. Critics argue the environmental delivery plans, introduced through the Planning and Infrastructure Act, could weaken long-standing biodiversity safeguards at a time when…
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The rumoured Resident Evil 1 Remake reportedly entered pre-production last year
A new rumour suggests Capcom’s long-discussed remake of the original Resident Evil entered pre-production in late summer 2025, according to longtime series leaker Dusk Golem. If accurate, it would mean the project is still at an early stage and likely some way off an official announcement or release, which matters because fans had previously expected…
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‘Below Any Reasonable Standard’: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Developers Fighting to Save Jobs, Secure Fair Severance Pay at Ubisoft Barcelona
Developers at Ubisoft Barcelona who worked on Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced are striking over planned redundancies and what they describe as an unfair severance package. Up to 51 jobs at the studio are at risk as Ubisoft narrows the Barcelona team’s future work to the Rainbow Six franchise, and staff say the proposed payouts…
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According to a poll, Generative AI is being used at a whopping 100% Japanese online game developers, as copyright infringement concerns climb
A report on Japan’s online games sector says every surveyed developer is now using generative AI, suggesting the technology has become mainstream in that part of the industry. The finding matters because it points to a sharp rise in adoption while also highlighting a growing gap between developers’ use of AI tools and players’ concerns,…
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South Of Midnight Dev Seeking New Collabs Following Xbox Split
Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight, has begun seeking collaboration opportunities with other entertainment companies after regaining its independence following Xbox’s latest round of layoffs. The move matters because it shows how affected studios are trying to secure new work and funding quickly after Microsoft’s cuts, while also highlighting the wider upheaval across…
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Noir-Style Cartoon Detective FPS ‘Mouse: P.I. For Hire’ Surpasses One Million Players
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, the noir-inspired cartoon detective first-person shooter from Fumi and PlaySide, has passed one million players across all platforms since launching in April 2026. The milestone matters because it signals strong early momentum for a stylised, risk-taking indie title, particularly after continued post-launch support and performance improvements. The announcement also reinforces the…