Kieron Gillen Pens Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls' Single-Player Mode
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls' single-player content has been written by Kieron Gillen, the acclaimed comic book writer and former games journalist. His…
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OpenAI shuts down Atlas, its AI browser, less than a year after launch
OpenAI has discontinued ChatGPT Atlas, the browser designed to complete tasks autonomously on behalf of users, less than a year after it was introduced. The…
Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad Finally Brings the Original Arc to a New RPG
Bandai Namco is preparing the launch of Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad, a new RPG delivering something fans have long asked for: a deep, dedicated…
Brussels turns up the heat on Meta: up to $12 billion at stake over Instagram and Facebook's design
The European Commission has taken another step in its regulatory standoff with Meta. A preliminary investigation has found that the company may have breached…
The viral Nopia synth is 'basically finished' after years of teasing
Some pieces of music hardware simmer for years before finally reaching the public, and the Nopia is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about examples in…
EU admits it has no power to stop Sony from phasing out physical game discs
The European Commission has confirmed it lacks the legal authority to prevent Sony from discontinuing physical discs across its consoles and game catalog. A…
EU Tells Meta to Ditch Autoplay and Infinite Scroll or Face Massive Fines
The European Commission has formally accused Meta of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) by designing Facebook and Instagram with mechanisms that encourage…
Christopher Nolan Details How He Built the World of 'The Odyssey' to Move Past Cultural Prejudice About the Ancient World
Christopher Nolan has opened up about the creative approach behind his adaptation of 'The Odyssey', making clear what he was aiming for from the outset: a film…
Queer-themed indie bundle nearly impossible to find on Steam search, even as AAA games keep showing nudity front and center
A bundle of independent games centered on LGBTQ+ characters and stories has become nearly invisible in Steam's search results, according to reporting from…
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of hardware trade secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of benefiting from trade secrets stolen by former Apple employees. The complaint alleges that a…
God of War Laufey Confirms Physical Disc Edition, Hinting at a 2027 Release
Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that God of War Laufey will receive a physical disc release, a detail that has reignited speculation about when the next…
New Microsoft layoffs hit Bethesda and ZeniMax hard
A fresh wave of layoffs within Microsoft's gaming division has severely impacted Bethesda Game Studios and ZeniMax, with some internal teams reportedly losing…
Doom Studio id Software Reportedly Loses Around Half Its Staff in Latest Xbox Layoffs
A fresh round of cuts has struck id Software, the studio behind the Doom franchise, amid sweeping layoffs across Microsoft's Xbox division. The studio is said…
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Joins Federal Task Force on Jobs Days After Leading Major Layoffs
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has been named co-lead of the US Federal Reserve's newly formed Productivity and Jobs task force. The appointment comes just days after…
Naruto's live-action movie shows signs of life as global casting kicks off
After years of stops and starts, Lionsgate's live-action Naruto project appears to be moving forward again. The director attached to the adaptation has…
Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake Resynced rakes in millions as Ubisoft cuts jobs in Barcelona
The remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, released under the name Resynced, launched with strong commercial momentum for Ubisoft, generating close to 14…
Palworld: How the 1.0 Version Is Shaping Up According to IGN's Ongoing Review
Palworld continues to make headlines, and this time it's because its long-awaited 1.0 version is starting to show concrete results. According to IGN's…
Microsoft carries out the deepest restructuring in Xbox history: 3,200 layoffs and four studios shut down
Microsoft has confirmed what had been anticipated for weeks: a reduction of 3,200 jobs within its Xbox division, paired with the closure of four development…
Google Sets August 12 for Pixel Event, Possible Price Hikes Rumored
Google has set August 12 as the date for its next Pixel series event, according to all three sources consulted. The announcement confirms the company will…
Anthropic brings Claude Cowork to mobile and web, with early access for Max subscribers
Anthropic is expanding the reach of Claude Cowork, its AI platform designed for collaborative work, which until now was only accessible through the desktop app…
Owlcat Games shows its new Warhammer 40K RPG has an identity of its own
Owlcat Games, the studio of Russian origin now based in Cyprus, built its reputation among tactical RPG fans with Rogue Trader, a grandiose take on the…
Sony to End PlayStation Physical Discs by 2028: Industry Reacts With Concern
Sony has announced it will stop producing physical discs for PlayStation games starting January 2028, marking a turning point for the industry. According to…
IO Interactive regains full control of Project Fantasy after Xbox deal collapses, closes Istanbul studio and cuts jobs
It's been a rough week for IO Interactive. The Danish studio behind the Hitman series has confirmed that Xbox is walking away from the publishing and funding…