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Capcom's 2026 Bangers Continue To Shine In Latest Financial Report
Capcom reports record sales and a 66.7% surge in operating profit driven by digital dominance and massive franchise milestones.
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Here's How The Way Activision Talks About Call Of Duty Launch Weekend Sales Has Changed Over Nearly 20 Years
The Call of Duty franchise has reached a massive financial milestone, surpassing $40 billion in total lifetime revenue.
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Ghost of Yōtei Was a Hit But Its Studio Is Already Seeing Layoffs
Despite the commercial success of Ghost of Yōtei, the studio behind the title is reportedly facing staff reductions following a major release.
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Now That The Shoe Is On The Other Foot, Microsoft And Epic Games Suddenly Agree That AI Is Theft
Microsoft and Epic Games now classify AI as theft as indie developers face a surge of AI-fueled game clones.
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Xbox Seeks Partner to Support Arkane Lyon as It Finishes Marvel's Blade, Extends Search for Buyer
Xbox is actively searching for a partner or buyer to sustain Arkane Lyon as the studio works to complete the upcoming Marvel's Blade game.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Review Embargo Date Details
Reports indicate Rockstar Games has begun distributing Grand Theft Auto VI review copies, with an embargo date potentially set for November 18, 2026.
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Xbox Turns Down Netflix $500 Million Offer
Microsoft has reportedly rejected a $500 million offer from Netflix to license Xbox intellectual property for a seven-year period.
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New ‘Mass Effect 5’ Details Emerge After Cancellation, And It Sounds Great
Recent coverage details the cancellation of Mass Effect projects alongside BioWare's closure and subsequent fan and political mobilization.
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Poll: Are You Taking Time Off for GTA 6?
The upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI is triggering a surge in workplace leave requests and projected productivity losses.
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Shigeru Miyamoto to Receive Japan’s Order of Culture in Historic First for Gaming Industry
Shigeru Miyamoto is set to receive Japan's prestigious Order of Culture, marking a historic first for the gaming industry.
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Sony Said Xbox Game Pass Isn't Sustainable, Now It Seems the Gravy Train Is Almost Over
Industry discussions regarding the sustainability of Xbox Game Pass emerge as Microsoft prepares a massive wave of new game releases for late October.
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The Sims Project Rene IS PAUSED
EA pauses its new Sims project amid mass layoffs, sparking speculation of a fresh PC title.
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Microsoft Employee Shares Their 'Truth' About AI Usage At Xbox & Beyond
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AI Cloning Threatens To End Public Playtests For Video Games
AI cloning technology is forcing independent video game developers to cancel public playtests and demos out of fear of copycats.
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Epic Games Delays Disney Project, Asks Developers to Use More AI
Epic Games faces industry scrutiny as its leadership pushes generative artificial intelligence adoption across game development.
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Konami president Hayakawa believes AI “won’t bring a significant change” to the game market. “Humans” and “creators” are crucial for developing innovative games
Konami's president argues artificial intelligence will not cause significant shifts in the video game market.
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Kotaro Uchikoshi establishes new studio CRASH KEYS
Zero Escape creator Kotaro Uchikoshi launches the new studio CRASH KEYS following a recent game cancellation.
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Asha Sharma warns Xbox “can’t lose sight” of creating enduring new IP
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As Xbox and PlayStation sales reach new lows, analyst says the "US hardware market has not been in a more precarious position since the early 80s"
U.S. video game hardware sales for Xbox and PlayStation hit severe lows, prompting analyst warnings about market precariousness.
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Street Fighter 6 Producer Reveals How He Helped Save Capcom’s Iconic Fighting Game Franchise From ‘Dying’
Coverage reveals how Capcom producers believed Street Fighter faced extinction within a decade without major changes.
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Physical Sales Of Wolverine Estimated To Be Surprisingly High For A Company That's About To Ditch Discs
Sales data for Marvel's Wolverine reveals a persistent demand for physical discs despite PlayStation's strategic shift toward digital media.
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State of Decay studio boss says he was ‘irresponsibly transparent’ to staff to make layoffs easier to take
The studio boss behind State of Decay reflects on internal transparency regarding staff layoffs.
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Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants
Coverage indicates Xbox is placing significant strategic weight on the performance and visual fidelity of Gears of War E-Day.
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Forza Horizon 6's Community Is Fed Up With Playground Games, and the Studio Has Finally Responded
Playground Games issues an apology and investigates changes for Forza Horizon 6 amid mounting fan frustration.
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‘If you don’t own it, what are you buying?’ Former PlayStation boss says dropping discs is ‘a significant brand hit’
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden criticizes Sony's reported physical-disc phaseout as a significant brand hit.
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GTA 6 Could Finally Fix Gaming's Huge Drug Problem
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Ninja Theory begins laying off staff, according to employee posts
Ninja Theory has reportedly begun laying off staff members, a development revealed through employee posts on social media.
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Jagex responds to use of generative AI in RuneScape trailer made by "trusted external partner"
Jagex pulls a RuneScape trailer and issues an apology following community backlash over generative AI usage.
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Rumour: Sony 'Accepting Game Pitches' on Fan Fave Franchises, First Wave Due Around PS6 Launch
Sony is reportedly accepting pitches from third-party teams to revive classic and dormant franchises around the PlayStation 6 launch.
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PlatinumGames boss hints he wants to expand Bayonetta as Stellar Blade director calls the series "indispensable"
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'I Did My Best' — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Responds to Fans Asking for Full Disc Version
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance Dev Hopes GTA 6 Will Encourage Studios to Charge More for Their Games
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Warhorse COO wants GTA 6 to set a new $80 price standard for triple-A games
Warhorse Studios' COO suggests the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI could enable a shift toward an $80 price standard for triple-A titles.
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Ace Combat 8 developer apologises for Belkan War pre-order backlash, explains why it happened and vows to explore possible solutions
Ace Combat 8 developer issues an apology after fans react negatively to the restricted delivery of the Belkan War pre-order bonus on Steam.
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Report: Gears Of War: E-Day Developers Fear For Their Jobs And Bonuses
Developers working on Gears of War: E-Day are reportedly experiencing significant fears regarding their ongoing employment and upcoming financial bonuses.
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Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes Seemingly Confirmed by Capcom Exec
Capcom executives reveal future crossover plans and project timelines as the Resident Evil franchise looks toward upcoming remakes.
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Asha Sharma Says 'Xbox Is Not For Sale' Amid Concerns Microsoft's Gaming Business Is Being Streamlined For A Spin-Off
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has explicitly denied reports that Microsoft is preparing to sell or spin off its gaming division.
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Xbox’s Millennial C.E.O. Isn’t Playing Around
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GTA 6 May Have a Difficult Time Getting a Game of the Year Nomination Due to Tight Release Window
GTA 6 faces potential eligibility hurdles for 2026 Game of the Year awards due to a late November release window.
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Majority Of Gears Of War: E-Day Revenue On Xbox Will Be Cannibalized By Game Pass, Analyst Says
Analysts suggest Xbox Game Pass will cannibalize the majority of Gears of War: E-Day revenue as the title launches on Xbox and PC.
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How Will Activision Handle Halo? The Franchise's Former Creative Director Gives 3 Possible Paths
IGN’s exclusive interview with Halo’s former creative director maps three routes Activision could take with the iconic shooter.
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Sony Spooked by Rumoured $400 Million Budget for Hideo Kojima's Physint
Sony faces rumors regarding the alleged multi-million-dollar budget for Hideo Kojima's upcoming Physint project.
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As Marathon's player slump continues, Bungie announces plans to grow it "beyond extraction"
Bungie is pivoting the strategy for Marathon to expand the title beyond its extraction roots amid a decline in its active player base.
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GTA 6 Fronts Next Game Informer Cover with New Info and Screenshots
Grand Theft Auto 6 takes the upcoming Game Informer cover alongside fresh artwork, new details, and a confirmed November launch.
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Microsoft CEO Discusses His Goals For The Future Of Xbox, Feels 'Fantastic' About The IP Portfolio
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Ex-GTA developer's studio faces closure after debut game flopped
A Scottish video game company founded by a Grand Theft Auto visionary enters administration following a debut game commercial flop.
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Microsoft CEO Attempts To Kill Remaining Xbox Goodwill
Microsoft’s chief is under fire for moves seen as eroding Xbox’s hard‑won brand goodwill, sparking debate across the gaming community.
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Microsoft CEO On Recent Xbox Layoffs: 'There's Some Amount Of Streamlining Asha Is Doing...Which Is Great To See'
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After nearly 19 years in development hell, Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 is somehow still showing signs of life
Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 continues to show signs of active development after nearly two decades of production delays.
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"So Long, Sweet Prince" - Ubisoft's Rogue Prince Of Persia Game Rolls Out Its Final Update
Ubisoft's The Rogue Prince of Persia concludes its development cycle with a final update after reaching one million players.
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Xbox Studio 'World's Edge' May Have Cancelled A Game As Part Of Activision Shift
Xbox Studio 'World's Edge' is reportedly cancelling a project amid a broader strategic shift following the Activision acquisition.
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Xbox CSO Issues Response To Report About GTA 6 Sales Being 'Heavily Skewed' Towards PS5
Xbox addresses reports regarding Grand Theft Auto 6 sales distribution across platforms.
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Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off Just Four Days After Celebrating The Game Going Gold
The story director for Gears of War: E-Day was laid off by Microsoft just days after celebrating the game going gold and shortly before its scheduled launch.
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‘Destiny’ Lives: All Content To Be Unvaulted And Future Games Planned
Bungie vows to resurrect Destiny, unvaulting six‑year‑old content and promising new games as it seeks to regain player trust.
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Bolstered by Switch 2 sales and Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's reveal, Nintendo of America COO promises: "This is just the beginning"
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Why do Japanese studios suffer fewer layoffs? Because they have smaller teams and don't pay their execs $30m, says one expert
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'Cheat Sellers Have Built a Sprawling, Multi-Billion-Dollar Marketplace' — Activision Reveals Eye-Watering Amounts of Money Behind Video Game Cheats
Activision reveals a multi-billion-dollar cheat marketplace as new studies show half of studios losing money to cheaters.
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"They often don’t make it in the door": Wardogs studio Bulkhead check for "anti-crunch messaging" on prospective hires' social media, CEO says
Game studio Bulkhead screens prospective hires for anti-crunch messaging on social media.
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Asha Sharma’s Plan to Fix XBOX Starts With Brutal Honesty, ‘Clarity Is Kindness’
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Sony Stopped Physint Development Over Budget, Exclusivity Concerns
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