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Forbesfinance2 days ago
Palworld 1.0 Draws 725,000 Concurrent Steam Players on Launch Weekend
Palworld reached 725,000 concurrent players on Steam after its 1.0 release following 2.5 years in early access. The figure places the update among the platform's top 15 launch peaks. Forbes reported pre-launch nightly players stood at 35,000 before the jump.
Varietytechnology3 days agoUpdated
Nearly 2,000 Players Gather in Times Square for Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary Raid
Almost 2,000 participants joined a Mewtwo raid battle in New York on July 9. The event marked the mobile game's 10th anniversary with coordinated in-person gameplay.
forbes.comworld4 days ago
Xbox to Cut 3,200 Jobs and Spin Off Four Studios After Revenue Decline
Microsoft's Xbox unit will reduce its workforce by 20 percent through immediate and phased layoffs. The changes follow revenue declines and include a shift to centralized operations under new leadership.
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forbes.comsports4 days ago
Esports World Cup 2026 Relocates to Paris After Regional Concerns
The Esports World Cup 2026 will run in Paris from July 6 to August 23 after organizers moved the event from Riyadh. The Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host the seven-week tournament and Fan Fest.
enr.combusiness7 days ago
Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs as New Financial Year Begins
Microsoft is eliminating around 4,800 positions, or 2.1 percent of its global workforce, with most reductions in commercial sales and the Xbox division. The Xbox unit alone is losing 1,600 roles immediately.
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forbes.combusiness7 days ago
Microsoft to Cut 3,200 Xbox Jobs Over Fiscal 2027
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the reductions, with 1,600 roles eliminated July 6. The moves affect every studio and include management changes and studio restructurings.
joe.iebusiness9 days ago
EA College Football 27 early access starts July 2 for select paid editions; full release set for July 9
MVP+ members gained console access on July 2 while Deluxe Edition buyers start July 6. The full worldwide launch occurs July 9 at 2 p.m. ET.
TechCrunchai10 days agoUpdated
Meta Readies Pocket App for Creating AI Mini Games
Meta released Pocket, an app that lets users generate and share interactive mini games through text prompts. The app first appeared on the App Store and Google Play on June 29, 2026, though it remained unavailable for download in the United States as of July 2.
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propublica.orgtechnology11 days ago
Sony to Stop Making New PlayStation Games on Disc Starting 2028
Sony announced Wednesday that it will discontinue physical game disc production for all new PlayStation titles starting January 2028. Games will shift to digital formats only through the PlayStation Store and retailers.
Engadgettechnology11 days ago
Empire Interactive Halts 3DO Revival After Rights Holder Declines to Sell
Empire Interactive halted plans announced last week to revive the 3DO console and remaster its games. The company cited multiple ownership claims and the risk of costly legal disputes. Throwback Entertainment holds the relevant intellectual property rights and has no plans to sel…
The Vergetechnology12 days ago
Krafton Settles Dispute with Subnautica 2 Developer Unknown Worlds
Krafton reached a settlement with Unknown Worlds Entertainment after a year-long legal fight. The agreement includes staff bonuses and the departure of reinstated CEO Ted Gill.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology12 days ago
Sony to Close PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027
Sony will end new purchases on the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita consoles in stages beginning August 2026 in select countries, with full global closure scheduled for July 2027. The company also plans to stop disc production for new PlayStation games in 2028.
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The Vergetechnology12 days ago
Sony to Close PS3 and Vita PlayStation Stores in Select Regions from August 2026, Global Shutdown Set for July 2027
Sony will shut the PlayStation Store on PS3 consoles in Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua in August 2026, with more Latin American and Middle Eastern markets following later that year. Global closures for both PS3 and PS Vita stores take effect in July 2027, ending new purchases wh…
Deadlinebusiness12 days agoUpdated
PlayStation to End Physical Disc Production for New Games in 2028
Sony announced Wednesday that new PlayStation games will no longer receive physical disc production starting January 2028. The company said the change follows consumer preference for digital formats.
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rte.iefinance12 days ago
Microsoft Plans Under 2.5 Percent Workforce Reduction
Microsoft is preparing to cut less than 2.5 percent of its staff in a round of layoffs that could begin next week. The reductions would affect sales, consulting, and Xbox gaming division positions.
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wccftech.comtechnology13 days ago
Rockstar Games Workers Request Voluntary Union Recognition After Pay Increases
Staff at the Grand Theft Auto VI developer submitted a request for the IWGB Game Workers Union to be recognized. The action follows last year's dismissal of more than 30 employees.
The Vergetechnology14 days ago
Dbrand to Refund All Buyers After Valve Declines Licensing Request for Companion Cube
Dbrand announced Monday it will refund all customers who purchased its Steam Machine Companion Cube. The company produced the product without a license from Valve after preorders opened last week.
nbcnews.comworld14 days ago
China’s anti-espionage agency alerts gamers to map data collection
Beijing’s Ministry of State Security issued a warning on Monday about an augmented reality game that may be harvesting geospatial scans. The scans could be used to train AI models with potential military applications.
New York Postpolitics15 days ago
Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Open at $80 and $100 with Over 39 Million Orders in First Day
Rockstar Games released pre-order options for Grand Theft Auto VI last week ahead of its November 19 release. The standard edition is priced at $80 and the ultimate edition at $100. Pre-orders generated more than $3 billion in the first 24 hours.
bgr.intechnology16 days ago
Apple Microsoft Nintendo Raise Device and Console Prices as Memory Costs Rise
Apple increased tablet and laptop prices by nearly 20 percent. Microsoft, Nintendo and others followed with console and handheld price hikes effective from August and September.
technology18 days ago
Tech firms raise some device prices while cutting RAM and storage options
Valve priced its Steam Machine starting at $1,049. Microsoft and Apple adjusted Surface and MacBook pricing while Xbox increased console costs, citing memory and storage price spikes.
technology18 days ago
Microsoft Raises Xbox Console Prices by Up to $150 Starting August 1
Microsoft will increase prices on Xbox consoles effective August 1, with the Series S reaching $499.99 and Series X models starting at $749.99. The company cited rising storage and memory costs and added financing options on Amazon.
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The Vergetechnology19 days ago
Riot adds on-demand option for Vanguard anti-cheat in League of Legends and Valorant
Starting today, eligible players can switch the Vanguard anti-cheat from always-on to on-demand mode. The change requires specific hardware and Windows 11 25H2 settings.
gamereactor.eutechnology21 days ago
Valve Announces Steam Machine Prices of $1,049 and $1,349 Without Controllers
The 512GB model costs $1,049 and the 2TB model costs $1,349. Controllers are sold separately and Valve is not subsidizing the hardware.
thehindu.comworld21 days ago
Co-founder of Ubisoft dies in plane crash in western France
A co-founder of Ubisoft died when a Cessna carrying two people crashed in a field near La Baule Airport on Friday evening. The company confirmed the death but gave no further details.
gamesindustry.biztechnology21 days ago
Valve Prices Steam Machine Models Between $1,049 and $1,428, Higher Than Competing Consoles
Valve revealed pricing for its Steam Machine on June 22, 2026. The 512 GB model starts at $1,049, with higher-capacity versions and bundles reaching $1,428.
gamesindustry.biztechnology21 days ago
Valve Prices Steam Machine at $1,049 for 512GB Model, Matching Component Cost
The device costs more than the PS5, Xbox Series X and PS5 Pro. Valve said it will sell the hardware at cost and declined to subsidize it.
rockpapershotgun.comtechnology21 days ago
Valve Allows SteamOS Installation on Any PC Hardware With 3.8 Release
SteamOS 3.8.10 launched last week with expanded hardware compatibility. Valve employee Pierre-Loup Griffais said Nvidia driver support is under development but may arrive after 2026.
forbes.comfinance22 days ago
Leviatán Wins Valorant Masters London Final 3-2 Over Paper Rex
The South American squad completed a lower-bracket run and claimed the $350,000 prize on June 21, 2026.
yahoo.combusiness22 days agoUpdated
Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash at Age 69
Claude Guillemot, 69, died Friday when the Cessna 421 he was piloting crashed near La Baule-Escoublac Airport in western France. A flight instructor on board was also killed.
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Newsweeksports23 days ago
Ubisoft Cofounder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash Near La Baule
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft and chairman of Guillemot Corporation, died when his Cessna 421 crashed near La Baule aerodrome in western France on Saturday.
bleedingcool.comai24 days ago
Reddit User Builds World of Warcraft Server Run by 1,800 AI Bots
A private server using AzerothCore and playerbots software runs entirely on AI-controlled characters that complete quests and interact in Stormwind.
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gamesindustry.biztechnology25 days ago
Valve Shows Steam Controller Buyers Delivery Dates Through 2027 While Continuing Production
Valve is displaying three possible shipping windows for new Steam Controller reservations. The company says current demand exceeds production capacity through the end of 2026.
The Vergetechnology26 days ago
Epic Games Plans Fortnite Skin Interoperability in Unreal Engine 6
Epic will let developers use Fortnite skins in other games and create compatible skins under Unreal Engine 6. The company targets early access for the engine by the end of 2027.
insidermonkey.combusiness26 days ago
Byte Federal Integrates Payment Services with BurraPay for Nevada Gaming
Byte Federal has integrated its payment and exchange services with BurraPay to enable compliant cryptocurrency transactions in Nevada casinos and sportsbooks. BurraPay became the first cryptocurrency payments processor to operate inside the state's regulated gaming market.
Engadgettechnology27 days ago
Roblox Makes Age-Based Account Tiers Mandatory Worldwide, Tightening Access for Younger Users
The platform introduced three account categories tied to user age and content maturity ratings after a U.S. debut in May.
wccftech.comworld27 days ago
Xbox Announces New Console and Controller for November Release
Microsoft's Xbox division unveiled a limited-edition Series X25 console and matching wireless controller scheduled for November. The company also announced multiple new game titles and confirmed two exclusives for its hardware.
80.lvtechnology28 days ago
Xbox to Close Ninja Theory Studio Behind Hellblade Series
Microsoft is shutting down the studio that developed the Hellblade games. Several other Xbox studios are negotiating to spin off as independent entities.
The Vergetechnology28 days ago
Xbox Plans to Close Compulsion Games Studio
Xbox will shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight. The move follows a memo from Xbox boss Asha Sharma warning of a business reset and expected layoffs.
The Vergetechnology28 days ago
Roblox Begins Video Selfie Age Checks, Places Younger Users in Restricted Accounts and Reports Drop in Daily Users
Roblox began using facial age estimation in April to place players under 16 into Select accounts and those under 9 into Kids accounts. The company reported a drop in daily users after the change.
Nbc Newsworld28 days ago
Roblox Begins Age-Based Accounts With Biometric Checks as User Numbers Fall
The platform began placing users into Kids, Select and adult accounts in June 2026 after testing its facial-analysis tool at headquarters in late May.
Usa Todaytechnology28 days ago
Google Earth flight simulator opens in web browser
Google announced Friday that its flight simulator, previously hidden in the desktop app since 2007, is now available directly through any web browser. Users can access the mode without downloading or installing software.
The Vergetechnology30 days ago
Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for $3 million at Heritage Auctions
A 1985 second-run copy of Super Mario Bros. sealed with a glossy sticker sold for $3 million, more than tripling the prior record set in 2021.
The Vergetechnology30 days ago
Microsoft Plans Xbox Job Cuts While Approving Higher Spending on Halo and Fallout
Microsoft is preparing significant job cuts in its Xbox division and reviewing options that include turning the unit into a subsidiary, joint venture, or separate company.
Engadgettechnology30 days ago
Creepshow Video Game Set for August 2026 PC Release
The point-and-click adventure based on the horror anthology series will launch on Steam in August 2026. Developer PHL Collective and publisher DreadXP revealed the date after a multi-year silence.
forbes.comfinance30 days ago
EA UFC 6 Enters Early Access for Ultimate Edition Owners on June 12, Full Release Set for June 19
EA UFC 6 becomes available in early access for Ultimate Edition owners on June 12, 2026, with a global release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S scheduled for June 19.
Engadgettechnology32 days ago
Dave the Diver to Reach iOS and Android Devices in August 2026
The 2023 game will arrive on mobile platforms after an earlier China release. The full version includes both diving and restaurant segments.
Techcrunchtechnology33 days ago
Netflix to Roll Out Redesigned Mobile App With Clips Feed in South Korea and Japan in July
@techcrunch reported that Netflix plans to expand its refreshed mobile experience to more Asia-Pacific markets after earlier rollouts in five countries.
techjuice.pktechnology33 days ago
Microsoft reevaluates next-gen Xbox plans to improve affordability while committing to ship console
Xbox executives said the company is rethinking Project Helix hardware and exploring new business models to address higher memory and storage prices affecting the industry.
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Kingdom Hearts IV Announced for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC
Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts IV during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. The game has no release date.
Engadgettechnology34 days ago
FromSoftware Announces Summer 2026 Closed Network Test for Duskbloods on Switch 2, Reveals One-Minute Trailer With No New Gameplay
The multiplayer action game will receive a closed network test this summer ahead of its 2026 release. A new trailer premiered during the June 9 Nintendo Direct.
forbes.comfinance34 days ago
Stellar Blade Sequel Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Announced at Summer Games Fest 2026
Shift Up revealed Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, a sequel to the 2024 action game, at Summer Games Fest. The studio said the new title has been in development for one year and will not release before mid-2027.
The Vergetechnology34 days ago
Nintendo Direct Gives Switch 2 Release Dates Through 2026, Confirming Sparse Lineup and Price Hike
The 50-minute presentation and 95-minute Treehouse Live event detailed launch windows for Fire Emblem, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and other titles through October.
gamereactor.eutechnology34 days ago
Ninja Theory Cancels Project Mara, Reassigns All Staff to Expand Hellblade Sequel Senua
The studio has redirected all 85 staff to the Hellblade sequel announced at Summer Game Fest 2026. Project Mara was first revealed in 2020.
Engadgettechnology35 days ago
Sega Announces Virtua Fighter Crossroads, a Narrative-Driven Game by RGG Studio Launching in 2027
Virtua Fighter Crossroads places four new protagonists in the fictional Southeast Asian city of Vilasapara and mixes story choices with one-on-one fights.
The Vergetechnology35 days ago
Nintendo schedules Direct showcase for June 9 at 10 a.m. ET
Nintendo will hold a roughly 50-minute Direct presentation followed by a 95-minute Treehouse Live stream on June 9. The event is expected to provide details on upcoming Switch 2 titles for the holiday period.
The Vergetechnology35 days ago
Microsoft Announces Two New Xbox Exclusives While Releasing Most Major Titles on PS5
Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will remain Xbox-only, while several other major titles including Halo: Campaign Evolved will release on PS5.
The Vergetechnology36 days ago
Sony announces God of War Laufey and Final Fantasy VII Revelation at Summer Game Fest as Microsoft secures Gears of War: E-Day Xbox exclusive
Sony and Microsoft used the event to highlight single-player games. GTA VI's November 2026 launch date influenced release schedules across the industry.
The Vergetechnology36 days ago
Microsoft Delays Fable to February 2027, Third Slip Since Original 2025 Target
Microsoft announced the date at its Xbox Games Showcase on June 7 2026. The game will launch on Xbox, PC, and PS5.
The Vergetechnology36 days ago
Gears of War: E-Day Launches October 6 as Xbox Exclusive, Ending Multiplatform Strategy
Microsoft announced at its June 7 Xbox Games Showcase that the upcoming title will not release on PlayStation 5. The decision reverses last year’s multiplatform approach for the franchise.