LATESTThe Fallout of Xbox's "Reset" Becomes Clearer
Obsidian and id Software among other studios to suffer layoffs while we learn the extent of Microsoft's broader cuts.
Xbox Announces "Reset" Plans, Will Cut Jobs and Exit Studios
3,200 jobs will be cut throughout this fiscal year, with studios to return to management or be sold off.
The Drop: Week of July 6, 2026
Ubisoft resurrects Black Flag, DOOM's Slayer heads to hell (again), and cat chess exists now. Check out this week's releases.
Sony to Stop Producing Physical Discs from 2028
Play Has Its Limits. Internet and fans push back on a digital-only future. PS3 and Vita digital storefronts also set to close.
Rumour: The Next PlayStation May Cost More than $1,000
That "next-gen" pricing.
Xbox Consoles to Go Up in Price Again
Microsoft says the effects of the components crisis are hitting consoles harder than other electronics businesses.
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Bungie Cut Approximately 300 Jobs; Studio Head Steps Down
Sony says Marathon remains an "important part" of their portfolio.
Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Open
GTA VI pre-orders go live with an increased price tag and no physical disc.
Marathon's Big PvE Experiment Starts Next Month
Bungie reveals the upcoming "Vault Breakers" mode, and also teases what to expect in the third season of the extraction-shooter.
Steam Machine Pricing Announced; Random Ballot Reservations Opened
Valve has announced the pricing of their upcoming Steam Machine, and it's a little steep...
