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Highguard studio Wildlight Entertainment confirms mass layoffs that seemingly impacts the majority of the team, but says a 'core group of developers' will keep the game running

By Demi Williams Published

"It was the best team I've ever worked with, and I've never put so much of myself into a project before"

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Riot Games lays off roughly half of its 2XKO development team despite the relative success of the free-to-play fighting game's launch

By Rhys Wood Published

2XKO's development team has been slashed in half despite launch success: 'overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term'.

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'With RPGs, it's all about offering players things that they only get to experience in the game' — Sea of Remnants creative director outlines vision behind upcoming free-to-play pirate epic

By Dashiell Wood Published

I sit down with the product lead of Sea of Remnants to discuss the production of the massive upcoming free-to-play game.

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Following its major restructuring announcement, Ubisoft begins 'a collective, voluntary mutual termination agreement' at its Paris HQ, with 200 jobs on the line

By Demi Williams Published

After announcing major restructuring plans at Ubisoft and the cancellation of several games, the company has now begun a voluntary redundancy process at its Paris, France headquarters.

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Who is Devon Pritchard? Nintendo of America's new president makes first industry appearance since stepping into the role

By Demi Williams Published

Nintendo of America's new president, Devon Pritchard, has made her first official public appearance since taking over the role from Doug Bowser earlier this month.

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Ubisoft has canceled the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake and delayed several other titles in a major shakeup

By Rhys Wood Published

The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake has been canceled as Ubisoft undergoes a massive restructuring. The company has also delayed several games.

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The Division 3 developer shares plans for the upcoming mega-sequel — ‘I think it will be as big an impact as Division 1 was’

By Jake Green Published

The executive producer of The Division has provided an update on the production of The Division 3. He's betting that the sequel will have as much impact as the first game.

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Developer Direct 2026
Xbox confirms Developer Direct 2026 showcase for later this month — here are the games to expect

By Demi Williams Published

Xbox has confirmed its Developer Direct 2026 showcase will take place on January 22 and feature brand new trailers for some of its most anticipated games, including Fable and Forza Horizon 6.

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More GameStop stores across the US are reportedly expected to shut down this month as part of cost-cutting efforts

By Demi Williams Published

GameStop is reportedly planning to shutter multiple stores across the United States in January as part of the company's ongoing cost-cutting efforts.

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Roblox, Call of Duty, and Fortnite head up last year's most played games — and yes, that's the same as 2024

By Rhys Wood Published

The top five most-played games of 2025 absolutely will not shock you, with usual suspects GTA, Fortnite, and Roblox heading up the list.

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