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New Koei Tecmo Project “Fuji” Selected for Japanese Government Support Program
An unannounced Koei Tecmo project, currently known by the working title Project Fuji, has reportedly been selected as part of a Japanese government initiative designed to help create the country’s next major entertainment franchises. The project appears alongside new games…
Supermassive Games CEO Robert Henrysson Steps Down After Two Years
Supermassive Games is undergoing another leadership change, as CEO Robert Henrysson has officially announced his departure after a little more than two years leading the studio. Henrysson shared the news through a post on LinkedIn, describing his time at the…
Report Claims State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Could Be Shut Down
Undead Labs, the studio behind the State of Decay franchise, has reportedly become the latest Xbox first-party developer facing an uncertain future amid Microsoft’s ongoing restructuring. A new report claims Microsoft is actively looking for a buyer for the studio,…
Xbox Reportedly Cutting Vendor Contracts Ahead of Expected Layoffs, But PR Agency Report Corrected
Xbox is reportedly continuing its cost-cutting efforts as Microsoft approaches the start of its new fiscal year, with new reports suggesting the company is reviewing third-party vendor contracts ahead of widely expected layoffs. However, an early claim regarding Xbox’s long-time…
Nintendo Raises Employee Base Salaries by 10% Despite Industry-Wide Layoffs
While much of the gaming industry continues to grapple with layoffs, restructuring, and rising development costs, Nintendo has taken a different approach by increasing employee compensation. During its latest annual shareholders’ meeting, Nintendo confirmed that it has raised the base…
Xbox Says GTA 6 Pre-Orders Are Breaking Records, Urges Fans to Ignore Misleading Reports
Recent claims suggesting Grand Theft Auto 6 is massively outselling on PlayStation 5 compared to Xbox have sparked widespread debate across the gaming community. However, Xbox has now responded, saying the reports do not reflect actual pre-order data and insisting…
Rockstar Reportedly Has No Plans to Release GTA 6 on Disc
Fans hoping that Grand Theft Auto 6 would eventually receive a traditional physical disc release may need to lower their expectations. After confusion surrounding Rockstar Games’ physical edition plans, a new report now claims there are currently no plans to…
Quantic Dream Employees Launch Strike to Save Star Wars Eclipse
The future of Star Wars Eclipse has become even more uncertain as developers at Quantic Dream launch a strike aimed at securing the resources they believe are necessary to finish the long-awaited project. The industrial action follows the recent cancellation…
PlayStation Wants to ‘Revitalize the Market’ With New Live-Service Games
Despite several high-profile setbacks in the live-service space, PlayStation has made it clear that it has no plans to abandon the genre anytime soon. During a recent interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment President Hideaki Nishino reaffirmed the company’s commitment to both…
Nintendo Switch 2 Becomes the Second-Fastest Selling Console in US History
Nintendo Switch 2 has reached another major milestone, becoming the second-fastest-selling gaming console in U.S. history after just 12 months on the market. The achievement comes during a challenging period for the console industry, with both PlayStation and Xbox experiencing…
