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The next Xbox is codenamed "Project Helix," will also play PC gamesThe next Xbox is codenamed "Project Helix," will also play PC games

Newly-appointed Xbox CEO Asha Shar has revealed the codename for Microsoft's next-generation Xbox device.

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Mar 5, 2026
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Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice AwardsDon Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards
byBryant Francis
Mar 5, 2026
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Fortnite leaker actually worked for Epic Games, according to new lawsuitFortnite leaker actually worked for Epic Games, according to new lawsuit
byNicole Carpenter
Mar 5, 2026
3 Min Read
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Business
Velan Studios expands into Canada to build 'breakthrough games'Velan Studios expands into Canada to build 'breakthrough games'
byChris Kerr
Mar 5, 2026
1 Min Read
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Business
VR specialist nDreams proposes significant layoffs and two studio closuresVR specialist nDreams proposes significant layoffs and two studio closures
byChris Kerr
Mar 5, 2026
2 Min Read
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Business
MindsEye developer announces more layoffs while alleging 'corporate sabotage'MindsEye developer announces more layoffs while alleging 'corporate sabotage'
byChris Kerr
Mar 5, 2026
2 Min Read
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Jackbox Games jumps feet-first into third-party publishing biz
Jackbox Games jumps feet-first into third-party publishing biz
Mar 4, 2026
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byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Good Games Group acquires Ziff Davis' publishing business to launch Balor Games
Good Games Group acquires Ziff Davis' publishing business to launch Balor Games
Mar 4, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Report: Sony losing interest in bringing major PlayStation titles to PC
Report: Sony losing interest in bringing major PlayStation titles to PC
Mar 4, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
PlayStation and Xbox veteran launches talent agency to support small studios
PlayStation and Xbox veteran launches talent agency to support small studios
Mar 4, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Resident Evil Requiem has topped 5 million sales worldwide
Resident Evil Requiem has topped 5 million sales worldwide
Mar 4, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Report: Trump administration may pressure Tencent to divest from US studios
Report: Trump administration may pressure Tencent to divest from US studios
Mar 4, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Highguard is permanently shutting down barely a month after its debut
Highguard is permanently shutting down barely a month after its debut
Mar 3, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Blink and you'll miss it: Paramount almost acknowledges the existence of Warner Bros. Games
Blink and you'll miss it: Paramount almost acknowledges the existence of Warner Bros. Games
Mar 3, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Embracer subsidiary Tripwire Interactive has laid off 23 employees
Embracer subsidiary Tripwire Interactive has laid off 23 employees
Mar 3, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Mobile studio Vento Games nets $4 million to expand puzzle portfolio
Mobile studio Vento Games nets $4 million to expand puzzle portfolio
Mar 3, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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The Unity Asset Store is ditching publishers based in China, Hong Kong, and Macau
The Unity Asset Store is ditching publishers based in China, Hong Kong, and Macau
Mar 3, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Report: Bluepoint shuttered after pitching Bloodborne remake and other PlayStation spinoffs
Report: Bluepoint shuttered after pitching Bloodborne remake and other PlayStation spinoffs
Mar 2, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Halfbrick Studios is cutting jobs in Australia
Halfbrick Studios is cutting jobs in Australia
Mar 2, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
It looks like Netflix won't be acquiring Warner Bros. Games after all
It looks like Netflix won't be acquiring Warner Bros. Games after all
Feb 27, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Valve in hot water, Discord begs forgiveness, and more game media layoffs - Patch Notes #42
Valve in hot water, Discord begs forgiveness, and more game media layoffs - Patch Notes #42
Feb 27, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Could pre-launch open testing have saved Highguard?
Could pre-launch open testing have saved Highguard?
Feb 26, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
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Splash Damage acquires Scum developer Gamepires from Jagex
Splash Damage acquires Scum developer Gamepires from Jagex
Feb 26, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Reboot Develop organizer issued bankruptcy order
Reboot Develop organizer issued bankruptcy order
Feb 26, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
EA makes layoffs at Skate developer Full Circle
EA makes layoffs at Skate developer Full Circle
Feb 26, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Marketing
UK advertising regulator issues Enforcement Notice targeting loot boxes
UK advertising regulator issues Enforcement Notice targeting loot boxes
Feb 26, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Riot Games confirms layoffs within publishing division
Riot Games confirms layoffs within publishing division
Feb 26, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
New York sues Valve over loot box-driven gambling
New York sues Valve over loot box-driven gambling
Feb 25, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
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Business
Amazon ditches open world driving title from Maverick Games
Amazon ditches open world driving title from Maverick Games
Feb 25, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Hell is Us and Styx publisher Nacon files for insolvency
Hell is Us and Styx publisher Nacon files for insolvency
Feb 25, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
'We failed at our most basic job:' Discord delays age verification rollout
'We failed at our most basic job:' Discord delays age verification rollout
Feb 25, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Ex-Radical Entertainment, Hothead Games devs form new studio
Ex-Radical Entertainment, Hothead Games devs form new studio
Feb 24, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance director steps away from game development
Kingdom Come: Deliverance director steps away from game development
Feb 24, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Amazon shutting down UGC dungeon brawler King of Meat after six months
Amazon shutting down UGC dungeon brawler King of Meat after six months
Feb 24, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Ubisoft announces new Assassin's Creed leadership team
Ubisoft announces new Assassin's Creed leadership team
Feb 23, 2026
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byNicole Carpenter,Columnist

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