Xbox Confirms 3,200 Job Cuts
Microsoft plans to eliminate about 3,200 positions from its gaming division over the next year, including 1,600 immediate layoffs. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed the… Read More »Xbox Confirms 3,200 Job Cuts
Game Rumors
After Sony’s Physical Media Exit, Microsoft Is Reportedly Exploring Digital Licenses for Xbox Discs
The video game industry’s move away from physical media continues to gain momentum. Days after Sony confirmed it will stop producing PlayStation game discs in… Read More »After Sony’s Physical Media Exit, Microsoft Is Reportedly Exploring Digital Licenses for Xbox Discs
Sony Could Stop Making Physical PlayStation Games in 2028
The days of buying PlayStation games on disc are almost over. Sony says it’ll stop making physical games for its consoles in January 2028. After… Read More »Sony Could Stop Making Physical PlayStation Games in 2028
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Officially Open on June 25
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have confirmed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25. The announcement, made on Thursday, signals… Read More »GTA 6 Pre-Orders Officially Open on June 25
Steam Machine and Steam Frame Headed to Gamers This Summer
In a developer blog post published today, Valve confirmed a summer 2026 launch window for its upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame hardware. While the… Read More »Steam Machine and Steam Frame Headed to Gamers This Summer
Unreal Engine 6 Targets 2028 Launch With Focus on Live-Service Games
Epic Games is taking a gradual approach to Unreal Engine 6, building on years of work across its tools, platforms, and live-service tech. Rather than… Read More »Unreal Engine 6 Targets 2028 Launch With Focus on Live-Service Games
Microsoft Hires Gaming Analyst to Help Fix Xbox
Microsoft has hired gaming analyst Matthew Ball to help guide strategy as it works through challenges in its console business. Ball, a venture capitalist and… Read More »Microsoft Hires Gaming Analyst to Help Fix Xbox
Former Guerrilla Co-Founder Is Building a New Game Engine
Arjan Brussee, a veteran developer who has worked through several generations of game technology, is building a new game engine called The Immense Engine. Known… Read More »Former Guerrilla Co-Founder Is Building a New Game Engine
Rockstar Reportedly Sees PC Players as Lower Priority for GTA 6 Launch
Grand Theft Auto VI is still one of the most anticipated games in recent years, but it doesn’t yet have a confirmed PC release date.… Read More »Rockstar Reportedly Sees PC Players as Lower Priority for GTA 6 Launch
Steam Controller Leak Suggests $99 Price and Dual Trackpads
A YouTube review that was briefly available gave an early look at Valve’s upcoming Steam Controller, featuring a dual-trackpad layout and a $99 price, higher… Read More »Steam Controller Leak Suggests $99 Price and Dual Trackpads