Industry (139 articles)

killburger 3 weeks ago 2 min

Halo Cinematic Director Promoted and Laid Off in the Same Week

Halo Studios cinematic director Josh Daniels shared on LinkedIn that he was promoted and then laid off within the same week as Microsoft continues its sweeping Xbox workforce…

killburger 3 weeks ago 3 min

Bungie Reverses Destiny 2 End-of-Life Decision After Fan Revolt

Bungie has dramatically reversed its decision to wind down Destiny 2, crediting player and creator pressure for changing the studio's course. Vaulted content is already being restored.

killburger 3 weeks ago 3 min

Bungie Says Destiny Is ‘Foundational’ and Outlines Studio Future

Bungie has publicly stated that Destiny remains foundational to its identity and that the studio is not finished with the franchise. The developer also addressed its plans for…

killburger 3 weeks ago 2 min

Take-Two Removing Leaked GTA 5 DLC and GTA 6 Map Content

Take-Two Interactive has begun removing videos and social posts that show leaked GTA 5 and GTA 6 material obtained during the 2022 Rockstar hack. Content creators covering the…

Why Japanese Game Studios Are Avoiding the Layoff Crisis

Industry expert Amir Satvat points to smaller teams, executive pay restraint, and a rejection of live-service bloat as key reasons Japanese studios have largely avoided the global layoff…

Sony Claims PS5 Players License Games, Not Own Them

Sony has stated in legal proceedings that PS5 players do not own their digital games and are effectively renting them, a position that raises serious questions about consumer…

Insomniac Denies Generative AI Use in Marvel’s Wolverine

A strange in-game bathroom sign sparked generative AI accusations against Insomniac Games, prompting a quick denial from the studio's community director.

Take-Two Admits It Has No Plans to Let NBA 2K VC Carry Over

Unsealed legal testimony confirms Take-Two has no technical solution for carrying NBA 2K Virtual Currency between annual entries and has no intention of building one.

WoW Forever Beta Breaks Servers, Stuns Devs With Record Numbers

The WoW Forever beta launched and immediately buckled under player demand, leaving Blizzard developers scrambling to fix cascading server failures they say they had never encountered before.

Last of Us Director Apologizes for God of War Laufey Callout

Bruce Straley apologized to the God of War Laufey development team after naming their game in a critique of triple-A innovation, but he stood by his larger argument…

Japanese Devs Embrace AI at 86%, North American Devs Push Back

Two separate industry surveys reveal a stark divide between Japanese and North American game developers on AI adoption, with Japan's rate nearly doubling in a single year.

Ex-Valve Writer: Staff Couldn’t Believe Small TF2 and CS Updates Flew

Ex-Valve writer Chet Faliszek says staff used to joke that they couldn't believe players accepted such minimal updates to Team Fortress 2 and Counter-Strike.

Dragon Quest Hits 100 Million Sales on Its 40th Anniversary

Square Enix has announced that the Dragon Quest franchise has crossed the 100 million copies sold milestone, a landmark reached during the series' 40th anniversary year.

Build a Rocket Boy Is Shutting Down After MindsEye Failure

The Scottish studio behind MindsEye is preparing to shut down, with multiple employees announcing their departures on LinkedIn and sources confirming the closure to outlets including Kotaku and…

Xbox Heads to Tokyo Game Show 2026 for 25th Anniversary Showcase

Xbox is set to hold its Tokyo Game Show 2026 presentation on September 17, marking the company's 25th anniversary with promised gameplay footage and exclusive content.

Fable Survived Xbox Layoffs Because It’s ‘Vital to the DNA’

Playground Games director Ralph Fulton says Fable endured a decade-long development cycle because Xbox leadership views the franchise as central to the platform's identity.

Harada Explains Why He Left Bandai Namco for SNK

After 31 years at Bandai Namco, Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada has spoken candidly about what drew him to SNK and what his new studio is building.

Level-5 CEO Apologizes for AI Use in Recent Games Showcase

Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has issued an apology after acknowledging that generative AI was used in the studio's recent digital showcase, drawing backlash from fans.

Valve Steam Frame VR Headset Priced at $1,059, Ships This Month

Valve has officially announced pricing and release details for its Steam Frame standalone VR headset, with the base model starting at $1,059 and reservations already open.

Bungie Delays Marathon Update to December, Drops Seasonal Schedule

Bungie has delayed Marathon's next major content update by nearly three months and scrapped its seasonal release cadence, fueling renewed concern about the extraction shooter's long-term viability.

killburger 1 month ago 3 min

PlayStation Dropped Physint Over Budget and Profitability Fears

Bloomberg sources reveal PlayStation had serious financial reservations about Physint before cutting ties with Kojima Productions. Xbox has now taken over as the game's publishing partner.

killburger 1 month ago 2 min

Moss Developer Polyarc Shuts Down After Nearly 12 Years

Polyarc, the Seattle-based VR studio behind the Moss franchise, has shut down after nearly 12 years in operation. The closure follows a significant round of layoffs earlier in…

killburger 1 month ago 3 min

Roblox Creators Can Soon Publish Games as Standalone Apps

Roblox has announced its Everywhere initiative, which will allow creators to publish their games as standalone apps across mobile, PC, and console platforms. The company also revealed browser-based…