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Jagex has unveiled a new RuneScape MMO under the working title RS4, its first numbered entry since 2013, with more details promised next year.
Just under half of staff at Age of Empires developer World's Edge were let go following the studio's transition to Activision, part of a wider round of Xbox cuts.
In a video outlining changes at the studio, Bungie leaders said Destiny remains central to its future and acknowledged Marathon fell short of expectations.
Devran Cosmo Uenal has adapted the open-source KytyPS5 emulator to run on Microsoft's console through Developer Mode, with several titles booting but limited compatibility.
Reservations for Valve's Steam Frame headset appeared on eBay above retail hours after the first invites went out, though the terms may block resale.
A player claims they trained Google's mapped fruit fly brain to play the roguelike card game Balatro, reaching a 20% win rate on the easiest settings.
The European Commission has published a draft of the proposed EU Kids Act, which analysts say would extend rules to online games alongside social media.
The indie studio behind Hyper Light Drifter has laid off nearly all staff after a publisher pulled out of an upcoming project, its CEO said.
The Scottish developer behind MindsEye appears to be closing following a fresh round of job cuts, according to employee posts and industry reports.
Anti-Tamper developer Denuvo has filed a US lawsuit against an unidentified game cracker, alleging its protections were bypassed in at least 26 PC games.
Valve has begun taking reservations for its standalone Steam Frame VR headset, with engineers citing rising component costs behind the pricing.
Blizzard announced Diablo 5 for spring 2029 and a new open-world StarCraft shooter for spring 2030 during its BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony.
The gaming peripheral maker says the Aeon Pro is the first controller to feature a QuickSwitch Dock System for PC and Xbox, alongside hot-swappable batteries and an onboard OLED screen.
Following a strong launch for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom says it plans to reactivate intellectual property that has been dormant.
The KytyPS5 project can now render the PS5 version of GTA 5 at 40 to 60 FPS on PC for a few minutes, marking rapid progress in PS5 emulation.
Responding to a California class action, Sony says PlayStation Store customers agree to a license, not ownership, when buying digital titles.
Analytics firm Sensor Tower estimates Grand Theft Auto 6 reservations jumped sharply after a 26-minute showcase aired on Netflix, with PS5 far ahead of Xbox.
Rockstar Games' extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI reached almost 4 million concurrent viewers across Netflix, YouTube, and Twitch, with the YouTube video passing 14 million views.
A 12-terabyte trove of Valve development content from 2003 to 2013 has surfaced online, including early Portal 2, Left 4 Dead and Half-Life 2: Episode Three assets.
Rockstar has indicated that Grand Theft Auto VI runs at 30 FPS on console, with no confirmation of a 60 FPS performance mode at launch or later.
Rockstar's extended Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay debut premiered on Netflix, lifting US mobile viewership, while the person behind nine days of leaks exited a Solana token estimated near $250,000.
Rockstar Games aired an extended gameplay look at Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix, with creators confirming its map dwarfs those of previous titles.
Rockstar Games has publicly commented on extensive Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, calling them heartbreaking, as Take-Two pursues the anonymous source through the courts.
The studio behind Splitgate is winding down active work on both shooters and shifting them to peer-to-peer hosting, marking a move away from live service games.
Microsoft has opened preorders for Xbox's 25th anniversary lineup, including a translucent green Series X bundle and a set of officially licensed PC and mobile accessories.
Microsoft will let Xbox Insiders unlock digital entitlements for supported physical discs, with Play Anywhere and Cloud Gaming support.
ASUS has opened pre-orders for the anniversary ROG Xbox Ally X20 with a 7.4-inch OLED screen, and launched its first gaming soundbar in the US.
CD Projekt Red says The Witcher 4 will not appear at Gamescom opening night, though reporting differs on whether the launch lands in 2026 or 2028.
The studio has recovered ownership of its IP and publishing rights after leaving Xbox, and is bringing back its community-driven game jam alongside a Kickstarter campaign.
Valve, the studio behind Half-Life and the Steam platform, reaches its 30th anniversary after being founded in August 1996.
