NewsPlayStation Reportedly Dropped Physint Due To Missed Deadlines And Budget Concerns
A new report has revealed the main reasons for Sony deciding to drop Hideo Kojima’s Physint, which has now found a new home at Xbox.
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NewsCompulsion Games Announces It’s Now Officially Separated From Xbox
Compulsion Games has now separate from Xbox and regained control of its IP and staff.
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ReviewHalo: Campaign Evolved Review (PS5) – Classic Chaos With An Old Icon In New Territory
Halo: Campaign Evolved brings Master Chief’s first adventure to PS5 with new additions, refined gameplay and a visual overhaul. Check our review to see how it pays off!
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NewsHalo Studios Reportedly Suffers Layoffs Following Launch Of Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo Campaign Evolved developer Halo Studios has reportedly suffered layoffs following the game’s launch.
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NewsId Software Current & Former Employees Disagree With Hugo Martin’s Comments That The Studio Hasn’t Been ‘Nerfed’ By Layoffs
Following Hugo Martin’s comments that Id Software hasn’t been gutted by layoffs, a number of current and former employees have come out and disagreed with the DOOM director’s comments.
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NewsTodd Howard Reveals He’s Not Considering Retirement As Bethesda Looks To The Future With Fallout 5 & More
Todd Howard has revealed that he’s no longer thinking about retiring as development continues on major title such as The Elder Scrolls 6.
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NewsId Software Has Not Been ‘Nerfed Into The Ground,’ Says DOOM: The Dark Ages Director Hugo Martin
Hugo Martin, the director on DOOM: The Dark Ages, has denied reports that Id Software has been ‘nerfed into the ground’ as a result of the mass Xbox layoffs.
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NewsRumour — Avowed 2 Could Still Happen As Small Team At Obsidian Continue To Work On The Project
A small team at Obsidian are still continuing to work on Avowed 2, despite previous reports the game had been cancelled.
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NewsNew DOOM Game Is Reportedly In The Works, Id Software Not Turned To Support Studio
Id Software is reportedly in the early stages of a new DOOM game, after the studio was hit hard by layoffs.
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NewsThe Elder Scrolls Online Dev ZeniMax Online Has Been Hit With Over 200 Layoffs
ZeniMax Online, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls Online, has been hit with more than 200 job losses as part of the widespread layoffs at Xbox this week.
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NewsJohn Carmack Responds To Id Software Layoffs: ‘I Hope The Studio Rallies Through’
Id Software co-founder John Carmack has responded to news of the studio’s layoffs this week.
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NewsId Software Has Been Regulated To ‘Support Studio Size’ In Mass Xbox Layoffs, Says Former VFX Artist
A former VFX artist at id Software has claimed the studio been ‘nuked into the dirt’ as a result of the mass layoffs across Xbox.
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NewsBethesda Plans To Restructure Around Its ‘Strongest Franchises’ Following Major Layoffs For Xbox
Bethesda has informed staff it aims to restructure around its major franchises, with the company reportedly hit ‘particularly hard’ by the Xbox layoff this week.
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NewsHideo Kojima’s Upcoming Horror Game OD Is Reportedly Safe From ‘Reset’ Plans At Microsoft
Horror title OD, which is in development at Kojima Productions, is reportedly safe from Microsoft’s ‘reset’ plans.
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NewsIO Interactive’s Project Fantasy Suffers Setback As Developer Cuts Ties With External Partner Xbox
Project Fantasy from IO Interactive has cut ties with its external partner, Xbox, and as such the studio has revealed it has ‘staffing decisions’ to make while pledging its commitment to the title.
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NewsState Of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Is Reportedly In Danger Of Closing
Undead Labs is reportedly in danger of shutting its doors if Microsoft does not find a buyer for the State of Decay 3 studio.
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NewsPS5 Is Reportedly Beating Xbox For Launch Sales Of AAA Single-Player Games
Launch sales for AAA single-player games are performing significantly better on PS5 in comparison to Xbox, with data suggesting an 80/20 split in favour of PlayStation.
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NewsXbox’s Recent Moves Show A ‘Basic Misunderstanding’ Of How The Industry Works, Says Ex-PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden feels that Xbox’s recent moves show a ‘basic misunderstanding’ of how the industry works, though was quick to note he’s not a hater.
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NewsRumour – Multiple Xbox Studios In Danger Of Closing Including Compulsion Games, Double Fine & Ninja Theory
A number of Xbox-owned studios are reportedly looking to go independent in order to avoid closing down, including Compulsion Games and Double Fine.
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NewsXbox Division Reportedly Facing Major Layoffs As CEO Plans On ‘Resetting The Business’
Microsoft’s Xbox division is reportedly facing substantial layoffs next month.
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NewsGears Of War E-Day Originally Had PS5 Logo On Gameplay Trailer, Suggesting Xbox Exclusivity Was A Late Decision
A version of the Gears of War E-Day gameplay trailer had a PS5 logo on it, suggesting the Xbox exclusivity was a last minute decision.
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NewsCircana Survey Reveals Exclusive Games Are The Main Reason People Play On Consoles
A new Circana survey has revealed that a large portion of players play on consoles due to exclusive titles.
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NewsMicrosoft’s Exclusives On PS5 Have Mixed Results In New Sales Estimates, But Forza Horizon 5 Has Pulled In Serious Numbers
Sales estimates for Microsoft exclusives for PS5 have revealed that Forza Horizon 5 has done some serious numbers, while other titles have somewhat struggled.
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NewsXbox Is Re-Evaluating Its Approach To Exclusivity, With New CEO Asha Sharma Saying ‘I Want To Make The Right Decision, Not The Fastest Decision’
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed the company has yet to make a decision in regards to its exclusivity plans, saying more info will be shared ‘when we’re ready.’
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NewsXbox Games Showcase 2026 Set For June 7 Followed By Gears Of War: E-Day Direct
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is locked for June 7, just a few days after Summer Game Fest. We’re promised plenty of info on first and third-party titles, plus a deep dive on Gears of War E-Day following the showcase.
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NewsPhil Spencer Announces Retirement From Microsoft After 38 Years: ‘I’ve Made The Decision To Retire And Begin The Next Chapter Of My Life’
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has announced his retirement after working with Microsoft for 38 years.
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NewsSony Generates At Least $2.3 Billion Selling First-Party Games On PC & Xbox
Sony’s efforts to sell first-party games on PC and Xbox (such as the likes of MLB The Show and Helldivers 2) has seen the company generate at least $2.3 billion.
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NewsDevelopers Are More Interested In Working On PS5 Or Switch Than Xbox, According To A Survey From GDC
Developers who were surveyed by GDC selected the PS5 and Switch over Xbox as the platforms they are most interested in working on.
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NewsFable Reportedly Also Coming To PS5, Xbox Developer Direct 26 To Feature ‘Secret Fourth Game’
Xbox Developer Direct 26 is set to feature a fourth ‘secret game,’ and it’s also claimed that Fable is indeed in the works for PS5.
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NewsXbox Developer Direct 26 Confirmed For January 22, Includes In-Depth Looks At Fable, Forza Horizon 6 & Beast Of Reincarnation
Tune in on January 22 for Microsoft’s Xbox Developer_Direct 26, where we’re getting in-depth looks at Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation.
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