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Take-Two CEO Predicts Streaming Will Match Console Quality by 2029
Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick has suggested that commercial-grade video game streaming could rival console performance within three years, but only if it can deliver titles like GTA 6 with the same fidelity and responsiveness
Inde Navarrette Eyes Resident Evil Voice Role as Gaming Ambitions Grow
Obsession star Inde Navarrette has revealed she is moving into voice acting for games, expressing a strong interest in joining Capcom's Resident Evil series. Her comments highlight a growing crossover between screen talent and major gaming franchises
Persona series surpasses one million sales in Sega's latest quarter
Sega has reported that Atlus' Persona series sold over a million copies between April and June 2026, despite no new releases, as anticipation builds for Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6
That's No Moon Layoffs Impact Crossfire Development Team
Crossfire developer That's No Moon has confirmed a round of layoffs affecting technical and environmental artists, raising questions about the studio's ongoing AAA project and its future release plans
Indie Dev Raises Alarm After Google AI Reveals Private Game Detail
A solo developer behind Operation Octo has reported that Google's Gemini AI surfaced a confidential character name from their unreleased content, prompting new questions about how AI systems access and process private game development data
Devolver Digital to Delist from AIM and Return to Private Ownership
Devolver Digital has announced plans to delist from the AIM market and become a private company again, citing shareholder pressures and the realities of game development as key reasons for the move
First Print Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow Sell for $2 Million
Three first print copies of Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow have been sold for $2 million to the Dubai Collection, marking one of the largest video game transactions ever and highlighting the rising value of physical gaming media
Nintendo's $300m US tariff refund boosts profits but not Switch prices
Nintendo has reported a 150% year-on-year rise in operating profit, largely due to a $300 million US tariff refund, but confirmed that these savings will not be passed on to Switch or Switch 2 buyers
Sony faces antitrust complaint in Mexico over PlayStation physical game support
Mexican politicians have filed an antitrust complaint against Sony, challenging PlayStation's plan to end physical game support and questioning whether digital purchases truly grant ownership or only rental rights
PlayStation 5 Boxes Now Carry Warnings on End of Physical Game Discs
Sony has begun adding warning stickers to PlayStation 5 packaging, alerting buyers that new physical game discs will no longer be produced from January 2028, as the company moves towards an all-digital future for its consoles
GTA 5's Steve Haines Actor Auditioned for GTA 6 But Was Overlooked
Robert Bogue, known for voicing Steve Haines in Grand Theft Auto 5, has revealed he auditioned for dozens of roles in GTA 6 but received no response from Rockstar Games, raising questions about casting continuity in the franchise
Pokémon TCG Restricts Key Packs to Japanese Citizens Amid Scalping Surge
The Pokémon Company has introduced new ID-based restrictions for select Pokémon TCG products in Japan, requiring buyers to hold a Japanese government-issued ID in an effort to combat widespread scalping and reselling
Halo: Campaign Evolved Faced Major Development Issues and Project Cuts
A new report suggests Halo: Campaign Evolved's development was hampered by technical and management challenges, leading to the cancellation of a multiplayer project and significant changes to the remake's features
Steam Joke Game Sells $1.3 Million Before Refund Wave Hits
A satirical Steam game priced at $200 briefly generated over $1.3 million in sales before the vast majority of buyers refunded their purchases, exposing quirks in the platform's refund and points systems
Capcom Reveals Life-Sized Leon Kennedy Statue for Resident Evil 30th
Capcom has announced a life-sized Leon S. Kennedy statue for the Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Exhibition in Shibuya, with the event set to run from 30 October to 24 December 2026 and tickets already available
Xbox Physical Disc Support Uncertain After Microsoft Business Reset
Microsoft's approach to physical game discs on future Xbox hardware is now unclear, following reports that disc support was previously prioritised for backward compatibility but may be reconsidered after a recent business overhaul
Telltale Announces Choices Matter Festival for Narrative Games on Steam
Telltale has revealed the Choices Matter Festival, a Steam event running 10-17 August 2026, focused on narrative-driven games with branching storylines, playable demos, discounts and exclusive content
Rockstar Axed Midnight Club 5 After Internal Dispute and GTA Focus
A former Rockstar Games designer has revealed that Midnight Club 5 was cancelled during early development, citing internal studio tensions and the franchise's lower profile compared to Grand Theft Auto
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Drives Insomniac's Games Up Steam Charts
Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 and the original Spider-Man have surged into Steam's top ten following the box office success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with discounts and new in-game content also playing a role
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's job system limits each character to four classes
Square Enix has detailed the FITS job system for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, confirming each party member can equip four distinct classes, as director Naoki Hamaguchi explains the technical and creative constraints behind this design
Assassin's Creed Black Flag's Seamless Sailing Faced Major Development Hurdles
Ubisoft developers have revealed the technical and design challenges behind Assassin's Creed Black Flag's seamless naval gameplay, explaining why the transition from mission-based sailing in Assassin's Creed 3 was far from straightforward
Xbox Series X and S Prices Surge Across Europe and UK
Microsoft has officially raised the price of Xbox Series X and S consoles in the UK and mainland Europe, with some models now costing nearly 50% more than their original launch price. The move comes amid ongoing hardware cost pressures and industry-wide component shortages
Sony Stands Firm on Ending PlayStation Disc Production in 2028
Sony has reaffirmed its plan to discontinue physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028, despite ongoing criticism from players and industry groups concerned about game preservation and consumer choice
Palworld TCG Launch Triggers Price Surge and Scalping on eBay
The official release of Palworld TCG has led to a rapid spike in card prices, with scalpers reselling rare cards and cases for far above retail as Pocketpair's new trading card game enters the market
Sony Maintains PlayStation Disc Discontinuation Will Not Harm Business
Sony has reiterated that ending PlayStation disc production from 2028 will not negatively affect its business, despite ongoing criticism from players and industry groups concerned about digital-only access and game preservation
Sony Confirms PS5 Memory Supply Secured Ahead of GTA 6 Launch
Sony has stated it has secured enough memory to meet PlayStation 5 sales targets for the current financial year, as Grand Theft Auto 6's November release is expected to drive a surge in demand
Xbox Targets 500 Million Daily Players by 2030 Amid Restructuring
Xbox boss Asha Sharma has set a new milestone for Microsoft's gaming division, aiming to reach 500 million daily players by 2030 as part of a wider strategy to recover from recent financial setbacks and major staff cuts
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain AI Music Video Faces Strong Player Backlash
Shift Up has released a fully AI-generated K-pop music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, featuring protagonist Evie, but the move has triggered widespread negative reaction from players and industry observers
Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition enters open alpha with major system changes
White Wolf has officially announced Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition, now in active development with a free open alpha playtest on Demiplane, offering players a chance to influence the next evolution of the iconic tabletop RPG
Dungeons & Dragons Reveals Mature-Rated Dark Sun Expansion for 2027
Wizards of the Coast has announced a mature-rated Dark Sun expansion for Dungeons & Dragons, set for 2027, with shrink-wrapped packaging and content warnings for violence, bloodshed, nudity and sexuality. Here's what's confirmed so far
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