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Bethesda reveals Fallout 5 pre-production and Fallout 3 remasters
Bethesda has outlined its upcoming plans for the Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series, confirming Fallout 5 is in pre-production, remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are underway, and a major Fallout 76 expansion is coming
Larian Barcelona studio celebrates as Spain wins 2026 World Cup final
Swen Vincke, head of Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity, has acknowledged Spain's World Cup victory, suggesting Larian's Barcelona team will be taking time off to join national celebrations after the final
Todd Howard says retirement is off the table as Bethesda plans ahead
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has stated he is no longer considering retirement, emphasising his ongoing passion for developing games like Skyrim and future projects including The Elder Scrolls 6
ZA/UM Announces Layoffs After Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Launch
ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, has confirmed layoffs affecting up to 32 staff members following the release of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, citing commercial challenges despite critical praise
Xbox Restructuring Shifts Focus to Legacy Franchises Over New Ideas
Xbox has announced a major restructure, cutting 3,200 jobs and parting ways with several studios. The company is now prioritising established franchises like Halo and Fallout, raising questions about the future of original game development
Cliff Bleszinski Reflects on LawBreakers Failure and Considers Return
Cliff Bleszinski, known for Gears of War, has discussed his personal struggles and the impact on Boss Key Productions, revealing he is now sober and weighing a possible return to game development