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Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden recently weighed in on rumors concerning a potential Sony handheld and a future home console, highlighting historical challenges the company faces when managing multiple devices simultaneously.
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Stockholm-based developer Star Stable Entertainment has laid off approximately 20% of its staff as part of a restructuring effort to secure long-term viability. The move affects between 26 and 40 employees depending on actual headcount.
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Carolin Krenzer has stepped down as CEO of Trailmix after nearly nine years leading the studio, transitioning to executive chair. James Nicholas, who spent 3.5 years as COO, has been promoted to CEO.
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Japanese games studio Cygames has established CygamesEdge, a new brand focused on supporting small and medium-sized teams. The first confirmed title is Where the Seeds Fall, co-developed with Zereo, arriving on PS5, Switch 2, and Steam.
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Niko Partners reports China's gaming industry reached $51.8 billion in 2025, up 5.4% year-over-year, with projections of $59.8 billion by 2030 driven by mini-games, evergreen titles, and AI integration.
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Rock Paper Shotgun's weekly roundup features explorations of online games, video game remakes, industry forecasts, and interviews with Fromsoftware's creative leadership.
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At Gamescom 2026, GSC Game World's CEO explained why the studio released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 in its launch state, citing the need for fresh player feedback and challenging market conditions.
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PocketGamer.biz editors discuss key takeaways from Gamescom 2026, including rising competition in mobile gaming, the role of Roblox developers entering traditional platforms, and Sony Music's investment in Puzzle & Dragons developer GungHo.
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Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer discussed the ecological impact of AI data centers at Gamescom 2026, citing concerns about heat and water consumption while suggesting space-based server infrastructure as a potential solution.
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Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek has revealed that the studio deliberately leaked its own Left 4 Dead 2 trailer in 2009 to circumvent ESRB approval, after the ratings board objected to the game's violence, gore, and profanity.
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Publisher figures confirm that the anomaly escape game The Exit 8 has officially surpassed three million copies in total sales.
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The first remake in the Assassin's Creed franchise ranked second on PC and fourth on console by revenue in July, demonstrating the commercial potential of substantially updated established titles.
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