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Moss VR Developer Polyarc Shuts Down After 12 Years
Seattle-based Polyarc, the studio behind the acclaimed Moss series, announced its closure after nearly 12 years, urging other studios to hire its developers.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Also Developing Kingdom Hearts 4
Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi is simultaneously leading development on Kingdom Hearts 4, signaling continued momentum across two major franchises as the company prepares for 2027 releases.
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Over 40 Percent of US Subscription Cancellations Blamed on Rising Costs, Survey Finds
A new Circana report shows that budget concerns are increasingly driving players to cancel Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions.
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Newzoo Reports Flat or Declining Year-Over-Year Growth for Most Established Live-Service Titles in H1 2026
A new report from Newzoo indicates that most established live-service and evergreen titles remained flat or declined during the first half of 2026, though upcoming releases are expected to boost console growth.
1 min readStellar Blade Complete Edition Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 With Bayonetta Costumes
Stellar Blade Complete Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, bringing new Bayonetta crossover outfits and physical cartridge support.
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Necro Pop Receives Steam Demo and Sets 2027 Release Across Multiple Platforms
Developer Nalua Studio has launched a PC demo for its upcoming arcadevania title Necro Pop, with a full release planned for 2027.
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Rockstar Defends GTA 6 Staff Firings as Final Tribunal Hearing Begins
Rockstar Games reiterated its rejection of union claims as the final employment tribunal hearing over the dismissal of 34 developers begins in Glasgow.
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STALKER 2 Patch 2.0.5 Delivers Over 200 Fixes Across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation
GSC Game World released STALKER 2 Patch 2.0.5 on all platforms, targeting bugs and balance issues introduced with the Cost of Hope expansion.
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Sony Disc-Making Plant Decreasing Production by 10 Percent, Not 90
According to a Sony DADC spokesperson, Sony's final disc-making plant will decrease production volume by 10 percent in 2028 rather than the previously reported 90 percent.
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Star Trek celebrates 60 years with Star Trek Online: Rediscovered featuring Spock through the ages
Arc Games and Cryptic Studios have announced Star Trek Online: Rediscovered, bringing iconic versions of Spock and a temporal narrative to the MMORPG for its 60th-anniversary celebration.
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PG Connects Nordics Expands Beyond Mobile With PC, Console Focus
Pocket Gamer's flagship conference in Helsinki embraces multiplatform game development, with 64% of attendees working on PC/Mac and dedicated tracks for console gaming alongside mobile content.
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Disc Drive Supply Chain Collapse Points to All-Digital Console Future
A new report corroborates that optical drive production is collapsing, reinforcing Microsoft's plans for Project Helix to launch without a disc drive. PlayStation has already committed to discontinuing physical game disc production starting January 2028.
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Persona 1 and 2 Remakes Are "Something We'll Probably Eventually Do," Series Producer Says
Atlus series producer Kazuhisa Wada has reiterated that remakes of Persona 1 and Persona 2 will "probably" happen eventually, framing the effort as cultural preservation. The comment comes as Persona 4 Revival approaches its February 2027 launch.
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Guerrilla Games Reportedly Developing Killzone Remake With External Studio
A new report claims Guerrilla Games is working with an external developer on a Killzone remake or remaster, potentially marking the franchise's return after more than a decade of silence.
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Fable Handcrafts Every NPC Instead of Using Randomizer
Playground Games designed all NPCs individually for Fable, rejecting a randomization tool to ensure each character's job, appearance, and personality feel cohesive and believable.
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Bonfire Studios' Arkheron Targets Early Access Before Year's End, Prepares Cross-Play Beta
Rob Pardo's team at Bonfire Studios is nearing early access for Arkheron, a team-based PvP action game set in a dark-fantasy tower. The studio is preparing a cross-play beta for console and PC and has incorporated community feedback from July testing.
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Boar, Gammacor, Angstrum, and Gorgon Lead Week 2 Incarnon Rotation in Warframe
Warframe's rotating Incarnon weapons for Week 2 include four new Genesis options. Here's how to obtain them and what the full rotation cycle offers.
2 min readGTA 6 Release Times Point to Regional Rollout Giving Early Access Advantage
PlayStation Store listings for GTA 6 indicate a midnight local time regional rollout, sparking social media discussion about region-switching on Xbox.
1 min readAnbernic demos its new Nintendo DS clone, and it punches hard in PS1, N64, and even Dreamcast games
Anbernic has showcased its upcoming RG DS Plus clamshell handheld in a new video, demonstrating performance across Nintendo DS, PS1, N64, Dreamcast, and PSP libraries.
2 min readXbox May Skip Discs for Project Helix Amid Component Shortages
A new report from Digital Foundry indicates that supply chain problems for optical disc drives could mean Microsoft's next-generation console, Project Helix, may launch without a disc drive.
2 min readSpider-Man Actor Yuri Lowenthal Has Pushed Insomniac to Feature Deadpool
Yuri Lowenthal, the voice actor behind PlayStation's Peter Parker, revealed that he has repeatedly advocated for Deadpool to appear in a future Spider-Man game.
1 min readFormer PlayStation Boss Says Disc-Free Future Is Depressing
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden recently shared his thoughts on the shift toward an all-digital gaming industry, calling the potential end of physical discs 'depressing, but solvable' if Sony permits third-party manufacturing.
1 min readSony DADC Clarifies PlayStation Disc Production Will Drop 10 Percent, Not to 10 Percent
Sony DADC has issued a clarification regarding reports about PlayStation disc production, confirming that operations will see a 10 percent overall decline rather than production dropping to 10 percent of previous levels by January 2028.
3 min readFrom Sketch to Screen: Exploring the Art Pipeline Behind Modern PlayStation Games
A deep look into how modern PlayStation games maintain visual consistency, performance, and readability through structured art pipelines, concept execution, and production scaling.
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