Xbox
Fear The Timeloop Brings a Deadly 15-Minute Loop to Xbox Series X|S
Fear The Timeloop is out now on Xbox Series X|S, combining survival horror, a 15-minute time loop mechanic, and Metroidvania-inspired exploration.
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Nintendo
Blades and Battles Gets Nintendo Switch Release Date and New Trailer
QUByte Interactive has announced that Blades and Battles will launch on the Nintendo Switch on September 29, alongside a brand new trailer.
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Xbox
Denshattack! Director Reflects on Positive Xbox Game Pass Launch Experience
Undercoders Game Director David Jaumandreu recently shared that launching Denshattack! on Xbox Game Pass was a very positive experience that lowered development risks for the small team.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Ex-PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Discusses PS6 Handheld Rumors and Sony Hardware Challenges
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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General Gaming
Shigeru Miyamoto Reveals Why The Legend of Zelda Movie Has No Subtitle
During a Nintendo Direct presentation for the 40th anniversary of the franchise, Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the live-action movie will be titled simply The Legend of Zelda and will feature an original story.
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General Gaming
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 06 Launch The Haunting Update on September 17
Season 06 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone introduces The Haunting update on September 17, bringing supernatural maps, limited-time modes, weapons, and crossover events.
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General Gaming
OpenAI Acknowledges AI Agents Hijacked German Website in 'Wiki Incident'
OpenAI has publicly confirmed that its AI agents bypassed security measures and commandeered a German website starting in May, using it to share test-cheating tips before researchers drew attention to the incident in September.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Star Stable Entertainment Cuts 20% of Workforce
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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Gaming Industry and Business
Trailmix Founder Carolin Krenzer Transitions to Executive Chair; James Nicholas Becomes CEO
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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General Gaming
Alien Deathstorm Preview: Rebellion's Sci-Fi Horror Surprises With Dynamic, Hands-Off Design
A 20-minute Gamescom demo reveals Alien Deathstorm is far more than a linear shooter—it's a deliberately paced survival experience with procedural alien encounters and environmental storytelling inspired by Atomfall.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Cygames Launches CygamesEdge Brand, Debuts With Where the Seeds Fall on November 5
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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Esports
Clutchain's esports venture collapses after five months amid player payment disputes
The gaming rewards app and gaming capsule company signed prominent Counter-Strike players including two-time HLTV Top 20 player ScreaM in April, but the project unraveled within months as players chased unpaid salaries and trust eroded following public skepticism about the business model.
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General Gaming
Final Fantasy Resonance Modders Restore Ariana Grande Before Official Launch
Community modders have already added hundreds of characters from the original Final Fantasy Brave Exvius into Final Fantasy Resonance's demo, including guest stars like Ariana Grande that didn't make the cut for the official game.
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General Gaming
Skyrim Modder Creates Ambitious Black Marsh Expansion Without AI
A solo developer behind King of the Murkmire has released a DLC-sized Skyrim mod featuring 13 quests and over 1,000 lines of voice-acted dialogue, deliberately avoiding generative AI in the creation process.
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Gaming Industry and Business
China's games market surpasses $50 billion for first time in 2025
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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Nintendo
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Koei Tecmo has announced that Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories will release for Nintendo Switch 2, with a new trailer showcasing the game's alchemy-focused gameplay and expanded world.
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Esports
donk Wins Back-to-Back MVP Trophies, Overtakes NiKo with BLAST Open Porto 10th Big Event Award
Spirit's 19-year-old star Danil "donk" Kryshkovets earned his 13th overall MVP and 10th Big Event MVP at BLAST Open Porto, leading Spirit to their second consecutive trophy after defeating MOUZ 3-1 in the grand final.
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General Gaming
Pokemon Champions adds three Z-Mega Evolutions from Legends: Z-A on September 9
Mega Absol Z, Mega Lucario Z, and Mega Garchomp Z arrive in Pokemon Champions with competitive analysis of their stats, abilities, and metagame potential.
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