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  • Microsoft plans to shut down Arkane Studios this year, even with Marvel's Blade nearing completion

    We will soon learn the fate of Arkane Studios as part of Xbox's big "reset." The mandatory consultation with the Social and Economic Committee (CSE) will end on November 13 and is unfortunately expected to result in the studio's closure. In an article published by Le Monde, a union representative…

  • The price of the RTX 5080 rises by $300 in China

    I guess no one will be surprised to see a graphics card hit by a major price hike. Amid a shortage of components, the price of the RTX 5080 is skyrocketing in China. As a result, the model with 16 GB of VRAM has just gone up by about 2,000 yuan, or approximately $300. The GPU now costs between 14,500…

  • Fallout Shelter: The Experiment, Amazon’s new competitive series, premieres on January 13, 2027

    Here's a new adaptation of Bethesda Game Studios’ post-apocalyptic franchise about to come to our screens. It’s called Fallout Shelter: The Experiment. This competitive series will premiere on Prime Video on January 13, 2027. It will consist of ten episodes and feature contestants competing in a series…

  • GTA 3 has just celebrated its 25th anniversary

    With less than a month to go before the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, the legendary franchise is celebrating the anniversary of the most important installment in its history this week. Indeed, GTA 3 is now 25 years old! Released on October 22, 2001, in North America and then on October 26 of the same…

  • The Game Boy games Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania, and Pinball: Revenge are coming to Switch on October 27

    Nintendo Switch Online subs will soon be able to enjoy three new games in the Game Boy emulator. These titles will be available on Switch, and Switch 2starting October 27, 2026. The list includes Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania, and Pinball: Revenge. Here's a promotional video showcasing these games.

  • XBOX reportedly asked Netflix for $800 million to allow it to adapt its franchises

    This could have been a very strong partnership between two entertainment giants. Indeed, XBOX and Netflix were apparently on the verge of signing a long-term agreement to adapt several franchises into movies or TV series. Unfortunately, the negotiations fell through. The rumor comes from the website…

  • Metro 2033 Redux is the second game to officially support DLSS 5

    Following its next-gen update released on October 22, Metro 2033 Redux becomes the second game compatible with DLSS 5 after NBA 2K27. This discovery was made without any official announcement from NVIDIA or 4A Games. User Renan Maniero on X was the one who spotted this addition. The post-apocalyptic…

  • The latest Cyberpunk 2077 update also added items inspired by The Witcher

    This week, Cyberpunk 2077 got its 2.5 update, which was primarily focused on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 (now available on Netflix). However, this free patch appears to have hidden some content inspired by CD Projekt RED’s other major franchise. In fact, user @vinalxo on X (via Synth Potato) spotted items…

  • Tim Sweeney almost rejoiced at the closure of Looking Glass Studios in 2000

    Following his recent comments on generative artificial intelligence, Tim Sweeney is facing a new controversy. This one is rather unusual, as it refers to something written by the CEO of Epic Games more than 26 years ago. Sweeney was reacting to the closure of Looking Glass Studios in May 2000. The studio…

  • XBOX has launched a very aggressive marketing campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on its consoles

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 releases this Friday, October 23, 2026, and appears to come with one of the best single-player campaign of recent years. The game isn't included in XBOX Game Pass, and Microsoft wants to sell as many copies as possible. Now, when a player turns on their XBOX Series X or…

  • Overwatch announces a new collaboration, this time with Stellar Blade

    We definitely needed a new partnership to spice up the weekend. This time, it’s Blizzard Entertainment that’s teased a collaboration for Overwatch. We’ve learned about the Overwatch x Protocol EVE crossover, which is Stellar Blade. We have no further details at the moment. You have my attention!Overwatch…

  • A politician calls on the Canadian Government to save BioWare

    With over 30 years in business, BioWare had become one of the most iconic studios in the video game industry. Its strong reputation has inevitably been tarnished by the quality of its latest releases, such as Anthem, Mass Effect: Andromeda, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Despite these setbacks, the…

  • Final Fantasy XIV players are helping each other water their gardens during the game’s security incident

    The past few hours have been quite difficult for Final Fantasy XIV players. After being affected by a serious PHP security vulnerability, the MMORPG had to undergo emergency maintenance and suspend PC connections. Thus, the community went on to help each other out to complete a very specific task. Players…

  • One analyst believes the low price of Hollow Knight: Silksong could have negative consequences

    Despite its undeniable qualities and very generous content, Hollow Knight: Silksong launched for just €19.50 in September 2025. This low price was very well received by players, but it could harm other similar titles. That’s what pricing expert Cassia Curran told The Game Business. In her view, Team…

  • A former Xbox executive believes that consoles must remain affordable to be appealing

    This week, a rumor sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. According to currently unofficial estimates, the next Xbox console (Project Helix) could cost between $1,200 and $1,800. These prices are absolutely outrageous when compared to previous generations. On X, Mike Ybarra, former vice president…

  • DON'T NOD is even worse now, and enters bankruptcy protection

    We have already extensively covered the gradual decline of DON'T NOD. The French company known for Life is Strange, Lost Records, and Jusant is on the verge of closing and had anticipated being able to continue operations only until January 31. This week, the crisis reached a new stage as the studio…

  • Activision is working on an open-world game featuring emergent gameplay

    Activision is reportedly working on a major project being developed by Elsewhere Entertainment. This Polish studio, which opened in May 2024, is made up of veterans of the video game industry. Some have worked at Naughty Dog or CD Projekt RED. A job posting published by the publisher reveals a bit more…

  • Pocketpair explains why it’s very difficult to acquire game licenses

    With the closure of BioWare, some old saying has resurfaced in gaming discussions on social media. Indeed, Mass Effect fans have asked certain industry players to acquire the license. Unfortunately, the process is more complicated than it seems. On X, John "Bucky" Buckley, Director of Communications…

  • Epic announces the AI MegaJam 2026, an event where participants will create a game using AI

    Epic Games is certainly making its newfound love for artificial intelligence known. The American company has announced the Epic AI MegaJam 2026, which will take place November 12–15. Over the course of these four days, participants will have to create a playable video game by teaming up with four other…

  • State of Decay 3 is back with a long gameplay video

    Despite its split from XBOX and the layoffs that followed, Undead Labs remains committed to releasing State of Decay 3 in 2027. A lucky few have already had the chance to try out this cooperative survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world. Thanks to the YouTube channel Brian Menard, we can enjoy…

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  • Valor Mortis Review: Death suits you so well

    While at first glance one might expect Valor Mortis to be just another souls-like game among many, it is in fact a far more unique and daring experience, drawing on unconventional influences that stray far from the genre’s norms. The gameplay is dynamic and versatile, featuring first-person perspective…

  • Castlevania Belmont’s Curse review: A comeback rooted in suffering and nostalgia

    After more than 12 years without a new installment, the Castlevania franchise returns to the spotlight with Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. At the helm of the project are Motion Twin and Evil Empire studios, best known for their work on Dead Cells. In fact, their signature touch is clearly all over this…

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  • Beautiful Light: The advent of a PvPvPvE FPS that could shake up the whole genre

    For those who haven’t seen it yet, we posted a full news article dedicated to Beautiful Light earlier this week. It covers the game as a whole and breaks down the production’s original formula. With today’s column, we’ll look back at the project’s origins, even before the studio was founded, because…

  • Why does Final Fantasy seem eternal?

    Some franchises span generations without ever really changing. Others disappear for a few years before returning to the spotlight. And then there’s Final Fantasy. A series that, since 1987, seems to have found a strange way to defy time: constantly changing, taking risks, sometimes dividing opinions,…