Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1205, Hubert Walter, English archbishop and politician, Lord Chancellor of The United Kingdom (born 1160) passed away. In 1260, The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1926, Robert H. Justman, American director, producer, and production manager (died 2008) was born. In 1946, Bob Kauffman, American basketball player and coach (died 2015) was born. In 1971, MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020) was born. In 1996, Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2020, After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru, where she drowned in California. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Why The Entire Gaming Industry Should Be Worried About What’s Happening To Bethesda

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July 12, 2026

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Xbox shook the gaming industry to the core recently with a wave of layoffs across various developers that only underscores the challenges facing developers in these uncertain times. Although Bethesda didn’t suffer the same fate as other developers under the Xbox umbrella, it does find itself facing an uphill battle going forward. While Microsoft has []

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· Jul 6, 2026

Bethesda union blasts Microsoft as Xbox layoffs hit the Fallout and Elder Scrolls studio, too: "When will this cycle of cuts in pursuit of ever-greater profits end?"

Bethesda union blasts Microsoft as Xbox layoffs hit the Fallout and Elder Scrolls studio, too: "When will this cycle of cuts in pursuit of ever-greater profits end?"

TheGamer

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· Jul 8, 2026

10 Video Game Companies Players No Longer Fully Trust

These are all video game companies whose reputation has plummeted, and players no longer trust them.

Rock Paper Shotgun

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· Jul 9, 2026

"We were already running a tight ship": Elder Scrolls 6 devs are worried about Xbox's layoffs causing even more delays to the long-awaited RPG

Reports about the specific affects Microsoft's mass layoffs are having on studios like Obsidian and id Software keep rolling out. Elder Scrolls 6 makers Bethesda are no different, with staff saying that the cuts there have not just tanked morale, but let to worry about the fantasy RPG's development endinbg up a longer and more painful process as a result. Read more

DualShockers

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· Jun 24, 2026

Fallout: New Vegas Decisions That Feel Much Worse the Second Time You Pl

With hindsight, these Fallout: New Vegas decisions are even more devastating.

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Three Companies Could Be the Cause of Gaming Becoming So Expensive

Gaming has only gotten more expensive in recent years — and a lawsuit is alleging that it is largely because of three companies. Due to the spread of AI companies requiring supplies like RAM for their expansion, shipping disruptions caused by global tensions, and rising prices amid worldwide tariffs, the cost of memory has gone []

gameranx

· Jun 25, 2026

10 Things Game Companies NEED TO STOP DOING

Video game companies pull a lot of nonsense. Here's some stuff we wish they would stop doing. Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/gameranxTV?sub_confirmation=1 0:00 Intro 0:20 Number 10 2:42 Number 9 4:46 Number 8 7:02 Number 7 9:35 Number 6 10:56 Number 5 12:47 Number 4 14:59 Number 3 16:43 Number 2 18:21 Number 1

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 24, 2026

AXT, Inc.: A Turnaround Story With Real Progress, But Significant Risk

AXT, Inc.: A Turnaround Story With Real Progress, But Significant Risk

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Foxtel and Nine sign 'fabulous' $5.3 billion broadcast deal with the NRL

Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany discusses the network’s “fabulous” seven-year, $5.3 billion broadcast partnership with the NRL. “It’s all about volume, the more people that watch it, the more subscriptions we have, the better we can go,” Mr Delany said. ​“Under the new deal, there’ll be more games as teams are added; we get all of those games.”

Metro

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· Jul 5, 2026

Why do Xbox and PlayStation hate video games and their customers? – Reader’s Feature

After a terrible week of news from Sony, and worse to come from Microsoft, a reader worries he’s wasted his time ever getting into video games in the first place.

AMBCrypto

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· Jun 25, 2026

From Ronin to WazirX: Why 55% of ‘DeFi hacks’ have NOTHING to do with code!

Once financial systems are this deeply interconnected, a bad diagnosis actively becomes part of the risk.

TASS

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· Jun 25, 2026

Bank of Russia to post ranking of MFIs in the near future — deputy head

The main innovation is that there will be the most comprehensive vision of how a financial institution interacts with the consumers when problems arise and whether it creates such problems, Mikhail Mamuta said

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 21, 2026

‘Iconic’ UK high street chain at risk of collapse as 150 shops could face closure

A huge blow to the British high street A high street retailer which has been a staple of British towns and cities for generations is at risk of closure if a court appeal isn’t approved. TG Jones, operating what was formally and most well-known as WH Smith, has said that it will have to close []

Technology

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· Jul 2, 2026

My Students Hate AI. But They Can't Stop Using It.

Big Tech has gotten them addicted to cheating, and they've internalized the blame.By Jeff Sharlet Big Tech has gotten them addicted to cheating, and they've internalized the blame.

Polygon

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· Jul 9, 2026

Xbox has put The Elder Scrolls 6 in jeopardy, devs working on RPG say

Though Xbox is shifting its focus to bigger franchises like Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout, layoffs are threatening the future of Bethesda's hyped sequel

Kotaku

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· Jul 12, 2026

Expensive Games Are Fueling Steam’s Most Lucrative Year Despite Players Trending Towards Older Releases

While the industry crumbles around it, the leading PC gaming portal is seeing its highest gross revenues off surprise hits, new demographics and higher priced blockbusters

Korea Times News

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· Jun 23, 2026

JTBC's financial troubles raise alarm for K-drama industry

JTBC's financial troubles raise alarm for K-drama industry

NewsBlaze News

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· Jun 29, 2026

4 Ways Insurance Companies Force People to Settle

After an accident, it can feel like the insurance company has all the power. In the midst of everything you’re dealing with – including injuries, medical appointments, missed work, etc. – you have to deal with their constant questions. At the end of the day, it’s important to understand that insurance companies are businesses. They []

DNyuz

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· Jul 3, 2026

Spotify and Kalshi Under Fire for Allegedly Tampering With Spotify’s Charts for Music Prediction Markets

In modern America, it feels like everything is gambling. Companies like Kalshi and Polymarket are essentially monetizing every piece of our day. You can bet on anything from sports to what the weather will look like tomorrow. It’s extremely morbid, and music has felt its effects firsthand. In a new report from WIRED, traders on []

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Microsoft to lay off 4,800 after getting 2,273 foreign worker visas

A popular U.S.-based gaming brand owned by Microsoft is facing fury after mass employee layoffs occurred in the wake of the company being approved for thousands of foreign worker visas. Microsoft announced that it will lay off 4,800 people total and 1,600 from the corporation’s XBOX division, which makes and sells the dominant video game []...Click to read more

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 30, 2026

These 3 Stocks Were Once Hot Buys. Now They're Down More Than 50% From Their Highs. Can They Bounce Back?

Before buying struggling stocks, it's important to understand the risks that come with them.

Bounding Into Comics

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· Jul 9, 2026

Xbox Layoffs Will Impact The Elder Scrolls VI, Bethesda Warns

Bethesda staff have warned that this week’s sweeping Xbox layoffs will have a “substantial and cascading effect” on the development

BNO News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Casino Sector Gains Momentum as Entertainment Spending Holds Firm

The casino sector entered 2026 with fresh momentum after another year of record commercial gaming revenue in the United States. The gains suggest that gambling and casino entertainment remain resilient parts of consumer spending, even as households continue to weigh costs across travel, leisure and everyday services. The trend also helps explain why operators are [] The post Casino Sector Gains Momentum as Entertainment Spending Holds Firm appeared first on BNO News.

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· Jul 8, 2026

XBox Boss Admits Game Pass Was a Failure for Microsoft While Announcing Mass Layoffs

Microsoft's gaming division is undergoing the biggest shakeup in Xbox history. According to the company's new leadership, the business model that bet on Game Pass, multi-platform, and a broader portfolio of content ultimately failed to deliver a healthy business. The post XBox Boss Admits Game Pass Was a Failure for Microsoft While Announcing Mass Layoffs appeared first on That Park Place.

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· Jul 7, 2026

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) Stock Price Faces New Test Amid PokerStars Job Cuts

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) confirmed internally on Monday that job cuts are coming to its PokerStars business as part of a broader restructuring push. The reductions will hit PokerStars teams across multiple regions including Canada, Europe, the UK and Ireland, as reported by GamblingNews.uk. No final headcount has been disclosed publicly at this point in [] The post Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) Stock Price Faces New Test Amid PokerStars Job Cuts appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Investing.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Why is Shutterstock stock collapsing today?

Why is Shutterstock stock collapsing today?

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· Jun 26, 2026

Cyberpunk 2 lead says "some days I feel our industry is imploding" as Destiny 2 studio Bungie is hit with mass layoffs: "Teams and game projects are getting slaughtered"

Cyberpunk 2 lead says "some days I feel our industry is imploding" as Destiny 2 studio Bungie is hit with mass layoffs: "Teams and game projects are getting slaughtered"

Investopedia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Comcast Says It's Splitting Its Media and Tech Businesses. The Stock Is Soaring

Comcast Says It's Splitting Its Media and Tech Businesses. The Stock Is Soaring

Financial Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Asha Sharma, the outsider handed the Xbox controls

Elevated to fix Microsoft’s struggling gaming division, she is making tough decisions about its future

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