Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1399, Peter Parler, German architect, designed St. Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge (born 1330) passed away. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1926, Robert H. Justman, American director, producer, and production manager (died 2008) was born. In 1933, David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017) was born. In 1945, Alla Nazimova, Russian-American actress, producer, and screenwriter (born 1879) passed away. In 1948, Catherine Breillat, French director and screenwriter 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 2012, Richard D. Zanuck, American film producer (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Wolfenstein and Doom still in development despite Bethesda cuts confirms insider

Metro

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July 6, 2026

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Fallout and The Elder Scrolls will not be the only focus for Bethesda following Microsoft's layoffs, as id Software is reportedly downsized.

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· Jul 6, 2026

Doom, Wolfenstein, and Quake will reportedly join Fallout and Elder Scrolls as Bethesda owner ZeniMax switches focus to its largest franchises amid Xbox restructure

Doom, Wolfenstein, and Quake will reportedly join Fallout and Elder Scrolls as Bethesda owner ZeniMax switches focus to its largest franchises amid Xbox restructure

IGN

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· Jul 6, 2026

As Xbox Tries to Sell or Close Arkane, the Future of Marvel's Blade Remains Unclear, With Reports Suggesting It Was Delayed Internally and Is Running Over Budget

The future of Marvel’s Blade remains unclear as Microsoft tries to sell or close its developer, Arkane Lyon.

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Sabrina Carpenter Rumored for MCU Villain Role But Fans Want Her to Play An X-Men Hero Instead

Right now, Marvel Studios is focused on ending the Multiverse Saga on a high note with the trio of highly anticipated films they have on deck (this month’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day plus Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars). However, fans can’t help but think about what comes next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With []

Entrepreneur.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Microsoft Is Eliminating 4,800 Jobs — Including 20% of Its Xbox Staff: ‘We Will Return to Growth in 2027.’

Four gaming studios — including Double Fine Productions and Ninja Theory — are going independent as part of the restructuring.

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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?"

Wolf's Gaming Blog

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· Jul 4, 2026

Wolfenstein 3 Is Reportedly In Production As Microsoft Looks To Invest In MachineGames

B.J. Blazkowicz might return in Wolfenstein 3, aligning with a TV show. Leadership changes at MachineGames and Arkane hint at an evolving landscape for these studios.

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· Jun 30, 2026

State of Decay studio Undead Labs potentially up for closure, sources claim, with Bethesda and Blizzard also facing layoffs

Microsoft may close State of Decay developers Undead Labs as part of Xbox's imminent hewing back of projects and livelihoods, with Elder Scrolls studio Bethesda and World of Warcraft creators Blizzard also facing significant layoffs in the course of what an anonymous insider has called “the biggest single cut series for Xbox. To put that quote in context, the company laid off around 1900 Microsoft gaming workers back in January 2024. Xbox unions are even now haggling with management to protect jobs or at least, ensure decent severance packages for anybody affected by the margin-boosting cull. Read more

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· Jul 7, 2026

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse producers say they're "deep" into making the Marvel movie: "It's coming together really well"

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse producers say they're "deep" into making the Marvel movie: "It's coming together really well"

TheGamer

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· Jul 3, 2026

Suicide Squad Developers Had Their Passion Destroyed By Warner Bros

A pair of developers recently recounted the soul-destroying development cycle that was Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Niche Gamer

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· Jul 6, 2026

Xbox to lay off over 3,000 staff and divest five game studios

Microsoft has announced a major restructuring of its XBOX gaming division, confirming widespread layoffs alongside significant changes to its first-party studio lineup. The move will see four XBOX Game Studios developers leave Microsoft’s internal portfolio, although none have been confirmed as closing. According to an internal email from XBOX CEO Asha Sharma, Compulsion Games, the [] Source

Polygon

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· Jul 10, 2026

Faces of Death is finally streaming on Shudder and it's the best slasher of 2026

Faces of Death is finally streaming on Shudder. Here's why Daniel Goldhaber's smart, bloody slasher is one of 2026's best horror movies.

Kotaku

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· Jul 10, 2026

Doom Maker id Software Pushes Back Against Concerns About Its Future: ‘We Still Have The Crew We Need To Build The Games And Tech We’re Known For’

The studio just shipped an expansion for Doom: The Dark Ages

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 22, 2026

The Brink's Company: Transformational Merger Seems To Be Disliked

The Brink's Company: Transformational Merger Seems To Be Disliked

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 1, 2026

UK government weighs intervention in Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger

The Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger has hit a potential roadblock after the UK government announced it is taking a closer look into the transaction. “Following engagement with the parties and independent research, my Department has today written to the current and proposed owners of Warner Bros. Discovery on my behalf to inform them that I

Ars Technica

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· Jul 9, 2026

Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk

The feud between NightmareEclipse and Microsoft shows no signs of resolving soon.

Guido Fawkes

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· Jul 10, 2026

WATCH: Starmer Reacts to Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation

WATCH: Starmer Reacts to Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation

Metro

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· Jul 11, 2026

Nigel Farage believes Ann Widdecombe’s ‘murder’ was ‘premeditated’ as police theories emerge

One theory is that a burglary at lunchtime on Wednesday went wrong.

Gamesradar

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· Jun 23, 2026

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead says "the way we design games also needs to evolve" as streaming over buying becomes more common, even if he does "fully support" content creators

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead says "the way we design games also needs to evolve" as streaming over buying becomes more common, even if he does "fully support" content creators

The Economic Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Horror films takeover mid-budget theatrical space

Horror films takeover mid-budget theatrical space

DualShockers

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· Jun 25, 2026

Xbox Layoffs Have Begun at Compulsion Games

The South of Midnight developer has been facing rumors of layoffs and even closure.

Investing.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Will a DT/TMUS merger really go ahead?

Will a DT/TMUS merger really go ahead?

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 6, 2026

Whining Actors Aside, There’s No Real Antitrust Reason To Block Paramount Merger

Nearly a year has passed since news broke that Paramount was preparing to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 23, 2026

Wall Street heads to another day of losses, led by tech sell-off

Wall Street was on track for another day of significant losses, and again, it was the technology sector leading the way down, with anxiety growing over probable rate hikes later th...

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