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The debate over physical game releases continues, but CI Games founder and CEO Marek Tyminski believes the industry’s transition toward digital distribution is ultimately being driven by simple economics. We know that Grand Theft Auto VI will not receive a physical edition, at least in the beginning, followed by Sony’s confirmation that it plans to stop [] Source
Microsoft’s recent Xbox restructuring strategy is reportedly bringing major changes to ZeniMax Media, with multiple studios expected to shift their focus toward the company’s most successful franchises following the latest round of layoffs. The changes come after Microsoft confirmed plans to eliminate approximately 1,600 Xbox positions immediately, followed by another 2,600 job cuts over the [] Source
Indie developer Zoroarts is calling on Steam to revisit their return policy after disclosing that thousands of players have beaten his game and still returned it. The game Paddle Paddle Paddle is a co-op “rage” game, where two players cooperate to paddle a boat through a series of platforming puzzles and skill-based challenges. By their definition, [] Source
A newly released teaser has offered a first look at In the Van, an upcoming pixel-art survival simulation that blends cozy exploration with life in a post-apocalyptic world. Rather than focusing solely on survival, In the Van encourages you to build a comfortable life while traveling across an abandoned landscape. The game follows a lone [] Source
Akane Shimizu, the creator of the international hit manga series Cells at Work! (Hataraku Saibō), has shared a deeply personal statement detailing the hardships she endured during the creation of the series. In her statement, Shimizu revealed that she experienced sexual abuse by a family member and described years of harassment from editors during her [] Source
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
Nintendo has officially outlined its plans to introduce revised Switch 2 hardware across Europe, confirming that selected products will begin shipping with user-replaceable batteries in response to the European Union’s Right to Repair legislation and new battery regulations. According to Nintendo, the rollout will begin this summer and continue in phases through early 2027. While [] Source
The Devil Within: Satgat developer Newcore Games has announced 7 Trials, a stylish new action roguelike set in the boundary between life and death. 7 Trials is in development for Windows PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, though a release date wasn’t announced. “We’re thrilled to finally share 7Trials with the world,” said game [] Source
FAKKU has acquired Fairytale’s classic PC-98 catalog, planning official English localizations and Steam releases to preserve the studio’s legacy. Founded in 1987, Fairytale became well known throughout the late 1980s and 1990s for its story-driven adventure games on the NEC PC-98 platform. Many of its releases have remained inaccessible outside Japan due to language barriers [] Source
Developer Alim has officially announced Brave Frontier Origin, a new pixel-art RPG designed as a spiritual return to the roots of the original Brave Frontier. The first teaser emphasizes a return to the series’ defining features, including detailed heroes and the iconic Brave Burst combat system, which once again allows you to unleash powerful abilities [] Source
