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Batman looking moody while confronting thugs in Batman: Arkham Knight, representing James Gunn quashing The Batman game rumors
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DCU Head James Gunn Quashes The Batman Video Game Rumors

DCU movie head James Gunn has taken to social media to shut down a rumor that's been circulating in the last few days regarding a potential video game set in the world of Matt Reeves' 2022 movie The…

August 30, 2024 | 11:40 EDT

Two characters and a dragon-like winged animal in Visions of Mana
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Visions of Mana Studio Hit by Huge Layoffs on Release Day Per Report

A new report has alleged that Visions of Mana developer Ouka Studio has been hit by layoffs on the very day the game launched across the world. According to Bloomberg's Takashi Mochizuki (who, in…

August 30, 2024 | 08:45 EDT

A character being shot while standing in water in Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon
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Marathon Director Reportedly Fired in Spring over Misconduct Allegations

A new report has emerged which claims that Chris Barrett, the former director for Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon, was fired from the company in spring following a misconduct…

August 29, 2024 | 08:24 EDT

Rook and two of his companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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(Updated) Dragon Age: The Veilguard Release Date Announced

Update August 15th 12:05PM: The Dragon Age: The Veilguard release date trailer has officially been unveiled, and it's a lot longer than the leaked version, but it does indeed confirm the leaked…

August 15, 2024 | 08:36 EDT

John Marston aiming a gun in Red Dead Redemption
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Red Dead Redemption PC Port Seemingly Leaked by PlayStation Listing

A Red Dead Redemption PC port could be on the way very soon, if now-deleted text spotted in a PlayStation Store listing for the game is anything to go by. The text seems to have been added to the…

August 13, 2024 | 08:44 EDT

Alyx and Dog in a junkyard in Half-Life 2, a Valve game
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Valve's Project White Sands Codename Reignites Half-Life Rumors

If a recently-deleted voice actor listing is to be believed, Valve is currently working on a project codenamed Project White Sands, and that name should be ringing alarm bells if you're a Half-Life …

August 5, 2024 | 09:06 EDT

Several Blizzard characters, representing the formation of a new AA studio
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New Blizzard AA Team Might Give Microsoft Its "Smaller Games", Report Says

A new internal studio has reportedly been formed at Blizzard, with a view towards making smaller AA-level projects within the company's existing franchises and IP. According to a report by Windows…

August 2, 2024 | 11:38 EDT

A bear standing and looking out over the water in the Armor Games title Bear and Breakfast
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Armor Games Apparently Laying Off Publishing Team

Reports are emerging of staff at Armor Games' publishing division being laid off, and some staff are suggesting that the entire publishing department of the company has been let go. Speaking on X (…

August 1, 2024 | 09:56 EDT

Mario and Sonic in a martial arts match in a Mario & Sonic Olympics game
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Olympic NFTs Forced Out Mario and Sonic, Allegedly

A new report suggests that the fact there's no Mario & Sonic game this year is at least partially thanks to the Olympic authorities wanting to explore the possibilities of NFTs. According to…

July 30, 2024 | 11:25 EDT

A character standing in front of a glowing object in Starfield, for which Bethesda may have just filed a new trademark
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New Bethesda Trademark Could Hint at Future Starfield DLC

Bethesda has filed a new trademark that might hint at the existence of forthcoming Starfield DLC, or perhaps (although this is much more of a shot in the dark) a followup. The trademark is for…

July 29, 2024 | 10:42 EDT

Raziel drawing his scarf back to absorb a soul in Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remasters Leaked by Comic-Con Merch

Two Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver remasters appear to have been leaked by merchandise spotted by eagle-eyed attendees at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Per a ResetEra thread created by user Mama…

July 26, 2024 | 10:33 EDT

Artwork for Hunt: Showdown, depicting several characters engaged in battle both with each other and with monsters
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(Updated) Hunt: Showdown Sequel Possibly Leaked via ESRB Rating

Update July 25th 11:16AM: Hunt: Showdown 1896 has been officially announced, and it looks like it's not a sequel, but rather the next-gen update announced earlier this year. In an announcement post…

July 25, 2024 | 11:19 EDT

A xenomorph roaring in Aliens: Fireteam Elite, which is apparently getting a sequel in the form of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Seemingly Leaked, Coming in 2025

A new leak appears to have confirmed the existence of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a followup to the 2021 squad-based third-person shooter. If the leak is correct, the game is set to launch sometime…

July 15, 2024 | 09:11 EDT

Fiora in her Pool Party skin, representing the supposedly-canceled Riot Games title Pool Party
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Riot Games Reportedly Cancels Unannounced Smash Bros. Competitor

According to a new report, League of Legends and Valorant developer Riot Games has canceled an unannounced Super Smash Bros.-style platform fighter by the name of Pool Party. This report comes from…

July 11, 2024 | 09:38 EDT

Concept art of the main character from the Piranha Bytes game Elex 2
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Elex and Gothic Developer Piranha Bytes Reportedly Shut Down

Gothic and Risen developer Piranha Bytes appears to have been shut down by parent company THQ Nordic (itself owned by Embracer Group), if a new report is to be believed. According to a report by…

July 8, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

The Epic Games Store logo next to a shot of Zidane and Blank swordfighting in Final Fantasy IX
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Massive Epic Games Store Leak Reveals FF9 Remake and Much More

A huge Epic Games Store leak has resulted in several major projects being leaked, and though many of them are hidden behind codenames, enterprising onlookers are already doing the work to uncover the…

June 12, 2024 | 08:36 EDT

A masked figure with glowing eyes in Avowed
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Avowed Release Date Leaked by Obsidian Following Xbox Showcase

Obsidian has accidentally leaked the Avowed release date, and the studio's latest RPG, which is set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, is heading to PC and Xbox in November. In a news post…

June 10, 2024 | 08:14 EDT

A character in a motorcycle helmet summoning some kind of blood sword in Slitterhead
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Slitterhead Release Date Accidentally Leaked by Developer

The Slitterhead release date appears to have been leaked ahead of the long-awaited horror project's gameplay reveal during the Summer Game Fest showcase later today. Earlier this week, SGF host…

June 7, 2024 | 10:54 EDT

A student and a house elf in Hogwarts Legacy
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Hogwarts Legacy: Director's Cut Apparently In the Works

A new report has emerged that claims a "director's cut" version of Hogwarts Legacy is in the works, and that none other than Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League developer Rocksteady is helping out…

June 6, 2024 | 12:01 EDT

Four Sims lined up in artwork for The Sims 4
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(Updated) The Sims 4 Is About to Start Harassing You to Log In Daily

Update May 31st 7:32AM: EA has officially confirmed that The Sims 4 is getting limited-time Events, the first of which will reward players for logging in over a period of four weeks. Said Event…

May 30, 2024 | 11:29 EDT

A creepy vampiric figure looking down into the camera in Redfall
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Redfall Offline Mode Was Almost Ready Before Microsoft's Arkane Shutdown

A new report has emerged which suggests that the long-awaited Redfall offline update was potentially just weeks away from launching before Microsoft shuttered Arkane Austin yesterday. Arkane Austin…

May 8, 2024 | 09:34 EDT

Three Kerbals in space suits standing in front of a rocket in Kerbal Space Program 2, an Intercept Games title
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It Looks Like Kerbal Space Program 2 Dev Intercept Games Has Been Shut Down

Evidence is piling up that points to Intercept Games, developer of Kerbal Space Program 2, being shut down by parent company Take-Two. While no official announcement has been made regarding…

May 1, 2024 | 09:41 EDT

Two soldiers locked in combat in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, representing the leaked sequel
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(UPDATED) Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Announced, Releasing This Year

Update April 19th 8:15AM: Warhorse Studios has officially announced Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The game will once again follow the story of Henry of Skalitz, who's caught up in another "epic…

April 18, 2024 | 10:28 EDT

A merciless squadron of Automatons in an animated trailer for Helldivers 2
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Helldivers 2 Automatons Stage Massive Counterattack as New Crash-Fixing Patch Arrives

Arrowhead Game Studios has confirmed that the Helldivers 2 Automaton scourge has returned, and a new update for the game has arrived that should fix some of its most egregious crashes. In a post on…

April 9, 2024 | 09:37 EDT

The two main characters of Star Wars Outlaws in key art for the game
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(UPDATED) Star Wars Outlaws Release Date Seemingly Leaked by Ubisoft

Update April 9th 12:07PM: Ubisoft has released the Star Wars Outlaws story trailer, and that August 30th release date was indeed legitimate. The story trailer introduces us to protagonist Kay Vess,…

April 9, 2024 | 09:12 EDT

A character soaring over the world with a glider in the Singularity 6 game Palia
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(UPDATED) Palia Developer Singularity 6 Hit by Layoffs

Update April 8th 7:34AM: Singularity 6 has provided us with an official statement regarding the layoffs reported below. A Singularity 6 spokesperson told us that the layoffs were made "after careful…

April 5, 2024 | 10:02 EDT

The main blue jumpsuit-wearing character in the Helldivers 2 trailer making a shocked face
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Helldivers 2 Cloaked Ships Seemingly Fuel New Faction Rumors as Fresh Update Arrives

If you've been seeing Helldivers 2 cloaked ships hovering menacingly in the sky during one of your missions, you're not alone, as several other players are also reporting this phenomenon. Over on…

April 2, 2024 | 07:00 EDT

A player looking at the Galactic War map table in Helldivers 2
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Helldivers 2 Blue Beam Attacks Could Signify a New Faction's Arrival

Helldivers 2 players are reporting being attacked by some kind of mysterious blue laser, fueling speculation that a new enemy faction could soon make its debut in the game. Over on the official …

March 15, 2024 | 09:32 EDT

Cortez firing his guns into a portal in artwork for TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
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Canceled TimeSplitters Game Footage Seemingly Posted by Ex-Free Radical Employee

An ex-Free Radical employee has uploaded what appears to be gameplay footage of the canceled TimeSplitters project that was in development before the studio was shuttered. In a post on LinkedIn, ex-…

March 5, 2024 | 08:28 EST

An imposing-looking female character set against the backdrop of a purple void in the Airship Syndicate game Wayfinder
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Wayfinder and Ruined King Studio Airship Syndicate Reportedly Hit by Layoffs

Wayfinder and Ruined King: A League of Legends Story developer Airship Syndicate is reportedly the latest casualty in a growing wave of video game industry layoffs. According to Polygon reporter…

February 1, 2024 | 08:31 EST

Crash Bandicoot and Coco looking sad in an image intended to represent the alleged Xbox gaming layoffs
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Microsoft Reportedly Lays Off Almost 2,000 Staff from Gaming Workforce

Xbox is apparently the latest company to join the long line of studios laying off employees, if new reports are to be believed. According to an internal Xbox memo seen by both The Verge and IGN,…

January 25, 2024 | 09:41 EST

A close-up of Jax, the main character in the Piranha Bytes game Elex 2
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Piranha Bytes Admits to "Difficult Situation", Tells Fans "Don't Write Us Off Yet"

Elex and Gothic developer Piranha Bytes has taken to social media to share a somewhat cryptic update on the current state of the studio. In the message, which was posted to X (formerly known as…

January 22, 2024 | 09:09 EST

A close-up of Jesse Faden's face in Remedy's Control, of which FBC: Firebreak is likely to be a spinoff
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Remedy's New Trademark "FBC: Firebreak" Could Be Its Multiplayer Control Spinoff Project Condor

Remedy has filed a new trademark for something called FBC: Firebreak, suggesting that we finally have a name for the studio's upcoming multiplayer Control spinoff. The trademark, which was first…

January 10, 2024 | 09:18 EST

Spider-Man atop a perch in the rain in Insomniac Games' Spider-Man 2
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(Updated) Insomniac Games Reportedly Hit by Ransomware Attack, Confidential Assets Apparently Leaked

Update: Hacker group Rhysida has released a huge amount of Insomniac data after the deadline for its ransom passed without response from Insomniac or Sony. Naturally, we won't be including any of…

December 12, 2023 | 09:04 EST

A cast of characters from Embark Studios' The Finals lined up in front of a red and black background
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Ex-DICE Staffers' FPS The Finals Likely to Launch During the Game Awards, Leak Suggests

It seems that the release date for upcoming FPS The Finals has been leaked, and if the leak is to be believed, a reveal could be imminent at today's Game Awards ceremony. Someone at developer Embark…

December 7, 2023 | 08:41 EST

A pawn character holding up her hand to greet the Arisen in Dragon's Dogma 2
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Release Date Potentially Leaked Ahead Of Gameplay Showcase

Capcom has announced a Dragon's Dogma 2 gameplay showcase for later this month, but the upcoming action RPG's release date may already have been leaked. That's according to a listing on the official…

November 17, 2023 | 09:22 EST

A character in closeup while another character looks on in horror in the Humble Games title Stray Gods
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(Updated) Humble Games Is Reportedly The Latest Studio To Be Hit By Industry Layoffs

Update (November 15th, 8:21AM): Humble Games has confirmed that it has laid off a number of employees. In a statement given to Sports Illustrated yesterday, the publisher said it has "had to say…

November 14, 2023 | 08:33 EST

A character in spiky armor walking towards the camera and flanked by two fiery hellhounds in Neverwinter, a game by Cryptic Studios
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Neverwinter Developer Cryptic Studios Hit By Layoffs As Embracer Continues To Cut Jobs

Neverwinter developer Cryptic Studios has been hit by a round of layoffs, making it the latest in a line of companies to suffer this fate. Employees affected by the layoffs include lead environment…

November 3, 2023 | 10:57 EDT

Charlotte aiming her camera to take a snapshot in Genshin Impact 4.2
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(Updated) Genshin Impact Version 4.2 Release Date Leaked by PlayStation After Livestream Postponement

Update November 3rd 10:04AM: HoYoverse has announced the official Genshin Impact version 4.2 release date, as well as lots of new information about the upcoming patch. You can read our rundown of…

October 27, 2023 | 09:36 EDT

Three fantasy characters standing together and fighting enemies in Media Molecule's Dreams
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Report: Dreams Studio Media Molecule To Let Several Staff Members Go As Industry Layoffs Continue (Updated)

Update October 24th, 11:26AM: Media Molecule has confirmed that it's laying off some of its staff. In a message posted on the studio's official X account, Media Molecule says it has made "the…

October 24, 2023 | 09:43 EDT

The sunflower, Ukraine's national flower, on the side of a tank in World of Tanks
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Report: Russian World Of Tanks Players Could Go To Jail For Buying Ukraine Charity Content [UPDATED]

Update: Wargaming has reached out to clarify that it doesn't accept any payments from the Russian Federation due to the fact that it ceased business operations in the region on March 31, 2022. On…

October 19, 2023 | 08:45 EDT

Kazuya looking menacing and slamming his fist into his hand in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Leaks Point To The Return Of Tekken Force Mode

New Tekken 8 leaks have emerged that appear to confirm the return of something akin to the classic Tekken Force gameplay mode. If you're not up to speed, Tekken Force was a beat-'em-up game mode…

October 11, 2023 | 08:38 EDT

Ezio smirking at the camera in Assassin's Creed II, a Ubisoft game
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Report: Ex-Ubisoft Execs Questioned By Police Over Sexual Harassment Claims

A new report has emerged that suggests several ex-Ubisoft executives have been questioned by police over sexual harassment claims. According to the French union Solidaires Informatique, the…

October 4, 2023 | 06:16 EDT

Ellie aiming a bow off-screen in the Naughty Dog game The Last of Us Part I
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Report: Naughty Dog Laying Off At Least 25 Developers

The Last of Us and Uncharted developer Naughty Dog is laying off at least 25 of its staff members, according to a new report. The report, which comes courtesy of Kotaku, cites "two sources familiar…

October 3, 2023 | 09:03 EDT

The mascots and main characters of several Team17 games, including Yooka-Laylee, the protagonist of Neon Abyss, and the Penitent One, among others
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Report: Team17 To Slash Jobs, CEO Michael Pattison Expected To Depart (Updated)

A new report has emerged that suggests trouble may be afoot at British publisher Team17. According to Eurogamer, which in turn cites "sources close to the company", around 50 staffers from the…

October 2, 2023 | 09:05 EDT

Two guards apprehending the player in Dishonored 2, meant to represent the Xbox leak that includes a mid-generation Series X refresh, Dishonored 3, and more
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Xbox Leak Reveals Mid-Generation Xbox Series X Refresh And Much More

Update: Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer commented casting doubt on the leak, mentioning that the documents are old and much has changed since, also promising to share the real plans in due time.…

September 19, 2023 | 04:12 EDT

Alleged PS5 Redesign
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Alleged New PS5 Model Design Surfaces in New Video

Today a video portraying a case of an alleged upcoming redesigned PS5 console has surfaced online.  The video comes from the Twitter account of Better Way Electronics and it appears to show the…

August 11, 2023 | 06:09 EDT

Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eate
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Snake Eater Recording With Donna Burke Was for "Special Album for Video Game Music Lovers"

Yesterday, pictures from a recording session with popular singer Donna Burke sparked rumors, quickly debunked, about a Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake. Today, composer Mason Lieberman provided…

April 16, 2023 | 03:52 EDT