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Arc Raiders move away from free-to-play made the game 'dramatically easier' to make, dev Embark says

United Kingdom, Dec. 3 -- Embark Studios has said shifting Arc Raiders from free-to-play to a premium game "dramatically" simplified development. In the latest episode of the studio's Evolution of Ar... Read More


Styx: Blades of Greed delayed to 2026 so Cyanide can deliver 'best possible version' of the game

United Kingdom, Dec. 2 -- Styx: Blades of Greed has been delayed. Developer Cyanide Studio has pushed back its adventure title to February 19, 2026, shifting the Shards of Darkness sequel out of its ... Read More


Hitman 4 will 'of course' happen, IO Interactive says

United Kingdom, Dec. 2 -- IO Interactive has confirmed that Hitman 4 will "of course" be made. The studio has helmed the stealth series since 2016's Hitman, and while IO is currently focused on their... Read More


Metal Gear Solid 4 remake would be 'pretty hard' says series producer

United Kingdom, Dec. 1 -- Metal Gear Solid series produce Noriaki Okamura has admitted it would be "pretty hard" to remake Metal Geate Solid 4: Guns of the Pariots. Konami hasn't chosen its next Meta... Read More


Assassin's Creed Shadows won't receive second major expansion, Ubisoft announces

United Kingdom, Nov. 28 -- Ubisoft has confirmed it won't release a second major expansion for Assassin's Creed Shadows. In an interview with YouTuber JorRaptor, associate game director Simon Lemay-C... Read More


GTA's Rockstar Games faces political backlash as councillor calls for action over 'union-busting'

United Kingdom, Nov. 28 -- Rockstar Games is under mounting political pressure after the dismissal of more than 30 employees sparked allegations of union-busting. According to STV News, Scottish Gree... Read More


Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 failure attributed to Paradox, studio insists

United Kingdom, Nov. 27 -- Paradox Interactive has taken full responsibility for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2's commercial flop, conceding that the troubled sequel faltered because the publi... Read More


Destiny 2 directors reassessing shooter's future following Star Wars-themed expansion Renegades

United Kingdom, Nov. 27 -- Destiny 2's leadership has said the long-running shooter is at a crossroads, and the upcoming Renegades expansion is their chance to course-correct after a turbulent year. ... Read More


Kill Bill to receive Quentin Tarantino-helmed sequel The Lost Chapter: Yuki's Revenge in Fortnite

United Kingdom, Nov. 27 -- Fortnite is getting a full Kill Bill follow-up, courtesy of Quentin Tarantino himself. Epic Games has announced The Lost Chapter: Yuki's Revenge, an animated short written ... Read More


Roblox CEO says predator problem is an 'opportunity' for the studio

United Kingdom, Nov. 26 -- Roblox CEO David Baszucki is facing fierce backlash after describing the platform's predator problem as an "opportunity" for the studio as it rolls out stricter age-verifica... Read More