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Tencent just killed a fledgling AAA open-world game studio before it could even release anything — "I am genuinely heartbroken"

Game publisher Tencent has shut down TiMi Montreal, a fledgling studio that hadn't even released its first game — a AAA open-world title — yet.

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Microsoft might be silent, but Halo's co-creator and Halo 2's design lead have called the US government's 'Destroy the Flood' analogy comparing immigrants to parasites 'absolutely abhorrent'

"It really makes me sick seeing Halo co-opted like this."

PC Gamer

'Assassin's Creed' Rumor Claims New Game Set in America Was Canceled Due to Politics

An Assassin's Creed game would have been set in America and fight against the KKK, but it ultimately got canceled.

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EA Addresses Workforce Concerns Following Massive Buyout

EA says there will be "no immediate changes" following the buyout.

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Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight FAQ Sparks $80 Anxiety — Yet Only 7 Playable Heroes Explore Gotham's Secrets

Fans are questioning Warner Bros.' upcoming Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight after an FAQ hinted at a possible $80 price tag and revealed just seven playable heroes for Gotham's sprawling open world.

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Netflix is about to ditch its final interactive specials — including this iconic 'Black Mirror' episode

Netflix is reportedly delisting its final interactive specials in just a few days' time, including 2018's "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch."

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"We're here for the long haul." Diablo manager confirms 10-year road map

In a recent interview, Rod Fergusson, General Manager of the Diablo franchise, revealed that the team has a detailed plan stretching over the next decade.

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You've probably been pronouncing Balatro wrong all along, but 'it's kind of a gif/jif situation'

You say tomato, I say Balatro.

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When asked if they still want to make an MMO, Riot's co-founder replies: 'Oh yeah,' but don't get too excited, the ETA is 'before we go to Mars'

"It's probably the project I personally spend the most time on as well."

PC Gamer

Saber Interactive's head honcho pulled a wild stunt to nab the Halo: Combat Evolved remaster, telling Microsoft he'd do the job for free before ultimately squeezing the publisher for millions

Strap in, folks.

PC Gamer

Call of Duty's development budget ballooned by $250 million between 2015 and 2020 to an eye-watering $700 million

Danger close.

PC Gamer

Ubisoft continues freefall as publisher shutters free-to-play shooter XDefiant, reportedly closing studios

Ubisoft is shutting down free-to-play shooter XDefiant, with the game remaining playable for existing players until June 2025.

Windows Central

In an expansion-heavy time for Xbox, Phil Spencer says he doesn't like "expansions that are manipulative" – "I don't want it to be, like, the third level that you cut"

"Not every game will do expansions"

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Microsoft Gaming head honcho Phil Spencer says 'I don't like expansions that are manipulative... like, the third level you cut before you launched'

"Not every [Microsoft] game will do expansions."

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Phil Spencer says Microsoft's PC-heavy lineup this year is 'historical' and an 'anomaly', so don't get used to it

"We want our games playable across as many screens as possible."

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Netflix shuts down AAA video game studio — here’s what we know

Netflix abruptly shut down their AAA video game studio, Blue, without ever releasing a game.

Windows Central

“This could be just the first pounding of Nintendo’s giant global IP protection hammer” — industry experts weigh in on why we should be concerned over Palworld lawsuit

We take a closer look at Nintendo's upcoming battle with Pocketpair, creators of Palworld, and the implications of Nintendo's patent infringement claims on the wider gaming industry.

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About half—50 in total—of Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks' staff will be taken on by new publisher Krafton

It's likely the other half have found new employment.

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Bungie was reportedly going to pull the trigger on layoffs regardless of The Final Shape's success, due to leadership under-delivering on 'financial promises' to Sony

An avoidable destiny.

Windows Central

PlayStation responds on why it's bringing LEGO Horizon Adventures to Nintendo Switch but not Xbox

LEGO Horizon Adventures is coming to PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch, but PlayStation isn't giving details on why it won't be coming to Xbox and PlayStation 4.

GamesRadar

Viral $10,000+ Summer Game Fest billboard paying respects to fallen Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall studios nearly put Xbox boss Phil Spencer on blast, but "it's about the people, our friends who got laid off"

The tribute is "way cooler than just throwing up an ad for one of our games," says the CEO of the publisher behind it

PC Gamer

Bungie wins a little walkin' around money in first of its kind jury trial against Destiny 2 cheat maker, but the victory will likely make it even easier for game companies to keep taking cheaters to court

$63,210 is a life changing amount of money for you or me, but the legal precedent is the bigger deal here.

GamesRadar

Years after lawsuits were filed against Nintendo for drifting Joy-Con controllers, 2 class action complaints are reportedly set to be dismissed

The two cases were filed in 2019 and 2020

PC Gamer

Larian publishing director on mass layoffs: 'None of these companies are at risk of going bankrupt. They were just at risk of pissing off the shareholders'

"We should be humbled by this period. It doesn't feel like we're humbled by this period as an industry."

Call of Duty will come to Xbox Game Pass on day one

Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirms that the massive franchise will hit Game Pass eventually.

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