Proton Hit by Global Outage After Cooling Failure at Frankfurt Datacenter
Proton is experiencing a global outage after a critical cooling failure at its Frankfurt datacenter, affecting Mail, Drive, Pass and several other services.
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Terranigma Returns as Pixel Arcadia Debuts With 50+ Retro Games
Pixel Arcadia debuted with more than 50 retro and retro-inspired games, led by the return of Terranigma in 2027, Blaster Bug and Alien Breed.
GTA 6 Scams Are Promising Early Access That Does Not Exist
McAfee is warning players about fake GTA 6 early-access offers, secret beta downloads, counterfeit stores and unofficial launchers ahead of the game’s November 19 release.
Saber CEO Says Former Rideshare Stimulator Writer Was Replaced by ‘Someone More Talented’
Saber Interactive has denied claims that a Rideshare Stimulator writer was replaced by ChatGPT, while CEO Matthew Karch has escalated the dispute with former lead writer Stella Sacco.
Supermassive Games Starts Redundancy Consultation Affecting Up to 75 Employees
Supermassive Games has begun a redundancy consultation that it anticipates could result in the loss of up to 75 jobs. The studio says the process is necessary for the company’s sustainability and has promised support for those affected. The final number is not confirmed, and the public statement does not identify specific roles, teams, or projects.
EA’s $55 Billion Acquisition Is Complete
EA’s $55 billion acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners has formally closed. Electronic Arts is now privately owned, its shares have stopped trading, and Andrew Wilson remains Chairman and CEO.
Beast of Reincarnation Shows a New Side of Game Freak on PC and Consoles
Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation is now available for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The action RPG follows Emma and Koo through a post-apocalyptic Japan and combines real-time sword combat with command-based abilities.
A New Steam Publisher Wants to Release a $1 Indie Game Every Month
OFFMOON plans to release a new $1 indie game on Steam every first Monday. Its first MoonDay brings Who Am I Next? : Animals and Hell Deck on August 3.
Hasbro Cancels Several Games in $56M Write-Down
Hasbro has cancelled several games planned for 2028 and beyond and recorded a $56 million non-cash write-down as it refocuses its digital investment.
Future Games Show Confirms Three Gamescom 2026 Broadcasts — Developers Can Still Submit Games
Future Games Show will host three digital broadcasts during Gamescom 2026, including its main showcase, live coverage from Cologne and a new Best of Gamescom program.
TennoCon 2026 Saturday Schedule Sets Up TennoLive and Soulframe Devstream
TennoCon 2026 continues with TennoLive, Soulframe Devstream, Warframe panels, Steam viewing, and new teaser trailers from Digital Extremes.
Everyone Uses AI Now. So What Are We Really Disclosing?
AI is already in phones, cameras, writing tools, design apps, music software, game engines, store pages, and probably half the tools people use without even thinking about it. So maybe the real question is not whether AI touched the work, but whether the final work is honest.
The Filipino Developers Behind Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
Ubisoft Philippines has shared a behind-the-scenes look at its work on Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, marking the studio’s biggest contribution yet and its 13th AAA title developed within Ubisoft’s global network.
Enginefall Delayed to 2027 as Red Rover Interactive Confirms 22 Layoffs
Red Rover Interactive has confirmed that Enginefall is moving to 2027, with 22 people affected by layoffs as the studio continues development after Steam Next Fest feedback.
Microsoft Reportedly Cutting 20% of Xbox Workforce in Major Restructure
Microsoft has confirmed a major Xbox restructure, with thousands of roles being cut and reports saying around 20% of the Xbox workforce will be affected.