A supply squeeze that’s pushing Valve’s new hardware plans Gamers hoping to get their PC gaming fix from Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine may need a bit more patience. The company has confirmed it’s revisiting its launch timing and pricing, pointing to the same pressure the rest of the hardware world is feeling right now: memory…
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Taipei Game Show 2026 wraps with nearly 400,000 visits — 2027 dates confirmed Taipei Game Show 2026 has officially concluded, with the organizer reporting nearly 400,000 visits over four days. The recap also points to a bigger B2B push this year, with meeting rooms and networking sessions running at full pace across the first two…
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Amazon confirms further layoffs — about 16,000 corporate roles impacted Amazon says it’s eliminating around 16,000 corporate roles as part of an ongoing restructuring, following another wave of corporate cuts in October 2025. For a recent example of our coverage format, see: Outside the Blocks — Cozy Diorama Building Meets Creative Freedom (GOTW #30). Amazon…
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The Run Steam release date: a choice-driven fight for survival The Run Steam release date is set for February 5, 2026, and the full-motion video (FMV) horror-thriller is launching on PC via Steam. It’s built around the kind of pressure choices that don’t wait for you to feel ready — the story moves, the threat…
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Ubisoft ends the remake after years of delays Ubisoft has confirmed it has stopped development on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. In the message shared to the Prince of Persia community, the team says the project had real potential, but it couldn’t reach the level of quality fans deserve without more time…
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Kojima’s definitive edition lands on Game Pass for PC, Series X|S, cloud, and handheld January 21, 2026 — DEATH STRANDING Director’s Cut is now available with Xbox Game Pass across PC and Xbox Series X|S, with support also listed for cloud and handheld play for eligible members. If you’ve been following the game’s continued momentum,…
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Emergency response in Edinburgh, but Rockstar says work continues January 21, 2026 — Rockstar North, the Edinburgh studio leading development on Grand Theft Auto VI, was the scene of an early-morning emergency response on Monday, January 19 after reports of structural damage at a commercial building on Holyrood Road. According to sources, the incident was…
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RS25 sets a new direction for RuneScape in 2026 — integrity first, bigger live events, and ambitious roadmaps January 15, 2026 — Jagex has kicked off RuneScape’s 25th anniversary with RS25, a franchise-wide plan built around record investment, player-first updates, a dedicated integrity roadmap, and a larger slate of community events across the UK and…
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Reality Labs downsizes as Meta shifts investment toward wearables January 13, 2026 (UTC) — Meta has confirmed layoffs affecting around 10% of its Reality Labs division as it reallocates funding away from metaverse-focused work and toward wearables. More coverage: Fix Gaming Channel. The cuts include shutting down three Oculus Studios teams: Twisted Pixel Games, Sanzaru…
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A restructure in Sweden, and 55 roles now at risk January 13, 2026 — Ubisoft has confirmed that employees at its Swedish studios (Massive Entertainment in Malmö and Ubisoft Stockholm) have been informed about a proposed organizational restructure that may affect approximately 55 roles across the two locations. This news of Ubisoft layoffs in Sweden…
Gamers, Developers, Streamers: Join Forces for the American Red Cross Gaming has always been more than entertainment—it’s comfort, connection, and community. That’s why we’re inviting our audience—players, developers, streamers, publishers, and everyone who loves games—to support the American Red Cross through our 2026 Tiltify campaign. Why this matters When emergencies and disasters hit, people often…
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Steam just set a new all-time concurrent user record — and the “online” number isn’t the full story January 13, 2026 — Steam has started the year with a fresh platform milestone: 42,042,778 concurrent users online, as tracked by SteamDB (set on January 11, 2026). That’s the biggest “users online at once” number Steam has…
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A reset year for the industry — and better signs ahead 2025 felt like the industry’s reality check. After the surge years, a lot of publishers tightened scope, cancelled riskier bets, and reorganized teams. It wasn’t painless—many studios shrank—but it also forced clearer priorities and a sharper focus on projects that can actually ship and…
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A veteran VR studio faces a tough reset in 2026 January 6, 2026 — Cloudhead Games, one of VR’s long-running studios (best known for Pistol Whip), has confirmed a major workforce reduction effective January 7, 2026. Roughly 70% of the team is being laid off, with about 30% remaining to continue the studio’s work. CEO…
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A holiday surge that shows no signs of slowing New reporting citing Alinea Analytics estimates claims ARC Raiders has now crossed 12 million copies sold, alongside a new daily active user peak of 3.2 million. If accurate, it’s another major milestone for Embark Studios’ extraction shooter as players continue piling in across PC and consoles….
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