Ubisoft has canceled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake after years of delays, saying the project could not reach the required quality bar within a responsible level of time and investment.
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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This 2025 gaming retrospective looks back at layoffs, award winners, AI debates, platform shifts, indie creativity, and signs that the industry may be moving toward clearer priorities and more sustainable development.
Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros deal could have major consequences for AAA games, licensing, studios, and the future of entertainment IP across gaming.
Steam removed dozens of adult games after a policy change tied to payment processing, raising questions about platform rules and content control.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot faced questions about game shutdowns and wider content controversies during a public shareholder discussion.
A PUBG Mobile team and player rebranded after backlash over offensive names ahead of the Esports World Cup, raising questions about tournament oversight.
This article looks at Steam policy changes affecting game availability and the growing influence payment processors may have over storefront decisions.
This fact check examines the available reporting around Virtuos layoffs, separating confirmed information from claims that were still unclear at publication.
This report covers an FBI-led piracy crackdown that seized major game download sites as part of a wider international enforcement effort.
Valve is facing an antitrust class action tied to Steam, with indie developers included in the legal dispute over storefront rules and competition.
This editorial examines Microsoft’s May 2025 layoffs, including the impact on Redmond-based employees, the company’s AI investment push, and the human cost behind large-scale restructuring.
This Pride Month editorial looks at LGBTQ+ representation in games, from major characters and customization options to marketing, community response, and the difference between meaningful inclusion and surface-level PR.
This analysis examines the unverified $2 billion GTA VI budget claim, looking at leaks, development length, technology, staffing, scope, and why the figure remains speculation rather than confirmed fact.
This editorial looks at Polygon’s sale and layoffs and Giant Bomb’s reset, then considers what those shifts mean for readers, independent gaming media, and Fix Gaming Channel’s approach.
