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.
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EWC Players Choice Award Announced by Esports Awards
The Esports Awards and Esports Foundation have introduced the EWC Players Choice Award, a new professional player-voted esports honor connected to the Esports World Cup.
Facebook users hit by “Something went wrong” error as outage reports
Facebook is showing a “Something went wrong” error for some users today, with reports of access problems affecting Meta services.
Your Monitor Isn’t the Problem: Why New PC Games Still Fail Ultrawide Players
You bought the monitor, the hardware, and the full-price PC game. Then the game gives you black bars. Modern AA and AAA releases still need to do better for ultrawide and super ultrawide players.
Fix Access Explained: PR And Press Outreach
Fix Access explains why PR and press outreach still matter for game developers and publishers, covering creator targeting, Steam visibility, launch timing, wishlists, and why communication needs to start before release.
Borussia Dortmund Debuts 2026/27 Kits in FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox
Borussia Dortmund’s new 2026/27 Puma kits arrive in FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox through a limited-time Gamefam event featuring BVB-themed quests, Emma the Bee, and an exclusive lightning goal celebration.
Island of Hearts at Gamescom Asia 2025: Looking Back at FMV Romance and Creator Culture
Looking back at Island of Hearts from Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025, where FMV romance, creator culture, live-action storytelling, and a free Steam demo came together.
Two Days Later, Microsoft Still Has Not Widened Its KB5083769 Warning
Microsoft’s official warning around KB5083769 remains limited, but BitLocker recovery concerns and broader Windows 11 installation complaints are still drawing attention.
Build A Rocket Boy Takes Over MindsEye Publishing as IOI Partnership Ends
Build A Rocket Boy has taken over sole publishing responsibilities for MindsEye after IOI Partners ended its collaboration on the game, while the previously announced Hitman crossover mission has also been cancelled.
Indie Pass Wants to Give Indie Games Their Own Subscription Space
Indie Pass launches on April 13 as a new $6.99 PC-only subscription service focused entirely on indie games. The platform is aiming to give smaller titles more visibility through a curated catalogue and regular additions.
Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees After Fortnite Slowdown
Epic says a Fortnite slowdown forced another major round of cuts Epic Games has announced layoffs affecting more than 1,000 employees, with CEO Tim Sweeney saying the company has been spending more than it is making after a downturn in Fortnite engagement that began in 2025. In Epic’s official statement, Sweeney said the cuts, together…
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Delaware court reinstates Ted Gill in major Krafton ruling over Subnautica 2
A Delaware Court of Chancery ruling has reinstated Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds, handing Krafton a major setback in the ongoing Subnautica 2 dispute.
SULFUR has now sold 300,000 copies on Steam during Early Access
SULFUR has now sold 300,000 copies on Steam during Early Access, with the team thanking players, streamers, partners, and friends for the support.
Golemancer Among 12 Norwegian Games Backed in NFI’s 18.6 Million NOK Funding Round
NFI’s first 2026 games funding round has awarded 18.6 million NOK across 12 Norwegian projects, with Golemancer securing support as part of a major boost for local game development.
Rainbow Six Mobile Launch Confirmed as Siege Year 11 Roadmap Headlines Six Invitational
Year 11 is a clear refocus: tighter competitive integrity, sharper Ranked, and more “core Siege” each season Ubisoft used the Six Invitational 2026 in Paris to reveal Rainbow Six Siege’s Year 11 roadmap — and the message is straightforward: a renewed focus on the core 5v5 experience, with competitive updates, stronger protection tech, and seasonal…