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Quick Fix: Why So Many Discord Accounts Are Getting Compromised (and What to Do First)

February 13, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

A wave of “I got hacked” posts — what’s actually happening (and what to do right now) If you’re seeing more “my Discord account was hacked” posts lately, you’re not imagining it. A big chunk of these cases aren’t “Hollywood hacking” — they’re social-engineering attacks that trick people into approving access, running a command, or…

News, Quick Fix, Security

World of Sea Battle 2026 Roadmap: Four Major Updates Planned

February 10, 2026May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

Thera Interactive charts four major updates for 2026 — starting with “New Horizon” in Q1 World of Sea Battle is a free-to-play, open-world MMO set in the Golden Age of Sail — and the team has now published a detailed development plan for 2026, outlining four major content updates across the year. If you’ve been…

Indie, Industry News, News

State of Play returns Feb 12 — 60+ minutes of PS5 updates

February 9, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Over an hour of PS5 updates is on the way A new PlayStation State of Play has been confirmed for February 12, with a runtime of 60+ minutes. Expect a showcase focused on third-party and indie games coming to PS5, plus additional updates from PlayStation Studios. We’ll be watching live — and if you want…

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Global memory shortage delays Steam Machine plans as pricing stays uncertain

February 5, 2026May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

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…

Hardware, Industry News, News

Taipei Game Show 2027 Set for Jan 21–24 After 2026 Show Reaches Nearly 400,000 Visits

February 2, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

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 to cut about 16,000 corporate roles in latest layoff wave

January 29, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

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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Death Stranding Director’s Cut now available via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium

January 21, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

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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Rockstar North Edinburgh Office Incident: Boiler Malfunction, Building Damage Reported

January 20, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

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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Jagex launches RS25 for RuneScape’s 25th anniversary — big 2026 roadmap

January 16, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

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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Oculus Studios takes a hit as Reality Labs shifts investment away from the metaverse

January 14, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

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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Ubisoft plans Swedish studio changes; ~55 roles may be affected at Massive and Ubisoft Stockholm

January 14, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

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…

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Community fundraiser: Fix Gaming Channel supports the American Red Cross in 2026

January 13, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

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…

Industry News, Inside Fix Gaming, News

Steam just set a new all-time concurrent user record

January 13, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

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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2025 in Review: Layoffs, Awards, AI Debates — and Signs of a Turnaround

January 9, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

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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Cloudhead Games Announces Major Workforce Reduction

January 7, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

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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