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.
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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…
Quick Fix: Why So Many Discord Accounts Are Getting Compromised (and What to Do First)
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…
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World of Sea Battle 2026 Roadmap: Four Major Updates Planned
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…
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State of Play returns Feb 12 — 60+ minutes of PS5 updates
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
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 2027 Set for Jan 21–24 After 2026 Show Reaches Nearly 400,000 Visits
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Community fundraiser: Fix Gaming Channel supports the American Red Cross in 2026
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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