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In the high-stakes world of corporate video games, informing the chief executive of a publicly traded giant that their marquee product needs another delay takes serious courage. Speaking about the grueling production journey of Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games developers recently pulled back the curtain on a legendary internal moment: the exact second Take-Two...
The relentless momentum of one of the biggest indie gaming sensations of the decade is officially reaching home consoles. Viral co-op climbing hit Peak has been officially classified for PlayStation 5 by the North American ratings board, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). The rating agency assigned the title an Everyone 10+ (E10+) classification for...
Hamster Corporation continues its dedicated arcade preservation efforts this week. On October 15, 2026, the Japanese company rolls out two celebrated coin-op classics across modern gaming platforms: SETA's 1987 military motorcycle shooter Thundercade alongside Seibu Kaihatsu's acclaimed vertical flight shooter Stinger. This coordinated release highlights the steady expansion of the Arcade Archives 2 lineup on...
The video game industry has lost one of its most imaginative and rebellious pioneers. Richard Gray, known throughout gaming history by the iconic handle "Levelord," has died at the age of 68. The news was shared publicly by publisher Apogee Entertainment, company founder Scott Miller, and confirmed by his wife and close family. His passing...
For more than a decade, Steven Ogg maintained a firm distance from the video game industry. The man who brought Trevor Philips to life in Grand Theft Auto 5, later seen in The Walking Dead and Better Call Saul, consistently told fans that he never touched consoles or played video games. Whenever questions arose regarding...
Another heavy restructuring wave has hit the video game industry. According to report details published by Video Games Chronicle (VGC), Ubisoft is moving to permanently shut down its Finnish studio RedLynx, the renowned team behind the Trials series. Concurrently, the French publisher is carrying out a steep workforce reduction at Ubisoft Singapore, resulting in 70...
Collectors and physical media enthusiasts now have a definitive corporate deadline to reckon with. Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially reaffirmed its long-term strategic roadmap regarding the phase-out of optical media. Beginning in January 2028, the company will completely halt the pressing and manufacturing of Blu-ray game discs for all new releases on PlayStation 5. The...
Nintendo delivered an unexpected boost to its classic gaming lineup on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service can dive straight into three celebrated titles from the legendary Game Boy Advance library starting today. This autumn update brings together the run-and-gun combat of Metal Slug Advance, the creature-raising...
While several Western esports leagues continue to grapple with shifting economic models and restructuring, South Korea is demonstrating undeniable commercial power. Riot Games and the organizers of League of Legends Champions Korea have released their official viewership figures for the 2026 season. Six years after introducing the franchise system in 2021, the premier Korean league...
Originally slated to land on November 5, 2026, the emotional fantasy adventure crafted by Midgar Studio is granting itself much-needed breathing space. Publisher Nacon and the development team have officially announced a four-week delay for their upcoming Action-RPG, Edge of Memories. The game will now launch on December 3, 2026 across PC via Steam, PlayStation...