Bethesda Cancels Multiple Projects After Xbox Layoffs Hit Hard

After Microsoft’s big Xbox layoffs, Bethesda Softworks has pulled the plug on a bunch of unannounced projects. One of the biggest hits is a new first-person shooter from Romero Games, the studio started by Doom legend John Romero. Even though the team nailed every milestone, Bethesda suddenly cut off funding. Another major cancellation is the…

Helldivers 2 Comes to Xbox Series X|S on August 26

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Arrowhead Game Studios have officially announced that Helldivers 2 will launch for Xbox Series X|S on August 26, 2025. Initially released in February 2024 on PS5 and PC, the game is Sony's first-ever internally published title to reach Xbox consoles—a move that marks a major shift in platform strategy. This strategic…

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Anthem Servers Shut Down January 2026

Electronic Arts has confirmed that Anthem, the ambitious online action-RPG by BioWare, will permanently shut down its servers on January 12, 2026. While the game will remain playable online until then, in-game purchases are no longer available, and Anthem will be removed from the EA Play service starting August 15, 2025. Launched in 2019 with…

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Stop Killing Games Campaign Gains Momentum to Secure Digital Game Rights

The Stop Killing Games petition is a growing global movement launched by YouTuber Ross Scott, calling for laws that protect digital game ownership. It’s pushing the European Union to require publishers to keep games accessible even after official support ends — especially if they were sold digitally. The goal is, if you buy a game,…

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Subnautica 2 Faces Uncertain Future After Key Developers Leave

Subnautica 2 fans are sounding the alarm after a major leadership shake-up at Unknown Worlds just months before the game’s Early Access launch. Longtime creative director Charlie Cleveland, along with co-founders Max McGuire and Ted Gill, have stepped away from the studio’s top roles. Krafton, the parent company behind Unknown Worlds, has now placed Steve…

Microsoft Lays Off 9,100 Employees and Cancels Perfect Dark and Everwild

Microsoft has laid off over 9,100 employees across multiple divisions, with Xbox hit especially hard. This marks the fourth major layoff in just 18 months for Microsoft Gaming. Despite earning over $245 billion in 2024, the company continues cutting deeply into its creative teams. Among the most shocking cuts: The Initiative, a first-party studio…

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Xbox Game Pass Standard Just Leveled Up with Two Big Titles

Xbox Game Pass Standard is getting a nice little upgrade this week, with two new additions that cover very different gaming moods. First up, the standout is Octopath Traveler 2, Square Enix’s beautifully stylized turn-based RPG. Known for its stunning HD-2D visuals and eight-character storylines, it’s a modern throwback to classic JRPGs—now available for all…

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Strange Tales of the West Transforms Red Dead Online This July

Rockstar has just unleashed a haunting new update for Red Dead Online, and it’s already reshaping the summer frontier. This bold drop brings four unsettling Telegram Missions under the banner of Strange Tales of the West, along with boosted rewards and fresh challenges stretching through early August. Explore Four New Supernatural Telegram Missions Pick up…

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Hits Consoles on July 10

Nightdive Studios has announced that the console versions of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will launch on July 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game is already available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store. Originally intended to launch simultaneously across…

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Bandai Namco Summer Showcase Set for July 2

Bandai Namco will host its Summer Showcase this Wednesday, July 2, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET. The digital event promises new details on several upcoming titles, a handful of trailers, and two notable reveals. Among the expected announcements is the reveal of a new My Hero Academia game, alongside an exclusive…

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Bethesda Cancels Multiple Projects After Xbox Layoffs Hit Hard

Helldivers 2 Comes to Xbox Series X|S on August 26

Anthem Servers Shut Down January 2026

Stop Killing Games Campaign Gains Momentum to Secure Digital Game Rights

Subnautica 2 Faces Uncertain Future After Key Developers Leave

Microsoft Lays Off 9,100 Employees and Cancels Perfect Dark and Everwild

Xbox Game Pass Standard Just Leveled Up with Two Big Titles

Strange Tales of the West Transforms Red Dead Online This July

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Hits Consoles on July 10

Bandai Namco Summer Showcase Set for July 2

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