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An imposing-looking female character set against the backdrop of a purple void in the Airship Syndicate game Wayfinder
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Wayfinder and Ruined King Studio Airship Syndicate Reportedly Hit by Layoffs

Wayfinder and Ruined King: A League of Legends Story developer Airship Syndicate is reportedly the latest casualty in a growing wave of video game industry layoffs. According to Polygon reporter…

February 1, 2024 | 08:31 EST

Crash Bandicoot and Coco looking sad in an image intended to represent the alleged Xbox gaming layoffs
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Microsoft Reportedly Lays Off Almost 2,000 Staff from Gaming Workforce

Xbox is apparently the latest company to join the long line of studios laying off employees, if new reports are to be believed. According to an internal Xbox memo seen by both The Verge and IGN,…

January 25, 2024 | 09:41 EST

A close-up of Jax, the main character in the Piranha Bytes game Elex 2
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Piranha Bytes Admits to "Difficult Situation", Tells Fans "Don't Write Us Off Yet"

Elex and Gothic developer Piranha Bytes has taken to social media to share a somewhat cryptic update on the current state of the studio. In the message, which was posted to X (formerly known as…

January 22, 2024 | 09:09 EST

A close-up of Jesse Faden's face in Remedy's Control, of which FBC: Firebreak is likely to be a spinoff
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Remedy's New Trademark "FBC: Firebreak" Could Be Its Multiplayer Control Spinoff Project Condor

Remedy has filed a new trademark for something called FBC: Firebreak, suggesting that we finally have a name for the studio's upcoming multiplayer Control spinoff. The trademark, which was first…

January 10, 2024 | 09:18 EST

Spider-Man atop a perch in the rain in Insomniac Games' Spider-Man 2
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(Updated) Insomniac Games Reportedly Hit by Ransomware Attack, Confidential Assets Apparently Leaked

Update: Hacker group Rhysida has released a huge amount of Insomniac data after the deadline for its ransom passed without response from Insomniac or Sony. Naturally, we won't be including any of…

December 12, 2023 | 09:04 EST

A cast of characters from Embark Studios' The Finals lined up in front of a red and black background
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Ex-DICE Staffers' FPS The Finals Likely to Launch During the Game Awards, Leak Suggests

It seems that the release date for upcoming FPS The Finals has been leaked, and if the leak is to be believed, a reveal could be imminent at today's Game Awards ceremony. Someone at developer Embark…

December 7, 2023 | 08:41 EST

A pawn character holding up her hand to greet the Arisen in Dragon's Dogma 2
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Release Date Potentially Leaked Ahead Of Gameplay Showcase

Capcom has announced a Dragon's Dogma 2 gameplay showcase for later this month, but the upcoming action RPG's release date may already have been leaked. That's according to a listing on the official…

November 17, 2023 | 09:22 EST

A character in closeup while another character looks on in horror in the Humble Games title Stray Gods
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(Updated) Humble Games Is Reportedly The Latest Studio To Be Hit By Industry Layoffs

Update (November 15th, 8:21AM): Humble Games has confirmed that it has laid off a number of employees. In a statement given to Sports Illustrated yesterday, the publisher said it has "had to say…

November 14, 2023 | 08:33 EST

A character in spiky armor walking towards the camera and flanked by two fiery hellhounds in Neverwinter, a game by Cryptic Studios
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Neverwinter Developer Cryptic Studios Hit By Layoffs As Embracer Continues To Cut Jobs

Neverwinter developer Cryptic Studios has been hit by a round of layoffs, making it the latest in a line of companies to suffer this fate. Employees affected by the layoffs include lead environment…

November 3, 2023 | 10:57 EDT

Charlotte aiming her camera to take a snapshot in Genshin Impact 4.2
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(Updated) Genshin Impact Version 4.2 Release Date Leaked by PlayStation After Livestream Postponement

Update November 3rd 10:04AM: HoYoverse has announced the official Genshin Impact version 4.2 release date, as well as lots of new information about the upcoming patch. You can read our rundown of…

October 27, 2023 | 09:36 EDT

Three fantasy characters standing together and fighting enemies in Media Molecule's Dreams
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Report: Dreams Studio Media Molecule To Let Several Staff Members Go As Industry Layoffs Continue (Updated)

Update October 24th, 11:26AM: Media Molecule has confirmed that it's laying off some of its staff. In a message posted on the studio's official X account, Media Molecule says it has made "the…

October 24, 2023 | 09:43 EDT

The sunflower, Ukraine's national flower, on the side of a tank in World of Tanks
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Report: Russian World Of Tanks Players Could Go To Jail For Buying Ukraine Charity Content [UPDATED]

Update: Wargaming has reached out to clarify that it doesn't accept any payments from the Russian Federation due to the fact that it ceased business operations in the region on March 31, 2022. On…

October 19, 2023 | 08:45 EDT

Kazuya looking menacing and slamming his fist into his hand in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Leaks Point To The Return Of Tekken Force Mode

New Tekken 8 leaks have emerged that appear to confirm the return of something akin to the classic Tekken Force gameplay mode. If you're not up to speed, Tekken Force was a beat-'em-up game mode…

October 11, 2023 | 08:38 EDT

Ezio smirking at the camera in Assassin's Creed II, a Ubisoft game
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Report: Ex-Ubisoft Execs Questioned By Police Over Sexual Harassment Claims

A new report has emerged that suggests several ex-Ubisoft executives have been questioned by police over sexual harassment claims. According to the French union Solidaires Informatique, the…

October 4, 2023 | 06:16 EDT

Ellie aiming a bow off-screen in the Naughty Dog game The Last of Us Part I
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Report: Naughty Dog Laying Off At Least 25 Developers

The Last of Us and Uncharted developer Naughty Dog is laying off at least 25 of its staff members, according to a new report. The report, which comes courtesy of Kotaku, cites "two sources familiar…

October 3, 2023 | 09:03 EDT

The mascots and main characters of several Team17 games, including Yooka-Laylee, the protagonist of Neon Abyss, and the Penitent One, among others
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Report: Team17 To Slash Jobs, CEO Michael Pattison Expected To Depart (Updated)

A new report has emerged that suggests trouble may be afoot at British publisher Team17. According to Eurogamer, which in turn cites "sources close to the company", around 50 staffers from the…

October 2, 2023 | 09:05 EDT

Two guards apprehending the player in Dishonored 2, meant to represent the Xbox leak that includes a mid-generation Series X refresh, Dishonored 3, and more
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Xbox Leak Reveals Mid-Generation Xbox Series X Refresh And Much More

Update: Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer commented casting doubt on the leak, mentioning that the documents are old and much has changed since, also promising to share the real plans in due time.…

September 19, 2023 | 04:12 EDT

Alleged PS5 Redesign
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Alleged New PS5 Model Design Surfaces in New Video

Today a video portraying a case of an alleged upcoming redesigned PS5 console has surfaced online.  The video comes from the Twitter account of Better Way Electronics and it appears to show the…

August 11, 2023 | 06:09 EDT

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Snake Eater Recording With Donna Burke Was for "Special Album for Video Game Music Lovers"

Yesterday, pictures from a recording session with popular singer Donna Burke sparked rumors, quickly debunked, about a Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake. Today, composer Mason Lieberman provided…

April 16, 2023 | 03:52 EDT

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No, "Snake Eater" Recording Starring Donna Burke Isn't for a Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake

Earlier today, Australian singer Donna Burke posted on Twitter a series of images of a recording session for "Snake Eater," triggering widespread speculation among Metal Gear Solid fans.  While the …

April 15, 2023 | 04:25 EDT

A suitably epic scene of dragons and knights, intended to represent Wizards of the Coast
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(Updated) Wizards Of The Coast Reportedly Cancels Multiple Games

Update January 6th 7:55AM: Hidden Path Entertainment says its "epic D&D project" with Wizards of the Coast hasn't been canceled after all. The studio says it's currently hiring people to work on…

January 4, 2023 | 10:13 EST

Mortal Kombat 2 source code leak, screenshot of Scorpion vs scorpion in MK2

Mortal Kombat 2 Source Code Leaks Show Sprites and Animations That Went Unused

We never really imagine what a game goes through before we get to see it in its final form, let alone see what types of things were tossed out during the creation process. Today, a Mortal Kombat 2 …

December 28, 2022 | 01:53 EST

Deathloop character getting shot and killed by another character.

It Looks Like More Deathloop Is On The Way

Are you hankering for some more Deathloop content? Well, it looks like we're getting something. Jason Kelley, the voice of Colt from Deathloop, has accidentally revealed in an interview that he and…

December 28, 2022 | 09:49 EST

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Five Sonic Lego Sets Leaked According To PromoBricks Blog

Five new Sonic the Hedgehog Lego sets have been leaked via a reliable source, PromoBlocks, stating that the five new releases are scheduled sometime next year.  According to VGC, the upcoming sets…

December 27, 2022 | 05:14 EST

Genshin Impact Header Image, Genshin Impact 3.4 Update

Genshin Impact 3.4 Update Leaks Showcase New Fighting Event And Boss

A recent leak showcases what is on the roster for the latest update headed to Genshin Impact, update 3.4. With this leak, we learn that not only will there be a new boss to encounter, but a new…

December 15, 2022 | 01:38 EST

Frey holding her arms out against a fiery backdrop in Forspoken
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Forspoken Demo Mistakenly Revealed By PlayStation

A Forspoken demo appears to be on its way, if PlayStation Japan is to be believed. A now-deleted tweet from the Japanese wing of PlayStation revealed something called "Forspoken Demo Announcement…

December 8, 2022 | 09:02 EST

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Update: Street Fighter 6's Release Confirmed, Releases Summer 2023

Update [12/08/2022 at 3:00 p.m.]: Leaks showing the release date for Street Fighter 6 are confirmed to be true, dropping on June 2, 2023. The current listings show a Standard Edition for $59.99 and…

December 7, 2022 | 09:58 EST

Artwork depicting three female characters from GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition
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GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition Apparently Headed To Steam Soon

Rockstar appears to be getting ready to release the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition package on Steam and the Epic Games Store. A new update to the Rockstar Games Launcher shows code strings indicating…

December 6, 2022 | 10:47 EST

The player fighting in Genshin Impact
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Discord Ordered To Reveal Genshin Impact Leaker's Identity

A prominent Genshin Impact leaker must have their identity exposed, according to a California court. Ubatcha, who has a large community of people following them and waiting for Genshin Impact leaks…

December 5, 2022 | 11:24 EST

Four leaders in the leaked Civilization 6 Leader Pass
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Civilization 6 Leader Pass Leaked Via Mobile Website

Something called the Civilization 6 Leader Pass appears to have leaked, and it looks like DLC for the game that will let you play as four iconic rulers. The pass hasn't officially been announced yet…

November 10, 2022 | 10:12 EST

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Header image where we see players running through the land of pokemon

Pokemon Go Update Leaks Brand New Coin Pokemon

Update: PokeMiners has released more information about their investigations into the new Pokemon Go update. In it we hear Professor Willow conversing with Jacq, the homeroom teacher character from…

November 4, 2022 | 04:07 EDT

EA screenshot of Sims 4 where we see in game characters having what looks to be a party, and enjoying each others company fire side

Sims 5 Hacked And Pirated Due To Playtesting

It has been brought to light that a very reliable source has confirmed that Sims 5 has been hacked, pirated, and leaked to the public earlier than anticipated. EA has voiced its opinion on the matter…

November 2, 2022 | 12:54 EDT

PS Plus Essential November Lineup screenshot of Nioh 2 showing two characters fighting each other.

The PS Plus Essential November Lineup Has Leaked

Are you a PlayStation Essential member looking for something new to play? Well, Dealabs has once again leaked what the PS Plus Essential November lineup will most likely be, and it's a pretty decent…

October 25, 2022 | 11:10 EDT

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Star Wars Eclipse Controlled Leaks Reveal Plot to Gauge Interest

It has been confirmed that the Star Wars: Eclipse controlled leaks were in fact a tactic used by Quantic Dreams to gauge the interest of the fans of the franchise. While this game is in the very…

October 24, 2022 | 05:06 EDT

Clive, the protagonist of Final Fantasy 16, looking moody
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(Updated) New Final Fantasy 16 Trailer Shows Off Story Details

Update October 20th 10:04AM: The new Final Fantasy 16 trailer has arrived. It's called "Ambition", and it does indeed reveal more about Final Fantasy 16's various kingdoms, the circumstances of its…

October 20, 2022 | 08:03 EDT

The Silent Hill Transmission showcase preview showing the franchise's name and "Transmission"

Silent Hill Transmission Reveals Leaked Ahead Of Showcase

With Konami's Silent Hill Transmission presentation only a few hours away, it looks like the reveals from the presentation have leaked ahead of time. These reveals include a confirmation that Konami…

October 19, 2022 | 10:56 EDT

Henry looking at himself in a cracked mirror in Silent Hill 4: The Room
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Silent Hill Director Confirms Multiple New Silent Hill Games

The Silent Hill rumor mill continues to churn, it seems. In a new interview, Silent Hill movie director Christophe Gans appears to confirm several new Silent Hill games are in the works, and what's…

October 7, 2022 | 11:06 EDT

Alex standing in a foggy street in Silent Hill: Homecoming, which won't be the new Silent Hill game (thankfully)
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New Silent Hill Game Seemingly Rated In Korea

A Korean ratings board listing has apparently confirmed the existence of a new Silent Hill game of some kind. The rating is for a game titled Silent Hill: The Short Message, although we don't know…

September 26, 2022 | 08:42 EDT

A 343 Industries Staff screenshot showing a Chief running toward the screen with a gun.

Another Key 343 Industries Staff Member Has Apparently Left

Body blow after body blow keeps being dealt to the 343 Industries staff. First it was Bonnie Ross, the Head of 343 Industries, who left the studio after 15 years for family medical reasons. Now it's…

September 14, 2022 | 10:52 EDT

The party stood around in a square in Trails from Zero, one of the games leaked as part of the upcoming NIS America Showcase 2022
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NIS America Showcase 2022 Lineup Leaked Ahead Of Presentation

The entire NIS America Showcase 2022 lineup appears to have been leaked. The showcase, which is due to air next week, will feature four new announcements and highlights on existing games, and it now…

September 1, 2022 | 07:40 EDT

Fortnite mazy and the echoes loading screen, Lady Gaga Fortnite

Lady Gaga Fortnite Concert Might Be Next According To Leaks

There may just be a Lady Gaga Fortnite concert in the works, and though nothing is concrete as of yet, there are quite a few signs that point to the event via leaks.  @FNLeaksAndInfo on Twitter, who…

August 31, 2022 | 07:22 EDT

A car from Need for Speed Heat, a hand-drawn scene from Toem, and an anime character from Granblue Fantasy: Versus, meant to represent the PlayStation Plus Essential September 2022 leak
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PlayStation Plus Essential September 2022 Lineup Leaked

The PlayStation Plus Essential September 2022 lineup appears to have leaked, if a reliable source is to be believed. The games on offer next month will apparently include a neon-soaked racer, an…

August 31, 2022 | 08:38 EDT

The Logitech and Tencent logos overlaid on a background of Nvidia Geforce Now games, which the Logitech Tencent cloud gaming handheld will support
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Logitech And Tencent Cloud Gaming Handheld Images Possibly Leaked

The first images of the upcoming Logitech and Tencent cloud gaming handheld may well have leaked. The images, which were leaked on Twitter and then subsequently DMCA'd, appear to show a handheld…

August 30, 2022 | 09:49 EDT

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Square Enix New Studio Rumored To Be Opening In The West

It appears that Square Enix will be opening up a new Western studio after having sold off their previous Western studio and IPs back in May 2022. Though this has yet to be confirmed, there are a few…

August 25, 2022 | 02:58 EDT

A creepy-looking automaton wielding a candlestick-style lamppost in a dark Gothic city in Lies of P
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Lies Of P Xbox Game Pass Release Apparently Confirmed

Fans of Bloodborne and Pinocchio, rejoice, for your time has come. A Lies of P Xbox Game Pass day one release has apparently been confirmed, if a photograph of the Xbox booth at this week's Gamescom…

August 23, 2022 | 11:20 EDT

Destiny 2 Leaks Fortnite Crossover Image, with three characters standing side by side, which have been stated to be a Titan, Warlock and Hunter from Destiny 2's game.

Destiny 2 Leaks Reveal Season 18 Name, Raid and More

More Destiny 2 leaks have surfaced prior to Bungie's scheduled showcase, and these ones might just be valid. We may now know what the name of the newest season will be, what each chapter is called,…

August 22, 2022 | 03:31 EDT

Days Gone in game screenshot of main character, Deacon St. John shooting his gun at rabid bloodthirsty wolves mid air as he rides his beloved motorcycle down the tree-lined highway

Days Gone Movie Reportedly in the Works

Though we may never see a sequel to the game Days Gone, we may just see a movie made about the iconic game. Though there is no concrete evidence as of yet, there are strong reasons to believe that …

August 19, 2022 | 04:35 EDT

Death Stranding screenshot with main character holding a baby that is still attached to the umbilical cord standing in a dim and grim black and white scene of rocks and water behind him

[Update] Death Stranding Confirmed For Late August Xbox Game Pass for PC

Update: It was confirmed this morning by an Xbox Blogpost that indeed Death Stranding IS coming to PC Game Pass. This game will be delivered to Xbox Game Pass for PC on August 23rd and will feature…

August 18, 2022 | 12:29 EDT