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Astro Burn Brings Its Arcade Action to iPhone and iPad
Astro Burn is now on iOS, with touch controls and feature parity with its PC and Android editions.
Shigeru Miyamoto on AI, Game Design and Why Creative Judgment Matters
Miyamoto argues that AI can speed up production, but deciding what deserves to be made will remain a human creative task.
GamesBeat Next 2026: 49 Sessions on Gaming’s Future Ahead of GTA VI
GamesBeat Next 2026 brings 119 speakers together in San Francisco to explore AI, business models, creators and what gaming can learn from GTA VI’s launch.
Sucker Punch Cuts 24 Jobs After Ghost of Yōtei’s Award-Winning Run
Sucker Punch is laying off 24 staffers after Ghost of Yōtei’s strong sales and awards, citing market challenges and staffing needs for its next project.
Xbox Extends Arkane Studio Consultation as Marvel’s Blade Nears Completion
Microsoft has added a month to its search for a partner to support Arkane and its Marvel’s Blade project, putting the deadline near the holidays.
Rob and Tran Girlismo Debate Used Cars and a Mazda Replacement
Rob talks used car buying with Tran Girlismo’s Jordan Hoffstetter and Victoria Scott, then reveals what he chose to replace his aging Mazda.
Remix Brings AI Game Creation to Windows, Mac and Linux
Remix’s new desktop app expands its AI game-making tools to Windows, Mac and Linux, alongside a scavenger hunt with a one-Bitcoin grand prize.
How the release of GTA VI is rewriting the playbook for gaming retail and marketing
The upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is shaping up to be a stress test of who can best capture players’ money, time,... The post How the release of GTA VI is rewriting the playbook for gaming re...
Netflix’s $500 Million Xbox Licensing Offer Collapses Over Price Gap
Netflix reportedly withdrew a $500 million offer to license Xbox games after Microsoft sought $800 million. Xbox is now pursuing deals title by title.
Mass Effect Petition Draws More Than 197,000 Signatures After BioWare Shutdown
More than 197,000 people, including Shepard voice actors Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale, have signed a petition urging EA to keep Mass Effect in development.
Helen Chiang Leaves Xbox COO Role After Three Months
After more than 21 years at Microsoft, former Minecraft chief Helen Chiang is leaving Xbox. Her COO duties are being shared while leadership plans take shape.
Mat Piscatella on GTA VI: Why Other Games Can Still Find an Audience
Circana’s Mat Piscatella says GTA VI’s reach is vast, but other games still have room to sell. Hardware prices and what follows launch remain open questions.
Remap Radio 159 Covers BioWare’s Closure and a New Wave of Game Demos
The podcast discusses BioWare’s shutdown and Mass Effect cancellation, alongside game reviews, Steam Next Fest demos and a Penguin Colony spoilercast.
EverQuest Legends Adds Castle Nektropos, Half Dark Elf Race and Halloween Event
The Castle Nektropos update adds a new dungeon, outdoor zone and playable race to EverQuest Legends, alongside Halloween quests and pet illusions.
Loftia Sets November 3 Early Access Launch for PC and Mac
Qloud Games’ cooperative life-sim MMO Loftia enters Early Access November 3, following a 25,000-player beta and four years of community-led development.
Owlchemy Labs’ Hyper Visor Leads Its Game Lineup on Xreal Aura
Owlchemy’s new eight-level XR shooter, Hyper Visor, will launch on Xreal Aura alongside three existing studio games.
Stardock to Publish Colonus, an Island-Hopping Medieval City Builder
Colonus pairs island exploration and production chains with policy-led colony management and villagers whose needs shape settlement growth.
Astro Burn Brings PC and Mac Indie Gaming to a £9.99 Collectible Card
Astro Burn’s £9.99 Game Card Edition pairs a direct PC and Mac download with collectible art cards and stickers, without requiring a launcher.
Final Fantasy Resonance Review: A Comforting Return to 2D JRPGs
Final Fantasy Resonance turns Brave Exvius into a focused retro adventure, with lively combat and familiar heroes that reward longtime fans.
Roblox’s The Hollow Brings Nine Horror Game Monsters Into a Halloween Survival Event
The Hollow pairs nine Roblox horror icons with daily mazes, quests and a Halloween livestream finale, with rewards available through November 2.