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Koei Tecmo Switch eShop Sale Cuts Prices on Atelier, Warriors and Wo Long
Koei Tecmo’s eShop sale discounts dozens of Switch and Switch 2 games through November 18, including Atelier Ryza, Warriors: Abyss and Wo Long.
Doug Bowser on the Switch’s Place in the Console Wars
Doug Bowser says Nintendo’s 150 million selling Switch was often left out of console wars coverage, despite the company’s decision to chart its own course.
Game Industry Leaders Warn Publishers Are Taking Fewer Creative Risks
Doug Bowser, Peter Moore and Shawn Layden say pressure for predictable returns is limiting creative risks, while AI and major releases may open new opportunities.
Microsoft’s Xbox PC App Gets Up to 60% Faster as Cloud Gaming Expands
Xbox Insiders get a faster PC app, while Microsoft brings updated cloud gaming features to the web, supported TVs and VR headsets.
The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel Points to Hammerfell, but Release Details Remain Unknown
Bethesda names its next Elder Scrolls game Sentinel and hints at a Hammerfell setting, while leaving its release date and platforms unannounced.
Newzoo and G2A Report: 58% of Game Purchases Happen After Launch Month
A survey of 6,166 premium gamers finds delayed purchases are common, while subscriptions can reduce individual game buys and raise total spending.
Borderlands Sales Top 100 Million as Gearbox Plans More Content
The Borderlands franchise has sold 100 million units. Gearbox is continuing Borderlands 4 updates and preparing a matching fundraiser for St. Jude.
GamesBeat Next 2026: Gaming’s Next Chapter Depends on People, Not Just Technology
Dean Takahashi opens GamesBeat Next 2026 with a case for gaming’s cultural value, amid layoffs, AI disruption and a pivotal moment for the industry.
Until Dawn 2 Introduces Its Dead True Ghost-Hunting Team
PlayStation has completed its character spotlights for Until Dawn 2, where player choices shape relationships and determine who survives.
Janet and Chia Discuss Japan, Video Game Art and Otter Cafes
Janet and Chia share recent Japan travel stories, from video game box art and gunpla to the ethics of otter cafes.
GamesBeat Next 2026 Agenda: AI, Publishing and the Business of Play
GamesBeat Next 2026 brings industry leaders to San Francisco for two days on AI, game development, publishing, fandom and player trust.
Suri: The Seventh Note Launches on PC and PS5 With Rhythm-Driven Action
Tathvamasi Studios’ debut game pairs beat-timed escape sequences with Indian musical traditions, original biomes and a new prequel DLC.
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.
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.
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.
Stage Tour Revives Guitar Hero’s Rhythm Game Legacy With a Lean Development Team
Stage Tour brings back the music game formula with 90-plus songs and a small team, aiming to avoid the oversupply that hurt Guitar Hero.