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Fortis Games Shuts Down, Putting More Than 400 Jobs at Risk
Fortis Games is closing after Las Vegas Sands ended its funding, ending a five-year push into games and forcing the shutdown of Twilight Towers.
Seagate FireCuda Forge Combines an NVMe SSD with Up to 20TB of HDD Storage
Seagate’s FireCuda Forge pairs a user supplied NVMe SSD with an upgradeable hard drive, using Alkemi to prioritize frequently accessed data.
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.
Googlebook November Update Frees RAM and Fixes Crashes Across Devices
Googlebook’s November update frees up to 6GB of RAM and addresses Chrome, display, audio, Linux, and security issues.
Vivo’s rumored wide foldable could trade screen size for a more compact design
A tipster says Vivo is developing a wide foldable for 2027 with a screen under 6.5 inches, while rivals are rumored to target 7.6 inches.
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.
EA Brings 25 PC Classics to Steam, Including Restored Wing Commander Games
EA’s 25-game Steam collection pairs seven restored editions with classics from Wing Commander, Ultima, Crusader and Theme Hospital.
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.
Phantom Blade Zero’s 4 Million Sales Show the Appeal of Its Kung Fu Action
Phantom Blade Zero sold 4 million copies in 72 hours. Its appeal appears to lie in escalating combat, striking world design and a distinct kung fu movie feel.
Samsung’s Android XR Glasses Open Preorders November 12 Through Warby Parker
Warby Parker says preorders for Samsung’s Intelligent Eyewear begin November 12, with customer deliveries expected during the holiday season.
Bill Jemas Builds Trading Card Games Around Public Domain Superman Shorts
Bill Jemas is launching card games inspired by 1940s Superman cartoons, pairing quick play with historical themes and Creative Commons artwork.
Nitro Report Finds Browser Game Sessions Up 77.5% as Domains More Than Double
Nitro’s 2026 benchmark tracks 4.17 billion sessions and finds browser games earn more per session than any other category on its network.
Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown Gives Its Three Heroes Room to Grow
Charting the Unknown offers focused epilogues for Kliff, Oongka and Damiane, though familiar puzzles and underwhelming bosses interrupt the stories.
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.
Small Businesses Bet on Discounts, AI and Local Loyalty for 2026 Holidays
Inflation is shaping holiday plans, while small businesses see openings in local appeal, AI-assisted operations and customer follow-up.
Phantom Blade Zero’s 66 Days Mode Makes Every Choice Count
Starting fresh in 66 Days Mode turns Phantom Blade Zero’s limited lives, scarce resources and optional detours into a tense test of skill and game knowledge.
Phantom Blade Zero’s Combat Turns Wuxia Choreography Into Play
Phantom Blade Zero pairs readable, responsive combat with carefully staged fights, though camera quirks and enemy glitches can break the spell.
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.