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Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies worldwideCyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies worldwide

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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Jul 3, 2026
1 Min Read
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Business
Rockstar workers hit back, PlayStation ditches physical discs, and chipmakers accused of price fixing - Patch Notes #59Rockstar workers hit back, PlayStation ditches physical discs, and chipmakers accused of price fixing - Patch Notes #59
byChris Kerr
Jul 3, 2026
4 Min Read
Business
OtherSide Entertainment lays off 18 from Thick as Thieves teamOtherSide Entertainment lays off 18 from Thick as Thieves team
byBryant Francis
Jul 1, 2026
2 Min Read
The PlayStation logo (white) overlaid on a close-up of a physical disc
Business
PlayStation ending production of physical software in January 2028PlayStation ending production of physical software in January 2028
byChris Kerr
Jul 1, 2026
1 Min Read
The two protagonists of GTA VI wearing retro 80s inspired clothing
Production
Grand Theft Auto developers seek union recognition at RockstarGrand Theft Auto developers seek union recognition at Rockstar
byChris Kerr
Jun 30, 2026
2 Min Read
A close-up shot of the protagonist from Directive 8020
Business
Supermassive Games CEO steps down following launch of Directive 8020Supermassive Games CEO steps down following launch of Directive 8020
byChris Kerr
Jun 29, 2026
1 Min Read
The Switch 2 being played in portable mode with the joy-cons detached
Business
Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 in South Korea
Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 in South Korea
Jun 29, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman
Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman
Jun 26, 2026
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The Patch Notes logo (white) overlaid on an image of the Steam Machine (a small, grey, cuboid console)
Business
Steam Machine sticker shock, even more Ubisoft layoffs, and another Xbox price hike - Patch Notes #58
Steam Machine sticker shock, even more Ubisoft layoffs, and another Xbox price hike - Patch Notes #58
Jun 26, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The key art of Ghosts of Tabor showing three operatives posing
Business
VR dev Combat Waffle Studios lays off staff
VR dev Combat Waffle Studios lays off staff
Jun 25, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
A photo of an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
Console
Microsoft raises price of Xbox consoles once again, sunsets 2TB model
Microsoft raises price of Xbox consoles once again, sunsets 2TB model
Jun 25, 2026
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Italian studio 34BigThings regains independence from Embracer
Italian studio 34BigThings regains independence from Embracer
Jun 25, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The Xbox Series X on a neon green background with some stylistic flourishes
Business
Analysts attempt to make sense of Xbox's latest exclusivity pivot
Analysts attempt to make sense of Xbox's latest exclusivity pivot
Jun 25, 2026
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6 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
Three Fortnite characters strike a pose.
Business
Tim Sweeney says only hope for new games is to 'connect to economies of other games'
Tim Sweeney says only hope for new games is to 'connect to economies of other games'
Jun 24, 2026
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4 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
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Business
Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs
Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs
Jun 24, 2026
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5 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
A black-and-white photo of the Denmu team behind the company logo.
Business
Investment house Denmu announces 'auteur-first' $50 million fund for game devs
Investment house Denmu announces 'auteur-first' $50 million fund for game devs
Jun 24, 2026
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Image via Trailmark Games.
Business
New publisher Trailmark Games promises 'new path forward' for licensed games
New publisher Trailmark Games promises 'new path forward' for licensed games
Jun 24, 2026
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1 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
Grand Theft Auto VI's playable characters dressed in vintage '80s clothes.
Console
Grand Theft Auto 6's $80 price settles the $100 question
Grand Theft Auto 6's $80 price settles the $100 question
Jun 24, 2026
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2 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
The terrifying creature from Alien Isolation 2, with an open maw
Design
How a 12 year wait made Alien Isolation 2 a better sequel
How a 12 year wait made Alien Isolation 2 a better sequel
Jun 23, 2026
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6 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor
The Steam Machine placed on a wooden shelving unit next to a goldfish bowl
Business
Valve is making it easier to build your own Steam Machine
Valve is making it easier to build your own Steam Machine
Jun 23, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A photo of the Steam Machine.
PC
Steam Machine pricing starts at $1,049 for 512GB model
Steam Machine pricing starts at $1,049 for 512GB model
Jun 22, 2026
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Key artwork for Thank You For Your Application
Business
'Larger budgets and longer schedules do not lead to better games:' Thank You For Your Application recoups dev costs in 22 hours
'Larger budgets and longer schedules do not lead to better games:' Thank You For Your Application recoups dev costs in 22 hours
Jun 22, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Kabam consolidating LA office and making layoffs
Kabam consolidating LA office and making layoffs
Jun 19, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The Patch Notes logo overlaid on a screenshot of a character floating on an inflatable flamingo in a pool in GTA VI
Business
Rockstar's legal setback, Final Fantasy tax incentives, and PlayStation swaps 'PC' for 'AI' - Patch Notes #57
Rockstar's legal setback, Final Fantasy tax incentives, and PlayStation swaps 'PC' for 'AI' - Patch Notes #57
Jun 19, 2026
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5 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Attendees at XP Game Summit
Business
'A new industry with a new identity:' How Canadian devs are faring in 2026
'A new industry with a new identity:' How Canadian devs are faring in 2026
Jun 18, 2026
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6 Min Read
byMathew Kumar,Blogger
Astronaut Ariane looks up at the camera while a flaming wreck looms behind her.
Business
Don't Nod pursuing 'several levers' to secure financial future after Tencent decides against short-term investment
Don't Nod pursuing 'several levers' to secure financial future after Tencent decides against short-term investment
Jun 17, 2026
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
A "U6," the logo for Unreal Engine 6.
Programming
Unreal Engine 6 will merge UE5 and UEFN into 'a single, unified engine'
Unreal Engine 6 will merge UE5 and UEFN into 'a single, unified engine'
Jun 17, 2026
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
The key art of Senua showing the titular character posing with her sword
Business
Report: Xbox was set on splitting with Ninja Theory when unveiling its new project
Report: Xbox was set on splitting with Ninja Theory when unveiling its new project
Jun 17, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
A headshot of Cosmic Division founder Harry Krueger, a man with long, flecked grey hair wearing a crimson red jacket and black t-shirt
Production
Returnal director will be 'responsibly ambitious' to ensure his new studio prospers
Returnal director will be 'responsibly ambitious' to ensure his new studio prospers
Jun 17, 2026
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6 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A photograph of the Rockstar North office in Edinburgh
Business
Rockstar suffers legal blow in union busting dispute as trial date set
Rockstar suffers legal blow in union busting dispute as trial date set
Jun 17, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Key art from Mouse: P.I. For Hire showing its hero, Jack Pepper, a femme fatale, and a car chase.
Design
Analyzing Mouse: P.I. For Hire's audacious worldbuilding - Narrative Notebook #4
Analyzing Mouse: P.I. For Hire's audacious worldbuilding - Narrative Notebook #4
Jun 16, 2026
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16 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Human wearing horse masks over their face sat on pews in a wooden church
Business
Banned horror title Horses begins recouping development costs after selling 30,000 copies
Banned horror title Horses begins recouping development costs after selling 30,000 copies
Jun 16, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A photograph of the PlayStation 5 'DualSense' gamepad
Business
UK social media ban will restrict 'high-risk' features on game platforms
UK social media ban will restrict 'high-risk' features on game platforms
Jun 16, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A giant catfish carries player character Hazel down a river in South of Midnight.
Business
Report: Multiple Xbox game studio heads negotiating with Xbox to avoid closure
Report: Multiple Xbox game studio heads negotiating with Xbox to avoid closure
Jun 15, 2026
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
A goalie lunges to stop a ball from going in the net in EA Sports FC 26.
Marketing
EA announces advertising platform to launch ads 'directly into gameplay'
EA announces advertising platform to launch ads 'directly into gameplay'
Jun 15, 2026
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

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Enginefall developer Red Rover Interactive is making layoffsEnginefall developer Red Rover Interactive is making layoffs
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A player character runs around with their arms extended in Rematch, other players stand behind them.
Business
Games that sell DLC and in-app purchases appear to benefit most from subscription servicesGames that sell DLC and in-app purchases appear to benefit most from subscription services
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