DreamStation.cc

· 3mo ago

After “incomprehensible” Xbox Layoffs, id Software Producer Says Worker-Owned Studios Are “the only path forward” https://www.gamesradar.com/games/after-incomprehensible-xbox-layoffs-id-software-producer-says-worker-owned-studios-are-the-only-path-forward/ #xbox #gamedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

After "incomprehensible" Xbox layoffs, id Software producer says worker-owned studios are "the only path forward"

Microsoft is planning 3,200 layoffs total

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/people-want-to-play-arcade-racers-again-how-the-developer-of-wreckreation-went-from-a-company-wide-redundancy-notice-to-working-on-a-sequel

· 2mo ago

"People want to play arcade racers again" – How the Developer of Wreckreation Went From a Company-Wide Redundancy Notice to Working on a Sequel

#gamedev #indiedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

"People want to play arcade racers again" – How the developer of Wreckreation went from a company-wide redundancy notice to working on a sequel

GamesIndustry.biz

"People want to play arcade racers again" – How the developer of Wreckreation went from a company-wide redundancy notice to working on a sequel

Fiona Sperry, the former head of Burnout maker Criterion, explains what happened to Three Fields Entertainment

· 3mo ago

Former Xbox Boss Don Mattrick Once Reportedly Suggested Halo 4 Should Have a Real-Money Auction House Like Diablo 3 Infamously Did https://www.eurogamer.net/halo-4-diablo-3-auction-house #halo #xbox #gamedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Former Xbox boss Don Mattrick suggested a real-money auction house for skins like Diablo 3's during Halo 4's development, a veteran dev revealed

Eurogamer.net

Former Xbox boss Don Mattrick suggested a real-money auction house for skins like Diablo 3's during Halo 4's development, a veteran dev revealed

At some point during Halo 4's development, Xbox honcho Don Mattrick pitched an idea for an auction house based on Diablo 3's doomed one.

https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/once-again-players-are-right-to-suspect-ai-was-used-in-a-game-once-again-a-dev-apologizes-for-using-ai-in-their-game/

· 4mo ago

Once Again Players Are Right to Suspect AI Was Used in a Game, Once Again a Dev Apologizes for Using AI in Their Game

Once again players are right to suspect AI was used in a game, once again a dev apologizes for using AI in their game

PC Gamer

Once again players are right to suspect AI was used in a game, once again a dev apologizes for using AI in their game

1666: Amsterdam dropped a cool trailer at Summer Game Fest, and you know what happened next.

· 3mo ago

Xbox CSO Says They Are Rethinking The Console Model For Helix To Make Sure It's Affordable https://tech4gamers.com/xbox-console-model-for-helix/ #xbox #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Tech4Gamers

Xbox CSO Says They Are Rethinking The Console Model For Helix To Make Sure It's Affordable

Xbox says they are rethinking the console model for Helix and want to make it affordable while also being profitable to fund future projects.

· 2mo ago

The Video Game Industry Makes Great Games, but Nobody Can Find Them https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-industry-makes-great-games-but-nobody-can-find-them #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

The industry makes great games, but nobody can find them

GamesIndustry.biz

The industry makes great games, but nobody can find them

Algorithms built to surface content are increasingly rewarding volume, familiarity, and short-term engagement over quality or originality

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/steam-machines/steam-machine-reservation-queue-should-be-caught-up-by-the-end-of-2026-valve-says/

· 2mo ago

Steam Machine Reservation Queue Should Be Caught up by the End of 2026, Valve Says

#steammachine #steam #valve #pcgaming #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

PC Gamer

Steam Machine reservation queue should be caught up by the end of 2026, Valve says

Whether this is good news or bad news is a matter of individual perspective.

https://www.ign.com/articles/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-open-world-ign-first

· 2mo ago

‘I have a personal vendetta against filler content’ – How the Blood of Dawnwalker Makes Its Open World Feel Meaningful

The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Director Has a ‘Personal Vendetta Against Filler Content’, So This Is How They Made the RPG’s Open World Feel Meaningful

Take a closer look at how developer The Blood of Dawnwalker developer Rebel Wolves made its open world meaningful through activity design and deep lore that rejects the idea of "filler content".

https://www.ign.com/articles/how-97-copies-of-an-unreleased-version-of-super-mario-bros-duck-hunt-were-discovered-in-a-wisconsin-warehouse

· 2mo ago

How 97 Copies of an Unreleased Version of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt Were Discovered in a Wisconsin Warehouse

#nes #nintendo #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

'We Were Shocked' — Collector Discovers Unreleased Version of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt in Historic Haul

When Jason Ganos was asked to help sell an old box full of NES cartridges, he figured they would be pre-owned copies of games that had already been circulated in the market. He had no idea that he was about to make a historic discovery that would change his life forever.

https://www.destructoid.com/ea-ceo-38-million-bonus-bf6-success-devs-laid-off-anyway/

· 2mo ago

EA’s CEO Got a $38 Million Bonus Thanks to Battlefield 6’s Success—But of Course Many Devs Were Laid Off Anyway

#bf6 #gamedev #videogames #pcgaming #gaming #gamingnews #ea

EA's CEO got a $38 million bonus thanks to Battlefield 6's success—but of course many devs were laid off anyway

Destructoid

EA's CEO got a $38 million bonus thanks to Battlefield 6's success—but of course many devs were laid off anyway

Make it make sense.

https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-released-a-400-pikachu-plush-and-it-sold-out-immediately/

· 2mo ago

Pokémon Released a $400 Pikachu Plush, and It Sold Out Immediately

#pokemon #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Pokemon's New Limited Edition Pikachu Plush Costs $400

TheGamer

Pokemon's New Limited Edition Pikachu Plush Costs $400

Th first-ever Pikachu plush with the ability to shock you.

https://www.nintendolife.com/features/he-was-like-no-i-dont-want-that-i-want-this-one-lego-pokemon-designers-talk-kids-and-prototype-pikachus

· 2mo ago

"He was like, 'no, I don't want that, I want this one'" - LEGO Pokémon Designers Talk Kids & Prototype Pikachus

#pokemon #lego #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

nintendolife.com

https://www.engadget.com/2222199/sega-dreamcast-console-new-games/

· 2mo ago

Sega’s Dreamcast Retro Console Is Still Getting New Games 25 Years After It Was Abandoned

#sega #dreamcast #retrogaming #videogames #indiegames #gaming #gamedev #indiedev

Engadget

Sega

The Dreamcast library of games is surprisingly extensive, and new games are still being released. White Creek is in the works, and it is made for the Dreamcast.

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/this-is-from-zelda-if-you-didnt-know-test-footage-highlights-the-danger-of-using-genai-in-video-game-development

· 4mo ago

“This is from Zelda, if you didn’t know” - Test Footage Highlights the Danger of Using GenAI in Video Game Development

#gamedev #indiedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

timeextension.com

· 3mo ago

After Sony Kills PS5 Discs and Gta 6 Is Just a Code in a Box, Xbox Is Using Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Physical Disc as a Selling Point https://www.ign.com/articles/after-sony-kills-ps5-discs-and-gta-6-is-just-a-code-in-a-box-xbox-is-using-halo-campaign-evolveds-physical-disc-as-a-selling-point #xbox #halo #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

After Sony Kills PS5 Discs and GTA 6 is Just a Code in a Box, Xbox Is Using Halo: Campaign Evolved's Physical Disc as a Selling Point

Microsoft is using the fact that Halo: Campaign Evolved will offer a physical game disc in its box as a selling point.

https://insider-gaming.com/xbox-to-hold-major-layoffs-in-july/

· 4mo ago

Xbox to Hold Major Layoffs in July

#xbox #gamedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Insider Gaming

Xbox To Hold Major Layoffs In July

Xbox is set to have a round of mass layoffs in July as part of its restructure and changes to how it operates.

https://www.ign.com/articles/gears-e-day-devs-on-gears-lore-game-length-new-movement-mechanics-and-ai

· 4mo ago

Gears of War: E-Day Devs on Respecting the Lore, Game Length, New Movement Mechanics, and More

#gearsofwar #gamedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Gears of War: E-Day – Everything We Learned Behind Closed Doors at Xbox

IGN interviews The Coalition to find out more on Xbox console exclusive Gears of War: E-Day.

https://www.ign.com/articles/capcom-explains-how-tifa-from-final-fantasy-7-came-to-be-a-street-fighter-6-dlc-character

· 4mo ago

Capcom Explains How Tifa From Final Fantasy 7 Came to Be a Street Fighter 6 DLC Character

#streetfighter #finalfantasy #capcom #gamedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Capcom Explains How Tifa From Final Fantasy 7 Came to Be a Street Fighter 6 DLC Character

Capcom has discussed the eye-catching inclusion of Tifa from Final Fantasy 7 came to be a guest DLC character in Street Fighter 6, and explained why she’s a perfect fit for the game.

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/subnautica-and-pubg-franchises-drive-krafton-q2-revenue-up-949-to-8891m

· 2mo ago

Subnautica and PUBG Franchises Drive Krafton Q2 Revenue up 94.9% to $889.1m

#subnautica #pubg #gamedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

GamesIndustry.biz

Subnautica and PUBG franchises drive Krafton Q2 revenue up 94.9% to $889.1m

Operating profit also experienced record growth, rising 67% to $283.1 million

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07_fARfpnrw

· 4mo ago

Bad Magpie - Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Steam in 2027

#xbox #videogames #indiegames #pcgaming #gaming #steam

Bad Magpie | Official Reveal Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase 2026

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3227240/MineGeon_Renegades/

· 4mo ago

MineGeon: Renegades - Coming to Steam on July 14, 2026 - Demo Available Now

#gamedemo #indiegames #videogames #steam

Save 20% on MineGeon: Renegades on Steam

Descend into the dangerous depths of PAIMO in this co-op sci-fi roguelite bullet-hell focused on resource gathering. Play solo or with friends as you fight, gather resources, and upgrade together. The deeper you go, the greater the risks, rewards, and secrets waiting beneath the surface.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9T_I7XTXDs

· 4mo ago

The Mermaid Mask - Coming to Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, PlayStation 5 and Steam on July 16, 2026 - Demo Available Now on Steam

#gamedemo #indiegames #videogames #gaming

The Mermaid Mask │ Release Date Trailer │ Coming to PC, PlayStation 5 & Nintendo Switch 1 & 2

https://tech4gamers.com/nintendo-stocks-drop-after-direct/

· 4mo ago

Nintendo Stocks Drop 7% After Investors Were Left Unimpressed by Recent Direct

#nintendo #gamedev #nintendodirect #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Nintendo Stocks Drop 7% After Investors Were Left Unimpressed by Recent Direct

Tech4Gamers

Nintendo Stocks Drop 7% After Investors Were Left Unimpressed by Recent Direct

Nintendo has seen its stocks drop by over 7% following a weak Direct showcase, which left fans and investors unimpressed.

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/sega-launches-new-initiative-for-online-content-creators

· 4mo ago

Sega Launches New Initiative for Online Content Creators

#sega #contentcreation #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

timeextension.com

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4422260/Hakoniwa_Electric/

· 4mo ago

Hakoniwa Electric - Coming to Steam in 2026 - Demo Available Now

#gamedemo #indiegames #videogames #gaming

Hakoniwa Electric on Steam

"Hakoniwa Electric" is a cute relaxing puzzle game. Explore adorable isometric stages, solve puzzles, and light them up. Why not spend a leisurely year as Akari, who

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh_3ujoZyZM

· 2mo ago

Case Solved: The London Files - Available Now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam

#newgame #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Case Solved: The London Files - Release Trailer

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-closing-winnipeg-and-belgrade-studios-and-making-further-layoffs

· 4mo ago

Ubisoft Closing Winnipeg and Belgrade Studios and Making Further Layoffs

#ubisoft #gamedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Ubisoft cutting jobs and shutting Winnipeg and Belgrade studios

Game Developer

Ubisoft cutting jobs and shutting Winnipeg and Belgrade studios

The French publisher could eliminate up to 380 roles.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2445260/Tyr/

· 2mo ago

Tyr - Coming to Steam Early Access in Q3 2026 - Playtest Available Now Through August 2, 2026

#playtest #steam #videogames #gaming

Tyr on Steam

Tyr is a multiplayer tank shooter. Pilot heavy-armored vehicles with unique capabilities and upgrade them as you battle for victory with your team.

https://streamscharts.com/news/state-play-hits-record-breaking-3-million-live-viewers

· 4mo ago

State of Play Hits Record-Breaking 3 Million Live Viewers With Iconic Franchise Reveals

#playstation #stateofplay #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

State of Play June 2026: Record 3M Viewers & Iconic Reveals | Streams Charts

streamscharts.com

State of Play June 2026: Record 3M Viewers & Iconic Reveals | Streams Charts

The June 2026 State of Play set new records with over 3 million Peak Viewers, becoming the most-watched showcase. Discover key announcements like Marvel's Wolverine & Tomb Raider.

https://store.steampowered.com/developer/KOEITECMO/sale/EarlySummer2026

· 4mo ago

KOEI TECMO Early Summer Sale on Steam - Now Through June 18, 2026

#steamsale #steam #videogames #gaming

KOEI TECMO Early Summer Sale

KOEI TECMO Early Summer Sale Save up to 85% on select KOEI TECMO titles!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca0nmJyhhyA

· 4mo ago

Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters - Releasing on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on August 28, 2026

#videogames #ps5 #nintendoswitch #xbox #steam

CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS - Battle of the Strongest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eox2xcgq1bA

· 2mo ago

Truck-Kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?! - Available Now on Xbox Series X|S and Steam

#newgame #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World - RELEASE TRAILER

https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fps/the-game-and-all-of-you-deserve-a-proper-launch-dev-delays-extraction-shooter-the-day-before-release-and-hits-the-emergency-early-access-button-after-steam-players-break-the-servers/

· 4mo ago

"The game and all of you deserve a proper launch": Dev Delays Extraction Shooter the Day Before Release and Hits the Emergency Early Access Button After Steam Players Break the Servers

#gamedev #indiedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

"The game and all of you deserve a proper launch": Dev delays extraction shooter the day before release and hits the emergency Early Access button after Steam players break the servers

Servers are getting revamped

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/Duppy_Detective_Tashia/

· 4mo ago

Duppy Detective Tashia - Available Now on Steam

#newgame #videogames #gaming #steam

Save 20% on Duppy Detective Tashia on Steam

Help Tashia unravel the case of a heinous murder and find her cell phone in this point & click, mystery adventure based on Caribbean folklore!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3858650/Crushed_In_Time/

· 4mo ago

Crushed In Time - Available Now on Steam

#newgame #videogames #gaming #steam

Save 20% on Crushed In Time on Steam

Embark on an adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on this surprising and elastic point-and-click game. Grab, pull, and release to help them solve a bizarre investigation full of humor and meta-time travel!

https://www.gamesradar.com/games/strategy/two-devs-made-a-game-in-4-months-now-its-made-usd360-000-in-24-hours-as-steams-15th-best-selling-game-still-a-bit-unbelievable/

· 2mo ago

Two Devs Made a Game in 4 Months, Now It’s Made $360,000 in 24 Hours as Steam’s 15th Best-Selling Game: "Still a bit unbelievable"

#gamedev #indiedev #steam #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Two devs made a game in 4 months, now it's made $360,000 in 24 hours as Steam's 15th best-selling game: "Still a bit unbelievable"

Sir, we have a hit on our hands

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/after-a-corporate-mandate-demanded-they-help-with-call-of-duty-toys-for-bob-studio-head-says-it-took-many-mini-miracles-to-buy-their-independence-from-activision/

· 4mo ago

After a ‘Corporate Mandate’ Demanded They Help With Call of Duty, Toys for Bob Studio Head Says It Took ‘many mini miracles’ to Buy Their Independence From Activision

#gamedev #indiedev #spyro #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

After a 'corporate mandate' demanded they help with Call of Duty, Toys for Bob studio head says it took 'many mini miracles' to buy their independence from Activision

PC Gamer

After a 'corporate mandate' demanded they help with Call of Duty, Toys for Bob studio head says it took 'many mini miracles' to buy their independence from Activision

"We knew that it wasn't the right fit."

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3783410/Heroes_of_Anirea/

· 2mo ago

Heroes of Anirea - Launching on Steam in 2027 - Playtest Available Now

#playtest #indiegame #videogames #gaming #steam

Heroes of Anirea on Steam

Heroes of Anirea is a turn-based tactical JRPG with roguelite progression and character driven strategy. Assemble your squad from a diverse cast of heroes, each with their own unique skillset, and discover their stories as you face new challenges.

https://www.ign.com/articles/wuchang-fallen-feathers-sequel-announced-with-creator-back-on-board-after-reports-that-its-development-team-had-disbanded

· 2mo ago

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced With Creator Back on Board, After Reports That Its Development Team Had Disbanded

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced With Creator Back on Board, After Reports That Its Development Team Had Disbanded

Soulslike success Wuchang: Fallen Feathers will get a sequel, despite previous reports that the game's original development team had disbanded.

https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/naoki-hamaguchi-talks-final-fantasy-7-revelation-final-fantasy-14-and-physical-media-plans-its-a-wonderful-culture-and-it-would-be-a-shame-to-lose-that/

· 2mo ago

Naoki Hamaguchi Talks Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Final Fantasy 14, and Physical Media Plans: "It's a wonderful culture and it would be a shame to lose that"

#finalfantasy #finalfantasy7 #finalfantasyvii #finalfantasy14 #finalfantasyxiv #gamedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Naoki Hamaguchi talks Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Final Fantasy 14, and physical media plans: "It's a wonderful culture and it would be a shame to lose that"

Interview | Hamaguchi also tells us about the one FF7 Revelation feature that taught him "how hard it is to develop games these days."

#videogames #gamedev #indiegames #pcgaming #gaming #gamingnews #fono26 #ukgames

· 2mo ago

For One Night Only - The Biggest UK Games Showcase - July 29, 2026 at 7:00PM BST / 11:00AM PT / 2:00PM ET

https://fono.games

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY - Celebration of the British videogames industry

Celebration of the British videogames industry

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4218360/Wall_World_Strategy/

· 4mo ago

Wall World Strategy - Coming Soon to Steam - Demo Available Now

#gamedemo #videogames #indiegames #pcgaming #gaming #steam

Wall World Strategy on Steam

Build and lead a colony on the surface of an endless Wall. Manage resources and your people, develop new technologies, defend against relentless zyrex attacks, and send robo-spiders on risky expeditions. Keep the colony from collapsing – in Wall World, it

https://www.ign.com/articles/lightspeed-la-lays-off-staff-as-it-shifts-last-sentinels-creative-direction

· 2mo ago

Lightspeed LA Lays off Staff as It Shifts Last Sentinel’s Creative Direction

Lightspeed LA Announces Creative Shift of Last Sentinel's Direction to 'Deliver the Experience Players Expect'

Lightspeed LA, the developer behind Last Sentinel, announced that it’s making a big shift in creative direction that will impact some members of its staff.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2479090/Prelude_Dark_Pain/

· 4mo ago

Prelude Dark Pain - Coming Soon to Steam Early Access - Demo Available Now

#gamedemo #earlyaccess #videogames #steam

Save 20% on Prelude Dark Pain on Steam

Prelude Dark Pain is a Tactical RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Assume the role of a local blacksmith named Soren, lead an uprising against the Order of the Ashen Crusade and save a world ravaged by war.

https://www.polygon.com/teamfight-tactics-tft-7-year-anniversary-interview/

· 4mo ago

Teamfight Tactics Has Dominated the Field for 7 Years - And It’s Only Just Getting Started - TFT Devs Reflect on 7 Years of Running the Table

#tft #teamfighttactics #gamedev #leagueoflegends #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Teamfight Tactics has dominated the field for 7 years — and it's only just getting started

Polygon.com

Teamfight Tactics has dominated the field for 7 years — and it's only just getting started

Riot reflects in a new interview

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3715040/DekaDuck/

· 4mo ago

DekaDuck - Coming to Steam - Demo Available Now

#gamedemo #indiegames #videogames #gaming

DekaDuck on Steam

DekaDuck is a 2D action platformer, featuring fully hand-drawn art and animation. Fight enemies using their own abilities and quirks to solve puzzles and defeat bosses, in a sci-fi world full of conspiracies!

https://retrododo.com/cuphead-mugman-are-causing-a-stir-over-on-lego-ideas/

· 4mo ago

Cuphead & Mugman Are Causing a Stir Over on LEGO Ideas

#cuphead #lego #videogames #gaming #gamingnews

Retro Dodo

Cuphead & Mugman Are Causing A Stir Over On LEGO Ideas

Cuphead and Mugan are hot topics right now, and not just because they're essentially utensils that can hold warm beverages. They're firm fan favourites in the world of indie/retro gaming, and we covered the news recently that the developers behind Cuphead are making a new adventure for

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4161140/Finding_Polka/

· 2mo ago

Finding Polka - Coming to Steam on August 11, 2026 - Demo Available Now

#gamedemo #videogames #indiegames #steam