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IO Interactive Closes Studio, Faces Layoffs After Xbox Pulls Project Funding
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IO Interactive Closes Studio, Faces Layoffs After Xbox Pulls Project Funding

The developer behind the Hitman and 007 series is reportedly shutting down its Malmö, Sweden, location due to a funding withdrawal.

Jul 7, 2026
Over 170,000 Signatures Gathered in Petition Against Sony's Move Away From Physical Discs
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Over 170,000 Signatures Gathered in Petition Against Sony's Move Away From Physical Discs

A Change.org petition urges Sony to reconsider its decision to discontinue all physical media manufacturing for PlayStation consoles by January 2028.

Jul 7, 2026
Obsidian Entertainment Reportedly Sees Significant Staff Reductions
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Obsidian Entertainment Reportedly Sees Significant Staff Reductions

Sources indicate approximately 25 percent of the RPG studio's workforce has been affected by recent layoffs at Xbox.

Jul 7, 2026
Xbox CEO: A Healthy Console Is 'Necessary But Not Sufficient' for Success
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Xbox CEO: A Healthy Console Is 'Necessary But Not Sufficient' for Success

Asha Sharma outlines a vision for Xbox that extends far beyond its hardware ecosystem, aiming to entertain over a billion people daily.

Jul 7, 2026
Sony's All-Digital PlayStation Future Signals Industry-Wide Shift
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Sony's All-Digital PlayStation Future Signals Industry-Wide Shift

The move away from physical media by Sony aims to maximize profits from a shrinking console audience, following a decade-long trend toward digital sales.

Jul 7, 2026
Xbox Game Pass Subscriber Count Reportedly Dips to 30 Million
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Xbox Game Pass Subscriber Count Reportedly Dips to 30 Million

A new report indicates a significant drop in Game Pass subscribers, falling short of Microsoft's ambitious growth targets.

Jul 7, 2026
Shawn Layden Believes PS Vita's Feature Overload Led to Its Downfall
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Shawn Layden Believes PS Vita's Feature Overload Led to Its Downfall

The former PlayStation executive explains why he thinks a more focused PSP2 would have succeeded where the Vita faltered.

Jul 7, 2026
United Videogame Workers Launches Hardship Fund for Laid-Off Employees
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United Videogame Workers Launches Hardship Fund for Laid-Off Employees

The new fund aims to provide financial assistance to industry professionals impacted by recent layoffs.

Jul 7, 2026
Obsidian Entertainment Hit by Significant Layoffs, Approximately 25% of Staff Affected
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Obsidian Entertainment Hit by Significant Layoffs, Approximately 25% of Staff Affected

Xbox-owned studio sees around 60-70 employees, including senior talent, depart as part of broader company cuts.

Jul 6, 2026