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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.
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.
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.
Xbox Layoffs Impact Bethesda, Elder Scrolls Online Studio 'Gutted'
Significant staff reductions at Xbox have heavily affected ZeniMax Media and its subsidiaries, with ZeniMax Online Studios reportedly losing a substantial portion of its team.
Xbox Game Studios in Flux: Layoffs, Acquisitions, and Studio Status in 2026
A comprehensive look at Xbox's sprawling developer landscape reveals significant shifts, with studios closed, sold, spun off, or undergoing major restructuring.
Nintendo to Discontinue Original Switch Sales in Europe Due to New Battery Regulations
A European Union mandate requiring user-replaceable batteries will lead to the cessation of original Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED model sales in the region by February 2027.
Bethesda to Focus on Strongest Franchises Amid Xbox Layoffs
Company boss Jill Braff announces a strategic shift towards core IPs and away from individual studio roadmaps following significant workforce reductions.
Paddle Paddle Paddle Dev Highlights Steam's Refund Policy Woes
An indie developer's plea for a more flexible refund system on Steam has ignited a debate among developers and players regarding the fairness of current policies for short-form games.
Xbox and PlayStation Are Not Your Friends, and Neither Is Taylor Swift
Blind loyalty to corporations, whether in gaming or pop culture, prevents meaningful critique of their actions.