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Bungie will restore archived *Destiny 2* content to regain player trust after ending development and laying off staff, while also evolving *Marathon* into a deeper survival experience.
Xbox is reportedly preparing a second round of layoffs this week as part of ongoing restructuring efforts, following an initial announcement of 3,200 job cuts in July.
The Green Games Jam Awards 2026 honored developers for sustainable practices and environmental storytelling, with Northern Forge Studios and Runaway Play each winning two awards.
HR leaders in the games industry discuss rebuilding trust and morale among remaining staff after repeated layoffs and studio closures.
GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit announces sessions on AI impact, neurodivergent teams, and resilience, alongside expert-led discussions for workplace leaders in London next month.
Black Salt Games has launched Team Trifold, a new indie studio, alongside Saltworks Entertainment, a white-label publisher supporting three Christchurch-based studios.
Nex Playground secures $150m in funding as its active console sales surpass one million units and subscriber base nears one million.
Hookshot, publisher of Nintendo Life, has launched Steam Hype, a new PC gaming site focused on Steam titles and Valve hardware, aiming to highlight indie and discovery content amid industry contraction.
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino admitted using generative AI in a recent showcase, apologizing for causing discomfort while clarifying games remain human-made.
Blizzard announced at BlizzCon 2026 that the next StarCraft title will be an open-world first-person shooter launching in 2030, marking a genre shift for the franchise.
Video game industry unions have rapidly expanded globally, securing pay rises, AI protections, and better conditions amid industry layoffs and remote-work disputes.
Saber Interactive’s Tim Willits discusses the studio’s cautious approach to generative AI, its global development strategy outside North America, and its balanced portfolio of mid-sized and recognizable IP projects.
Saber Interactive’s CCO Tim Willits denies replacing any staff with AI, calling CEO Matthew Karch’s remarks sarcasm amid a public dispute over a writer’s departure.
Xbox will publish Kojima Productions' Physint after PlayStation unexpectedly canceled the project, marking a shift from its original exclusive plan.