Xbox Pulls Project Fantasy Funding, Forcing IO Interactive Restructure
Xbox withdrew from its Project Fantasy publishing deal, triggering layoffs at IO Interactive as the studio seeks new funding to keep the fantasy RPG alive.
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Marvel’s Blade Budget Overrun Puts Arkane Lyon’s Future in Jeopardy
Microsoft may cancel Marvel’s Blade and close Arkane Lyon after budget overruns, with 1,000 Xbox layoffs expected around July 6, per The Verge.
Tekken 8, BlazBlue, Marvel Tokon and More: EVO 2026’s Biggest Reveals
From BlazBlue’s first new fighter in nine years to Rivals of Aether 2’s 2028 console launch, here’s every major reveal from EVO 2026.
GTA 6 Disc Edition Coming Months After Launch, Rockstar Support Confirms
Rockstar Support says a physical GTA 6 disc edition will arrive months after the November 2026 launch, with leaks pointing to a December 2026 release.
Pre-Close Cuts Contradict EA’s Promise of No Job Changes in $55B LBO
EA is cutting staff before its $55B Saudi-led leveraged buyout closes, directly contradicting shareholder filings that promised no immediate job changes.
Valve’s Steam Machine Costs $300 More Than Its Original Target
Valve’s Steam Machine starts at $1,049 — $300 above its original target — with a lottery reservation system and limited launch stock confirmed.
Blacklisting Claims Against Rockstar Cleared for Full Trial in 2026
A Glasgow tribunal refused to strike out blacklisting allegations against Rockstar Games, sending fired IWGB union workers’ claims to a full trial in September 2026.
Rockstar’s GTA 6 Website Scrub Looks Like Marketing, Not a Delay
GTA 6’s November 19 date vanished from Rockstar’s site after the June 18 cover art reveal — here’s why investor pressure makes a third delay unlikely.
GTA VI Cover Art Drops as Pre-Orders Lock In for November Launch
Rockstar sets June 25 as the GTA VI pre-order date and unveils official cover art, with the November 19, 2026 launch now backed by a firm financial commitment.
New Senua Game Reveal Was Used to Sell Ninja Theory to Potential Buyers
Senua Reveal Used to Sell Ninja Theory to Buyers