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EA reportedly expects Battlefield 6 to have 100 million players, three times more than the series’ best seller

AuthorJuly 3, 20250

EA’s executive leadership has reportedly set a goal of 100 million players for the upcoming Battlefield game, which “very few” developers believe is achievable. This comes from a tell-all report from Ars Technica, which explores the game’s many ambitions and problems through information gathered from anonymous sources. In this article, battle royale modes in competitor […]

Romero Games cancels upcoming FPS title after publisher pulls funding

AuthorJuly 3, 20250

Romero Games has announced the cancellation of its upcoming first-person shooter due to its publisher cancelling funding for the game. Studio director Brenda Romero shared on social media that it was a “strategic decision made at a high level within the publisher” that was “way above our visibility or control”. “Last night, we learned that […]

Doom creator John Romero’s next shooter project loses funding following Microsoft cuts

AuthorJuly 3, 20250

The next shooter project from Romero Games has lost funding following recent layoffs and studio closures at Microsoft. The Galway-based studio, set up by Doom creator John Romero, released a statement earlier today on social media saying its publisher had cancelled funding for its game along with “other unannounced projects at other studios”. Romero Games […]

Microsoft Xbox layoffs June 2025 – tracking the situation as it happens

AuthorJuly 3, 20250

Yesterday, as widely expected based on earlier reports, Microsoft began another sweeping round of layoffs – its fourth in just 18 months – this time affecting thousands of people across the company. It’s believed more than 9,000 employees have lost their jobs as a result of this most recent move, which Microsoft told Eurogamer were […]

Zenimax Online Studios head Matt Firor announces departure, following widespread layoffs and the cancellation of in-development MMO

AuthorJuly 3, 20250

Zenimax Online Studios president Matt Firor has announced his intention to step down, following layoffs at the company and the cancellation of its upcoming MMO. Posted in a statement to social media via the official Zenimax Online Studios account, Firor wrote the following: “After more than 18 years leading ZeniMax Online Studios, I’ll be stepping […]

Chinese action-RPG Where Winds Meet confirmed PlayStation console exclusive

AuthorJuly 3, 20250

Where Winds Meet, the forthcoming action game from Chinese developer Everstone Studio, will be a PlayStation console exclusive on its launch. A new CGI trailer for the game has been released, showcasing more of its Wuxia-inspired setting and story. At its close, no release date is given beyond “2025”, but the game is confirmed to […]

The GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party 2025 is sold out – we’ll see you in Brighton next week

AuthorJuly 3, 20250

The GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party 2025 is almost upon us. Hosted once again at Horatio’s Bar in Brighton on Wednesday July 9, the event is completely sold out. Demand was so strong, this year, in fact, that even the waitlist is completely closed. We’re grateful for the extraordinary amount of interest, and only encourage people to […]

G/O Media sells Kotaku to digital publishing company Keleops

AuthorJuly 3, 20250

Digital publishing company Keleops has acquired Kotaku from G/O Media in an undisclosed, all-cash asset deal. As reported by Axios, Kotaku’s editorial staff will remain at the site and more senior staff will be hired. Keleops CEO Jean-Guillaume Kleis told the publication that “he had no immediate strategy shifts and he hadn’t yet met with […]

Sea of Thieves and Banjo-Kazooie director Gregg Mayles reportedly leaving Rare after 35 years

AuthorJuly 3, 20250

Rare’s most seasoned creator Gregg Mayles – known for directing the likes of Banjo-Kazooie and Sea of Thieves, as well as his work on Donkey Kong 64 and many more games – is reportedly leaving the studio after more than 35 years. Word of Mayles’ departure comes in the wake of layoffs across Microsoft yesterday, […]

Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO, not retiring from Xbox “anytime soon”

AuthorJuly 3, 20250

Phil Spencer won’t be retiring from his position at Xbox “anytime soon”. Yesterday, Microsoft announced swathes of layoffs across the entire company, including its gaming division. The likes of Everwild, Perfect Dark and a new Zenimax MMORPG have been cancelled in the process. However, Spencer – Microsoft Gaming CEO – will remain at the company […]

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