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Eidos Montreal lays off 124 staff, head of studio David Anfossi departs
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees, citing a “result of changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams,” and longtime head of studio David Anfossi has departed, the studio announced. A transition…
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees, citing a “result of changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams,” and longtime head of studio David Anfossi has departed, the studio announced. A transition plan to new leadership is currently underway, with more details to be announced as they are finalized.
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Vultures: Scavengers of Death launches April 28
Tactical turn-based survival horror game Vultures: Scavengers of Death will launch for PC via Steam on April 28, publisher Firesquid Games and developer Team Vultures announced.
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta details major characters
Publisher CFK and developer DeerFarm have released new information and screenshots introducing side-scrolling shoot 'em up game Shikhondo: Blue Pieta's major characters: Layla, the vampire hunter; Chae Woori, the rookie grim reaper; and Sister Maria.
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Publisher CFK and developer DeerFarm have released new information and screenshots introducing side-scrolling shoot 'em up game Shikhondo: Blue Pieta's major characters: Layla, the vampire hunter; Chae Woori, the rookie grim reaper; and Sister Maria.
Mario Kart World version 1.6.0 update now available
Nintendo has released the version 1.6.0 update for Mario Kart World, which adds Bob-omb Blast as a Battle mode, among various adjustments and bug fixes.
Truxton Extreme launches July 30 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Shoot 'em up revival Truxton Extreme will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on July 30, publisher Clear River Games and developer Tatsujin announced. The Xbox Series and Switch 2 versions are…
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis launches April 24
Rhythm adventure game Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis will launch for PC via Steam on April 23 at 9:00 p.m. PT / April 24 at 12:00 a.m. ET for $16.99, publisher and developer WSS playground, publisher Alliance Arts, and developer WHO YOU…
PEAK ‘PLAY IT YOUR WAY’ update now available
Aggro Crab and Landfall have released the "PLAY IT YOUR WAY" update for cooperative climbing game PEAK, the developers announced.
Bus Bound launches April 30
Bus driving simulation game Bus Bound will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 30 for $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99, publisher Saber Interactive and developer stillalive studios announced.
Tactical turn-based survival horror game Vultures: Scavengers of Death will launch for PC via Steam on April 28, publisher Firesquid Games and developer Team Vultures announced.
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Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After standalone versions for Switch launch April 16
The standalone versions of Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After's four episodes will launch for Switch via Nintendo eShop on April 16, developer aNCHOR announced. Each episode will be sold separately, as well as together…
Rhythm adventure game Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis will launch for PC via Steam on April 23 at 9:00 p.m. PT / April 24 at 12:00 a.m. ET for $16.99, publisher and developer WSS playground, publisher Alliance Arts, and developer WHO YOU announced. An official Twitter account for the game has also been launched.
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Nintendo has released the version 1.6.0 update for Mario Kart World, which adds Bob-omb Blast as a Battle mode, among various adjustments and bug fixes.
Shoot 'em up revival Truxton Extreme will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on July 30, publisher Clear River Games and developer Tatsujin announced. The Xbox Series and Switch 2 versions are newly announced.
Aggro Crab and Landfall have released the "PLAY IT YOUR WAY" update for cooperative climbing game PEAK, the developers announced.
Bus driving simulation game Bus Bound will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 30 for $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99, publisher Saber Interactive and developer stillalive studios announced.
The standalone versions of Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After's four episodes will launch for Switch via Nintendo eShop on April 16, developer aNCHOR announced. Each episode will be sold separately, as well as together in a bundled set.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct set for June 7
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on June 7 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. BST, Microsoft announced. It will be immediately followed by a special deep dive "Direct" into Gears of War: E-Day. You will be…
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on June 7 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. BST, Microsoft announced. It will be immediately followed by a special deep dive "Direct" into Gears of War: E-Day. You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook.
