Xbox Bolsters Brand with New Chief Strategy & Technology Officers
Xbox announced the appointment of Matthew Ball as chief strategy officer and Scott Van Vliet as chief technology officer. The hires are aimed at tightening the console brand’s positioning, paid‑media approach and product pipeline as the division prepares for the upcoming Project Helix launch.
We Have to Talk About Live Service, After Heavy Rain Dev's Online Gambit Is Scrapped
Quantic Dream announced the cancellation of its free‑to‑play 3v3 shooter Spellcasters Chronicles, just three months after its Early Access launch on Steam. The title never attracted a sustainable audience, peaking at 888 concurrent players and falling below 100 within weeks....
EA Is Reportedly Stopping An Xbox Game Pass Family Plan
Xbox Game Pass explored a Family Plan that would let a primary subscriber add up to four household members, with trials in Ireland and Colombia showing strong interest. Insider Jez Corden says Electronic Arts opposed the plan, claiming EA “fully...
ARC Raiders Devs Now Honor the Right to Self-Defense because, You Know, Human Nature
Embark Studios announced that ARC Raiders will now differentiate between unprovoked attacks and self‑defensive fire in its matchmaking algorithm. The change removes defensive shots from the aggressive player rating, meaning players who only retaliate won’t be pushed into high‑PvP lobbies....
UK-Centric Gaming Showcase, For One Night Only, Announced, Featuring IO Interactive and Criterion
For One Night Only is a live streamed event featuring interviews, developer reveals, announcements, and more.
007: First Light's Global Launch Times Have Been Announced — Here's Exactly when You Can Play James Bond's Latest Adventure...
IO Interactive announced global launch times for its upcoming James Bond prequel, 007: First Light. Early‑access players who pre‑ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition will receive the game on May 26, 2026, with the public release following on May 27, 2026....