Amazon Game Studios to End Lost Ark Western Service in 2027
Amazon Game Studios will hand over Lost Ark live service operations in the West to Smilegate in early 2027. Arkesia will continue to be supported.
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Peak Final Ascent Update Released: Why Devs Aren't Making a Forever Game
Landfall and Aggro Crab release Peak's final major update, adding new biomes, luggage, and items while explaining why they won't make it a live-service game.
New Mario Kart Tracks Added to Nintendo Music Service
Nintendo has expanded the Mario Kart World soundtrack on the Nintendo Music app, adding tracks from Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart Tour, and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.
New Witch Bakery Game Blends The Owl House and Kiki's Delivery Service
A new witch-themed life sim game blending the aesthetics of The Owl House and Kiki's Delivery Service is available to play free on Steam as of August 2026.
Why Battle Passes Remain the Industry Standard for Live-Service Games
A look at the psychology and business logic behind battle passes, from why they drive player retention to the reasons they remain a key monetization model.
Final Fantasy 14 And The MMORPG Survival Strategy In 2026
Explore how Final Fantasy 14, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Warframe survive and evolve amid live-service shooter dominance in 2026.
Xbox Clarifies Stance on Future Console Exclusivity
Xbox CCO Matt Booty confirms that single-player games aren't guaranteed to be exclusive, while live-service titles will continue to see multiplatform releases.
Warframe Creative Director Rebecca Ford on the Reality of Live Service
Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford shares her perspective on the end of Destiny 2 and the pressures of managing a long-running live service game.
Square Enix Confirms Shutdown of Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
Square Enix is shutting down Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis in October 2026, adding another title to the company’s list of discontinued mobile live service games.
Concord: A Look Back at the Short-Lived 2024 Live-Service Failure
Two years after its sudden shutdown, we revisit Concord's brief existence and the lessons learned from its rapid fall in the live-service market.
Square Enix Addresses Game Preservation and Service Closures
Square Enix responds to shareholder questions on game preservation, citing YouTube cutscene archives and livestreams as current methods for inactive titles.
Destiny 2 Ends: Why Bungie's Live-Service Era Has Finally Cooled
With the final Monument of Triumph update released, Destiny 2 has ceased active development. Here is what this means for the future of the game.
Sony President Reaffirms Commitment to Live Service Games in 2026
Despite recent studio closures and project cancellations, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino confirms the company is still pursuing live service.
Sony Doubles Down on Live Service Strategy Despite 'Disastrous' Track Record
PlayStation boss Hideaki Nishino confirms Sony will continue pursuing live service games, citing their ability to attract a global user base.
Sony Confirms Single-Player Games Remain Its Core Strength for PS5
Sony has officially stated that single-player titles are its core strength for PS5, while confirming it will continue to build a portfolio of live service games.
Battlefield 6 Updates: Players Report New Bugs and Glitches
The latest Battlefield 6 update has introduced spawn map jitters, broken flares, and rendering issues, leaving players questioning the state of the live service.
Destiny 2 Monument of Triumph Update Marks End of Weekly Blog Tradition
Bungie confirms the end of weekly blog updates following the final Destiny 2 Monument of Triumph patch. Here is what this means for the future of the live service.
Destiny 2 Monument of Triumph Update: Server Status and Patch Notes 2026
Destiny 2 players face Weasel errors following the Monument of Triumph update. Get the facts on the final live-service patch, server status, and player counts.
How Twitch Drops Changed How Esports Marketing Works in 2026
Explore how Twitch Drops transformed VALORANT and live service games. In Game News covers the industry shift toward integrated streaming rewards since 2020.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Delayed: New 2027 Release Window Confirmed
Horizon Steel Frontiers has been officially delayed until 2027. Get the latest update on the live service MMO's new release window and development status.
How Overwatch 2 and TikTok Viral Games Influenced 2026 Gaming Trends
Explore how viral TikTok trends and live-service titles like Overwatch 2 are shaping player purchasing habits and industry discovery in 2026.
Destiny 2 Final Update Confirmed for June 2026: Bungie Shifts Focus
Bungie confirms the final Destiny 2 update arrives June 9, 2026. Learn what happens to the live service shooter, upcoming content, and studio layoffs.
Overwatch 2 Marks 10th Anniversary: Blizzard Reflects on Decade of Change
As Overwatch 2 hits its 10th anniversary, Blizzard leaders discuss the evolution of the hero shooter, live-service challenges, and the future of the franchise.
We Have to Talk About Live Service After Quantic Dream Scraps Online Gambit
Quantic Dream has officially cancelled its long-rumored live service project. We examine the impact of this decision on the developer's future creative output.
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Xbox Clarifies Stance on Future Console Exclusivity
Xbox CCO Matt Booty confirms that single-player games aren't guaranteed to be exclusive, while live-service titles will continue to see multiplatform releases.
Warframe Creative Director Rebecca Ford on the Reality of Live Service
Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford shares her perspective on the end of Destiny 2 and the pressures of managing a long-running live service game.
Square Enix Confirms Shutdown of Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
Square Enix is shutting down Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis in October 2026, adding another title to the company’s list of discontinued mobile live service games.
Concord: A Look Back at the Short-Lived 2024 Live-Service Failure
Two years after its sudden shutdown, we revisit Concord's brief existence and the lessons learned from its rapid fall in the live-service market.