Report: US Government Urged Apple-Intel Chip Deal Amid $9B Stock Move
A new report suggests the US government pushed Apple toward an Intel chipmaking deal to avoid tariffs while simultaneously taking a $9 billion stake in Intel.
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Ubisoft Removes 'More Fun' Monetization Claim From 2026 Annual Report
Ubisoft has edited its annual financial report, removing a controversial claim that in-game monetization makes player experiences more fun.
Halo Studios Chief Pierre Hintze Accused of Severe Mismanagement and Abuse
A new report alleges that Halo Studios head Pierre Hintze has subjected staff to verbal abuse and mismanagement, leading to claims of a toxic work environment.
Developer of Paddle Paddle Paddle Says Steam Refunds Are Being Abused
Solo developer Mateo Covic reports 55,000 refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle, claiming Steam's two-hour policy makes it easy for players to finish and return games.
Indie Developer Claims 55,000 Steam Refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle
Solo developer Mateo Covic reports over 55,000 refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle, sparking debate over Steam’s two-hour refund policy in 2026.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Rumored to Feature 'Gaming Legends' Theme
Leaked reports suggest Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 will focus on gaming crossovers, potentially including Kingdom Hearts, Persona, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
New Xbox 'Disc-to-Digital' Feature Rumored for Next Week
Reports suggest a new 'Project Positron' feature may allow Xbox Series X|S users to digitize physical game collections, potentially deepening the PS5 disc debate.
Obsidian Entertainment Hit by Layoffs Amid New Fallout Project Reports
Obsidian Entertainment confirms layoffs following a major Microsoft restructure, while reports suggest Josh Sawyer is leading a new Fallout project.
Avowed 2 May Still Be in Development Despite Internal Cancellation
A small team at Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly continuing work on an Avowed sequel, despite earlier reports that the project had been cancelled.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Sells 2 Million Copies on Day One
Vantage Studios reports 2 million copies sold and record-breaking Steam engagement for the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launch.
It’s Not Just You: Roku Users Are Frustrated by New Home Screen Update
Roku users are reporting widespread frustration with a new home screen UI update that adds ads, algorithm-based slots, and technical bugs.
Steam Hits Record $11.1B Revenue in First Half of 2026
Alinea Analytics reports Steam generated $11.1 billion in the first half of 2026, a 14.5% increase over H1 2025 despite shifting trends in new game sales.
Xbox Disputes Reports of Staffing Crisis at id Software
Xbox denies claims that id Software's engine team has been reduced to one person following recent layoffs at the Texas studio.
Lenovo Has Officially Ditched Its Piracy-Packed G02 Handheld
Lenovo has pulled the $60 G02 emulation device from sale after international reports highlighted the handheld came pre-loaded with copyrighted ROMs.
Diablo 4 Players Call Out 'Stingy' Drop Rates for New Iconic Mythics
Following the launch of Diablo 4's Death Awakening season, players are reporting frustration over the extremely low drop rates for the new Iconic Mythic items.
Diablo 4 Players Call Iconic Mythic Drop Rates 'Broken' in Season 14
Diablo 4's Death Awakening season brings Iconic Mythics, but players report stingy drop rates despite extensive farming efforts.
id Software Relegated to Support Studio Following Massive Layoffs
Following 136 job cuts at id Software this week, reports suggest the legendary developer has been relegated to a support studio role within Xbox.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Still At Least Two Years Away
Following recent Xbox layoffs, reports suggest The Elder Scrolls 6 remains at least two years from release. Here is the latest on the Bethesda project.
id Software Reportedly Loses Half Its Staff in Major Xbox Restructuring
Following a significant Xbox restructure, id Software has reportedly cut 50% of its staff. Here is what we know about the studio's future.
Steam Monthly Active Users Outpace PlayStation by Nearly 75 Million
New data reveals Steam had 198 million monthly active users in 2025, a significant lead over the 125 million active users reported by PlayStation Network.
Xbox Layoffs Gut id Software Coding Team Following Engine Tech Cuts
Reports indicate nearly half of id Software's staff were laid off, with significant losses to the coding team behind the proprietary id Tech 8 engine.
Elder Scrolls Online Team Faces Major Layoffs Amid Xbox Strategic Pivot
Reports indicate up to half of the Elder Scrolls Online development team has been laid off as Xbox shifts focus toward core franchises like Fallout and Elder Scrolls.
John Romero Calls for id Software Preservation After Xbox Layoffs
Doom co-founder John Romero urges the preservation of id Software’s history following reports that nearly half of the studio's staff were laid off by Xbox.
Paddle Paddle Paddle Dev Calls Out Steam Refund Policy Issues
Solo developer Zoroarts reports over 55,000 refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle, highlighting the impact of Steam’s two-hour playtime refund threshold on indie games.
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LG Monitor App Pushing McAfee Trials Without User Consent
LG monitor users report the company's software is silently installing and prompting for paid McAfee antivirus subscriptions without permission.
Valve's Steam Machine Hits 'Red Line of Death' Hardware Failures
Early adopters of the new Steam Machine are reporting GPU failures signaled by a red light, drawing comparisons to the Xbox 360's infamous red ring of death.
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Ubisoft Removes 'More Fun' Monetization Claim From 2026 Annual Report
Ubisoft has edited its annual financial report, removing a controversial claim that in-game monetization makes player experiences more fun.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Rumored to Feature 'Gaming Legends' Theme
Leaked reports suggest Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 will focus on gaming crossovers, potentially including Kingdom Hearts, Persona, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
New Xbox 'Disc-to-Digital' Feature Rumored for Next Week
Reports suggest a new 'Project Positron' feature may allow Xbox Series X|S users to digitize physical game collections, potentially deepening the PS5 disc debate.
It’s Not Just You: Roku Users Are Frustrated by New Home Screen Update
Roku users are reporting widespread frustration with a new home screen UI update that adds ads, algorithm-based slots, and technical bugs.