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The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past's setting "felt like a really natural way to go", CD Projekt Red story director says, while parrying my attempts to breach the DLC's guard
Multi-platformUpdateOct 1, 2026
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The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past's setting "felt like a really natural way to go", CD Projekt Red story director says, while parrying my attempts to breach the DLC's guard

CD Projekt Red story director Marcin Blacha recently spoke about The Witcher 3 expansion titled Songs of the Past, which serves as the White Wolf's new final chapter after replacing Blood and Wine in that concluding role. The narrative pulls Geralt out of retirement to assist his old companion Dandelion after the bard receives urgent family business requiring a friend's support.

Rock Paper Shotgun · Gaming media · United KingdomRead context
Kena: Scars of Kosmora Delayed to 2027 by Ember Lab with New Story Details Shared
PlayStationNewsOct 1, 2026
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Kena: Scars of Kosmora Delayed to 2027 by Ember Lab with New Story Details Shared

Ember Lab has announced that Kena: Scars of Kosmora will now be released in 2027. The delay is intended to allow the development team to deliver a top-tier game of significantly larger scale and higher ambition than their 2021 debut title, Bridge of Spirits.

PlayStation.Blog Italy · Official announcement · ItalyRead context
"We want people to try and outsmart the game": No Law aims for Arkane-style reactivity within a dangerous walled city
Multi-platformNewsOct 1, 2026
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"We want people to try and outsmart the game": No Law aims for Arkane-style reactivity within a dangerous walled city

Port Desire is the walled, isolated port city setting of the immersive sim No Law, developed by Neon Giant. According to creative director Tor Frick, the port city is a lawless no man's land set between three neighbouring countries and maintained by a peacekeeping force. The setting serves as a convenient playground for illegal medical research, vices, and smuggling.

Rock Paper Shotgun · Gaming media · United KingdomRead context
"Xbox is not for sale" despite all of the layoffs and neat repackaging of studios within Microsoft's corporate structure, CEO Asha Sharma says
Multi-platformOffersOct 1, 2026
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"Xbox is not for sale" despite all of the layoffs and neat repackaging of studios within Microsoft's corporate structure, CEO Asha Sharma says

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied that there are plans to sell Microsoft's gaming division, despite recent cuts that included laying off 268 staff in the second of multiple planned rounds for this financial year. The organizational structure has also shifted, moving away from independent studios to consolidate remaining teams under a small number of arms led by bosses from Activision and Bethesda.

Rock Paper Shotgun · Gaming media · United KingdomRead context
PlayPark Opens Pre-Registration for Granado Espada M Across PC and Mobile Platforms
Multi-platformNewsOct 1, 2026
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PlayPark Opens Pre-Registration for Granado Espada M Across PC and Mobile Platforms

PlayPark has officially opened pre-registration for Granado Espada M, a cross-platform MMORPG that brings the classic PC fantasy world to iOS, Android, and PC Client. The game retains the distinctive features of the original series, including the signature Multi-Character Control system that allows players to command multiple characters simultaneously for custom combat strategies and large-scale warfare.

GamingDose · Gaming media · ThailandRead context
The Division developers Massive are now "the global brand" in charge of Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon, alongside a new Ubisoft dieselpunk MOBA
Multi-platformNewsOct 1, 2026
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The Division developers Massive are now "the global brand" in charge of Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon, alongside a new Ubisoft dieselpunk MOBA

Ubisoft has announced that Massive Entertainment is now serving as the global label for several key series, including Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, and an original World War fantasy MOBA titled March of Giants.

Rock Paper Shotgun · Gaming media · United KingdomRead context
[Eurogamer] Gears of War: E-Day developers fear they'll be laid off straight after launch - and right before they'd be due their bonuses
Multi-platformReleaseOct 1, 2026
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[Eurogamer] Gears of War: E-Day developers fear they'll be laid off straight after launch - and right before they'd be due their bonuses

Before recent Microsoft cuts, staff at The Coalition felt cautiously optimistic regarding job security due to working on the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day and the studio's status as a flagship first-party Xbox Game Studios developer with a largely hands-off leadership approach, according to sources speaking to Eurogamer.

ResetEra · Forum discussion · worldRead context
Xbox Faces a Long Road as Microsoft Considers New Approaches
Multi-platformNewsOct 1, 2026
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Xbox Faces a Long Road as Microsoft Considers New Approaches

Xbox division CEO Asha Sharma has rejected speculation that Microsoft plans to sell its gaming division. In an interview with The New York Times reported by GameSpot, Sharma stated that while an outright sale is not planned, the company is considering partnerships, a different operating model, and other changes to achieve long-term success.

Gamereactor UK · Gaming media · United KingdomRead context
Jobs roundup: October | Code Wizards Group appoints Catherine Bygrave as head of commercial
Multi-platformNewsOct 1, 2026
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Jobs roundup: October | Code Wizards Group appoints Catherine Bygrave as head of commercial

Code Wizards Group has appointed Catherine Bygrave as its new head of commercial. Bygrave previously worked as business development director at Sumo Games and spent ten years at Activision working on Call of Duty and Destiny, alongside holding senior commercial and strategic roles at Humble Games, Gfinity, and Sumo Digital.

GamesIndustry.biz · Gaming media · United KingdomRead context

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