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Microsoft is currently exploring the possibility of making major franchises, including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Minecraft, exclusive to its own platforms. This potential shift in strategy is being evaluated through a survey distributed to a subset of Xbox users participating in the Insider Program.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced the formation of XBOX LABS, a new organization dedicated to exploring the potential of emerging technologies in gaming. The initiative focuses on revitalizing legacy titles and supporting player-led creativity, specifically addressing recent trends where users are rapidly decompiling and porting games to new platforms like Apple Silicon or browsers.
Ubisoft is preparing for additional staff reductions at its German locations, according to a report from The Game File. This follows a previous wave of layoffs that impacted hundreds of employees across various studios in Europe and America. The company has engaged in discussions with the Works Council regarding a voluntary departure plan for affected staff.
PlayStation has officially unveiled a new Gran Turismo Limited Edition DualSense controller. This special hardware release serves to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the long-running racing franchise.
Ubisoft has announced plans to eliminate approximately 100 positions within its German operations. The affected locations include studios in Dusseldorf, Berlin, and Mainz. To mitigate direct layoffs, the company is currently seeking voluntary departures through financial compensation packages.
A developer has created a custom virtual cycling application that generates realistic route visuals using AI video generation models, including MiniMax H3 and LTX 2.5. By utilizing Mapillary street-level imagery as anchor points, the system generates video segments to bridge gaps between locations, allowing users to cycle through specific real-world routes from home.
Developer Auroch Digital enlisted composer Mick Gordon to create a “big and bombastic” soundtrack for the climactic boss fight in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. Gordon, known for his work on Doom, sought to provide a unique musical voice for the sequel’s final encounter, which features a scale not present in the first game.
Developer Auroch Digital enlisted composer Mick Gordon to create music for the climactic boss fight in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. Gordon, known for his work on the Doom series, sought to provide a "big and bombastic" sound for the sequel's final encounter, which features a scale not present in the original title.
The early access MMOARPG Corepunk has received a new update from developer Artificial Core. While the changes are described as incremental rather than major, the team continues to refine various systems within the game.
The official Twitter account for Witch on the Holy Night recently unveiled a commemorative visual featuring a collaboration with Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Produced by ufotable and Shaft, the artwork highlights the lead characters Aoko and Madoka.
Munich-based database engine CedarDB is addressing the traditional divide between operational and analytical databases. CEO Moritz Sichert notes that the platform, which emerged from a decade of development, is designed to handle both transaction records and complex analytical queries simultaneously, a capability increasingly relevant for agentic AI.
Since Asha Sharma became Xbox CEO in 2026, the company has pursued strategies to expand its audience, including a potential return to exclusive titles. A recent Windows Central report highlights an Xbox Research survey gauging player reactions to a scenario where all future games from Xbox-owned studios, excluding Call of Duty, become console-exclusive to Xbox.