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Ubisoft is continuing its organizational restructuring through significant layoffs and studio closures. The company is cutting 70 positions from the Ubisoft Singapore team, which developed the pirate-themed title Skull and Bones, while simultaneously shutting down the Finnish studio RedLynx.
Microsoft has officially unveiled the XBOX Nano Controller, a new peripheral designed with a significantly reduced form factor. This model aims to improve portability and cater specifically to younger players, individuals with smaller hands, or users who frequently game while traveling.
The development team Summer Eternal, comprised of former Disco Elysium staff, has unveiled their debut project titled Red Rooster. Described as an incendiary RPG, the game focuses on a narrative where players must navigate a complex investigation within a unique political landscape.
Funcom has officially initiated a corporate restructuring process, narrowing its strategic focus exclusively toward the survival sandbox titles Conan Exiles and Dune: Awakening. This shift in operational priority is intended to align the company's resources with the long-term development and maintenance of these two specific projects.
Studio Lifeforms has unveiled Etre, a third-person action adventure game where players control a caped starjumper named Xyle. The protagonist journeys to Orbis, a planet-sized cosmic intelligence, to locate his lost love, Atel. Players must navigate an interconnected labyrinth of luminous architecture while deciding the ultimate fate of this awakening consciousness.
Pennsylvania-based startup Mosqitter is evolving its chemical-free mosquito trap technology into an AI-driven surveillance network. The company, which currently operates over 5,000 devices across five continents, aims to provide early warnings for emerging disease risks by tracking mosquito species and population changes.
Bandai Namco has scheduled a Gundam Games 40th Anniversary Live Stream for October 28, 2026. The broadcast is set to air on YouTube at 4am PT/7am ET, though the company notes that the start time remains subject to change.
A new modification for Grand Theft Auto 5 titled Eject allows players to exit their vehicles instantly at the press of a button. The creator developed this tool as a personal escape mechanism following an in-game kidnapping incident involving a taxi.
Epic Games has unveiled a preview version of its PC launcher, which was developed using artificial intelligence. The company utilized a method referred to as vibe coding to build the software.
Stardock has officially announced that the real-time strategy sequel, Ashes of the Singularity II, is scheduled for release on November 10, 2026. The game will be available on Steam and directly through the publisher.
Sony has unveiled the latest additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October 2026. The lineup features a variety of titles for Extra and Premium subscribers, including the narrative-driven prequel Mafia: The Old Country and the open-world action RPG Horizon Forbidden West.
Rockstar Games developers recently commented on the impact of the initial Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, describing the experience as intrusive, akin to someone sorting through their personal belongings.