The Timeline for Indie Success is Paved by Playtesting, or what Jason Della Rocca calls the “New Indie Religion"Finding success with an indie is tough, but there is a timeline and a 'religion' to follow, according to former IGDA boss Jason Della Rocca Jul 01 26July 01, 2026Article at wccftech.com
The CWA and Unionized Xbox Devs Have Been Fighting for Layoff Protections for Months, as Microsoft Drags its Feet on Negotiations: "The Uncertainty is Maddening"New report reveals how Xbox and Microsoft have been dragging their feet on contract negotiations as layoffs approach. Jun 30 26June 30, 2026Article at wccftech.com
“Talent, Not Tech,” is Gaming’s Most Important Resource, and More Mass Layoffs Will Leave Xbox and Others Behind, “Both Short-Staffed and Short-Sighted,” Says AnalystMass layoffs like the ones looming at Xbox cut into gaming's most important resource: talent, as analyst warns against mass cuts. Jun 30 26June 30, 2026Article at wccftech.com
Xbox Reportedly Considering Shuttering “At Least Five Studios,” Including Arkane Lyon and Cancelling Marvel’s BladeThe entire video game industry is in a tense state this week. After Bloomberg reported that Xbox planned massive layoffs following the close of its current fiscal year (which ends today, June 30), we've seen multiple reports suggest that this could be one of the worst mass layoffs the industry has seen in recent years. A high bar to hit, but one that Xbox seems poised to clear. Now, as we're surely only hours away from official confirmation of the cuts, a new report suggests that the layoffs cou Jun 30 26June 30, 2026Article at wccftech.com
US Bill that Could’ve Required Paid Games to Have Offline Modes Post-Server Shutdowns Fails to Pass a Vote in the SenateThe Protect Our Games Act, a US bill that could've made studios to provide offline modes for shuttered games failed to pass its Senate vote. Jun 30 26June 30, 2026Article at wccftech.com
New Turok: Origins Gameplay Trailer Shows Off More Intense Combat but Still Lacks a Release DateA new gameplay trailer for Turok: Origins shows off the intense first and third-person action players can expect from Saber Interactive. Jun 30 26June 30, 2026Article at wccftech.com
Cloudpunk Creators ION LANDS Reveal Nivalis Nights and Add Another Release to September 2026's Packed ScheduleCloudpunk makers ION LANDS officially have a release date and new title for their next game, Nivalis Nights, arriving in September 2026. Jun 30 26June 30, 2026Article at wccftech.com
The CWA and 3,500+ Unionized Xbox Employees Are Ready to Fight Back Against Xbox’s Reported Imminent Mass LayoffsThe CWA and over 3,500 unionized Xbox employees are ready to fight against the reported layoffs coming from Microsoft yet again. Jun 30 26June 30, 2026Article at wccftech.com
Supermassive Games CEO Steps Down Months After Directive 8020 LaunchSupermassive Games, the studio behind games like Until Dawn, The Quarry, The Dark Pictures Anthology and most recently, Little Nightmares 3 followed by Directive 8020 is officially going through a bit of transition. Robert Henrysson, chief executive officer of the studio and partner to its parent company Nordisk Games, is stepping down from his role, Nordisk Games announced today. He's being replaced by Graeme Law in the interim while Supermassive looks for its next leader. Nordisk shared the ne Jun 29 26June 29, 2026Article at wccftech.com
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced to Support PSSR 2.0 on PS5 Pro, with Ray-Traced Specular Reflections and Global Illumination Enabled for all Graphics ModesAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will arrive with support for PSSR 2.0 on PS5 Pro, with ray tracing and global illumination enabled. Jun 29 26June 29, 2026Article at wccftech.com
Koei Tecmo has a “Completely New IP” in the works Codenamed FUJI, that Leverages its “Expertise in Oriental-Themed Visuals and Action Games”Koei Tecmo has a new game codenamed FUJI in development, one that it hopes to make a global hit for broad IP expansion. Jun 29 26June 29, 2026Article at wccftech.com
New AAA Single-Player Third-Party Games Get "About 75%-80%" of Console Launch Sales on PlayStation, it's claimed, just as Xbox denies PS5's '8-to-1' Dominance on GTA 6 SalesWe're still months away from GTA 6, but pre-orders for what's been called the most anticipated singular entertainment release in history have gone live, and the game is living up to its given title by already dominating industry conversation. Rockstar and Take-Two's approach to its pricing, its digital-forward launch, and now the split over which console scoops up most of the launch sales for a new third-party AAA single-player title are all being contested. Which, perhaps unsurprisingly, seems Jun 29 26June 29, 2026Article at wccftech.com
Darksiders Genesis and Ruined King Makers Airship Syndicate Reveals Kickstarter for new Isometric Action Game, DUST: OriginsDarksiders Genesis and Ruined King makers Airship Syndicate reveal new isometric action game DUST: Origins. Jun 26 26June 26, 2026Article at wccftech.com
“The Cheaper the Better,” Says Valve About its Steam Machine Pricing, but Don’t Expect a Price Decrease “Any Time Soon”The cheaper the better is Valve's official line for how it would like to price the Steam Machine, but don't expect it to happen soon. Jun 26 26June 26, 2026Article at wccftech.com
Sword Sage: Awakening Brings Chinese Mythology, Intense Action and Sci-Fi Together in New Story TrailerPublisher 4Divinity, who you may recognize as the publishers of JDM: Japanese Drift Master has something very different coming to its portfolio with Sword Sage: Awakening. A third-person action RPG where you step into the shoes of San Niang, and an adventure wrapped in Chinese myth and folklore. The studio debuted a new gameplay and story trailer today, which shows off a bit of the kind of action players can expect. It's a game that, to some, will look like another Soulslike, while others will s Jun 26 26June 26, 2026Article at wccftech.com
The Nintendo Switch 2 Helped Drive US Video Game Spending Growth in May 2026, while PlayStation and Xbox had their Worst May in Over Two DecadesWhile PlayStation and Xbox recorded their worst May for US hardware sales in two decades, Nintendo helped drive US spending growth. Jun 26 26June 26, 2026Article at wccftech.com
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Eclipses 6M Copies Sold Worldwide Since Launch, Warhorse Celebrates with a 60% Off Discount on SteamKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has surpassed 6 million copies sold worldwide since its launch, and it's now 60% off on Steam. Jun 25 26June 25, 2026Article at wccftech.com
Xbox Series X/S Consoles Are Going Up in Price Again Thanks to a 2.5x Increase to Storage and Memory Prices, and Xbox Expects it to Double Again by Fall 2027The Xbox Series X/S are going up in price yet again for the third time in 15 months, thanks to a 2.5x increase in component costs. Jun 25 26June 25, 2026Article at wccftech.com
FromSoftware’s Parent Company Kadokawa Keeps Its CEO After Investors Tried to Replace Him, Claiming “Material Profit Leakage” for not Capitalizing on Elden Ring’s SuccessFromSoftware's parent company Kadokawa nearly lost its CEO, as investors claim profit leakage regarding not doing more with Elden Ring. Jun 25 26June 25, 2026Article at wccftech.com
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Dark Scrolls, Empulse, and More Join GeForce NOW as the First Wave of Steam Summer Sales Kick OffNVIDIA has revealed a new batch of GeForce NOW games joining the service, including Empulse, Dark Scrolls, and more. Jun 25 26June 25, 2026Article at wccftech.com