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Microsoft Aims to Justify Xbox Game Pass Price Hikes by Enhancing Value
Microsoft has expressed understanding that price hikes are generally unpopular, following the company's decision to increase the cost of its Xbox Game Pass tiers. In an interview with The Verge, Dustin Blackwell, Microsoft's director of gaming and platform communications, stated that the company is attempting to bolster its offerings by incorporating additional value into the plans, concurrent wi…
Oct. 3, 2025, 10:28 a.m.
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GLAAD Introduces Mentorship Initiative for Emerging LGBTQ+ Game Developers
GLAAD, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting diverse and inclusive representation in the media and gaming industry, has announced the launch of its Queer Emerging Developers (QED) Program. This initiative is specifically designed to support and mentor early-career developers from the LGBTQ+ community, with the goal of fostering a more inclusive and representative gaming industry. The pr…
Oct. 2, 2025, 8:53 p.m.
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Rock Band 4 Set to Disappear from Stores After a Decade Due to Expired Licenses
On October 5, 2025, Rock Band 4 will be removed from the PlayStation and Xbox stores due to the expiration of its song licenses, which were initially issued 10 years ago. According to a message from Harmonix community manager Kyle Wynn on the game's Discord channel, players who have already purchased the game will still have full access to it, including the ability to download the game and any ad…
Oct. 2, 2025, 8:25 p.m.
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Lucid Games Expands Presence with New Liverpool Office
Lucid Games is set to launch a new office in Liverpool, UK, marking a significant expansion of its operations. The new headquarters aims to establish Lucid Games as a key player in Liverpool's thriving gaming industry, providing a dynamic and inclusive environment for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the sector. Scheduled to open in November within the Baltic Triangle area, the office…
Oct. 2, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
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Starbreeze Abandons Project Baxter, Affecting Around 44 Employees Due to Restructuring
Starbreeze Entertainment has decided to discontinue its Dungeons & Dragons-based games-as-service project, known as Project Baxter. This move follows a thorough strategic review, during which the company determined that its resources would be better utilized in driving the expansion of its flagship Payday series. As a result, a portion of the development team will be internally relocated to work …
Oct. 2, 2025, 10:28 a.m.
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Individual Admits to Sending Threats to Epic Games
A 19-year-old man, Jayden Griffin, has admitted to sending death threats to Epic Games. Griffin, from South Datoka, now faces a potential prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of $250,000, or possibly both, after pleading guilty to sending threatening messages to Epic between October 24 and November 9, 2024. Initially, Griffin had pleaded not guilty, but he changed his plea on September …
Oct. 1, 2025, 7:56 p.m.
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Xbox Game Pass Sees 50% Price Hike as Microsoft Aims to Enhance Flexibility and Value
Microsoft has announced a significant price adjustment for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. The most premium tier, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, will now cost $29.99/£22.99 per month, up from $19.99/£14.99. The Xbox Game Pass Premium, previously known as the Standard tier, has increased from $11.99/£9.99 to $14.99/£10.99 monthly, while the Xbox Game Pass Essential, formerly the Core tier, is n…
Oct. 1, 2025, 7:09 p.m.
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Over 80 Exclusive Reveals Await at IGN Fan Fest
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Oct. 1, 2025, 5:13 p.m.
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Vantage Studios: Ubisoft Unveils Name of New Tencent-Backed Division
Following its announcement in March, Ubisoft has now officially launched its Tencent-backed subsidiary, dedicated to managing its most prominent franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. As the division begins its first day of operation, it has been revealed that the subsidiary will be known as Vantage Studios. The name was selected through an employee vote, with the initi…
Oct. 1, 2025, 4:46 p.m.
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Funcom, Developer of Dune: Awakening, Announces Staff Reductions
Funcom, the Oslo-based game development studio behind the recently launched Dune: Awakening, has announced that it will be undergoing a restructuring process, resulting in staff layoffs. In a statement, the developer noted that Dune: Awakening has been its most successful release in its 32-year history, but to ensure the game's continued success and prepare for a major console release next year, …
Oct. 1, 2025, 2:29 p.m.