Darrell Gallagher leaves Xbox following The Initiative’s closure
Darrell Gallagher, the former head of The Initiative, has left Xbox, following the shuttering of the studio earlier this year. Read more
Video game TV adaptations boost player numbers 140% on average, says new report
TV adaptations of video games drive an average player growth of almost 140%, according to new research by Ampere Analysis. Read more
Palworld leaving early access in 2026, amidst ongoing Nintendo lawsuit
Pocketpair is aiming to release Palworld 1.0 in 2026, despite the company’s ongoing legal battle with Nintendo. Read more
Game Republic New Horizon reveals Taskmaster star as final headliner
Game Republic New Horizons has confirmed comedian Maisie Adam as the conference’s final headliner. Read more
The Online Safety Act is causing some studios to rethink in-game features, says law firm
Studios are reconsidering certain in-game features due to the new rules set out by the UK Online Safety Act (OSA), a top law firm has said. Read more
Clovers’ Hideki Kamiya feels “very strong responsibility” to protect workers from layoffs
Clovers studio head and chief game designer Hideki Kamiya feels "a very strong responsibility" to protect the studio during the current climate of industry layoffs. Read more