Neil Druckmann has confirmed that Naughty Dog is developing two new projects set in the world of The Last of Us, even as the studio remains focused on getting Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet out the door.
Video Games
Halo: Campaign Evolved Labeled LGBTQ+ Game on Steam Despite No Obvious LGBTQ Content
The launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved has already been a turbulent one. Players have reported crashes, technical issues, login requirements for a primarily single-player experience, and a variety of gameplay bugs. Now another unexpected topic has entered the...
Sony Reportedly Has Strict Social Media Guidelines Around Physical Media Backlash
Sony is facing continued backlash over its decision to stop producing physical game discs. It appears the company expected that pushback and reportedly imposed unusually strict social media guidelines on PlayStation employees.
New ‘God of War’ Game Starring Kratos Announced After Fan Backlash Over ‘God of War: Laufey’
Sony Santa Monica appears to be trying to reassure God of War fans that Kratos isn't going anywhere. During the God of War: Laufey panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the studio confirmed that a brand-new God of War game starring Kratos is now in development, just weeks...
Ubisoft Backs Sony Ending Physical Games Despite Presiding Over One of Gaming’s Biggest Corporate Collapses
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot is throwing his support behind one of the gaming industry's most controversial decisions in years, arguing that Sony's move to eliminate physical PlayStation games beginning in 2028 won't meaningfully disrupt the business. Coming from almost...
Xbox Boss Asha Sharma Accused of Hiring H1B Visa Recipients to Replace Americans After Layoffs
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is facing accusations that Microsoft is replacing American employees with foreign workers following the company’s latest round of mass layoffs.
Nintendo Says Gamers Aren’t Entitled to Tariff Refunds as It Seeks Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit
Nintendo is asking a federal court to throw out a proposed class action lawsuit that claims the company should pass any tariff refunds it receives from the U.S. government back to consumers. In a court filing first reported by Game File, Nintendo argues that customers...
GameStop Reveals Hostile Takeover of eBay Has Begun as PlayStation Ends Physical Game Sales
GameStop is moving forward with its attempted hostile takeover of eBay. The timing is significant, as Sony prepares to eliminate the product that once defined the video game retailer’s business.
Taylor Sheridan’s Call of Duty Movie Will Take Place in ‘Modern Warfare’ Universe
Since it was announced that Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg would team up for a live-action Call of Duty film, fans have speculated about which of the more than 30 mainline games would serve as its foundation.
New PlayStation Wolverine Trailer Flooded With Angry Comments About Sony Ending Physical Game Sales
The latest trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine on PlayStation 5 has become another battleground in the fight for physical media.
Kingdom Hearts Event Set for D23 — Could This Include Kingdom Hearts IV?
Disney has announced that a dedicated Kingdom Hearts presentation will take place during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California. The announcement has led to questions about whether the Kingdom Hearts D23 panel could include new details about Kingdom...
Xbox Reportedly Developing Disc to Digital Feature in Preparation of Ending Physical Media Sales
Microsoft appears to be preparing for a future where physical XBOX games no longer exist. According to a new report from The Verge, Microsoft is developing a “disc-to-digital” feature that would allow XBOX owners to convert eligible physical game discs into digital licenses. The feature reportedly applies to Xbox One and Xbox Series X titles and is designed to preserve players’ existing game libraries as the company moves toward an increasingly digital ecosystem.
XBox Boss Admits Game Pass Was a Failure for Microsoft While Announcing Mass Layoffs
Microsoft’s gaming division is undergoing the biggest shakeup in Xbox history. According to the company’s new leadership, the business model that “bet on Game Pass, multi-platform, and a broader portfolio of content” ultimately failed to deliver a healthy business.