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The state of Xbox is currently precarious. Following the announcement of 3,200 upcoming job cuts, industry observers are scrutinizing the company’s recent performance. In a candid internal memo, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma explicitly identified a primary catalyst for the downsizing: the stagnation of Game Pass, noting that the subscription service “did not grow at the...
A scene from Look Back (2024)Image: GKIDS GKIDS has officially confirmed that the acclaimed anime film Look Back is receiving a dedicated physical release. Adapted from the 2021 one-shot manga by Chainsaw Man author Tatsuki Fujimoto, the film has captured hearts with its poignant storytelling. Fans can secure their copy now via the special collector’s...
Image: CoMix Wave Films In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the transcendent animated feature Your Name is returning to the silver screen. Directed by Makoto Shinkai—the visionary behind Weathering with You and Suzume—this 2016 film remains a cornerstone of modern animation. Audiences can experience the brand-new 4K remaster when it premieres in cinemas on August...
Xbox announced a massive corporate restructuring on Monday, revealing plans to downsize its total workforce by 20% over the coming year. This aggressive pivot involves shedding four internal studios, with a potential fifth closure on the horizon. Double Fine and Compulsion Games are transitioning back to independent status, equipped with transitional funding from Microsoft and...
Salutations, Commanders! We have just deployed a targeted hotfix to resolve several issues identified following our most recent update. This patch specifically addresses inconsistencies with Advanced-tier Battle Magic, resolves a critical save-loading error, and corrects inaccurate descriptions for specific skills and faction laws. The complete technical details are outlined below. We look forward to seeing...
Get ready for another action-packed week of community-led excitement! We have curated a fantastic lineup of events running through July 11. Below, you’ll find everything you need to join these vibrant communities, sign up for upcoming challenges, and jump into the latest races and multiplayer sessions. Make sure to check back with us next week...
When Disney’s chief creative officer Jared Bush initially introduced Hexed at the 2025 D23 expo, the premise centered on a socially awkward boy uncovering latent magical abilities that upended both his life and a hidden supernatural realm. However, the debut trailer this past June revealed a significant pivot: the protagonist is now a teenage girl....
When it comes to retail, “the market” serves as a convenient scapegoat for any pricing strategy. GameStop leaned into this logic over the weekend, mandating that its physical locations adjust price tags for the upcoming Pokémon 30th-anniversary pre-orders. By establishing a high baseline for this commemorative TCG set, GameStop has effectively triggered a ripple effect,...
Last week, Sony sent shockwaves through the gaming community with the announcement that it would phase out physical disc production for PlayStation titles starting in January 2028. The reception was overwhelmingly hostile; social media users decried the move as a significant erosion of consumer ownership, while industry veterans lamented the potential end of a fundamental...
In a major strategic pivot, Xbox has announced it will part ways with four of its prominent development studios: Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs. This restructuring coincides with a massive workforce reduction, with plans to cut over 3,000 roles across the organization in the coming months. CEO Asha Sharma unveiled...
