Game State

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick reveals why the most anticipated game on the planet still needs to be marketed aggressively. We break down what global brand awareness means for GTA VI's rollout, and why Rockstar isn't leaving anything to chance.

Fresh layoffs hit MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy, and reports suggest the studio may be shutting down for good. We break down what led to the collapse and what it means for everyone involved.

Roblox is opening the floodgates, letting developers ship their creations as standalone apps on other stores. We break down what this shift means for creators, players, and the future of the platform.

The latest gaming news, the biggest stories of the week, and what they mean for players and the industry.

When does a harsh review or blunt take cross into defamation? A solicitor breaks down the legal nuance every gamer, streamer, and critic should understand before hitting publish. We unpack where honest opinion ends and legal trouble begins.

Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley are teaming up on a new university-affiliated fellowship program aimed at the next generation of game creators. We dig into what the initiative means for aspiring developers and the future of industry talent.

EA is reportedly turning to generative AI for commentator voiceover in NHL 27, and we dig into what that means for the future of sports games. Is this the start of AI-driven audio across EA's biggest franchises, or a shortcut fans will push back on?

We sit down with Greg Foertsch to dig into the strategic vision behind Star Wars Zero Company. From tactical design choices to bringing the galaxy far, far away to the battlefield, here's what's shaping this ambitious new entry.

We sit down with Greg Foertsch to dig into the strategic vision behind Star Wars Zero Company. From tactical design choices to bringing the galaxy far, far away to the battlefield, here's how this ambitious project is coming together.

Greg Foertsch joins us to break down the strategic vision behind Star Wars Zero Company. We dig into the tactical gameplay, design choices, and what makes this galaxy far, far away worth commanding.

We sit down with Greg Foertsch to dig into the making of Star Wars Zero Company and the strategic vision driving it. From tactical design choices to bringing the Star Wars universe to life, here's what makes this squad-based adventure tick.

Supercell is set to close its acquisition of Merge Mansion maker Metacore before the month is out. We break down what the deal means for both studios and where mobile gaming heads next.

Big news in the PC gaming world as modding giant Nexus Mods snaps up the beloved database and analytics site SteamDB. We break down what the acquisition means for players, modders, and the future of Steam data tracking.

We dig into how the bulk of Doom: The Dark Ages' DLC came together in just three or four months. What that breakneck timeline means for id Software's next chapter, and what fans can expect from the expansion.

Housemarque loses a founding pillar as co-founder Ilari Kuittinen steps away from the studio behind Returnal. We break down what his departure means for the PlayStation-owned developer and where it might head next.

We head to GDC's Side Quest for an intimate look at award-winning composer Austin Wintory's craft. Discover how he collaborates with developers to score some of gaming's most memorable soundtracks.

We head to GDC for a deep dive into how award-winning composer Austin Wintory builds his music, and what collaboration really looks like behind the scenes. From creative partnerships to the craft of scoring games, we unpack the process that shapes some of gaming's most memorable soundtracks.

Take-Two is going legal, hitting Microsoft and Discord with subpoenas in a fierce push to shut down a sprawling Grand Theft Auto VI leak. We break down what's leaked, why Rockstar is scrambling, and what it means for the year's most anticipated game.

Take-Two goes on the offensive, subpoenaing Microsoft and Discord in an aggressive push to shut down a massive Grand Theft Auto VI leak. We break down what's out there, how far Rockstar's parent company is willing to go, and what it means for the year's most anticipated release.

Rockstar's parent company is going to war over the massive Grand Theft Auto VI leak, hitting Microsoft and Discord with subpoenas to track it down. We break down what leaked, who's in the crosshairs, and what it means for one of the most anticipated games ever.

Makers Fund just closed a massive $250 million investment round, expanding its footprint across the gaming industry. We break down what this cash injection means for studios, developers, and the future of game funding.

Harvey Smith and a crew of Arkane Austin veterans have struck out on their own with a brand-new studio, Black Pony Immersive. We dig into what this immersive-sim dream team could mean for the future of the genre.

A brewing memory crisis is throwing serious uncertainty over when the PlayStation 6 will actually arrive. We break down what's driving the shortage, how it could delay Sony's next console, and what it means for the future of gaming hardware.

We dig into how Forbidden Solitaire pushed a classic card game back into the spotlight and reshaped what solitaire can be. From clever twists to newfound buzz, here's why everyone's suddenly talking about solitaire again.

Netflix pulls the plug on more of its game studios as the streaming giant retreats from gaming ambitions. Twitch comes clean about its use of generative AI, and we break down the Scabby versus Sharma showdown. It's all in Patch Notes #65.