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In this week's episode, the team dissects Microsoft's ongoing turbulence as new Xbox chief Asha Sharma insists the platform is not for sale, even as morale plummets at Gears of War: E-Day developer The Coalition amidst fears of post-launch redundancy. Meanwhile, Xbox rolls out its disc-to-digital entitlement program, former franchise director Frank O'Connor shares advice for Activision's stewardsh...

In this week's episode, we unpack a wave of seismic shifts across the gaming industry, from Xbox's significant studio reorganisation—cutting 268 roles and handing the Halo franchise to Activision—to Bungie's long-awaited pledge to restore vaulted Destiny 2 content. We also examine Hideo Kojima's candid reaction to Physint 's cancellation, Microsoft's controversial new in-game advertising patent, a...

Hideo Kojima's announcement of Bill Skarsgård leading his espionage title Physint leads a packed week of industry developments, from Bungie quashing rumours of a Marathon and Destiny merger to Shinji Mikami's well-earned induction into the AIAS Hall of Fame. Alongside fresh Xbox Game Pass additions and Nightdive's new Thief Remastered expansion, regulatory scrutiny intensifies as the European Comm...

It has been a landmark week for Nintendo's upcoming hardware, with the surprise announcement of Metroid Ravenous arriving in January 2027 alongside confirmation that Monster Hunter Wilds will hit the Switch 2 this December with local cooperative play. Elsewhere in the industry, Hello Games celebrated a decade of No Man's Sky with a massive anniversary cosmos update, while Microsoft stepped in to s...

In this week's GameBurst, we unpick a surprisingly nostalgic news cycle, led by Sony's delightfully retro Lego PlayStation 1 and Nintendo's unexpected eight-player split-screen update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch 2. We also examine the industry's evolving relationship with physical media, celebrating Insomniac's commitment to making Marvel's Wolverine fully playable straight from the disc...

This week's GameBurst delivers a packed dispatch from the frontier of gaming, dominated by heavy-hitting announcements out of Gamescom 2026. We unpack CD Projekt Red's surprise free remaster for The Witcher 3 , dissect the brick-by-brick civic management of Lego Skylines , and welcome the return of plastic peripherals with the rhythm-genre revival Stage Tour . Alongside the big reveals, we run the...

In this week's episode, the industry landscape shifts as Nintendo posts robust profits despite a hardware sales dip, while legendary developer Warren Spector announces his retirement. We also unpack Harvey Smith's new venture, Black Pony Immersive, 2K's strategic move to rival EA Sports FC, and the unexpectedly deep RPG mechanics heading to the Tomb Raider remake. Meanwhile, the panel shares their...

The video game industry faces turbulent economic tides this week as Halo Studios suffers fresh redundancies following the launch of  Halo: Campaign Evolved , even as corporate juggernauts like Gamescom 2026 sell out their exhibition spaces entirely for the first time in history. Meanwhile, creative shifts continue to reshape beloved franchises, with Game Freak abandoning its turn-based traditions...

The latest landscape of interactive entertainment presents a striking study in corporate consolidation and preservation, as Microsoft expands Xbox backward compatibility to PC players while European regulators clear Saudi Arabia's historic $55bn acquisition of Electronic Arts. Meanwhile, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has posted a formidable three million sales in its opening week,...

A seismic shift at Microsoft leads this week's GameBurst podcast, as newly appointed Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma executes a sweeping corporate restructure. The dramatic overhaul will see 3,200 layoffs, alongside a rare strategic reversal that allows celebrated studios Double Fine and Compulsion Games to regain their independence. Meanwhile, Ninja Theory and Undead Labs face new ownership, and...

The landscape of corporate gaming faces severe disruption as Microsoft shifts away from its decade-long strategy of aggressive acquisitions. Newly appointed Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma has warned internal staff of a necessary "reset" following declining margins, forcing beloved studios like Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games into tense negotiations to spin off independently and e...

The summer showcase season has delivered a formidable wave of nostalgia and high-profile revivals, signaling a major transitional period for the interactive entertainment industry. Microsoft leads the charge by steering its flagship tactical franchise backward with the gritty prequel Gears of War: E-Day , while Nintendo has electrified its community by confirming a ground-up reimagining of the sem...

PlayStation's latest broadcast has delivered a striking statement of intent for the coming years, anchored by Santa Monica Studio's surprise unveiling of God of War: Laufey . Shifting focus to Kratos's late wife, Faye, the mainline sequel promises an intense mythological journey through a netherworld for dead deities. This blockbuster reveal was flanked by a visceral, violent seven-minute gameplay...

In an industry increasingly fractured by the volatile economics of games-as-a-service models, Hasbro has made a definitive, multi-million dollar counter-move. Chief executive Chris Cocks has committed $1 billion strictly toward internal, premium single-player AAA experiences via Wizards of the Coast. This bold rejection of the live-service trend headlines this week's GameBurst podcast, alongside V...

The monthly video gaming briefing from GameBurst documents significant industrial milestones alongside ongoing corporate restructuring across major publishers. Leading the news, Subnautica 2 has launched into Early Access today on PC and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the title includes four-player cooperative mechanics and an updated Unreal Engine 5 foundation. The re...

This week on GameBurst, the team covered a bumper week in gaming news — headlined by the news that Rebellion's post-apocalyptic British gem Atomfall is heading to television, with the Emmy-winning writers behind Fleabag attached to pen the series. It's a fitting creative match for a game that won Best British Game at this year's BAFTA Game Awards. Elsewhere, retro enthusiasts have plenty to look f...

Xbox is rethinking its identity under new gaming chief Asha Sharma, with exclusivity strategy and Game Pass pricing both under review. Retro fans, meanwhile, have cause to celebrate: Retro Games Limited has launched the Spectrum White Edition to mark 44 years since the original ZX Spectrum, priced at £129.99 at Argos. Ubisoft had better news to share too — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is o...

This week on GameBurst, the team digs into a packed fortnight for the industry, from blockbuster release confirmations to hardware surprises and the ongoing turbulence reshaping the games business. Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI remains firmly on course for its 19 November 2026 launch, with Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick confirming a summer marketing push — and developers moving swiftly to quash viral...

This week on GameBurst , the team digs into a turbulent moment for the games industry, with fresh blows to both big studios and beloved franchises. Epic Games confirmed it is cutting more than 1,000 jobs — its second major round of redundancies in three years — as Fortnite engagement continues to slide and spending outpaces income. CEO Tim Sweeney was clear that AI had no role in the decision. Mea...

In a week dominated by big announcements and bigger surprises, GameBurst returns for its weekly roundup of all things video gaming. Microsoft lifted the curtain on Project Helix at GDC 2026, its next-generation console powered by a custom AMD SoC and promising significant advances in ray tracing and neural rendering — though a consumer launch remains some way off, with developer kits not expected...

This week on GameBurst, the team unpacks a turbulent few days for the games industry. Sony has reportedly reversed its strategy of simultaneous PC and console releases, returning first-party titles to a period of PlayStation exclusivity — a significant shift that analysts believe is designed to shore up the platform's appeal ahead of its next hardware cycle. In sadder news, Eurogamer faces a secon...

In this week's episode of GameBurst, we navigate a particularly turbulent period for the video game industry, marked by significant leadership shifts and mounting legal pressures . We lead with the executive upheaval at Xbox , where the sudden departures of stalwarts Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond have forced a swift pledge from new leadership to return the brand to its console hardware roots . The l...

In this week's episode of GameBurst, we cast a critical eye over a turbulent period for the gaming industry . The news is dominated by Sony's strategic pivot, as the company confirms a remastered trilogy of the original God of War titles alongside the surprise release of the 2D prequel, Sons of Sparta . However, this nostalgic revival is offset by the somber news of the closure of Bluepoint Games...

In this week's episode of GameBurst , we examine a series of significant disruptions across the video gaming industry, from retail collapses to industrial action. We report on the high-street stalwart GAME , which has reportedly filed for administration, potentially ending its long-standing presence in British retail. Meanwhile, Valve faces a substantial £656m class action lawsuit in the UK over a...

This week on GameBurst, we dissect a turbulent week for the gaming industry, led by Ubisoft's sweeping "portfolio reset" which has seen the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake axed alongside the closure of several studios . While the French publisher pivots toward a new "Creative House" model, the UK sector finds cause for optimism with the unveiling of the 2026 Games Growth co...