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No One Can Afford to Make ‘Myst’ Games Anymore

Wired · 2026-08-05 Cached

Article examines the collapse of mid-budget (double-A) video game funding, using Cyan Worlds' canceled Myst sequel 'Anglerfish' as a case study.

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@seclink: miHoYo's 2024 advertising volume quickly went viral.

X AI KOLs Following · 2026-07-26 Cached

miHoYo's massive advertising spend in 2024 made its products go viral rapidly.

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Hundreds rally at Bethesda HQ to protest Xbox layoffs, and Ars was there

Ars Technica · 2026-07-15 Cached

Hundreds of Bethesda and Zenimax employees rallied at Bethesda HQ to protest sweeping Xbox layoffs, demanding Microsoft return to contract bargaining.

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Xbox is a disaster

The Verge · 2026-07-05 Cached

A column analyzing the current crisis at Microsoft's Xbox division, highlighting layoffs, studio closures, and the failure of the Game Pass subscription model to meet growth targets.

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The funeral for PlayStation discs has begun

The Verge · 2026-07-01 Cached

Sony will stop producing physical game discs for PlayStation by 2028, drawing backlash from retailers, preservationists, and boutique publishers who warn of negative impacts on ownership, resale, and game preservation.

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Sony is killing discs — and showing us why it’s a terrible idea

The Verge · 2026-07-01 Cached

Sony announced it will stop producing physical PlayStation discs by 2028 and phase out PS3 and PS Vita digital stores, raising concerns about video game preservation in an increasingly digital-only future.

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Physical disc production ending in Jan 2028 for new games on PlayStation

Hacker News Top · 2026-07-01 Cached

Sony announces that physical game disc production for new PlayStation titles will end in January 2028, with future games available only digitally via PlayStation Store and retailers.

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After More Than a Decade of Waiting, ‘GTA VI’ Is Finally Around the Corner

Wired · 2026-06-25 Cached

After over a decade, Grand Theft Auto VI is finally set for release on November 19, with preorders starting now. The game is expected to be the highest-grossing entertainment property ever, with a $80 base price and a $100 ultimate edition, amid industry anticipation and some fan backlash over digital-only and locked features.

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Gaming Industry 'Bloodbath' Imminent, as Sony, Microsoft, and More Brace for Mass Layoffs

Reddit r/singularity · 2026-06-22 Cached

A rumor suggests that major gaming publishers like Sony and Microsoft are planning mass layoffs and studio closures, with Bethesda, BioWare, and others named as potentially affected.

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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot has died in a plane crash

Hacker News Top · 2026-06-20

Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, died in a plane crash.

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