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Amazon Games layoffs cut into development and publishing groups, ending updates for MMO New World — while the company is praising AI
Amazon Games is laying off large chunks of its development and publishing teams.
New World combat
Vue lecture
Halo: Campaign Evolved prequel missions tell an entirely new story — bringing new enemies, environments, and more
Speaking with Halo Studios, the developers working on Halo: Campaign Evolved confirmed that the game's new prequel missions are entirely new.
Master Chief in Halo: Campaign Evolved
The Outer Worlds 2 directors tapped Ninja Theory and other Xbox studios to shape future games
The Outer Worlds 2 game directors discussed how they were encouraged to talk with other Xbox studios like Ninja Theory for feedback for future games.
The Outer Worlds 2 Direct
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial is live now and players can dive into the entire campaign — but you'll need to act fast
A free trial for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now live, and players can dive into the entire campaign for a limited time.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 campaign rewind screenshots show various Black Ops operators and antagonists from the upcoming spy-thriller.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets New Game Plus, Xbox Ally support, and a new ending
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is getting even better with an Anniversary Update, bringing a new outfit, New Game+ mode, and Xbox Ally recognition.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Anniversary update outfit
Halo art director exits with ominous message — promises to share more “when it is absolutely safe"
A former Halo art director has left Halo Studios with an ominous message
Halo Infinite
Xbox sees multiple games in the top 20 bestsellers for August in the U.S. — while NBA 2K26 takes the top spot
The August 2025 sales charts from Circana show multiple Xbox games in the top 20 bestsellers for the U.S, while NBA 2K26 claimed the top spot.
Marcus shooting at a Corpser in Gears of War: Reloaded
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just crossed this huge sales milestone — and to celebrate a free update with a new region, challenging fights, and more is on the way
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 crosses 5 million copies sold, and a free update is coming that'll add more costumes and bosses to fight.
Screenshot from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 showing Gustave looking up at blowing flowers.
Dive into a clean adventure: PowerWash Simulator 2 releases for Xbox and more this month
PowerWash Simulator 2 now has a release date. Players will be able to clean on October 23 when it launches, and it's also coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Cleaning a giant tea kettle in PowerWash Simulator 2
Remedy's Control gets Xbox Series X|S, PS5 update — I'm glad that this excellent game now has proper HDR, 120hz support, and more
Remedy Entertainment's Control has a new update on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, bringing 120hz support, HDR, and more.
Jesse Faden in Control
New Xbox games releasing October 6-12: Battlefield 6 is here — and the spooky season continues with this new horror game
Here are all the new games launching on the Xbox Store this week, including Electronic Arts' Battlefield 6.
Battlefield 6 image with text reading "New Games on Xbox" in the top right corner
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — List of bugs and known issues in the beta
The beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is here, bringing with it some bugs that players are reporting encountering. We're rounding them all up in this list.
An official screenshot of armed robotic drones from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Xbox Cloud Gaming 'free tier' reportedly on the way — with ads and a limited selection of games
Players that don't subscribe to Xbox Game Pass may soon be able to try Xbox Cloud through an ad-supported tier.
Xbox at Gamescom 2022
Xbox Game Pass tries to tackle evergreen games like Fortnite — but it won't work
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price hike and add-ons have been made with an understandable goal in mind, but it's not likely to work.
Xbox Game Pass 2025 image
Grounded 2 'Hairy and Scary' update brings the awaited Tarantula boss to the Xbox survival game — as well as limited-time Halloween treats
The latest Grounded 2 update, Hairy and Scary, brings the awaited Tarantula boss alongside a host of bug fixes.
Grounded 2 Tarantula hero image
Marvel Rivals is finally getting cross-progression — it's been "frantically cooking in development" until now
Marvel Rivals will finally get cross-progression with the launch of Season 5, letting players go between different platforms and take their progress with them.
Daredevil in Marvel Rivals
Bethesda and Xbox's Oblivion Remastered is getting a physical deluxe edition in October — and it's only $40
Bethesda and Xbox's The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is getting a physical deluxe edition release on Oct. 13, 2025.
Promotional screenshot of an Argonian from The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
EA officially going private in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi Arabian investment — CEO Andrew Wilson to stay
Publisher EA is officially going private, with a $55 billion deal backed by private equity and Saudi Arabian investment announced.
An official screenshot of Battlefield 6.
Silent Hill f already crossed this sales milestone — it's now the fastest-selling Silent Hill game ever
Silent Hill f has already sold over a million copies, publisher Konami confirms, making it the fastest-selling entry in the Silent Hill franchise to date.
A girl looks at a monster in Silent Hill f
"I want us to be the most successful studio in our entire organization" — The Elder Scrolls Online developers talk future plans after recent Microsoft cuts
Weeks after its unannounced game was canceled by Microsoft, ZeniMax Online Studios leadership still has big plans.
The Elder Scrolls Online 2025 Argonian monster
