Video Game Industry
Gears of War: E-Day Review - A Franchise Triumph Launching Into Xbox's Darkest Hour
There is a particular kind of tragedy in watching something good arrive at the worst possible moment. Gears of War: E-Day is precisely that: a critically praised, technically stunning return to form...
Candy Crush Workers Set to Strike: Inside King's Collective Bargaining Standoff With Microsoft
At 05:00 on Friday, September 25, the studio behind Candy Crush Saga is set to walk off the job. Unless state-appointed mediators can broker a deal in the coming days, the strike would be the first...
John Romero to Headline Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 as Event Expands to Four Halls
The Headliner: John Romero's Keynote on Why We Still Make Games Few figures in gaming history command the same reverence as John Romero. As the co-creator of Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D, he...
Glen Schofield Retires: End of an Era for a Gaming Legend - and a Stark Industry Reflection
The video is only four minutes long, but it speaks volumes. Glen Schofield stands outside, the camera framing him against a backdrop of green leaves and blue sky. Birds chirp in the background. It is...
How Subnautica 2’s Record Sales Forced Krafton to Pay a $250 Million Bonus It Tried to Dodge With ChatGPT
Timeline Date Event Oct 2021 Krafton acquires Unknown Worlds, includes an earnout clause July 2025 Krafton fires Unknown Worlds’ founders; delays Subnautica 2 Mar 2026 Delaware court rules Krafton...
MindsEye Developer Build A Rocket Boy Reportedly Lays Off 170 Employees Following Controversial Update and Legal Turmoil
The Third Wave – What Happened and Who Was Affected The layoffs, which occurred in the past week, represent the largest single reduction in the studio's history. Build A Rocket Boy, which once...
Kiki Wolfkill's Departure: The End of an Era for Xbox Entertainment and What It Means for Gaming's Future
In an industry defined by rapid change, the departure of a foundational figure still carries profound weight. In April 2026, Kiki Wolfkill, a 28-year Microsoft veteran and the Head of Film and TV at...
How Capcom Reclaimed Its Throne: A Decade of Resurgence, Record Ratings, and Future Ambitions
The Phoenix Moment: How Capcom's Resurgence Began Every comeback needs a catalyst. For Capcom, that moment was January 2017, with the release of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard . Following the bloated,...
Lani Minella: The Record-Breaking Voice Actor Behind Gaming's Most Iconic Characters
In the voice acting industry, certain names become synonymous with legendary status. For over a decade, that name was Jennifer Hale, the iconic Commander Shepard, whose Guinness World Record for...
PS5 Price Hikes Trigger Pre-Deadline Sales Surge: Analyzing Sony's Strategy and the Console's Future
In the final days of March 2026, a last-minute panic swept through PlayStation shoppers. The catalyst was a stark corporate announcement: the price of the PS5 console family would increase globally...