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Denuvo seeks subpoenas to make Discord, Valve and Reddit identify sued cracker

Denuvo has asked the US District Court for the Northern District of California for permission to subpoena Discord, Valve and Reddit to determine the real identity of the cracker it is suing, voices38. The complaint lists 26 games, saying voices38 bypassed Denuvo Anti-Tamper, including Resident Evil Requiem, Stellar Blade, Black Myth Wukong, Pragmata and Hogwarts Legacy. Denuvo says Discord did not reply to its earlier request, while Valve and Reddit said their privacy policies prevented them from sharing the information without legal backing. Separately, Tom's Hardware reports that a group called DenuvOwO, which released cracks for dozens of Denuvo-affected games, has disbanded, reportedly citing the court case.

Xbox CEO reportedly tells staff the company has "started to return to growth" at internal town hall

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly told staff at an internal town hall that Xbox has started to return to growth after an all-time low, at more than two to three times its previous level. She said first-party had returned to growth and user engagement had stabilised after declines earlier this year, citing strong launches for Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and World of Warcraft Forever. She also reiterated plans to evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system and said next-gen hardware Project Helix will be a family of devices rather than a single console.

Resident Evil Requiem's Writer Reveals What the Upcoming DLC Might Be About

Resident Evil Requiem writer Haris Orkin said in an interview that the upcoming DLC will further explore Oswell E. Spencer's story arc. A DLC expansion for the game has been confirmed, but no release timing has been announced. Spencer is the founder and CEO of Umbrella, and Requiem reveals that protagonist Grace Ashcroft is his adopted daughter.

Resident Evil Requiem DLC Could Further Rewrite One of the Series' Biggest Villains

Resident Evil Requiem writer Haris Orkin teased that the game's new story DLC will shed even more light on Oswell E. Spencer, though Capcom has not revealed when it will be out or what it's about. Orkin said Requiem already gives Spencer an arc, and the DLC will let players understand it further. In Requiem, Spencer is portrayed more sympathetically, having adopted a baby girl named Grace in 2001 and developed the antiviral Elpis.

Microsoft exec denies GTA 6 cloud streaming exclusivity deal, says it won't stream to PC at launch

Microsoft chief strategy officer Matthew Ball denied a report that Xbox had secured an exclusive cloud streaming deal for GTA 6 at launch, calling it misreporting. He said Xbox looks forward to launching GTA 6 on November 19, but the game will not be streaming exclusively or to PC. The Verge had cited sources saying Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's tease about doing something no other platform holder is doing referred to that deal, which could have offered a way to play on PC before a native port. Rockstar has still not confirmed if or when a PC port will arrive.

GamesIndustry.biz to Host Panel at Game Republics Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con

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Resident Evil Requiem Writer Teases DLC Plans, Immediately Says He Probably Shouldn't Have

Resident Evil Requiem screenwriter Haris Orkin said in an interview at Meadowlark Comic Con that he is working on DLC for the game, with plans to flesh out Oswell E. Spencer. He also discussed writing villains and FBI analyst Grace, adding, "I probably shouldn't say that, but yeah." Director Koshi Nakanishi had confirmed plans for a major story expansion in March.

Xbox restates Project Helix as a "family of devices"

"There is not one device that fits all."

Asha Sharma says Xbox has returned to growth after restructuring and layoffs

Eurogamer reports that Asha Sharma said Xbox has started to return to growth after drastic restructuring and many hundreds of layoffs. She described the earlier period as an all-time low for the business.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says the company has returned to growth after restructuring and layoffs

According to a transcript seen by Windows Central, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told an internal town hall that Xbox has started to return to growth after wide-ranging restructuring and more than 1,800 job losses, at two to three times its previous level. She named Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and World of Warcraft: Forever as recent releases with strong starts, and said earlier declines in hours played, players and revenue had stabilised. On Game Pass she said the previous strategy sent profitability into freefall, and she reaffirmed Project Helix as a family of devices while hinting at another handheld beyond the ROG Ally X.

Undead Labs boss on going independent: investors sit on the sidelines, labour costs a key worry

Undead Labs boss Philip Holt says there is still capital in the games industry, but investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting for obvious slam dunks, with labour costs a key concern. He noted the studio is based in Seattle, one of the most expensive places to make games, and that investors scrutinised its unit cost of labour. Last month Undead Labs bought its independence back from Microsoft via a new holding company, Full Measure, with layoffs following; Holt says State of Decay 3 has seen some changes and is still aiming for release next year.

GameStop lists used PS5 Pro at $1,399.99, above the $899.99 new price

GameStop has begun selling pre-owned PS5 Pro consoles for $1,399.99, about 55% above the $899.99 new price. An alleged internal email said the higher used price was intentional, and updated GameStop listings confirmed the increase, with special edition used units listed at $1,499.99. GameStop currently has no new consoles in stock online, and the hike is widely linked to demand expected from Grand Theft Auto 6, due November 19.

Forza Horizon 6 studio acknowledges to players 'we haven't been talking with you as much as we could be'

Playground Games has released a statement acknowledging it hasn't communicated with the Forza Horizon 6 community as much as it could have, saying it hears feedback on post-launch updates and is looking into future changes to in-game content and communication. The game launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC in May with a Metacritic score of 90, and its PS5 version is still planned for 2026 but has no release date yet.

Xbox Official Clears Up Grand Theft Auto 6 PC Rumors

Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball debunked recent reports that Xbox would receive streaming rights to Grand Theft Auto 6. He confirmed the game will not be an Xbox streaming exclusive or available to stream on PC.

Xbox restates plans for next-gen Project Helix to be a "family of devices", stressing "many players will be on the go"

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly reiterated at a company town hall that Gen-10 will be a "family of devices" rather than one machine, adding that "many players will be on the go." She said Xbox will "certainly have a great console first" and will partner on other products, with more to be shared as plans develop. Project Helix is the codename for the next-generation Xbox hardware, which Sharma has previously said will lead in performance and play Xbox and PC games.

GamesIndustry.biz to Host Panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con October 2026

GamesIndustry.biz will host a panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con later this month. The summit runs from 12:30 to 5:30pm in Capital Suite Room 1 at ExCeL London and features five talks on games funding, development, building sustainable studios, and creating long-term value with original IP. From 4 to 4:45pm, GamesIndustry.biz editorial director Jon Hicks will host an Investment Panel with guests from Transcend Fund, Creative UK, Steel City Interactive, and Curran Games Agency.

Paramount and Warner Bros. combine game divisions after $110bn Skydance merger

Paramount and Warner Bros. have combined their video game divisions after completing their $110bn merger, with the new company to be known as Skydance. The newly formed Paramount Games Studio will be merged with Warner Bros. Games' internal developers, including Avalanche Software, NetherRealm Studios, Rocksteady Studios, TT Games, and the WB Games teams in Montreal and Boston. Paramount Games Studio boss Tony Driscoll will lead the merged games operation, according to Variety.

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Xbox CEO says next-gen Project Helix is a 'family of devices', new OS looks 'really good'

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said during a town hall with staff that Project Helix will be a "family of devices for Gen 10," with a great console first but also other devices for players on the go. She added that the operating system is "starting to look really good," suggesting Helix may not share the Xbox Series X|S front-end.

Xbox denies acquiring exclusive GTA 6 cloud streaming rights, says it won't come to PC that way

Xbox has denied reports that it acquired exclusive game-streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto 6. The claim originated from a The Verge report citing an all-hands meeting in which CEO Asha Sharma allegedly said Xbox planned to do something no other platform holder is doing around GTA 6, which the report inferred meant exclusive streaming rights. Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball said on X that the game will not be streaming exclusively or to PC, while confirming GTA 6 launches on Xbox on November 19.

Microsoft Clarifies GTA 6 Will Not Stream to PC via Xbox Cloud Gaming

Microsoft chief strategy officer Matthew Ball clarified that GTA 6 will not stream exclusively or to PC via Xbox Cloud Gaming, after The Verge reported Microsoft had secured exclusive streaming rights. Ball said the excitement around GTA 6 and Xbox led to some misreporting, and the game will still launch on Xbox on November 19. Rockstar has not announced a PC version, with the game officially confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

GTA VI Won't Be Streamable to PC via Xbox Cloud Gaming After All

GTA VI won't be streamable to PC via Xbox Cloud Gaming after all. It's disappointing news for PC players.

Paramount completes $111bn Warner Bros. Discovery merger, companies now operate as Skydance

Paramount has completed its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and both companies now operate under the name Skydance. Skydance's announcement does not reference video games, though co-CEO Ynon Kreiz told The Hollywood Reporter there will be opportunities to develop new businesses, products, games and experiences. CEO David Ellison told staff the merger will require difficult decisions with changes and impacts, and Skydance is targeting more than $6 billion in synergy savings. Skydance now owns Warner IP including Avalanche Software and its Portkey Games label, NetherRealm, Rocksteady, TT Games, and WB Games Montreal, New York and San Francisco.

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Xbox CEO reportedly tells staff first-party has returned to growth after an all-time low

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly told staff at a Tuesday town hall that the company's first-party games business has returned to growth after year-over-year declines, now more than two to three times its previous level, though no numbers were confirmed. She cited strong starts for Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and World of Warcraft Forever, and claimed a 30% rise in positive brand sentiment over the past year. She also said the previous Game Pass strategy sent Xbox into decline and suggested Game Pass may become more flexible for more players.

Supermassive Games reportedly lays off over 70 staff in a day

Eurogamer reports that Supermassive Games, the developer behind the original Until Dawn and Directive 8020, appears to have lost over 70 staff in a single day amid widespread layoffs. The report links to the full story.

CDPR Says Witcher 3 Remastered Patching Not Done

CD Projekt Red has let The Witcher 3 community know its work isn't done patching the newly-released Remastered edition of the game. https://bit.ly/4zbPA4k

Xbox denies reports it acquired exclusive GTA 6 game-streaming rights

Xbox denied reports that it had acquired exclusive game-streaming rights for GTA 6. The denial deflates hopes of playing the game on PC via streaming, according to Eurogamer.

Xbox denies landing exclusive GTA 6 launch streaming deal

The Verge reported that Xbox boss Asha Sharma told employees GTA 6 would stream exclusively on Xbox Cloud Gaming at its November launch, without saying how long the deal lasts. Xbox CSO Matthew Ball then denied that Xbox had landed an exclusive streaming deal, and The Verge's Tom Warren apologised for the confusion, saying the situation appears more complicated than first believed. The report also notes Xbox's previously announced Game Pass cloud streaming limits take effect in November, capping XGP Ultimate members at 15 cloud hours per month.

Infinity Ward Bets Big on DMZ for Modern Warfare 4

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 studio Infinity Ward is betting big on DMZ - the game's extraction shooter mode - becoming another major pillar of the series. https://bit.ly/4hIgYzE

Skydance plans to combine newly formed Paramount Games Studio with WB Games

Skydance plans to combine its newly formed Paramount Games Studio with WB Games. The company also set leadership across its games and experiences business, according to Variety.

Konami Announces The Composer For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Konami has announced that ASADI (Danny Asadi) composed the soundtrack for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. The game launches for Switch on 15th October 2026 and was recently confirmed to run at a smooth 60fps on Switch 2, with music available to hear in the eShop demo.

Skydance plans to combine newly formed Paramount Games Studio with WB Games and names games leadership

According to an email sent to staff Tuesday evening and obtained by Variety, Skydance plans to combine the newly formed Paramount Games Studio with WB Games and set leadership across its games and experiences business. Tony Driscoll will be president of games and experiences while also leading corporate strategy and development, and Josh Silverman will be president of global products and publishing. Jim Sterner remains chief people officer, Jose Turkienicz remains president of global operations, and Jeff Silberman becomes Gordon's chief of staff while continuing as executive vice president of corporate strategy.

RebsGaming: Xbox's Plan for Halo Studios

A leak says no one from Halo Studios has moved to Activision, and Pierre Hintze's 30-person in-market title team is not part of any transfer plan. Matt Booty told remaining staff their priorities are Halo Fest and shipping a campaign evolved update, with a small group working on a content update including Firefight and Theater modes planned for December. The source adds that the remaining team and Pierre have no contact with Activision and know nothing about the game it is making.

EB Games Is Opening North America's First-Ever Nintendo "Store-Within-A-Store" Experience

EB Games Canada has announced it is opening a Nintendo "store-within-a-store" at its flagship location at 267 Yonge Street in Toronto, which its PR calls Nintendo's first-ever such space in North America. The permanent 1,500-square-foot space opens at 10am on 17 October 2026, featuring Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and software, playable demo systems, themed displays, merchandise and photo opportunities, plus some My Mario merchandise exclusive to Canada.

Hideo Kojima Acknowledges Fan-Made P.T. Port That Runs Natively on PC

Hideo Kojima retweeted an article about a fan-made P.T. port that runs natively on Windows, effectively acknowledging the project. Modder LoreanXavier says the port is about 97% complete and is a 1:1 recreation built by reverse-engineering the PS4 executable with the game's original assets, not an emulator or remake. P.T. released in August 2014 and was removed from the PlayStation store in 2015.

Ex-Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Joins Skydance Board After WB-Paramount Merger

Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick is joining David Ellison's board of directors at the newly named Skydance, following Paramount's completed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The appointment was disclosed in a new SEC filing, alongside philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, while former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair joins as a board advisor. Kotick led Activision for 32 years before stepping down after Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition.

'This Needs to Change' — PlayStation Fan Gets PSN Account Hacked and Restored, Acknowledges Others May Not Be as Lucky

PlayStation community member RealRadec had his PSN account hacked, with login info including his email changed to lock him out, while the PlayStation support phone line was offline. He got his account back after help from PlayStation podcaster Colin Moriarty, but acknowledged he was only lucky because of his platform and connections. Radec said the problem has been brewing at PlayStation for a long time and that no one deserves to lose their games, DLC, save data, and trophies.

Report says Xbox has GTA 6 launch cloud streaming exclusivity, which Xbox denies

The Verge reported that Xbox obtained exclusive cloud streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto 6 at launch, with Xbox head Asha Sharma said to have told employees at an all-hands that morning. That would let Xbox cloud gaming users stream the game when it launches on November 19, with no other cloud service offering it, and let PC users stream it even though the game is not on PC at launch. The length of the exclusivity window is unclear, and Xbox has since denied the report.

Xbox Denies GTA 6 Streaming Exclusivity Report

Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball clarified that GTA 6 will not be streaming exclusively or to PC, following a report that Xbox would be the exclusive cloud streaming home for the game at launch. Ball said the game is still set to launch on Xbox on November 19.

Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Joins Skydance Board

Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick joins Board of Directors for new Skydance Corp (Paramount-WB merger)

The Verge: Xbox gets exclusive GTA 6 streaming rights at launch

The Verge reports that Xbox will hold exclusive game streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI at launch, with only Xbox Cloud Gaming able to stream the title, and the length of the agreement unknown. Wario64 also cites an Xbox announcement that from November, Game Pass tiers will include a set number of cloud gaming hours per month: 15 for Ultimate, 10 for Premium and 5 for Essential, with non-Game Pass users able to buy cloud playtime.