Highguard studio Wildlight Entertainment confirms mass layoffs that seemingly impacts the majority of the team, but says a ‘core group of developers’ will keep the game running

Wildlight Entertainment has laid off an unspecified number of Highguard developers two weeks after the game’s launch, but confirmed that a “core group of developers” will continue to work on the game.

Riot Games lays off roughly half of its 2XKO development team despite the relative success of the free-to-play fighting game’s launch

2XKO’s development team has been slashed in half despite launch success: ‘overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term’.

Following its major restructuring announcement, Ubisoft begins ‘a collective, voluntary mutual termination agreement’ at its Paris HQ, with 200 jobs on the line

After announcing major restructuring plans at Ubisoft and the cancellation of several games, the company has now begun a voluntary redundancy process at its Paris, France headquarters.

Who is Devon Pritchard? Nintendo of America’s new president makes first industry appearance since stepping into the role

Nintendo of America’s new president, Devon Pritchard, has made her first official public appearance since taking over the role from Doug Bowser earlier this month.

The Division 3 developer shares plans for the upcoming mega-sequel — ‘I think it will be as big an impact as Division 1 was’

The executive producer of The Division has provided an update on the production of The Division 3. He’s betting that the sequel will have as much impact as the first game.

Xbox confirms Developer Direct 2026 showcase for later this month — here are the games to expect

Xbox has confirmed its Developer Direct 2026 showcase will take place on January 22 and feature brand new trailers for some of its most anticipated games, including Fable and Forza Horizon 6.

More GameStop stores across the US are reportedly expected to shut down this month as part of cost-cutting efforts

GameStop is reportedly planning to shutter multiple stores across the United States in January as part of the company’s ongoing cost-cutting efforts.

Roblox, Call of Duty, and Fortnite head up last year’s most played games — and yes, that’s the same as 2024

The top five most-played games of 2025 absolutely will not shock you, with usual suspects GTA, Fortnite, and Roblox heading up the list.

Legendary FPS developer Vince Zampella has passed away

Vince Zampella, best known as the co-creator of Call of Duty and co-founder of Respawn Entertainment, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 55.