Archives - October 2026

Nintendo’s Latin America chief says fan demand keeps physical games in its plans, though Switch 2 game-key cards still require a download.

NBA 2K27 led six new entries in August’s U.S. sales top 10, but Circana estimates overall gaming spending fell 9% to $4.3 billion.

Bit Reactor has begun recalling developers after pre-launch furloughs. Game File reports active payroll is back above half its previous level, with more staff still waiting.

Gardens Interactive has secured more than $35 million for its debut social sandbox, where players can leave lasting consequences for strangers exploring the same fantasy world.

Google’s prompt-based Playground opens to U.S. adults, with browser sharing and community games. Unity Spark will add a more advanced creation route.

Xbox has rejected claims that GTA VI will stream exclusively through its cloud service or reach PC at launch. Rockstar still lists a November 19 console release.

Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick joins Skydance’s board, while Tony Driscoll leads the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. games business.

Gravity Well has cut most of its workforce after losing funding over the summer. The studio founded by Respawn veterans will continue with a much smaller team.

Asha Sharma reportedly plans greater console investment, with a home Xbox at the center of a next-generation device family that also includes portable hardware.

Alinea estimates FC 27 has sold 7.9 million copies and generated $714.1 million across PlayStation, Xbox and Steam, leading 2026’s premium releases.

Employees at Mike Laidlaw’s Yellow Brick Games report layoffs across art, programming, QA and design, with the total and reasons still undisclosed.

Abragames wants Brazilian studios to gain global scale and cultural influence, with export support and original games central to its ambition.

South Australia is doubling its game development fund, with grants of up to A$150,000 and applications opening on October 21.

Prime members in eligible regions can play Star Wars: Galactic Racer on Luna from launch day, with the campaign, Arcade and Scenarios included.

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden warns that ending new game discs could alienate collectors and deepen doubts about digital ownership.