Amazon’s Gaming Boss Quits As The AAA Dream Fades
The head of Amazon Game Studios, Christoph Hartmann, has left the company. His departure marks another major setback for Amazon’s once-ambitious plans to become a powerhouse in game development.
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Xbox Revenue Tanks, and Microsoft Blames Its Own Games
Xbox just had a brutal financial quarter, with gaming revenue dropping 9%. In a rare admission, Microsoft’s leadership directly blamed its own first-party game releases for the slump, raising serious questions about the platform’s future strategy.
Highguard Might Be The Next Big Hero Shooter, If It Gets A Chance
According to Kotaku, Highguard is a “PvP Raid Shooter” from Wildlight Entertainment, a studio formed by veterans of Apex Legends and Titanfall 2. The game features a unique three-phase match loop involving hero-based combat, resource gathering, and base defense, with matches designed to last 15-30 m
Xbox’s Multiplatform Future Could Finally Fix Its Games Problem
According to analysis, Xbox’s shift away from exclusivity is a direct response to a changing market. This strategy could finally allow its studios to create the deep, narrative-driven AAA games that have long eluded the platform.
Game Pass Kicks Off 2026 With Star Wars Outlaws and Resident Evil Village
Xbox Game Pass is starting 2026 with two major titles. Star Wars Outlaws arrives on January 13, followed by Resident Evil Village on January 20 for subscribers.
Bond Game’s PC Specs Are Shockingly Low, But There’s a Catch
Hitman developer IO Interactive has revealed the PC requirements for its upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light. The specs are remarkably low, but a key partnership hints at a bigger graphical push for high-end systems.
Razer’s wild new gaming chair has haptics and speakers built in
Razer has unveiled Project Madison, a concept gaming chair that integrates its previous haptic and audio products. It combines the Sensa haptics from the $230 Freyja cushions with the 5.1 sound from the $300 Clio speaker headrest into a Razer Iskur V2 X chair frame. The goal is to create a single, u
Arc Raiders Confirms Aggression-Based Matchmaking is Real
The developers of Arc Raiders have confirmed a quiet but significant change to the game’s matchmaking. Players are now being sorted based on their propensity for PvP aggression, not just skill or squad size.
GeForce Now’s January 2026 haul is a weird, wonderful mix
Nvidia is kicking off 2026 with a fresh batch of games for its GeForce Now cloud service. The January update brings 14 titles, including some powered by the latest RTX 5080 servers, while new usage restrictions start to apply.
Ex-Rockstar Director Praises Larian’s Bold Move Away From Baldur’s Gate
Obbe Vermeij, a former technical director at Rockstar North, has commended Larian Studios for deciding not to make Baldur’s Gate 4. He calls the move “risky” and “bold,” noting it’s far easier to keep milking a successful franchise. Vermeij speaks from experience, having left Rockstar after working