Bethesda Game Studios is embracing the shadowdrop strategy after the successful surprise release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The studio’s director says they want to do more instant releases because “we all have short attention spans now.”
Ubisoft is teaming up with Tencent through a new €1.16 billion investment in Vantage Studios. The subsidiary will control development of major franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry. While Ubisoft retains majority control, the deal signals a major shift in how its biggest games will be funded
Xbox just dropped a massive Game Pass announcement during their Partner Preview showcase. Nine new games are coming day-one to the service, with two available to play right now through shadow drops.
Veteran game developer Rebecca Heineman, who co-founded Interplay and won the first national video game championship in 1980, has died at age 62. Her career spanned more than four decades and included work on iconic franchises like Wasteland and Baldur’s Gate.
Take-Two’s CEO believes gaming is shifting toward PC platforms, with PC accounting for 40% or more of GTA sales. While a simultaneous console and PC launch remains unlikely, industry trends suggest a PC version will eventually arrive.
The Analogue 3D uses FPGA technology to perfectly replicate Nintendo 64 hardware while making it look great on modern TVs. At $250, it’s a premium solution for retro gaming purists who want that authentic CRT glow without the original hardware headaches.
Microsoft just bundled Fortnite Crew with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but raised the monthly price to $30. The deal includes all Crew benefits plus access to hundreds of games, but requires careful subscription management.
Rebecca Heineman, co-founder of Interplay and key developer behind Fallout and Baldur’s Gate, has died at age 62. The gaming pioneer won the first national Space Invaders tournament in 1980 and went on to shape RPG history.
Ubisoft is replacing AI-generated artwork that accidentally made it into the final release of Anno 117: Pax Romana. The placeholder asset featured classic AI mistakes like misshapen faces and bodies that don’t follow human physiology. The company says the final version will be swapped in with the 1.
Microsoft just announced another Xbox Partner Preview happening this Thursday, November 20. The showcase will feature upcoming third-party games including 007 First Light and Reanimal, both targeting 2026 releases. Viewers can watch live on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok starting at 10am PT.
