Reports
Battlefailed
"Losing steam..." "Battlefield 6 desperately needs a wake up call..." The honeymoon for Battlefield 6 is over.
Conor Caulfield
I cover everything Not Warcraft - Expect wider games industry coverage, analysis, and as much commentary as I can get away with
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Loading Screen: Gamestop Closed 400 Stores In 2026 As Physical Games Slump
The death spiral of physical games continues, as one of the US's biggest retailers closes up to a third of its stores in only a few weeks of 2026.
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Loading Screen: Larian Back Down On Generative AI Use
"...to ensure there is no room for doubt, we’ve decided to refrain from using genAI tools..." The Larian CEO is backtracking.
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Loading Screen: "This was never about union membership." - Rockstar On Fired Devs
A day in court for the fired Rockstar devs hasn't rattled their former employer, laying fresh allegations for their dismissal.
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Loading Screen: Ubisoft Studio Unionises, Is Immediately Closed
Ubisoft just shut down a whole studio, three working days after they unionised. But it might not just be about reprisals.
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Loading Screen: PlayStation Wants an AI To Play Games For You*
Sony's new patent wants to help you complete games... at least in part by having an AI play for you.
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Loading Screen: GOG Sold For $25 Million By CDPR
2026 starts with an acquisition. But the news might not be so bad this time.
Reports
2025: Gaming's Console Problem
Ready for the PS6 and Next Xbox? No? Neither is the games industry.
Opinion
26 Games To Watch In 2026
13 AAA, 13 Indies. This is just a taste of what 2026 has in store for you.
Opinion
Upcoming Games: A Joyful January
The year may be starting slow, but there are a ton of great, smaller games to keep your eye on.
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2025: How One Company Upended The Western Games Industry
NetEase has had an incredible year of success. But they're not sharing that with all the developers they started the year with.
Reports
2025: The Year The Law Came For Gaming
2025 saw the law laid down upon the games industry. Premium currency, stop killing games, and age verification dominated the headlines.