US media presence on Game Awards jury drops to 17 outlets
UK representation rose to 17 outlets, matching the US, while Brazil added four outlets for 14 votes and Latin America now makes up roughly 21% of the jury.
Studio, Publisher & Industry Business
Mergers, acquisitions, layoffs, earnings, pricing changes, policy updates and legal actions that affect developers and publishers.
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Microsoft announces eight games leaving Xbox Game Pass late October 2026
Most of the titles set to leave Xbox Game Pass will be offered at a discount of 20% or higher until their removal on October 15.
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Bloober Team’s Japanese‑style partnership secures Switch 2 exclusive for Onyx: the Dark Grip
During the Sep. 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct, Onyx: The Dark Grip was revealed as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
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Sega removes Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from stores after quality concerns
Sega and Creative Assembly said the Complete Edition launched on October 13, 2026 on Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG for $39.99
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Battlefield 6 developers address ‘Secuty’ typo and five‑pistol skin
They said they will fix the spelling error in the Nov. 2026 Season 5 update and the five‑pistol design was intentional.
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Konami emphasizes human talent over generative AI in game development
Rock Paper Shotgun reported that Konami president Hideki Hayakawa said people and creators are the most important factors for entertaining games.
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Liquid Swords declared bankrupt by Stockholm Court after unpaid wages
Reports that developers at Liquid Swords had not been paid since August 2026 led to the bankruptcy, leaving about two months of unpaid wages for roughly 30 employees, according to Kotaku and Rock Paper Shotgun
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Barry Sloane thanks fans for positive Modern Warfare 4 campaign feedback
Within the first 24 hours of early access, player reactions to Modern Warfare 4's story mode were largely positive and dominated social media discussion.
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Bloober Team announced its co‑development and publishing label Broken Mirror Games in 2024
The label now oversees five projects including Saw: Genesis and Onyx: The Dark Grip
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Rockstar says next game after GTA 6 will develop faster than GTA 6
Rockstar’s Phil Hooker and Aaron Garbut say the studio’s expanded team, upgraded tools, and lessons from GTA 6’s development will cut future project timelines.
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CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 film will tell an original Night City story
The studio’s joint CEO confirmed the live-action adaptation will not follow the game’s plot, instead expanding the franchise’s universe with a new narrative.
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Ritchie Torres announces plans to introduce the Power to the Players Act
The bill would direct the Federal Trade Commission to create regulations ensuring consumers can own and play the video games they purchase.