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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Warns of Worst Industry Crash Since the 1980s

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has issued a stark warning about the state of the video game industry, calling the current downturn the worst crash seen since the 1980s. Speaking in the latest issue of Edge magazine, Sweeney painted a grim picture of an industry that has been battered by layoffs, studio closures, and shifting consumer habits, comparing the severity of the current crisis to the catastrophic market collapse that nearly wiped out gaming four decades ago.

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Until Dawn 2 Confirmed for January 28, 2027, Co-Developed by AdHoc Studio

Sony's September 2026 State of Play brought one of the showcase's biggest announcements: Until Dawn 2 has an official release date of January 28, 2027, exclusively for PS5. The new trailer offered a fresh look at the game's character dynamics and so-called "unwinnable scenarios," while also teasing a return to the original's iconic setting. It marks the first proper sequel to the beloved 2015 horror title, setting it apart from the various spiritual successors that Supermassive Games has released in the years since.

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Dated for April 8, 2027, with Sephiroth and Vincent DLC Confirmed

Square Enix finally put a firm date on the long-awaited conclusion to its Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy. During a PlayStation State of Play on September 3, 2026, director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch on April 8, 2027. The announcement was accompanied by a 10-minute gameplay deep dive showcasing locations like Wutai, Highwind exploration, the returning Queen's Blood card game, side quests, and more, giving fans the most substantial look yet at the trilogy's finale.

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Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming Gets Monthly Hour Caps Starting November

Microsoft has announced a significant change to Xbox Game Pass that will limit how many hours subscribers can use the cloud gaming service each month. Starting in November, Game Pass plans will carry monthly cloud gaming hour caps, ending the unlimited access players have enjoyed since the feature launched. Depending on the plan tier, subscribers will be limited to somewhere between 5 and 15 hours of cloud play per month, after which they will need to purchase additional cloud playtime to keep streaming.

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Crimson Desert's First Story DLC "Charting the Unknown" Arrives Next Month

Pearl Abyss has announced the first major story expansion for Crimson Desert, titled "Charting the Unknown," set to launch in October 2026. The DLC was unveiled during a State of Play presentation and introduces ship exploration as a key new mechanic, taking players beyond the regions available in the base game. The expansion appears to venture into entirely new territory, with early details suggesting a setting that pushes further into uncharted lands.

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