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Quarter Up, the studio behind the superhero fighting game Invincible VS, has been hit with mass layoffs following the title's underwhelming commercial performance. According to reports, the studio has been reduced to a "skeleton crew," suggesting that the bulk of its workforce has been let go in the wake of the game's disappointing reception.
Hello Games founder Sean Murray has opened up about the long, painful road to redemption for No Man's Sky, revealing that a turning point came when players finally began discussing the game's new content more than its infamous 2016 launch. Murray described feeling like "a weight had lifted" once the conversation around the game shifted away from the controversy that had dogged the studio for years. For a long time, he noted, nearly every reply or comment the team received was "laced with some slightly mean things," making it difficult to stay motivated even as Hello Games quietly pushed out update after update.
A group of ex-BioWare developers, many of whom spent over two decades working on beloved RPGs like Mass Effect, have announced a brand-new science fiction RPG called The Eventide. The team describes the project as carrying forward the core "principles" of the RPG genre that shaped their careers, while venturing into fresh creative territory. Drawing comparisons to a mix of Dispatch and The X-Files, the game promises a heartfelt, focused experience rooted in the passion that defined their time at one of the industry's most storied studios.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, the beloved character who first gained renewed mainstream attention through Warren Spector's Epic Mickey in 2010, is officially heading to Disney Plus. The announcement, made at D23 2026, confirms a new Oswald animated series slated for 2027, giving fans of the cult classic game a long-awaited moment of vindication. Disney's renewed interest in the character traces back roughly 20 years, when the company reacquired the rights to Oswald specifically so he could play a central role in the Epic Mickey universe.
GSC Game World has revealed a wealth of details about the upcoming 2.0 update for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and it looks to be one of the most substantial patches the game has received since launch. Arriving next week, the update tackles two of the most requested areas of improvement: a sweeping suite of changes to the game's A-Life simulation system and the long-awaited arrival of functional fog in the Zone. Both features have been high on the community's wish list, and GSC appears to have delivered on both fronts in a big way.
Disney Dreamlight Valley fans have plenty to look forward to, as developer Gameloft has revealed a content roadmap featuring two free updates on the horizon. The first update, arriving in September, will bring Lilo & Stitch content to the beloved life-simulation title, while a second update themed around The Nightmare Before Christmas is slated to follow in December, just in time for the holiday season.
Rainbow Six Siege Year 11, Season 3 has been officially revealed as Operation Split Fire, and it is bringing a fresh wave of content to the long-running competitive FPS. The headline addition is Noor, a new Egyptian defense operator designed, according to Ubisoft, "to break the shield meta wide open." Her arrival signals a deliberate shake-up to one of the game's most persistent strategic dynamics, and fans have already been treated to a reveal trailer showcasing her abilities.
Nintendo and LEGO's beloved partnership is taking a major step forward, with the two companies officially announcing new Super Mario releases slated for 2027. Most notably, Super Mario LEGO minifigures are finally on the way, a feature fans have been requesting for years since the original collaboration launched. The news marks a significant expansion of the Nintendo-LEGO relationship, which has already produced popular themed sets across multiple franchises.
What started as a suspicious key art leak for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 is now looking very much like the real deal. Dubbed "Override," the upcoming season appears to center on gaming and hacking themes, and multiple recent developments have lent the leaked imagery serious credibility. Fortnite's in-game Unstable story event, combined with the release of an official Sonic the Hedgehog crossover comic, have both pointed strongly toward the leak's authenticity, easing concerns that the art was AI-generated or fabricated entirely.