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Balatro publisher Playstack is being sold to GameSpot and Fandom parent companyBalatro publisher Playstack is being sold to GameSpot and Fandom parent company

The proposed majority takeover values the UK publisher at around $169 million.

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
May 29, 2026
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007 First Light has topped 1.5 million sales007 First Light has topped 1.5 million sales
byChris Kerr
May 29, 2026
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Micro-grants for indies, another hardware price hike, and Valnet sinks to new lows - Patch Notes #54Micro-grants for indies, another hardware price hike, and Valnet sinks to new lows - Patch Notes #54
byChris Kerr
May 29, 2026
4 Min Read
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Remedy Entertainment CEO: Alan Wake and Control should have sold moreRemedy Entertainment CEO: Alan Wake and Control should have sold more
byDiego Argüello
May 28, 2026
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The Rockstar Game Workers Union breaks coverThe Rockstar Game Workers Union breaks cover
byDiego Argüello
May 28, 2026
3 Min Read
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Global Game Jam launches micro-grant program to support indies and emerging talentGlobal Game Jam launches micro-grant program to support indies and emerging talent
byChris Kerr
May 28, 2026
1 Min Read
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Business
Valve raises Steam Deck OLED prices by over $200
Valve raises Steam Deck OLED prices by over $200
May 28, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Report: Payment for some TheGamer staff now tied to per-article sessions
Report: Payment for some TheGamer staff now tied to per-article sessions
May 27, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a new expansion 12 years after launch
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a new expansion 12 years after launch
May 27, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars shut down after five years
PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars shut down after five years
May 27, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Report: Latest Nintendo Switch 2 production estimates contrast hardware forecast
Report: Latest Nintendo Switch 2 production estimates contrast hardware forecast
May 26, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Microsoft to pay $250M to settle lawsuit filed by aggrieved Activision Blizzard shareholders
Microsoft to pay $250M to settle lawsuit filed by aggrieved Activision Blizzard shareholders
May 26, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Report: Wizards of the Coast is trying to discourage workers from unionizing
Report: Wizards of the Coast is trying to discourage workers from unionizing
May 26, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Subnautica 2 hits four million sales
Subnautica 2 hits four million sales
May 22, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
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Take-Two expects to earn $8B in FY27 thanks to Grand Theft Auto VI
Take-Two expects to earn $8B in FY27 thanks to Grand Theft Auto VI
May 22, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Layoffs imminent at Bungie, former BioWare devs launch new studio, and GTA VI still on for November - Patch Notes #53
Layoffs imminent at Bungie, former BioWare devs launch new studio, and GTA VI still on for November - Patch Notes #53
May 22, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Destiny 2's active development will end in June
Destiny 2's active development will end in June
May 21, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
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Splinter Cell designer says modern lighting has made stealth games harder to read
Splinter Cell designer says modern lighting has made stealth games harder to read
May 21, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Update: Last Flag dev Night Street Games lays off 'about a dozen' staff
Update: Last Flag dev Night Street Games lays off 'about a dozen' staff
May 21, 2026
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Quantic Dream cutting jobs after scrapping Spellcasters Chronicles
Quantic Dream cutting jobs after scrapping Spellcasters Chronicles
May 21, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Ubisoft's net bookings are down 54% year-on-year
Ubisoft's net bookings are down 54% year-on-year
May 20, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Xbox adds Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet to leadership team
Xbox adds Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet to leadership team
May 20, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
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Business
Hasbro cancels Dungeons & Dragons game led by Respawn veterans
Hasbro cancels Dungeons & Dragons game led by Respawn veterans
May 20, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Embracer chairman says cost control 'does not get enough respect' after presiding over years of layoffs
Embracer chairman says cost control 'does not get enough respect' after presiding over years of layoffs
May 20, 2026
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
UK publisher EdCorp breaks cover after signing Garbage Country
UK publisher EdCorp breaks cover after signing Garbage Country
May 20, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Former BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games developers launch Studio Reset
Former BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games developers launch Studio Reset
May 20, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Microsoft launching improved Xbox Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers
Microsoft launching improved Xbox Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers
May 20, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Former Housemarque game director launches new studio Cosmic Division
Former Housemarque game director launches new studio Cosmic Division
May 20, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Embracer to spin off major video game franchises and studios
Embracer to spin off major video game franchises and studios
May 20, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Sony is being sued for alleged tariff 'double recovery windfall'
Sony is being sued for alleged tariff 'double recovery windfall'
May 19, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Fortnite returns to the App Store everywhere except Australia
Fortnite returns to the App Store everywhere except Australia
May 19, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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CI Games and Epic Games terminate Lords of the Fallen II publishing deal
CI Games and Epic Games terminate Lords of the Fallen II publishing deal
May 19, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Sony increasing the price of PlayStation Plus for new customers
Sony increasing the price of PlayStation Plus for new customers
May 19, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Obituary: Veteran voice actor Tom Kane has passed away at 64
Obituary: Veteran voice actor Tom Kane has passed away at 64
May 18, 2026
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Arc Raiders tops 16 million sales and could be heading to China
Arc Raiders tops 16 million sales and could be heading to China
May 18, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

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