Yoko Taro, the director of Nier: Automata, has long been known for his unconventional, philosophically driven games. After the first Nier’s mixed reception, Taro approached Automata without external directives, crafting a title that blended accessible action with his signature esoteric storytelling. The result was a commercial success, selling over 10 million copies and earning acclaim as one of the best RPGs. Taro’s comments reveal his self‑aware humor and frustration with industry shifts, such as the decline of physical media. [...]

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella praised Xbox’s “streamlining” under CEO Asha Sharma, saying he felt “fantastic” about the brand’s IP and future growth. Nadella highlighted the need for a sustainable business model to expand gaming access across PC and Xbox platforms. His comments came after a July restructuring that cut 3,200 jobs, including 1,600 immediate layoffs, and prompted further cuts of 268 staff. The overhaul also saw studio realignments, with some first‑party studios becoming independent and others moving [...]

Jez Corden, a lifelong content creator and internet personality, has become a prominent voice in the Xbox and broader Microsoft ecosystem. He maintains a large following on X, co‑hosts the gaming podcast TheXB2, and serves as Executive Editor at Windows Central. Corden’s early work involved building web communities linked to Newgrounds and Explosm, and after high school he pursued a career in IT, corporate network infrastructure, and web design. Over the past decade, his hobby‑blogging about Microsoft products [...]

Rockstar Games has reminded its voice cast for GTA 6 to keep their roles confidential, citing an upcoming November 19 announcement. The reminder follows actor Stephen Root’s public confirmation of his involvement, though he did not disclose his character. Rockstar has been gradually revealing details about the new title, including a soundtrack of 34 original tracks and a $400 Collector’s Edition that excludes the game itself. The company’s strict NDA enforcement underscores its intent to preserve surprise elements for [...]

Sony Interactive Entertainment released a September 2026 PS5 system update that adds an animated Welcome Hub background celebrating Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us franchise. The new theme, visible in all regions, features Ellie’s progression across Part 1 and Part 2, with Joel and Abby appearing in the backdrop and a thunder animation for visual flair. Users can access the background via Welcome Hub > Backgrounds > Games, and the update is applied automatically, though manual system feature updates [...]

Konami is marking Cast Valle nia’s 40th anniversary by offering the original 1986 NES title as a free download on the App Store and Google Play until 24 October 2026. The promotion coincides with a series‑wide discount event: the Cast Valle nia Anniversary Collection is 80 % off on PlayStation Store and Steam, while the Dominus, Advance, and Requiem bundles receive 50‑70 % reductions. A new mainline entry, Cast Valle nia: Belmont’s Curse, launches 15 October on Switch, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, featuring Rose Belmont battling Dracula in 1499; a demo released 1 October [...]

Amazon has reduced the price of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless PC gaming controller to $23.99, a 20% discount from its $29.99 list price. The controller, available in lavender, offers premium features such as magnetic Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, reinforced metal rings, custom‑mapped bumpers, a turbo button, and rumble vibration. It supports Bluetooth and a 2.4 GHz USB dongle with a 1,000 Hz polling rate, and works with Windows, Steam, and mobile devices, making it suitable for handheld [...]