Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Sells 2 Million Copies on Day One
Ubisoft's faithful remake sails past 2 million sales in its first 24 hours, setting a new Steam concurrent player record for the Assassin's Creed franchise.
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Valve’s Steam Machine Verified System Leaves Key Compatibility Questions Unanswered
New Steam Machine compatibility badges on Steam store pages fail to clarify performance for games the Steam Deck cannot run.
Steam Generated $11.1 Billion in Revenue During the First Half of 2026
Valve's platform recorded its highest ever half-year gross revenue, surpassing its full-year 2020 total in just six months.
Bethesda Loses Last Skyrim Concept Artist After 18 Years Amid Xbox Restructuring
Ray Lederer, who created concept art for Skyrim, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, Starfield, and The Elder Scrolls 6, has been laid off after nearly 18 years at the studio as Xbox continues its sweeping restructuring.
Palworld 1.0 Quietly Redesigns Several Pals, Reducing Pokemon Similarities
Players have spotted that Pocketpair altered the designs of Verdash, Robinquill, Fengallop, and Grintale for the 1.0 launch, making the creatures more visually distinct from the Pokemon they previously resembled.
Bethesda Union Plans “Save Our Devs” Protest March Against Xbox Job Cuts
Unionized workers at Bethesda Game Studios will hold rallies at ZeniMax offices on July 15, demanding Microsoft rehire affected employees and strengthen protections after 3,200 Xbox layoffs across the company.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Draws Steam Backlash Over Day One Microtransactions
Ubisoft's $60 remake of the 2013 pirate classic launched with over $85 in additional DLC and microtransactions, prompting a wave of negative reviews on Steam.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Launches Today on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Ubisoft's rebuilt version of the 2013 pirate adventure launches today with enhanced visuals, updated gameplay, and new content on current-generation platforms.
Obsidian Reportedly Developing a New Fallout Game Led by New Vegas Director
The Fallout: New Vegas studio is said to be working on a new entry in the franchise, led by director Josh Sawyer, as part of Xbox's broader studio restructuring.
IO Interactive Regains Full Control of Project Fantasy, Closes Istanbul Studio
The Hitman and 007 developer regains ownership of its ambitious RPG after Xbox's publishing deal ends, but the studio closure comes with layoffs as IOI restructures for independence.