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Popular PS4 Adventure Games Being Delisted, Last Chance to Buy
Assemble Entertainment has announced that Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don't Dry and Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Dry Twice will be delisted from digital storefronts, including Steam and likely the PlayStation Store, on October 23. This delisting means the entire Leisure Suit Larry series will no longer be available for digital purchase, speculated to be due to expiring publishing agreements. Codemasters, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, owns the intellectual property.
Jobs roundup: October | Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott voted chair of UKIE
Several key appointments have been made across the UK games industry. Harvey Elliott, CEO of Playstack, has been voted chair of UKIE, succeeding Maria Sayans. Murray Pannell joins Steel City Interactive as head of publishing, while Dean Anderson leads MV&P's APAC partnerships. Catherine Bygrave is the new head of commercial at Code Wizards Group, and Michał Platkow-Gilewski has been promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red.
Jobs roundup: October | Code Wizards Group appoints Catherine Bygrave as head of commercial
Several key figures have moved into new roles within the games industry. Michał Platkow-Gilewski was promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red, while Catherine Bygrave was appointed head of commercial at Code Wizards Group. Other notable appointments include Daniel Smith as executive producer at Playground Games, Gero Micciché as lead producer at 2K and Hangar 13 Games, and Tymon Smektala as executive producer at Bloober Team's Broken Mirror Games.
F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and More Join PlayStation Plus Essential on October 6th
Sony has announced that F1 25, Hunt: Showdown, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 will be available for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers starting October 6th. F1 25 features the latest racing simulation, while Hunt: Showdown offers a PvEvP bounty hunting experience. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a spin-off with a voxel art style, playable on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
For Warhorse's 15th birthday, we chatted with its co-founder about the demand for 'grown-up' RPGs, AI, why games are too cheap, and his role in the collapse of communism
Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klíma reflects on the company's 15th anniversary, discussing the demand for 'grown-up' RPGs like Kingdom Come: Deliverance, the challenges of game pricing, and the complexities of AI in development. Klíma also touches on his personal history, including his involvement in the Velvet Revolution, and the studio's current projects, including a Lord of the Rings game.
14 amazing video games that were let down by awful marketing
This article discusses numerous video games that suffered from absent, misguided, or bizarre marketing campaigns, impacting their sales despite their quality. Examples range from Nintendo underselling Yoshi And The Mysterious Book to Square Enix's poor promotion of Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy and EA's controversial tactics for Dead Space 2 and Dante's Inferno.
Dizzy - The Dragon Trap - An unofficial ZX Spectrum Dizzy fan game makes an appearance
Dizzy - The Dragon Trap, an unofficial fan game created in 1997 by Dmytro Mosiychuk and Viktor Voloshuk, has been recovered and released for the 48K ZX Spectrum. The game features new levels, graphics, and music, and was recently made playable after a digital recovery effort from its original cassette tape.
Racing Master adds Nürburgring Nordschliefe, Map Studio , Off-Road Racing, the Bugatti Chiron and more!
NetEase Games announced a major summer update for Racing Master, developed in collaboration with Codemasters. The update introduces new game modes like Map Studio and Off-Road Mode, along with iconic cars such as the Bugatti Chiron and McLaren 570S, and legendary tracks like the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Players will also gain more ways to expand their garages and create custom racing stages.
nDreams founder launches new studio Atmospheric to create "original IP across games and music"
Patrick O'Luanaigh, founder of VR studio nDreams, has launched a new independent entertainment company called Atmospheric. The studio aims to create original intellectual property across games and music, exploring innovative ways to integrate audio and narrative into immersive worlds. O'Luanaigh, who stepped down as CEO of nDreams in May 2025, is currently the sole employee and is self-funding the venture, with plans to seek a publishing partner next year.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack Interview – New Content, Gameplay Changes, Platform Improvements, And More
Codemasters and Electronic Arts discuss the decision to release a 2026 Season Pack for F1 25 instead of a traditional F1 26 title, focusing on the evolving Formula 1 landscape and new regulations. The pack introduces significant gameplay changes, including active aerodynamics and a revised Overtake Mode, alongside new teams like Audi and Cadillac, and the Madrid street circuit. The developers also detail platform-specific improvements for PlayStation 5 and PC.
EA hit with third round of layoffs this year
Electronic Arts has conducted its third round of layoffs this year, impacting recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT teams. This follows previous staff reductions affecting developers on "Skate" and "Battlefield 6," and comes after EA's acquisition by an investor consortium last September. The company has also shed staff and studios over multiple years, including layoffs at "Apex Legends," Codemasters, BioWare, and the closure of Cliffhanger Games.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack review – the next best thing to F1 26
Electronic Arts and Codemasters have released the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack as DLC instead of a full F1 26 game, which is slated for a 2027 reboot. This expansion adds the radically redesigned 2026 Formula One cars and the new Madring street circuit to F1 25. While it offers a credible simulation of the new cars and their handling characteristics, including active aerodynamics and electric boost, its integration is limited, requiring new saves for career modes and restricting the new cars from certain online modes.
Xbox Game Studios Boss Is Out Ahead Of Reported Layoffs And Other Major Changes To “Reset” Xbox
Craig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, is departing Microsoft after 15 years, along with his chief of staff Louise O'Connor. These changes precede reported layoffs and potential studio closures as Xbox CEO Asha Sharma aims to "reset" the business. The departures follow comments from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the need to make Xbox a sustainable business.
Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan and Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor step down
Xbox Game Studios leader Craig Duncan and Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor have stepped down from their roles. Duncan, who previously led Rare, oversaw numerous internal studios, while O'Connor was an executive producer at Rare. Their departures coincide with reports of potential job cuts and a business 'reset' at Xbox.
Acclaimed 2022 EA PS5 Game Shutting Down Already
Electronic Arts announced that Grid Legends, a racing game developed by Codemasters, will have its online features shut down on September 11, 2026. This includes cross-platform play, online multiplayer, and leaderboards, leaving only the single-player campaign accessible. The game, released in 2022 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, received positive reviews and player ratings.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack Review — Worth the Upgrade
The F1 25: 2026 Season Pack update introduces significant changes to Formula 1's 2026 regulations, focusing on hybrid car power splits and new aerodynamic rules. While the pack updates drivers, teams, and adds the Madring circuit, the impact of these changes on car feel and strategy is more evolutionary than revolutionary. The review highlights the tactical depth added by energy management and the Overtake Mode, though it notes that the strategic potential of the new regulations could be better explained to players.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack Review
The F1 25 2026 Season Pack DLC introduces significant rule changes for the upcoming Formula 1 season, including new car aerodynamics, power unit adjustments, and the addition of the Madrid street circuit. While the pack offers an authentic representation of these changes and improves racing dynamics with more engaging AI, it notably excludes content from the F1 25 movie tie-ins and lacks co-op career and ranked multiplayer modes.
CLUTCH – Official Reveal Trailer
CLUTCH is a new story-driven, open-world racing game developed by veteran developers from Playground Games and Codemasters. The official reveal trailer for the game has been released.
F1 25’s 2026 Season Pack Adds Enhanced PSSR Support for PS5 Pro, Including 8K Resolution
The F1 25: 2026 Season Pack will feature enhanced PSSR support for the PlayStation 5 Pro, enabling 60 FPS in Quality Mode, 120 FPS in Performance Mode, and 8K resolution. Codemasters technical producer Si Lumb highlighted features like ray-traced reflections and global illumination, with the Madring circuit designed to showcase these advancements. The pack releases on June 3rd for PC and consoles.
Push Your PS5 Pro to the Limit with PSSR2 Update for F1 25's Season DLC
Codemasters is releasing a 2026 Season Update for F1 25 on June 3rd, which will include PSSR2 support to improve image quality and performance on the PlayStation 5. Technical Producer Si Lumb stated that players will notice a sharper image across all graphics modes, including Quality, Performance, and Resolution. This update aims to enhance the visual experience for the racing simulator, which already utilizes the PS5 Pro effectively.
