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"Everybody got the rug pulled out from under them": Xbox are putting third-party Game Pass deals "on pause", claims publishing veteranIndustry veteran Fernando Rizo claims that Microsoft has put a pause on new third-party deals for Xbox Game Pass as the company reassesses its gaming business strategy. This alleged halt comes as Microsoft's financial year ends and follows decisions to reduce the price and remove day-one Call of Duty releases from the service. While Rizo believes Game Pass is not over, he suggests a hiatus on new third-party acquisitions is likely.- Former Splash Damage Veterans Form Underdog to Build ZERO Sievert 2, the Co-op Sequel to the Cult Indie Extraction HitUnderdog, a new studio formed by former Splash Damage veterans, has announced ZERO Sievert 2, the co-op sequel to the cult indie extraction shooter ZERO Sievert. The game will feature multiplayer co-op, deeper lore, new systems, and an evolved 2.5D visual style. The original ZERO Sievert, created by Luca Carbonera of CABO Studio, has sold over 600,000 copies on Steam.
Resurrection of the Insomnia Gaming Festival cancelled due to lack of industry supportThe Insomnia Gaming Festival, scheduled for April 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of investment and sponsorship from major tech and hardware brands. Organizers cited reduced industry support for live events as the primary reason, despite strong consumer ticket sales. All ticket holders will receive refunds, and there are currently no plans for the event's return.