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Jobs roundup: September 2026 | Fandom expands executive leadership team
Several companies in the gaming industry have announced executive appointments and promotions. Fandom expanded its leadership team with new hires and a promotion, while The New York Times appointed Jonathan Knight as chief games officer. Scopely saw two new appointments, and other companies like Arrowhead Game Studios, Epic Games, Blizzard Entertainment, King, CD Projekt Red, and Unity also announced new roles and promotions for their staff.
Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic Gets an Exciting New Update After Major Milestone
Naughty Dog has completed the cinematic motion-capture for its new PlayStation 5 exclusive, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This marks a significant milestone for the developer's first new intellectual property in 13 years, which is a third-person action-adventure sci-fi title. The game is directed by Neil Druckmann and features Tati Gabrielle as the protagonist.
Beloved PlayStation Studio Housemarque’s Co-Founder Leaves, Issues Statement
Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder and managing director of Housemarque, has departed the PlayStation Studios-owned developer after 31 years. Sami Hakala has taken over as the new managing director, with Kuittinen expressing confidence in the studio's future leadership and creative vision. Kuittinen plans to remain involved in the industry as a mentor or consultant.
Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen exits from studio
Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder and CEO of PlayStation-owned studio Housemarque, has announced his departure after 31 years in game development. The company has been preparing for this transition, appointing Sami Hakala as managing director to ensure operational continuity. Kuittinen's exit follows a long tenure that saw Housemarque develop relationships with major publishers, culminating in its acquisition by Sony in 2021.
Saros Studio’s Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Announces Departure From Housemarque
Housemarque co-founder and managing director Ilari Kuittinen has announced his departure from the company after 31 years. He reflected on the studio's journey from an independent developer to a AAA studio within PlayStation Studios, highlighting achievements like Returnal and Saros. Sami Hakala has taken over as managing director, while Kuittinen plans to take a break before potentially returning to the industry in a mentoring or consulting role.
Former PlayStation Studios President Praises Xbox’s Solution To A Digital-Only Future
Former PlayStation Studios President Shuhei Yoshida praised Microsoft's new disc-to-digital program as a "great move by team Xbox." This initiative allows Xbox users to obtain a digital license for their physical games, ensuring playability in a future potentially without disc drives, a contrast to Sony's current approach for PlayStation.
Fable deserves a "chance to shine" – which is why Xbox should delay it one final time
This opinion piece argues that Xbox should delay the upcoming RPG Fable one final time to ensure it has a clear runway for success. Despite its February 23, 2027 release date, the game faces significant competition from other major titles, including God of War Laufey, which could overshadow Fable's launch and impact its potential to drive growth for the Xbox platform.
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Review – Brace yourself
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a 4-vs-4 tag-fighting game that struggles with significant performance issues on PC due to poor optimization and the use of Unreal Engine 5. While the game features a compelling comic-book aesthetic, robust single-player content, and newcomer-friendly mechanics, the PC version's technical problems, including rampant stuttering and desyncs in online play, detract from the otherwise fun and frenetic combat. The PlayStation 5 version is noted as being superior, but the PC release is considered a miss in its current state.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls pre-order guide
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC starting August 6, 2026, with Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Ultimate editions. All editions include pre-order bonuses, while higher tiers offer additional content like character passes and cosmetic items. The article also details upcoming Day 1 patch improvements for PC, focusing on performance and netcode.
The State of Every PlayStation Studio - July 2026
This article provides an overview of the current game development projects across all PlayStation Studios as of July 2026. It details titles such as God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, outlining which studio is working on each.
Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble – gameplay details on the upcoming mobile hero shooter
Pre-registration is now open worldwide for Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble, a free-to-play mobile hero shooter developed by Oh Bibi in collaboration with PlayStation Studios and Insomniac Games. The game features 12 heroes at launch, multiple game modes including PvP, PvE, battle royale, and a football-inspired mode, and aims to capture the signature humor and action of the Ratchet & Clank series for mobile devices.
PlayStation FlexStrike Fight Stick delayed due to production issues
PlayStation has announced a delay for its upcoming FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick due to production issues. Originally slated for release on August 6, the new launch date is currently unspecified. The company cited the need for extra time to ensure the best possible player experience.
Xbox needs to make a choice, says former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden: be a publisher or a platform, but you can't be both
Former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden argues that Xbox must choose between being a major game publisher or a platform holder, stating it cannot effectively be both. He highlights the need for exclusive content to support a platform, contrasting it with the multiplatform approach required for a top publisher, a dilemma exacerbated by recent Xbox layoffs and strategic shifts.
Helldivers 2 introduces new cheater-monitoring methods
Arrowhead Game Studios has implemented new anti-cheat measures in Helldivers 2 to detect and address players manipulating the Super Credit system. These changes, effective immediately, aim to ensure a fair experience in the Galactic War without impacting honest players. The developer also mentioned the upcoming motion picture adaptation of the franchise.
PlayStation – and The Gaming Industry – Just Doesn’t Learn With Live-Service
Despite numerous high-profile failures and significant layoffs within studios like Bungie and Quantic Dream, Sony Interactive Entertainment, led by Hideaki Nishino, remains committed to pursuing live-service games. This strategy is questioned due to past setbacks and the company's historical strength in single-player titles, with concerns that chasing trends is leading to wasted investment and development resources.
“Most of the Destiny Team” Will Face Layoffs, Confirms PlayStation Studios Head
Sony Interactive Entertainment's PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst confirmed that "most of the Destiny team" and some Marathon developers at Bungie will be laid off. This follows previous workforce reductions at Bungie and aims to align the studio's resources with its long-term priorities. Support is being provided to affected employees.
Bungie Studio Head Justin Truman Steps Down – Rumor
Bungie studio head Justin Truman is reportedly stepping down less than a year after taking the role, according to sources familiar with the situation. Truman has a long history with the company, having worked on titles like Destiny 2 and Halo: Reach. This news follows recent layoffs at Bungie, with PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst noting that many of the affected employees were from the Destiny team.
Wolverine PS5 Will Win Awards for These Outstanding Accessibility and Difficulty Options
Insomniac Games is implementing extensive accessibility and difficulty options in Marvel's Wolverine for the PlayStation 5, building upon the standards set by Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The game will feature numerous new and improved settings for gameplay assists, visual and audio cues, controls, and violence customization, allowing for a highly personalized player experience.
ILL Won’t Make You Feel Like “An Unstoppable Action Hero,” But It Won’t Overtly Punish Either
Team Clout's upcoming survival horror game ILL aims for a challenging but not overly punishing experience, focusing on tactical resource management and scarce, degrading weapons. The developers want players to feel engaged without being unstoppable, balancing survival horror elements with fun action. ILL is currently targeting a 2027 release for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Astro Bot Has Reportedly Sold 4.3 Million Units Since Launching in 2024
Astro Bot has reportedly sold 4.3 million units since its 2024 launch, generating approximately $250 million in revenue. The 3D platformer, developed by Team Asobi, is estimated to have sold over 600,000 copies this year alone. The article also mentions the game's 12-15 hour playtime and the possibility of a new project from the studio.
