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Obituary: Voice actor Eric Bauza has passed away at 46
Voice actor Eric Bauza, known for his work on modern Looney Tunes characters and roles in video games like Batman: Arkham City and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, has passed away at the age of 46. His family confirmed his death due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza was a prolific talent in animation and a prominent Filipino-American voice actor.
Call Of Duty Movie Will Not Be About, “Hey, Let’s Shoot Them All Up,” Director Says
Director Peter Berg stated that the upcoming Call of Duty movie, set in the Modern Warfare universe, will focus on the 'cost of war' rather than just action. He highlighted the complex characters and nuanced storylines within the game's universe, emphasizing a focus on the burden carried by warriors. Writer Taylor Sheridan, known for his work on films like Sicario, is also involved in capturing this serious tone.
What will happen to video games under Skydance?
The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will significantly impact the video game industry, potentially leading to layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations. While studios like NetherRealm and Avalanche may be relatively safe due to successful IPs, Rocksteady faces uncertainty after the poor reception of Suicide Squad. The consolidation of major IPs under Skydance presents both creative opportunities and business challenges.
Bobby's back
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has joined the board of Skydance as an independent director, marking his return to the gaming industry after leaving Activision Blizzard following its acquisition by Microsoft. Skydance praised Kotick's leadership in building Activision Blizzard into a successful company, despite his controversial tenure marked by allegations of harassment and discrimination lawsuits.
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick named to the board of post-merger Skydance
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has been appointed to the board of directors for the newly formed Skydance company, which resulted from the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Skydance's media conglomerate includes a video game division that will merge Paramount Games Studio with WB's internal developers. Despite past controversies surrounding Activision Blizzard, Skydance chairman David Ellison praised Kotick's leadership and ability to build enduring franchises.
Skydance Is Merging Paramount And Warner Bros.’ Game Studios Into One Unit
Skydance is merging Paramount's newly acquired Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment with its own Paramount Games Studio. This new division will oversee projects based on Skydance's intellectual property, including franchises like Mortal Kombat, Game of Thrones, and DC Comics. Tony Driscoll will lead the division, which will also incorporate developers like Avalanche Software and NetherRealm Studios.
GamesIndustry.biz to host panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con October 2026
GamesIndustry.biz will host an Investment Panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con, featuring discussions on game funding, development, and building sustainable studios. Separately, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have completed their $111 billion merger, now operating under the name Skydance, with potential for "difficult decisions" and "changes and impacts" as the new entity integrates.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery operating under Skydance following completion of $111bn merger
Skydance has completed its $111 billion acquisition of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, forming a new entity that will operate under the Skydance name. CEO David Ellison warned of "difficult decisions" and "impacts" during the integration process, aiming for over $6 billion in synergy savings. The company also launched Paramount Game Studio by merging Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media, and now owns numerous game development studios and intellectual properties.
Evening Reading - October 6, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including the Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, new Fortnite collaborations from SteelSeries and KontrolFreek, and Aion 2's global launch reaching 400,000 concurrent players. It also touches on GameStop selling refurbished PS5 Pros, Supermassive Games' involvement in a The Conjuring game, and updates for Deadlock City Never Sleeps and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
Bobby Kotick joins Skydance board of directors
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has joined the board of directors for Skydance, a new entity formed from a combination of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The article notes Kotick's controversial tenure at Activision Blizzard, citing allegations of workplace misconduct and underperformance of key franchises like Call of Duty.
A Scary-Looking New Conjuring Game Just Got Announced, And It’s Out Next Week On Netflix
Netflix and Supermassive Games have announced The Conjuring: Unspoken, an interactive paranormal investigation game playable on mobile devices via Netflix. The game, which releases on October 13, allows players to make dialogue choices to progress the story as demonologist Francesca Noakes, using tools like an EMF reader and spirit box to find ghosts within the fictional Red Lion Inn. Familiarity with The Conjuring franchise is not required but enhances the experience.
Paramount closes merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, launching new entity Skydance (SKYD)
Paramount has successfully completed its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, integrating WBD's media assets, including WB Games and its studios, under the new entity Skydance, which will trade under the SKYD symbol. The deal faced significant resistance due to concerns about market power and anti-competitive practices, though many legal challenges were settled out of court. The combined company aims to leverage the legacies of both Paramount and Warner Bros. to create new content.
Warner Bros. Games Now Belongs To Skydance, But Company Makes No Mention Of That In Big Announcement
Skydance has officially completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal valued at $111 billion. Notably, the company's announcement of the deal closing made no mention of its significant video game properties, despite CEO David Ellison stating he is a gamer. The acquisition is expected to lead to significant layoffs and restructuring within the company.
Injustice 3 Rumors Are All “100% False”, Says NetherRealm Studios Chief
NetherRealm Studios' development chief Ed Boon has officially denied recent rumors suggesting that Injustice 3 is in active development and undergoing playtesting. Boon stated on social media that these claims are "100% false," while also hinting that a game not being playtested doesn't preclude it from being in development. The studio's most recent release was Mortal Kombat 1 in 2023.
Injustice 3 rumours resurface with leaked 2D fighting game playtest
Rumors of Injustice 3 have resurfaced following a deleted post seeking testers for a AAA 2D fighting game, believed to be NetherRealm Studios' next project. The studio recently shifted focus from Mortal Kombat 1, and the playtest's location in Culver City, California, points to an American developer like NetherRealm or its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.
“AAA Fighting Game” Playtest Strongly Hinted at Being Injustice 3 – Rumor
A playtest listing for a "AAA fighting game" strongly suggests that NetherRealm Studios is developing Injustice 3. While not explicitly named, the listing's requirements and location point to a NetherRealm project, potentially a sequel to Injustice 2, which has sold over 9 million copies.
Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros Will Let The White Walkers Win
Playside revealed gameplay for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game where players can command legendary Houses or the Night King's forces. The game allows players to rewrite the events of the franchise, including potentially letting the White Walkers win. It will feature a single-player campaign and multiplayer modes, and is seen as part of a resurgence for the RTS genre.
Lanterns Inherits House Of The Dragon’s Sunday Slot — And Takes Its U.S. Crown
The new HBO series Lanterns has quickly surpassed House of the Dragon in U.S. viewership, taking over its coveted Sunday night slot and achieving high critical and audience scores. The show, a modern take on the Green Lantern property, is also performing strongly globally on HBO Max, ranking as the third most-watched series worldwide and holding the number one spot in 21 countries.
Warner Bros. mentions existence of 'second installment of Hogwarts Legacy,' and that's about it
Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that a sequel to the 2023 game Hogwarts Legacy is in development. This mention was made in a letter to shareholders, highlighting the company's expectation for the game to contribute to future profitability. The article also touches upon the controversy surrounding J. K. Rowling's political activism and its impact on the Harry Potter intellectual property.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Is Real: Warner Bros. Slips the Sequel Into an Earnings Report
Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is in development, mentioning it in a recent investor earnings report. While no further details like a release window or trailer were provided, the company highlighted the game's potential to significantly contribute to segment profitability, building on the original's success of selling 40 million copies.
