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As Skydance merges with Warner Bros. and Paramount, the company offers voluntary redundancy and mandates return to the office
Skydance, the newly formed entity combining Warner Bros. and Paramount, has implemented a mandatory five-day return-to-office policy for all employees, citing the importance of in-person collaboration. The company has also offered voluntary buyouts as part of its integration process. This move follows similar return-to-office mandates from EA and voluntary buyout offers from Microsoft.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026 – Call of Duty, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Final Fantasy Resonance in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026, shows Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in the top position, with the majority of sales on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort debuted at number two, and Final Fantasy Resonance entered at number four.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for September 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Wave makes the top 5
Circana has released the top-selling video games in the U.S. for September 2026, with Marvel's Wolverine taking the top spot. New releases like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuted at #4 and #7 respectively. The report also details the overall best-selling games of 2026 so far, led by NBA 2K27.
Red Dead Redemption 2 gets a Shadow of Mordor-style nemesis system in massive new mod where "everyone you cross in…
A new mod for Red Dead Redemption 2, called enRAGE, introduces a Nemesis System similar to the one found in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. This system allows NPCs to remember player actions, develop grudges, and become recurring antagonists, adding a dynamic layer to the game's world. The mod is currently in early access and prone to bugs.
Popular PS5 Harry Potter Game Slashes Price by 85% on PlayStation Store
The LEGO Harry Potter Collection on PlayStation 5 has received a significant price cut, now available for $5.99, an 85% discount from its original $39.99 price. This compilation includes all seven years of Harry Potter's adventures with updated graphics, improved performance, and haptic feedback for the DualSense controller. The offer is valid until October 22, 2026.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 17, 2026 – Castlevania, Toy Story make the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 17, 2026, shows EA SPORTS FC 27 retaining the top spot. New releases include Castlevania: Belmont's Curse at #3 and Toy Story: Retro Roundup + Toy Story 3 Complete Edition at #4, with other titles like Tales of Eternia Remastered and Bluey's Happy Snaps also charting.
Believe! Ted Lasso And AFC Richmond Women Join EA SPORTS FC 27
EA Sports has announced that Ted Lasso and the AFC Richmond women's team are now playable in EA SPORTS FC 27. This expansion, available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, adds new content to modes like Career Mode and Football Ultimate Team. The update aims to celebrate the unifying power of football and the positive spirit of the Ted Lasso character.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for August 2026 – Nintendo Switch 2 boosts Elden Ring to the top 10, Big Walk makes the list
Circana's August 2026 US sales chart shows NBA 2K27 and Madden NFL 27 leading, with Elden Ring surging to seventh place following the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. The list also features Mario Kart World and Splatoon Raiders, with Big Walk making an appearance. The year-to-date chart is topped by Resident Evil Requiem.
Shadow Of War And All Of Its DLC Is 92% Off, So Now’s Your Chance To Ruin Sauron’s Day
Middle-earth: Shadow of War, an action RPG known for its innovative Nemesis System, is currently available with all its DLC for under $5 on Steam. The game, which takes place after Shadow of Mordor, allows players to build their own orc armies and conquer fortresses in Middle-earth.
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.
Wizards of the Coast union expands, demands company stop pushing generative AI
The union representing employees at Wizards of the Coast, which publishes Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, has expanded to include more teams and is demanding the company cease its push for generative AI adoption. Separately, Paramount Games Studio and Warner Bros. Games are merging under Skydance, with Tony Driscoll set to lead the combined gaming unit.
Skydance merges WB Games and Paramount Games Studio
Skydance has merged its gaming divisions, WB Games and Paramount Games Studio, under the leadership of Tony Driscoll. This consolidation brings together studios responsible for franchises like Batman: Arkham, Mortal Kombat, and Hogwarts Legacy. The article notes that it is unclear if this merger will result in layoffs or project cancellations.
Paramount Games Studio and WB Games merge under Skydance following completion of $111bn acquisition
Skydance has completed its $111 billion acquisition of Paramount, leading to the merger of Paramount Games Studio and Warner Bros. Games under the Skydance umbrella, with Tony Driscoll appointed to lead the combined gaming division. This strategic move aims to leverage intellectual property from both companies to build engagement across various media platforms, though the integration may involve difficult decisions.
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.
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.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 3, 2026 – Minecraft Dungeons 2 debuts, Metroid Prime 4 in the top 10
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 3, 2026, shows Minecraft Dungeons 2 debuting at #2, with most sales on Nintendo Switch 2. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond re-entered the top 10 at #9, possibly boosted by recent announcements.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailers
Launch trailers have been released for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch. These titles mark the first time the games are available on a Nintendo platform, featuring dynamic gameplay and the innovative Nemesis System.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight review for Nintendo Switch 2
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight for the Nintendo Switch 2 is a near-perfect game, blending iconic Batman moments with the signature humor of LEGO titles. Developed by TT Games, it features gameplay heavily inspired by Rocksteady Studios' Batman: Arkham series, offering engaging combat, puzzles, and a substantial story campaign that took around 20 hours to complete.
UK software sales chart for the week ending September 26, 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave hangs on to the top 10
The UK software sales chart for the week ending September 26, 2026, shows EA Sports FC 27 debuting at number one. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave remains in the top ten, holding the eighth position.
More Lord Of The Rings Game Re-Releases Revealed, And They’re Great
Aspyr Media announced that Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's Game of the Year edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War's definitive edition are coming to Nintendo Switch on September 30 as the Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle for $70. These re-releases include all DLC content. Aspyr previously re-released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North and plans more.