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News, coverage and analysis tracking Blade across the outlets.- Rumor MillA report suggests that Arkane Studios' upcoming game, Blade, has gone over budget and is facing internal delays. Further details regarding the project's status have not been officially confirmed.
Microsoft confirms 3200 layoffs and four studio departuresMicrosoft has confirmed significant layoffs affecting approximately 3,200 employees across its Xbox business, including 1,600 on the day of the announcement. Four studios, Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs, will either become independent or find new ownership, while Arkane Studios faces strategic review. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma cited slower-than-expected growth in Game Pass, multi-platform strategies, and content portfolio as reasons for the restructuring, which will also involve reducing management layers.
Xbox confirms mass layoffs, Double Fine Productions and Compulsion Games to go independentXbox CEO Asha Sharma announced significant changes, including layoffs affecting 3,200 employees and four studios becoming independent or sold. Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions are now independent, retaining their IP rights, while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs have been sold to new owners. Sharma cited an unhealthy business model with low profit margins as the reason for these drastic measures.
Xbox reportedly wants to put a stake in Blade and sell off Arkane, even though Todd Howard says development is going…Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly considering closing Arkane Studios or selling it off as part of a cost-cutting strategy, despite assurances from Todd Howard and Jean-Luc Monnet regarding the development of the game Blade. The game, which was initially slated for release this year, has reportedly been delayed to late 2027 and is running over budget, fueling concerns about its future and the studio's survival.- Rumor MillA rumor suggests that Xbox is considering canceling its Blade game and potentially closing Arkane Studios. This news comes from The Verge, indicating significant internal shifts within Microsoft's gaming division.
- Xbox layoff plans reportedly include closing Arkane, canceling BladeXbox is reportedly planning significant layoffs starting next week, which may include the closure of Arkane Studios and the cancellation of the Blade game. These cuts are part of a broader restructuring within the company.
Microsoft reportedly add Arkane and their Blade game to the potential shuttering pileMicrosoft is reportedly considering shutting down Arkane Studios and canceling the Blade game, with potential layoffs affecting up to 1000 employees across Xbox. Other studios like Ninja Theory and Undead Labs are also rumored to be on the chopping block. The company is also reportedly divesting its partnership with IO Interactive on Project Fantasy.
Report: Xbox considering sale or closure of Arkane, other studios, as layoffs loomA report suggests Xbox is considering selling or closing several studios, including Arkane Studios, Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs, as part of a major 'reset' under new CEO Asha Sharma. The upcoming game 'Blade' is reportedly over budget and may be canceled. Mass layoffs affecting over a thousand roles are also anticipated across Xbox in early July, following the Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Play Highly Anticipated PS5 Exclusive Action Game for Free SoonArc System Works and Sony Interactive Entertainment have announced a global open beta for the PlayStation 5 and PC exclusive fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The beta will run from July 24-26 and feature Blade as a playable character. The game is set to launch on August 6, 2026, with a full roster of Marvel characters revealed.
Blade, Loki, Deadpool announced for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsMARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls producer Takeshi Yamanaka announced that Blade, Loki, and Deadpool will join Ghost Rider as the "Samurai Outriders" team. The fighting game will also feature a new stage, Asgard, and an upcoming Open Beta on PlayStation 5 and PC from July 24-26. Character deep-dive trailers will be released leading up to launch.
Summer Game Fest no-shows: The big games that were absent from 2026's showcasesSeveral highly anticipated games were notably absent from the Summer Game Fest showcases, leaving fans speculating about their development status. Titles like Arkane's Blade, the Witcher 3 DLC, Injustice 3, and the Divinity sequel were among the expected reveals that did not materialize. The article highlights the absence of these games and discusses potential reasons or future reveal opportunities.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 live report - all the news and announcements as Asha Sharma presents for the first timeThe Xbox Games Showcase 2026, presented by new Xbox leader Asha Sharma, will feature announcements and news starting at 6pm UK time. While Project Helix console news is confirmed to be absent, the show will include a deep dive into the Gears of War prequel E-Day. Anticipated reveals may include Clockwork Revolution, State of Decay 3, a potential Spyro reboot, The Elder Scrolls 6, and Arkane's Blade game.
Summer Game Fest 2026 live report - all the news and announcements from Geoff Keighley's E3 but not E3 showcaseSummer Game Fest 2026 is set to feature a two-hour showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley, promising to reveal the future of video games. Expected announcements include Star Wars: Zero Company, a new Crazy Taxi game, and potential reveals for Guild Wars 3, Persona 6, and Mass Effect 5. The event will cover news and announcements live, with a YouTube stream starting earlier.
Amazon's 3 For $33 Deal Makes 4K Blu-Rays A Bargain AgainAmazon is offering a deal where customers can purchase three 4K Blu-ray movies for $33, with individual discs costing $11. The sale includes a variety of classic and modern films, with many also containing standard Blu-ray versions and digital codes. This promotion aims to make building a physical movie collection more affordable.
Xbox Games Showcase and Gears of War E-Day Direct Announced For JuneXbox announced its annual Xbox Games Showcase for June 7, featuring first-party and third-party titles, followed by a Gears of War E-Day Direct deep dive into the prequel. New Xbox EVP and CEO Asha Sharma is leading a brand reset, retiring the 'This is an Xbox' campaign. The showcase will also feature the return of Xbox FanFest for a live audience.
What Marvel Studios Has Planned for Its Upcoming ReleasesMarvel Studios is entering an ambitious phase with numerous upcoming projects across films and Disney+ series, including Nova, a Star-Lord solo project, and an untitled Scarlett Johansson production. The studio is also bringing the X-Men into the MCU, developing sequels for Shang-Chi and Black Panther, and retooling Armor Wars into a film. The Multiverse Saga will culminate in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, featuring Doctor Doom and a reboot of the MCU.
Marvel Rivals Season 7: Every Change You Need to KnowMarvel Rivals Season 7 introduces sweeping gameplay changes, including a significant reduction in ultimate energy gain across all heroes to slow down the pace of fights and reduce CC stacking. New hero White Fox is available now, with Black Cat coming in Season 7.5. The update also adds a new map, Lower Manhattan, and adjusts several hero abilities, with buffs for Black Panther and nerfs for Gambit's ultimate.
15 Exciting Marvel Releases Fans Can’t Miss in 2026Marvel Studios is preparing for an ambitious phase with numerous film and series releases planned for 2026 and beyond. Upcoming projects include Nova, a Star-Lord solo outing, an untitled Scarlett Johansson project, X-Men, Blade, Black Panther 3, Armor Wars, VisionQuest, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, The Punisher Special, X-Men '97 Season 2, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and the Avengers films Doomsday and Secret Wars.
15 Marvel Movies & Series You Need on Your Radar in 2026Marvel Studios is gearing up for an ambitious era with numerous projects slated for 2026 and beyond, including the X-Men's MCU debut, sequels for Shang-Chi and Black Panther, and the films Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The studio is also expanding its television offerings with series focused on Nova, Star-Lord, Okoye, and Vision, alongside animated continuations like X-Men '97 Season 2.
Save On Hundreds Of Blu-Rays In Gruv's March Madness SaleGruv is holding a March Madness sale offering discounts on hundreds of Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray movies. Customers can purchase three 4K Blu-rays for $39 or three standard Blu-rays for $20. The sale includes a wide variety of films across different genres and franchises.