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MMO Business Roundup: IGN layoffs, PlayStation boycott bellyflops, and AI protection pushback
This industry roundup covers Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's comments on AI guardrails, a failed PlayStation boycott that had no significant impact on player counts according to analyst Mat Piscatella, and recent layoffs at IGN affecting multiple departments. The IGN Creators Guild expressed disappointment over the job cuts.
Razer's Xbox 25th Anniversary gear has me questioning my PlayStation allegiance
Despite a lifelong allegiance to PlayStation, the author finds Razer's Xbox 25th Anniversary collection appealing, particularly the translucent green aesthetic. While not yet convinced to replace their current setup, the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% keyboard, Basilisk V3 Pro mouse, and Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds make a striking impression, evoking a strong sense of Y2K-era Xbox nostalgia.
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger weighs in on PlayStation ending physical games: "I'm not a physical media…
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger shared his perspective on the shift from physical to digital game distribution, stating he is not a physical media enthusiast due to his tendency to lose or damage items. While acknowledging concerns about digital ownership, he finds downloading games more convenient as it ensures they are always accessible.
PlayStation 5 Getting Long-Forgotten 1999 PS1 Action Game
The 1999 PlayStation 1 action game Psychic Force 2012 is receiving a surprise release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC with a projected release window in 2027. Developed and published by Taito, the game is a sequel to Psychic Force and features characters harnessing psychic abilities.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Opens Up A Magical New Game Pass Adventure
RuneScape: Dragonwilds has officially launched out of Early Access on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, also serving as a Day One Game Pass release for Ultimate, Premium, and PC subscribers. The co-op survival adventure takes players to the new continent of Ashenfall, where they must gather resources, build, craft, and face dragons and wild magic.
PUBG: Dednet director says the game is all about 'spreading the gospel of PUBG to an audience that hasn't…
Krafton's upcoming shooter, PUBG: Dednet, aims to introduce the PUBG franchise to a new audience with roguelike elements and faster-paced gameplay. Creative director Dave Curd described the game as an attempt to spread the 'gospel of PUBG' through desperate survival and dark humor, with a focus on player-driven stories and unique abilities gained between matches.
PlayStation boycott made "no significant change at all in player count or engagement" with Sony's media…
A boycott initiated by PlayStation fans against the company's move away from physical disc production has had no significant impact on player count or engagement, according to analyst Mat Piscatella. Despite fan outcry and concerns about digital ownership, Sony appears unaffected by the 'PSBlackout' movement.
Halloween the Game crossplay and cross-progression explained
Halloween the Game supports crossplay, allowing players on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC to play together. However, the game does not feature cross-progression, meaning progress, unlocked items, and player levels are not shared across different platforms.
YouTuber gets classic Tomb Raider running on a chip that sips a mere 1 W of power
Hardware creator Alejandro Villegas Alonso has successfully run the classic Tomb Raider on an ESP32-P4 microcontroller, a chip that consumes only 1 watt of power. This impressive feat utilizes a port of OpenLara, demonstrating the potential for retro gaming on low-power, accessible hardware.
BrokenLore: DON’T LIE Review | TheXboxHub
BrokenLore: DON'T LIE is a compelling psychological horror game that explores modern mental health issues through folklore. Developed by Serafini Productions, the game features a unique "game within a game" mechanic and effective environmental storytelling. While the narrative can be abstract at times, the game largely succeeds in delivering a chilling and memorable horror experience.
Diablo 5: Everything you need to know about the next era of Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced Diablo 5, slated for a Spring 2029 release, aiming to usher in a new era for the franchise. The game will feature a post-apocalyptic Sanctuary where Diablo has already won, with procedural landscapes and a new class called the Plague Knight. Development is in its early stages, with Blizzard planning to involve the community throughout the process.
Resident Evil Movie Director Comments On Physical Media Debate
Resident Evil movie director Zach Cregger shared his views on the debate surrounding physical media, stating he is no longer a proponent due to losing or damaging discs and space constraints. While acknowledging the convenience of digital downloads, he expressed concern over companies' ability to delete purchased digital games.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Hands-On – Fast, Furious And Familiar
A hands-on preview of Crazy Taxi: World Tour highlights its vibrant visuals, energetic soundtrack, and core arcade gameplay. While the Pickup Race mode offers dynamic driving and map mastery, the customization system feels underdeveloped and the Cops 'n' Cabbies mode is unbalanced. The game performed exceptionally well on Xbox Series X during the closed network test, running at 4K and 120Hz.
Sony continues to anger fans as The Last Of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod axed
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly forced the cancellation of a fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II on PC. The mod's creator, Speclizer, announced the termination following a request from Sony, drawing criticism from fans who view it as another 'terrible decision' by the company. This action comes after Sony also cancelled its own live service title, The Last of Us Online, in 2023.
Final Fantasy VII series director: “It kind of feels like fate” to return to Nintendo hardware
Final Fantasy VII remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that it feels like fate to bring the remade trilogy to the Nintendo Switch, marking a return to Nintendo hardware after the original Final Fantasy VII moved to PlayStation. This move leverages the disc-based system of the PlayStation.
StarCraft: Everything we know so far about Blizzard's new open-world, story-driven shooter
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed a new StarCraft game, shifting from its traditional real-time strategy roots to an open-world, story-driven shooter. Set 70 years after StarCraft 2, the game was announced at BlizzCon 2026 with a cinematic trailer. While platforms and a specific release date are unconfirmed, it is expected to launch in 2030 for PC and Xbox, with PlayStation potentially included. Dan Hay, formerly of Far Cry 5, is leading the project.
StarCraft: Everything we know so far about Blizzard's new open-world, story-driven shooter
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a new StarCraft game, shifting from its traditional real-time strategy roots to an open-world, story-driven shooter. Set approximately 70 years after StarCraft 2, the game is slated for a 2030 release, with PC and Xbox confirmed as potential platforms. The project is led by Dan Hay, formerly of Far Cry 5.
Final Fantasy 7 remake series director says “it kind of feels like fate” to return to Nintendo hardware, talks Switch 2 sales
Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi expressed that bringing the games to Nintendo Switch 2 felt like fate, especially after the series' initial move away from Nintendo hardware. He is eager to see long-time Nintendo fans re-engage with the franchise. Hamaguchi also discussed how the company's shift towards a multiplatform strategy, coupled with a presentation of the Switch 2's capabilities, led to the decision to develop for the console, which has since performed well.
Guild Wars 3 discusses its more approachable setting and being ‘meaningfully multiplayer’
ArenaNet developers discussed Guild Wars 3's approachable setting and its 'meaningfully multiplayer' design. The game will launch on Steam and consoles with a focus on a shared open world for 20 players, balancing the smaller party size of Guild Wars 1 with the larger scale of Guild Wars 2.
Evening Reading - September 11, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including Saudi Arabian investors considering a merger between EA and Savvy Games, EA Sports confirming the use of generative AI voice tech in NHL 27, and PlayStation reportedly shelving Hideo Kojima's Physint. It also notes Stellar Blade developers confirming game card sizes for the Nintendo Switch 2, the closure of Moss developer Polyarc, and Nintendo's legal win against Switch pirates.
