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Xbox Strategy Chief Denies Plans For Ads Inside Games
Recently, Xbox faced backlash after comments made by Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball led some players to believe that
Windows Insiders get first crack at a less annoying Windows 11 update process
Microsoft shipped six new Windows Insider builds, headlined by a new unified update experience designed to reduce your monthly PC reboots by bundling driver, .NET, and firmware updates together.
Ubisoft’s Next Ghost Recon Game Reportedly Running Into Big Problems
Last year, Ubisoft confirmed that it is developing a new Ghost Recon game, but a new report suggests that the project has been troubled and may face a "complete reboot or outright cancellation" if its problems can't be fixed. Insider Gaming is reporting that the next Ghost Recon, which is...
When Buying Instagram Views Makes Sense for Reels Campaigns
Buying Instagram views makes sense when a Reel already has a clear role inside a campaign. It should not be used to cover weak content, unclear offers, or random posting. Views are most useful when they help a brand test a hook, support a launch, warm up an audience, or make paid traffic land on …...
Arm's ray-traced demo of its neural technologies for mobile phone gaming proves that there's an alternate chip for handheld gaming PCs to use outside of AMD or Intel
After all, the hardware inside your phone is rather wasted, so let's stick it in something better.
Xbox Insider Says Most Of Its Recent Games Didn't Sell Well Enough
It'd be easier to list the games that Xbox reportedly considered successes in 2025, as most of its games didn't meet "expectations".
Inside Xbox's margin crush: A string of misses at Xbox Game Studios, misguided Game Pass decisions, and the memory rout at its core
Microsoft's gaming division is facing a margin crisis, although not in a vacuum. The entire industry is struggling to figure out a healthy path forward in a universe where memory has become scarce.
Step Inside Aurora 5 as RetroSpace Demo Goes Live on Steam
A fresh demo for the upcoming sci-fi horror immersive sim RetroSpace is now available for the upcoming Steam Next Fest The post Step Inside Aurora 5 as RetroSpace Demo Goes Live on Steam appeared first on COGconnected.
“I’m hooked forever”: Inside the small, toxic, and passionate Super Smash Bros. Brawl scene from the eyes of GENESIS X3 champion Chia
In the corner of the GENESIS X3 convention, with eight CRT TVs, no stage, no livestream, and no microphone, was a tournament for an 18-year-old game with a $450 prize pool on the line. And it meant the world to the 45 or so players who competed. This is Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This is … Continued...
Insider Claims Resident Evil 0 Remake was Rebooted Mid-Development, Now Led by Capcom’s Division 1 Team
After months of speculation, Capcom finally revealed Resident Evil: Veronica during Summer Game Fest 2026, the latest entry in the company's string of remakes that began with Resident Evil 2 back in 2019. Now that we know to expect Veronica in 2027, fans immediately turn to what's coming after that...
Spongebob SquarePants Cable Guy Holdems Mini review - "The whole gang is here!"
We have a big SpongeBob SquarePants fan in the household, so when I saw these little Cable Guys Holdem Minis with the SpongeBob SquarePants theme, I knew they'd have perfect places inside Robin's room. She already had Mr Krabs, but wanted the rest of the collection so that she could have them...
Doctor Who could be off air for 5 years industry insiders predict, but it will survive like "Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek"
It may be a while before Doctor Who returns to our screens
Xbox Insiders Can Now Test Power Saving Options, UI Customization, Ability to See Mutual Friends
Microsoft claims that the new power saving option available to Insiders on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One can save 20 times more power.
Xbox July Layoffs Are "The Big One", Reliable Insider Suggests
"Looking forward to whoever does the ultimate breakdown of the collapse when its all over."
Feature: Four New Console Features Have Begun Rolling Out For Xbox Insiders (June 2026)
"Designed to make your XBOX consoles feel more personal and connected". Yet another four new Xbox console features have been revealed for June 2026! All of them have begun rolling out to select members of the Xbox Insider program as of yesterday, and they'll continue to appear for more members over...
Insider claims a new Crash Bandicoot game has been greenlit
Following the recent announcement of Spyro: A Realm Beyond, insiders claim that Microsoft has greenlit a brand new Crash Bandicoot project. Insider claims a new Crash Bandicoot game has been greenlit first appeared on KitGuru.
Ubisoft is reportedly closing two studios and restructuring another, with around 380 people expected to be laid off
Two of Ubisoft's smaller studios, Ubisoft Winnipeg, and Ubisoft Belgrade, are being shuttered. Insider Gaming was first to break the news, but reports from Game Developer, and VGC have shed more light on the broader impact. Read more
Crimson Desert Hits Six Million Sales Milestone Inside Three Months
Another one million purchases since last sales update. Pearl Abyss has confirmed Crimson Desert sales have reached six million since the ambitious open worlder's release in March 2026. Having instantly sold two million copies on release day, it managed to sell five million units within its first...
Ubisoft Barcelona Hit With Layoffs as Studio Shifts Focus to Rainbow Six Siege
Ubisoft Barcelona is undergoing layoffs as the company restructures resources around its ongoing live-service projects. According to a report from Insider Gaming, 51 employees will be affected as the studio shifts its focus exclusively to Rainbow Six Siege. The changes were outlined in an internal...
Report: Ubisoft Announces More Studio Closures And Layoffs Amid New Organizational Restructuring
Ubisoft has announced a new wave of organizational restructurings resulting in the closures of two studios and hundreds of layoffs. As reported by Insider Gaming, the publisher sent an internal message to staff stating how it has been evolving to “simplify how it operates, reduce its cost base and...
“Everyone is in survival mode”: Inside the struggles of Iran’s esports community
It’s been over 70 days since the conflict between the United States and Iran began, with fighting in the Middle East resulting in sharp increases in oil prices, damage to infrastructure, and the inability to access the internet. Before the conflict, Iran’s government focused on controlling its...
Ubisoft execs are apparently addicted to layoffs as another hundred developers got cut
After we wrote that Ubisoft Winnipeg was shutting down and taking 85 employees along with it, it appears Ubisoft went on somewhat of a shuttering spree and decided to close its Belgrade studio as well. As Insider Gaming reports, Ubisoft Belgrade will be completely closed, which is to result in all...
PowerToys just made Command Palette extensions easier to install and manage
PowerToys v0.100.0 adds a new Extension Gallery that lets you browse, install, and update Command Palette extensions inside the app. The update also improves Dock, PowerDisplay, and ZoomIt, and reduces the overall footprint of the app.
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for June
Summer might be right around the corner, tempting us out toward sun, sand, and sea, but that isn't stopping Sony from releasing a strong list of PS Plus Premium and Extra games in June that might just tempt you to stay inside. Read more
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