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🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Focusing On “Highest Priorities,” Claims It’s Not Cutting Back Overall Spending On Games
Microsoft has confirmed that it pulled out of funding Hitman developer IO Interactive's new fantasy game(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hitman-007-first-light-studio-begins-layoffs-as-its-fantasy-rpg-project-suffers-setbacks/), and it's because the company is re-focusing its spending on the "highest priorities" for the business. Speaking to Bloomberg(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-30/microsoft-s-xbox-pulls-out-of-project-fantasy-video-game-from-io-interactive?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc4Mjg0MTc5NiwiZXhwIjoxNzgzNDQ2NTk2LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUSEdISUtLSVAzSUEwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.X7fWJXMkER0LX8wjbPlqWJNXJqjEfaYkVxpStwD114&leadSource=uverify%20wall), a Microsoft spokesperson said Xbox is "taking a fresh look at where we invest so we're focusing on our highest priorities." !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/XboxReset-2.png?w=1024) Major changes are afoot at Xbox. The statement went on to claim that Microsoft is "not reducing our overall investment in games," adding that the total amount of investment this year should be about the same as it was last year. "What's changing is where we're investing and the kinds of projects we're backing," Microsoft said. IO Interactive said its fantasy game, which is in development under the working title Project Fantasy, "will see the light of day." However, it remains to be seen how IO will go about doing that. As part of the shakeup, IO is laying off staff, though it's not immediately clear how many people are affected. In addition to Project Fantasy, many are hoping to see IO make a sequel to 007 First Light(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/007-first-light-sequel-sounds-like-a-matter-of-when-not-if/). As for Xbox, the company is undergoing a "reset" of its business(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-boss-wants-xbox-to-start-pulling-its-weight-financially/?thumbnailid=1791632) under the leadership of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. This is reportedly going to include mass layoffs, studio closures (or divestitures), and game cancellations(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-could-cancel-marvels-blade-and-close-its-developer/). A report said the cuts will begin on July 6(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-could-cancel-marvels-blade-and-close-its-developer/).
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Multi-platformArkane Studios and its Blade game may be shuttered as part of upcoming Xbox layoffs
Xbox is gearing up for a massive wave of layoffs that may include Dishonored developer Arkane Studios, which is currently working on Marvel's Blade.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformLG’s 27-inch Tandem OLED gaming monitor is cheaper than ever
The price of LG’s UltraGear 27GX700A-B 1440p gaming monitor that came out last August has dropped to nearly its best price yet. You can grab it at Amazon for $484.99 or at LG for $499.99 (originally $599.99). That’s a great deal considering this is one of LG’s Primary RGB Tandem panels built with fourth-generation WOLED &8230;
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platform6 new Switch 2 games to play in July 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 new releases in July include two all-new Nintendo exclusives, two Switch 2 Editions, and some indie games
🎮 Multi-platformGuns of Escheton is the final game from the artist behind Dishonored and Half-Life 2
Viktor Antonov worked on the game that looks like Doom meets Dark Souls before his death in 2025
🎮 Multi-platform007 First Light’s developer lays off staff but claims its next franchise will continue
IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series and 007 First Light, announced that it is laying off staff after a relationship with an "external partner" on its next big franchise, Project Fantasy, "has come to an end." IO has described Project Fantasy as an "online fantasy RPG", and Kotaku and Bloomberg report that Microsoft, &8230;
🎮 Multi-platformBrandon Sanderson explains the fantasy mistake that tripped up Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones illustrates one of epic fantasy's biggest storytelling challenges, and Brandon Sanderson broke it down in great detail.
🎮 Multi-platformResident Evil Movie Follows An “Idiot,” Director Likens Story To Lord Of The Rings
The upcoming Resident Evil movie from Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger follows the story of an "idiot" in a narrative that the filmmaker says is akin to The Lord of the Rings. Speaking to Empire(https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/zach-cregger-resident-evil-is-a-zach-cregger-movie-that-happens-to-be-resi-exclusive/), Cregger said Austin Abrams' character, a medical courier named Bryan, is an "everyman" who gets mixed up in a deadly, horrific adventure. “The concept here is that we’re following an idiot,” Cregger said. “Not that he’s stupid, but he’s not your typical game character, with no combat skills whatsoever and completely inept at survival. Bryan is very much an everyman who happens to be burdened with this kind of sacred mission that’s going to take him into the heart of everything. It’s kind of like Frodo going into Mordor.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJPu1spHqfk The entire movie feels like "one gigantic sequence," Cregger went on to say, adding that things begin to "pop off" five minutes into the movie--and it only ramps up from there. “It feels like one gigantic sequence,” he says. “Things pop off about five minutes in and it basically stays like that until the end. What I love about the games is that you move from set-piece to set-piece. Every location has a unique challenge. So again, I’m borrowing from the games directly in that rhythm, where you’re just running through a gauntlet.” The Resident Evil movie does not follow the events of any of the games, or feature its characters, and some have balked at that. But Cregger has said time and again that he's a huge fan of the games and is aiming to capture the tone of the games while instilling his own vision. “It’s really a Zach Cregger movie that just happens to be a Resident Evil movie," he said. It was reported that Cregger had carte blanche to do whatever he wanted with the Resident Evil movie(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/weapons-director-zach-cregger-was-given-carte-blanche-to-reinvent-resident-evil-for-the-big-screen/1100-6538203/) to reinvent the film series. Paul W.S. Anderson directed the six previous major Resident Evil movies that together made more than $1 billion at the box office. The Resident Evil movie releases on September 18. It's not the only video game movie still to come this year, as the Street Fighter movie arrives on October 16.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformSteam Machine’s Unlicensed Companion Cube Canceled, Dbrand Owns Up To Huge Mistake
Dbrand, a consumer electronics accessories company that has stumbled into its fair share of controversy over the years, finds itself in that position once again. The Canadian company has announced(https://www.reddit.com/r/dbrand/comments/1uivg8m/ripcompanioncube/) that its $100 Companion Cube-style wrap for the Steam Machine has been canceled, and anyone who already preordered one will get a refund. This is happening because Dbrand never asked Valve for permission in the first place. "We made the Companion Cube without a license from Valve," the company said. Dbrand also shared some behind-the-scenes details about how it got into this situation in the first place. On the day the Steam Machine was announced on November 12, 2025, the company published a concept render and a sign-up page for the Companion Cube. More than 15,000 people signed up for notifications, and Dbrand "built the idea into something real." But at the same time, it did so "without ever asking Valve if we could." "We’re going to regret that decision for a very long time," it said. Dbrand said it spent more than 1,000 hours working on engineering and industrial design to create the Companion Cube, creating 44 sets of injection modeling tools for each of the cube's sub-components. "The entire product was redesigned from scratch more than once, just to get the way it cradles the console exactly right. We literally rented out a university campus to film the launch video," Dbrand said. "This had turned into a passion project for the entire organization." "Unfortunately, being proud of the thing we made did not give us the right to make it," it added. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/companion-cube.jpg?w=1024) RIP Dbrand started taking people's money for the Companion Cube on June 22. The Companion Cube was extremely popular for Dbrand, becoming the second-fastest selling product in its 15-year history, trailing only the Switch 2 Killswitch. "Shortly after, Valve’s legal team reached out. They stated that the Companion Cube is Valve intellectual property, for which Dbrand does not have a license. They requested we take down the product and launch film immediately. This was entirely within their rights, and they were direct, fair, and respectful throughout," the company said. "We took everything down and made an appeal. We asked Valve whether there was any way to keep the project alive: properly licensed, with their blessing, on their terms. They said no. Given our backwards approach of building first and asking permission later, it was a fair answer." The company added: "We made something a lot of people were excited about, then incinerated our shot at bringing it to market. It’s a hard lesson to learn publicly. It goes without saying, but we’ll say it regardless: Valve didn’t do anything wrong here. They built a game franchise a lot of people love and they alone get to decide how it’s used." Dbrand sent some Companion Cube units out to influencer types, and those will likely become highly valuable collector's items. What this situation seems to show is that there is clearly major demand for a Companion Cube-style wrap, but it remains to be seen if Valve would ever work with a company on an licensed unit or make one itself. The Steam Machine has a built-in customization option in that its front plate is attached by magnets so you can swap alternate ones in. Dbrand previously courted controversy for making fun of someone's name in comments deemed to be racist, offering them $10,000 as recompense(https://tech.yahoo.com/general/articles/dbrand-offers-customer-10-000-232210231.html). Sony, meanwhile, sent Dbrand a cease-and-desist order over PS5 skins(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-threatens-legal-action-against-custom-ps5-plate-company-that-asked-for-it/1100-6497163/). Additionally, Dbrand's Killswitch Switch 2 case was roasted by some for having design flaws(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dbrand-responds-to-switch-2-owners-experiencing-joy-con-2-issues-with-its-killswitch/1100-6532709/). For those who were lucky enough to be granted access, Steam Machine preorders are open now(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/steam-machine-price-and-release-date-officially-confirmed-by-valve/) for the device that starts at $1,050. Early impressions of the Steam Machine say the system does not make complete financial sense(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/steam-machine-impressions-a-tiny-box-with-big-trade-offs/).
🎮 Multi-platformGTA 6 is shaping up to be a disaster for stores like GameStop
With a reported $1 billion in digital pre-orders, Grand Theft Auto 6 could shape the future of GameStop and other retail chains.
🎮 Multi-platformToy Story 5's real screen lesson every parent needs to take seriously
Building off The Anxious Generation's 'Great Rewiring' theory, Pixar made a movie that goes beyond 'screen time' debates
🖥 PC, Multi-platformVery Safe Dino Park is essentially friendslop Jurassic Park
Very Safe Dino Park is a chaotic multiplayer game where you and up to three friends will run a dinosaur theme park.