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🎮 Multi-platformStudio Ghibli pop-up store coming to the US later this year — with a catch
Studio Ghibli fans will be able to purchase merchandise based on films like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke.
🎮 Multi-platformOverwatch season 3 start time in your time zone
Overwatch season 3 sees the introduction of Shion, formerly referred to as Hero 52. Here's when Overwatch season 3 starts in your time zone.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformTitanfall-inspired Empulse has a free demo for Steam Next Fest
Empulse, a new Titanfall-inspired shooter from the makers of Splitgate, has a free demo as part of Steam Next Fest.
🎮 Multi-platformGuessing Steven Spielberg's best movies in one epic quiz
A little quiz inspired by Disclosure Day
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox in tumult as key executives leave, South of Midnight studio potentially shutting down
Things are not going well at Xbox, as it loses its Head of Xbox Game Studios and reportedly plans to shut down Compulsion Games.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformThe best Steam Next Fest demos to play for free right now
We've played a bunch of Steam Next Fest demos to tally up the best of the lot, and these are the ones you absolutely must play.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Closing We Happy Few, South Of Midnight Developer Compulsion Games – Report
Microsoft is reportedly going to close the Canadian developer Compulsion Games, which is known for Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight. According to Kotaku(https://kotaku.com/xbox-shuttering-south-of-midnight-peabody-award-compulsion-games-2000706065), the cuts could affect more than 90 people. Another report, from Mike Straw of Insider Gaming, said Arkane is also set to be closed(https://x.com/MikeStrawMedia/status/2066555775720243583) as part of Microsoft's "reset" of the Xbox business. GameSpot has contacted Microsoft seeking comment on the reports. Microsoft acquired Compulsion in 2018 and took ownership of Arkane following its buyout of Bethesda owner ZeniMax. Arkane Austin was closed in May 2024. Arkane Lyon, meanwhile, is developing the upcoming Marvel's Blade game. As for Compulsion, the studio's latest release was the highly celebrated, Peabody Award-winning game(https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/south-of-midnight/) South of Midnight. A recent report said Microsoft will cut staff and potentially close studios in July(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-reportedly-planning-big-layoffs-for-next-month/), following the end of the company's fiscal year on June 30. Xbox Games Studios boss Craig Duncan, and his chief of staff, recently left the company(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-studios-boss-is-out-ahead-of-reported-layoffs-and-other-major-changes-to-reset-xbox/). Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, meanwhile, recently made headlines for talking about making changes to Xbox to improve its economic stability(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-boss-wants-xbox-to-start-pulling-its-weight-financially/). In a blog post(https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/10/next-100-days-xbox-reset/) announcing what's to come for Xbox in the next 100 days, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma alluded to major changes, and difficult ones. "For some of you, these realities will be surprising and even frustrating to discover," she told staff. "We won’t succeed by hiding hard truths, nor will we succeed by doing the same thing and expecting different results."
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox turmoil continues with a studio closure and executive departures
Last week, Xbox boss Asha Sharma sent a memo warning of an Xbox "reset" ahead of expected layoffs, and today, Kotaku reported that Xbox plans to shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight. Since taking over in February, Sharma has made some big decisions, including cutting the price of Xbox Game Pass &8230;
🎮 Multi-platformDC Studios' HBO show about Gorilla Grodd is actually happening
DC Studios boss Peter Safran says the Jimmy Olsen/Gorilla Grodd TV series for HBO starts filming in 2026.
🎮 Multi-platformAmazon’s 3 4K Blu-Rays For $33 Deal Returns This Month
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🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformHalo: Campaign Evolved Release Date And Global Launch Times Revealed
Microsoft's next big game is Halo: Campaign Evolved, which launches at the end of July for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Ahead of that, Microsoft has published the official release times for the game, which begins with early access on July 23. Read on to find out exactly when Halo: Campaign Evolved release where you live. The game is having a global launch, Microsoft said, which suggests the game will arrive in all regions at the same time. Halo: Campaign Evolved early access release times July 23 - 8 AM PT - 11 AM ET - 4 PM GMT July 24 - 12 AM JST - 1 AM AEST - 3 AM NZST Halo: Campaign Evolved global release times July 28 - 8 AM PT - 11 AM ET - 4 PM GMT July 29 - 12 AM JST - 1 AM AEST - 3 AM NZST To get the five days of early access, people need to buy the game's $70 Premium edition or the $200 collector's edition--however, the CE is currently sold out(https://shop.xboxgamestudios.com/products/halo-campaign-evolved-collectors-edition). There is no word yet on preloading or the file size for Halo: Campaign Evolved, but keep checking back with GameSpot for more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPrm70EK2f0 Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remake of the 2001 original Halo: Combat Evolved, and it's releasing this year for the franchise's 25th anniversary. It's coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC, as well as PlayStation 5, marking the franchise's debut on a PlayStation platform after more than two decades of exclusivity on Xbox. See at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Campaign-Evolved-Standard-PlayStation-5/dp/B0H27DX7HP/https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Campaign-Evolved-Premium-Windows/dp/B0H4MRNRCM/tag=gamespot-preorders-20) In addition to better graphics and updated features, Halo: Campaign Evolved includes Operation: Meteorite, which is a set of three prequel missions. For more, check out GameSpot's Halo: Campaign Evolved buying guide(Campaign Evolved buying guide).
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Game Studios Boss Is Out Ahead Of Reported Layoffs And Other Major Changes To “Reset” Xbox
Craig Duncan, the head of Xbox Game Studios, is leaving the company after 15 years at Microsoft, and so is his chief of staff. The changes come ahead of reported layoffs and possible studio closures at Xbox(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-reportedly-planning-big-layoffs-for-next-month/) under the leadership of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who has vowed to "reset" the Xbox business. Duncan was the longtime studio head at Sea of Thieves developer Rare before he got promoted to overall Head of Xbox Game Studios in November 2024. He took over that position from Matt Booty, who was himself promoted to executive vice president and chief content officer at Xbox. Prior to his tenure at Xbox, Duncan was a development manager and director of product development for Codemasters. He also worked on the executive team at Midway Games until its closure in 2009. He then went to Sumo Digital before starting at Rare in 2011. Duncan's departure from Xbox came just 48 hours after he posted on LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7471266100387708930/) about how excited he was about the future of Xbox Games Studios and its many upcoming projects. Additionally, Xbox Game Studios chief of staff Louise O'Connor is on the way out from Xbox. She had been with Rare since 1999, starting there as an animator before working up to Head of Animation and then Art Director. She became chief of staff for Xbox Game Studios in August 2025. In a memo to staff obtained by The Game Business(https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/xbox-game-studios-boss-craig-duncan), Duncan said, "I’m proud to say we delivered many flawless launches that drove business success for the company." Addressing O'Connor, Duncan said she "consistently championed the craft and supported our studios with clarity and care." Just recently, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talked about how Xbox has been struggling for some time and that it is imperative that Microsoft finds a way to "turn Xbox into a sustainable business."(https://www.gamespot.com/?posttype=articles&p=1791631&preview=true&thumbnailid=1791632) In other Xbox news, it was recently reported that Microsoft could spin off Xbox(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-considering-spinning-off-xbox-speeding-up-elder-scrolls-and-fallout-game-releases-report/) and accelerate the development of the next Halo and Fallout games.