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Video game industry economic crisis

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Latest: Epic Games CEO warns of major video game industry crash

The video game industry is experiencing significant instability characterized by mass layoffs and rising production costs. Microsoft recently announced the layoff of nearly 4,800 employees, with the Xbox division plannin

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Stars Reach MMORPG Steam early access launch

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Latest: Stars Reach enters Steam Early Access amid mixed player reception

Playable Worlds, a studio led by veteran designer Raph Koster, announced that its sandbox sci-fi MMORPG, ‘Stars Reach’, would enter paid early access on Steam on 18 August 2026. The game aims to provide a player-driven e