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Xbox Partners With Meta To Add Xbox Game Pass To Horizon+ Subscription

July 21, 2026

Xbox and Meta have teamed up with a new benefit connected to the Meta Horizon+ subscription, giving you another way to discover and play with Game Pass, alongside the existing access to Xbox and Game Pass on Meta Quest devices.

Meta Horizon+ Adds Xbox Game Pass

Starting today, eligible Meta Horizon+ subscribers now get a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass where available, offering access to 50+ games, 10 hours of cloud gaming each month, and Rewards for playing.

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‘God of War’ Shocker: Kratos Actor Ryan Hurst Recast After On-Set Injury

July 16, 2026

Prime Video will recast the lead role on its upcoming adaptation of “God of War” after star Ryan Hurst was injured on set, Variety has confirmed.

Hurst had been set to play Kratos, the titular god of war, and Prime Video even released a first look at Hurst in the role this past February. But then the Sony Pictures TV/Amazon MGM series, an adaptation of the PlayStation video game, suffered a setback in June when Hurst was injured.

Prime Video declined comment on the news, which was first report

Sony suggests PlayStation 6 will be portable to shift ‘beyond the living room’

July 15, 2026

Sony has been working on the PS6 for a while now, but its exact next‑gen plans have remained a mystery. During a recent investor Q&A, Sony revealed a surprising amount about the future of PlayStation, and it sure sounds like the PS6 will be a portable device, not just a system tied to your TV.

The Q&A, first reported by The Verge, included repeated references to a shift “beyond the living room”. Sony says it wants to break away from the perception that PlayStation gaming is tied to a TV setup,

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Microsoft and Xbox layoffs today: Tech giant cuts 4,800 jobs, including 20% of video game staff, amid AI shift

July 6, 2026

Microsoft announced on Monday it is laying off 4,800 employees, or 2.1% of its workforce — with more to come — as part of a massive cost-cutting restructuring effort. The layoffs include major cuts from its Xbox division.

In a memo to staffers, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said Microsoft was “resetting Xbox” and would be cutting a total of 3,200 employees, or 20% of that division, throughout fiscal 2027 — including spinning off four gaming studios. Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions will b

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox in latest wave of mass layoffs

July 6, 2026

Thousands of gaming jobs will be shed over the coming fiscal year as Microsoft continues to invest heavily in AI

Microsoft said Monday it was eliminating about 4,800 jobs – roughly 2% of its global workforce – in a cost-cutting move that will deliver a sweeping restructuring of its struggling Xbox gaming division.

The cuts include the deepest overhaul in Xbox’s history, with approximately 3,200 gaming jobs to be shed over the coming fiscal year, four game studios being spun off or sold, and a

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 reveals new trailer and release date

June 30, 2026

The new season of the acclaimed anime produced by Studio TRIGGER will arrive on Netflix this fall.

CD PROJEKT RED has revealed a new trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the second season of the anime produced in collaboration with the legendary Japanese studio TRIGGER, and is scheduled to premiere on Netflix this fall.

The series is directed by Kai Ikarashi, with character designs by Ichigo Kanno and a script by Bartosz Sztybor of CD PROJEKT RED and Masahiko Otsuka. The anime will be availab

Roar – Official Announcement Trailer | VR Games Showcase Summer 2026

June 23, 2026

Take a look at Roar in this announcement trailer for the upcoming free-to-play social VR adventure game where you take flight as a dragon. Soar across mysterious islands, battle enemies, and level up your power with every encounter. Discover and unlock dragon transformations from common to legendary—each one stronger than the last. Team up with […]

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How Fan Conventions Became Big Business

June 12, 2026

Fan conventions have grown from small gatherings into major entertainment events that generate revenue through tourism, celebrity appearances, merchandise, gaming, and exclusive fan experiences.

Why Hollywood Loves Video Game Adaptations

June 11, 2026

For years, Hollywood struggled to turn popular video games into successful movies and television series. Many early adaptations failed to satisfy both critics and fans, leading to a reputation that video game projects rarely worked on screen. Today, that perception has changed dramatically. Recent adaptations have become major box office successes, streaming hits, and cultural […]

Why Video Games Are Now Bigger Than Movies

June 11, 2026

Gaming has grown from arcade machines into a global entertainment powerhouse that now generates more revenue than Hollywood and continues to reshape popular culture.