Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Microsoft eyes more Xbox exclusives; Ubisoft Barcelona staff cut post-Black Flag Resync success; Obsidian and Outer Worlds 2 leads push back on post-layoff narratives. No recent credible news matching the requested topics and filters for video games today.
Ubisoft Barcelona developers who contributed to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced have spoken out about the company's plans to lay them off — just as their final project becomes a commercial success, selling 2 million copies in around 24 hours.
Obsidian Entertainment director Brandon Adler is tired of seeing 'cold take artists' who are 'running their mouths' about how the studio has changed following recent Xbox layoffs.
Microsoft reportedly plans to make more of its best games console exclusive so people actually have a reason to buy an Xbox console.
Newly-independent studio Compulsion Games posts open-for-collaborations message on LinkedIn after split with Xbox.
The Splatoon Raiders Game and BRISK Iced Tea are teaming up for a special interactive fan experience at San Diego Comic-Con.
Outer Worlds 2 Director Reacts To Mass Layoffs At Xbox And Dispels “Misinformation”
Layoff fallout and platform strategy shifts are reshaping studio output and console incentives in real time.