Xbox Layoffs Continue, Fight Night Returns, Shrek 2 Remastered
Microsoft is reportedly planning more Xbox layoffs, while reports put the next Xbox console’s projected price as high as $1,800. Electronic Arts is bringing back Fight Night, and Aspyr has announced Shrek 2 Remastered for November .
Xbox Plans More Layoffs as Project Helix Targets 2028
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly planning additional job cuts in October, November and January, as part of a broader plan to eliminate 3,200 roles during Microsoft’s 2027 fiscal year. One report puts the number of cuts so far at 1,868 .
Separate reports say Microsoft is targeting a holiday 2027 launch for its next-generation Xbox handheld and a 2028 release for Project Helix, with the console projected to cost between $1,200 and $1,800 .
EA Confirms Fight Night Is Coming Back
Electronic Arts is reviving its Fight Night boxing series after a 15-year gap. EA’s first post on newly created Fight Night social media accounts says the franchise is coming back, though the announcement does not provide further details .
Shrek 2 Remastered Sets a November Launch Across Consoles and PC
Aspyr has announced DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC, with a November release . The reveal trailer parodies Grand Theft Auto VI, while the original game’s co-op brawler format returns in the remaster
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Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.5 Arrives October 22
CD Projekt Red will release version 2.5 of Cyberpunk 2077 on October 22, with the update tied to the second season of the Edgerunners anime . Teased additions include cyberware customization and a new dual-wielding playstyle
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PEGI Begins Raising Loot Box Game Ratings to 16
PEGI has started assigning a “PEGI 16 — Paid random items” rating to digital games with loot box mechanics, including titles that previously carried PEGI 3, 7 or 12 ratings . The changes are rolling out during October, with EA Sports FC among the games affected
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