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Overviews are summaries of the main gaming news, written by AI from articles on 24 gaming sites. There is one for the last day, one for the last week and one for the last month.

Past 24 hours2 min readLiquid Swords Closes, Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Update 2.5Liquid Swords has been forced to close after its open-world game *Samson* failed to generate enough sales, while CD Projekt Red schedules a free *Cyberpunk 2077* update for October 22. PEGI is also raising age ratings for some digital games that include paid random items.Pure XboxEurogamerVGCPush SquareNintendo LifeFrom 19 articles
Past week3 min readGTA VI Trailer, Liquid Swords Bankruptcy, Ubisoft RestructuringGrand Theft Auto VI’s November release moves closer with a new trailer and an expanding marketing campaign, while Liquid Swords files for bankruptcy and Ubisoft confirms studio cuts. Reports about AI-generated game content also collide with growing concerns among indie developers that public demos could be copied with AI tools.EurogamerGamesIndustry.bizIGNVGCPush SquareFrom 54 articlesPast month3 min readXbox Restructuring, GTA VI and Gaming’s Layoff CrisisMicrosoft’s restructuring and the spreading toll of layoffs, studio closures and funding withdrawals define the period’s industry story. Alongside those pressures, Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto VI campaign advances toward its November release as disputes over AI use and player support put development choices under scrutiny.EurogamerGamesIndustry.bizRock Paper ShotgunIGNGame DeveloperFrom 76 articles

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Mar 31, 20262 min readEidos-Montréal Layoffs, Rec Room Shutting Down, Mario Galaxy MovieThe industry's brutal contraction continues to dominate the headlines, claiming both veteran developers and decade-old platforms. While Hollywood prepares for another massive Nintendo blockbuster, the reality on the ground for game studios remains incredibly turbulent.EurogamerPush SquareRock Paper ShotgunPC GamerIGNFrom 23 articlesMar 30, 20262 min readXbox Showcase Set for June, Eidos Montreal Layoffs, Blades ShuttingThe summer gaming calendar is officially taking shape with Microsoft locking in its annual June showcase, but the industry's brutal economic reality continues to cast a long shadow. Today brings another wave of studio closures, mass layoffs, and sudden live-service cancellations that highlight the volatile state of modern game development.Push SquareThis Week in Video GamesEurogamerIGNGame DeveloperFrom 32 articlesMar 29, 20262 min readCrimson Desert Player Peak, Epic Layoffs, Death Stranding 2 SalesThe weekend brought a mix of massive player milestones and sobering industry realities. Pearl Abyss is celebrating a massive resurgence for its open-world adventure following a transformative patch, but Epic Games is facing intense scrutiny over its recent wave of layoffs. Bethesda is also quietly sunsetting a long-running mobile RPG as the industry continues to shift.Push SquarePC GamerNintendo LifeEurogamerIGNFrom 13 articles