A new suite of Twitch features gives parents the power to restrict certain features, ranging from blocking certain streams to disabling DMs. The Twitch change follows a broader trend in the gaming industry focused on protecting children. The massively popular Amazon-owned streaming platform gives fans a wide variety of ways…

After regaining its independence from Microsoft, the veteran, esteemed game developer Double Fine has enacted a sweeping round of layoffs. Studio head Tim Schafer said the San Francisco-based studio laid off 23 people this week, which, according to reporter Jason Schreier, amounted to about 25% of the developer’s total headcount.…

Microsoft reported a huge jump in profits last quarter, but not in its gaming division. Xbox trailed the tech giant’s other divisions with a double-digit decline in revenue year-over-year. The numbers come in the midst of a strategy reset and ongoing mass layoffs. Its fourth-quarter earnings report showed a 10-percent…

Steam has a new military-sim tower defense game called Sir, We Have an Orc Problem, which has earned an 89% Very Positive rating thanks to its epic battles and intense gameplay. Steam users looking for tactical PvE gameplay and massive clashes against hundreds of thousands of enemies will want to…

This week, PlayStation 5 players were able to join their Xbox and PC counterparts for the first time in Halo: Campaign Evolved. Console gamers are able to use a classic Halo feature that the PC port seemingly lacks: split-screen co-op. However, a new PC mod restores access to this missing…

Grand Theft Auto 6‘s second trailer was released all the way back in May 2025. Over a year later, fans are still waiting for the next trailer. Now, some sneaky website updates, a leaker with a track record offering a hint, and a few other, stranger details have convinced many…