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Pearl Abyss Stock Drops 29% as Crimson Desert Misses Investor Hype
Pearl Abyss shares fell sharply after Crimson Desert debuted to solid but not blockbuster reviews, showing how aggressively investors had priced in a breakout hit.
Ubisoft Cuts Even More Jobs - 105 Layoffs at Redstorm
Ubisoft is ending game development at Red Storm Entertainment, the studio behind the original Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon, with 105 jobs affected. The move adds to a brutal 2026 restructuring push already marked by layoffs, closures, and a company-wide reset.
Xbox starts testing new Home groups and Quick Resume settings
Xbox is testing a batch of long-requested console features for select Insiders, including more Home groups, custom user colors, and per-game Quick Resume controls. The update also adds profile badges to the Guide as Microsoft pushes more personalization changes to Xbox this year.
Battlefield 6 Was a Hit. EA Still Hold Layoffs In Core Teams
EA has cut staff across Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive just months after Battlefield 6 became the top-selling game in the U.S. in 2025. The move shows how little a huge launch can protect developers when a live service game starts missing community expectations.
Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program Returning for 25th Anniversary
Microsoft says its Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is returning in some form later this year. The move comes as the company prepares to celebrate the Xbox brand’s 25th anniversary.
