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insider-gaming.comExclusive: Rob Pardo's Bonfire Studios’ Reliance on AI Sparks Internal FrustrationBonfire Studios has faced frustration and AI-related concerns during Arkheron’s lengthy development, sources tell Insider Gaming's Mike Straw

EXCLUSIVE: Sources tell me that Bonfire Studios has faced internal turmoil during the development of Arkheron, with concerns surrounding AI reliance, leadership decisions, spending, and delays. Full story via @insidergaming.bsky.social insider-gaming.com/bonfire-stud...

This is exactly it. I remember speaking to BioWare employees after the EA sale was announced about their worries. All of them told me they'll keep their resumes updated, but they will keep coming until the paychecks stop. That's what they did

Chris Kerr@kerrblimey.bsky.social

A quick note for the people reading my EA story and thinking 'well, if it's so bad, why don't they leave?' Simply, there is nowhere to go. There is dearth of jobs right now across the game industry—just relentless cuts across the board—and people cannot just uproot their lives on a whim.

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CALLING MY PR, MEDIA, & DEVELOPER FRIENDS: I'm looking to speak with some people about a physical event we're planning for Gamescom in 2027. If you're open to letting me pick your brain and bounce some things off you, shoot me a DM!

insider-gaming.comAuroch Digital Announces Layoffs Affecting Around a Quarter of StaffAuroch Digital has begun a redundancy process affecting around 25% of its staff, while confirming continued support for its games

MORE JOB CUTS: Auroch Digital Announces Layoffs Affecting Around a Quarter of Staff insider-gaming.com/auroch-digit...

insider-gaming.comArkane Lyon Has Until Mid-November To Find A Buyer Or It Risks Closure - ReportAccording to a new report, Arkane Lyon has until mid-November to find a buyer or the studio could close for good.

NEW: Arkane Lyon Has Until Mid-November To Find A Buyer Or It Risks Closure - Report insider-gaming.com/arkane-lyon-...

After Wednesday's news of BioWare's closure, here are the studios currently under Electronic Arts (EA) as of Today.

insider-gaming.comEvery Video Game Studio That Has Shut Down in 2026See every video game studio that has shut down in 2026, including the developers affected, and the latest industry closures.

There have been 35 studio closures in 2026, accounting for over 2,000 of the over 12,000 known layoffs in the industry this year. Here are all the studios we've said goodbye to this year insider-gaming.com/video-game-s...

LAYOFF DETAILS: With the cuts at Skybox and EA, we have surpassed 12,000 known job cuts in 2026 160 unique companies with at least 35 studios being closed. On GamingLayoffs.com, I have job boards, community links, and support links for everything impacted.

MORE LAYOFFS: Skybox Labs, the Vancouver-based studio that assisted with development on Halo: Campaign Evolved, Halo: Infinite, Minecraft, and other titles, has also held layoffs, a former employee tells me. I've reached out to the studio for comment

What would Brian Boitano do?

insider-gaming.comEXCLUSIVE: EA Sports College Football's Future in Jeopardy, Sources FearEA Sports College Football faces rising NIL costs and monetization concerns, with sources fearing the franchise's future moving forward.

EXCLUSIVE: EA Sports College Football's Future in Jeopardy, Sources Fear insider-gaming.com/ea-sports-co...

Dropping a story tomorrow on Insider Gaming that fans of the College Football franchise might want to keep a close eye on.

One thing I miss about my younger years? Random basement concerts. Just a spur-of-the-moment "hey, check out X band in this random basement". Often the most fun shows. If you have the chance, don't turn those down.

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🧵(1/6) Today's the day. At 3pm ET/Noon PT, it's 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase, the biggest event we've done so far at Insider Gaming. 28 incredible titles with world premieres, release dates, and demo announcements. Plus, over $10,000 in prizes and games to give away.

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🧵(5/6) Whether it's the sit-down interviews with every developer from the show or the incredible visual graphics our designers have created, our team has worked tirelessly to bring you this event. I really hope you enjoy what we've put together.

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🧵(6/6) You can watch the show on our YouTube and Twitch accounts, with a pre-show starting at 2:30pm ET/730pm BST YouTube: youtube.com/live/3RAMjbS... Twitch: twitch.tv/InsiderGamin...

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🧵(3/6) Thank you to every PR agency and professional, the publishers, the developers, and our partners at Elgato, GCX, and Press Engine for making this show possible.

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🧵(4/6) To the fellow press who will cover the event and get the word out about these games, I thank you just as much. I know we're competitors, but when we put that aside for the betterment of the industry, it just means more.

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🧵(2/6) Putting on events like this, especially in today's landscape, isn't easy. You have to find ways to stand out and help these great games get seen by players. I feel we've done that here.

I keep seeing people throw out the term "Covid Correction" for the mass layoffs we continue to see in the games industry. We're beyond that. It's far beyond the mass hiring during Covid. It's mismanagement, poor trend chasing, cuts of departments to use AI (not as much but happening), etc.

I'm going to have more on this. I have thoughts and some details on what I've been told. Have to put it all together

Insider Gaming's 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase on October 1 at 3pm ET features a variety of horror games we believe deserve support. In addition to trailers, interviews with all 28 studios will be available. Please, check out the interviews and wishlist these great games!

Hello, friends! This is the week. In 3 days, we're putting on 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase World premieres, release dates, exclusive new looks, and giveaways of over $10,000 in prizes and games. The show airs LIVE at 3pm ET/8pm UK on Insider Gaming's YouTube & Twitch channels.

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insider-gaming.comAliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Developer Cold Iron Studios Hit By LayoffsJust a month after Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2's release, developer Cold Iron Studios has been hit by layoffs from parent company Enad Global 7.

A month after Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 was released, developer Cold Iron Studios has been hit with layoffs. I've learned that at least 19 people were let go. insider-gaming.com/aliens-firet...

LAYOFFS: According to the latest data I've been able to confirm, we've surpassed 11,000 jobs lost in the games industry in 2026. 143 unique companies have been affected, with at least 32 studios closing. More data: gaminglayoffs.com

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes that there's a real concern among the leadership at AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, and that the fears surrounding the technology itself are a "distraction". Read the story at Insider Gaming or in the free Insider Gaming App. Link below

insider-gaming.comNvidia CEO Jensen Huang Calls Latest AI Fears A "Distraction" To The Real ConcernIn a recent interview, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called the latest fears towards AI a "distraction" to the real problem.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Calls Latest AI Fears A "Distraction" To The Real Concern insider-gaming.com/nvidia-ceo-j...

I fully understand we're competing for much of the same audience, but I truly feel the games media industry is a better place when the cliquishness disappears. We all want the same thing. Let's move the industry forward.

It's always funny to see what outlets will source our stories and the ones that either won't cover it at all or wait until a different outlet reports it later on and then source those instead.

insider-gaming.comEXCLUSIVE: How Ubisoft and Nintendo's Partnership Ended With a Canceled Zelda TitleUbisoft and Nintendo were once going to develop a Zelda title together, but the game was cancelled following its prototype in late 2023.

Here's a big one: Ubisoft Milan had pitched and created a prototype for a Legend of Zelda spinoff, but Nintendo ultimately decided against it after requesting changes. Full story via @insider-gaming.com insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-nint...

insider-gaming.comGTA 6 $400 Collector's Edition Doesn't Include the GameIt turns out the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 leak was true. On Thursday, Rockstar revealed its GTA 6: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection Collector’s Edition. This GTA 6 collection includes figure...

Temu-ass knickknacks

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insider-gaming.comYouTube Announces A/B Testing For VideosYouTube is adding A/B testing to its video uploads for creators, allowing them to tailor their content to audiences even more.

NEW: YouTube Announces A/B Testing For Videos insider-gaming.com/youtube-anno...

Trying to figure out the best lighting configuration for a dark room to get the best quality video will forever be the bane of my existence. At a loss for the best option. Creator friends. Any advice?

insider-gaming.comA Halo Director Was Promoted, Then Laid Off By Xbox The Next DayA cinematic director at Halo Studios was promoted by the company, only to be laid off by Xbox the very next day.

NEW: A Halo Director Was Promoted, Then Laid Off By Xbox The Next Day insider-gaming.com/halo-directo...

22 Sept

GIVEAWAY: Co-Stream or watch the 28 GAMES LATER Horror Showcase on Oct 1 at 3PM ET / 8PM BST for a chance to win ONE of TWENTY-EIGHT @elgato.com Bundles*. Stream with #28GAMESLATER in the title, or comment #28GAMESLATER in the stream! Share this post for an additional chance to win!

22 Sept

*This giveaway is for US and EU residents only

insider-gaming.comState of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Officially Goes IndependentIn a message on its website, State of Decay 3 developer Undead Labs announced that it's gone fully independent.

22 Sept

"Independence brings us closer to our community and lets us focus on what matters most: making the best games we can..." State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Officially Goes Independent insider-gaming.com/state-of-dec...

21 Sept

The United States has state-run media now...so that's cool. I really despise this country

21 Sept

Coming this week to Insider Gaming: the first sit-down interview for Breakaway Hockey League from @raccoonlogicstudio.bsky.social From bringing 3D hockey back to PC to finding the sweet spot with gameplay, we touch on everything in this talk. Stay tuned for the full interview!

insider-gaming.comOriginal Plans For Fight Night Reboot Have Been CancelledAccording to sources, past plans for the return of EA Sports Fight Night have been cancelled, with any new plans starting from scratch

18 Sept

EXCLUSIVE: As revealed during Insider Gaming Weekly, original plans for a return of Fight Night have been cancelled insider-gaming.com/plans-for-fi...

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PAGING MEDIA/CREATOR FRIENDS: October 1 at 3pm ET/8pm BST, we are presenting our next showcase: 28 Games Later - A Horror Showcase Get exclusive looks at games from large IPs and even brand-new reveals. I'd love to work with you on coverage to help get these great games seen by fans.

Get your first look at a new BROKENLORE title during the 28 GAMES LATER Horror Showcase on October 1 at 3PM EST / 8PM BST

If you are interested in covering the event, drop a line. We are also working to help facilitate interviews with these great teams.

insider-gaming.comUltra Pro Wrestling: New Evidence Raises More Questions About the Game’s DevelopmentUltra Pro Wrestling creator Sam Vallely responded to Insider Gaming’s investigation. New records challenge several claims and raise more questions.

16 Sept

Days after Insider Gaming published an investigation into Ultra Pro Wrestling, its creator sat down for hours to answer and respond to our report Part 2 of my investigation looks at Sam Vallely's claims along with new details on the game's development insider-gaming.com/ultra-pro-wr...

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Um, excuse me? Are we back? Are we totally back? @mrkstep.bsky.social @itsmike.town @tinyghost.bsky.social

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New bird. Same goal. Introducing three annual Steam events hand-curated to champion, elevate, and celebrate the very best of the indie scene. 🌸 Bloom Fest: Spring 2027 🏎️ Demo Derby: Summer 2027 🏆 Indie Encore: Winter 2027 But first… 🍁 Grand Theft Autumn: Nov. 16th - 23rd 🔗 www.crowbar.diy/events