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Double Counter Breach Exposes Data Tied to Up to 28 Million Discord Accounts
Discord server-protection bot Double Counter says an October 4 attack exposed IDs and usernames tied to up to 28 million Discord accounts, plus IP and coarse location data for about 27 million and roughly 1 million email addresses. Discord says its own platform was not breached.
Netflix Releases Conjuring Interactive Horror Game October 13
Netflix will release The Conjuring: Unspoken, an interactive horror game, exclusively on its service October 13. The title lets players investigate a haunted inn using their phones as paranormal tools and make choices that affect the outcome.
Capcom Details REX Project to Make RE Engine AI-Generation Ready
Capcom announced the REX Project at a tech conference to transform the RE Engine into an AI-generation platform through six sub-programs focused on development efficiency. The effort aims to reduce complexity for the thousands of developers using the engine while supporting AI tools without generating assets automatically.
Xbox CEO Sharma Says Gaming Unit Is Not for Sale
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling or spinning out its gaming business. The statement follows June restructuring plans that include up to 3,200 layoffs during the 2027 financial year.
Xbox Mythic Achievements roll out to Insiders, retroactive to Xbox 360
Microsoft has rolled out Mythic Achievements to Xbox Insiders, awarding them retroactively for completed games as far back as the Xbox 360. The new system includes a Gaming tab that organizes progress and lets users compare with friends.
Fortnite Confirms Kingdom Hearts Skins for Sora, Riku, Kairi and Roxas in Override Season
Epic Games has officially confirmed a Kingdom Hearts collaboration for Fortnite, with a September 15 trailer showcasing skins for Sora, Riku, Kairi and Roxas during the Override season. The tie-in adds to a string of gaming crossovers while the season draws mixed reactions and a modest drop in player numbers.
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Amiko Legends, the extraction shooter framed as ARC Raiders meets Pokémon, is now playable on Steam.
Major gaming firms are reportedly facing a regulatory probe into dark patterns and gaming addiction practices.
Riot's remaining 2XKO team built Sett in six months after the layoffs. The work wrapped before development on the fighter was shut down.
Sony filed a patent for a system letting viewers guide streamers' in-game decisions through real-time prompts and voting. The filing describes on-screen interfaces that would let audiences influence path choices or actions during broadcasts.
Up to 275 hours of battery life heads the specs on Razer’s Basilisk V4 Pro gaming mouse, which adds a tilt wheel. The company also released the V4 Hyperspeed and a charging dock.
Mafia 3 is receiving a current-gen update for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The patch brings the 2016 title in line with newer console hardware.
EA and Respawn announced the Apex Legends Blood Pact event for Halloween, adding new Alter and Sparrow skins along with a Haunted Kings Canyon map.
Ubisoft is shutting down Rainbow Six Mobile. The decision follows the game's closed beta testing.
US video game sales declined in the latest period, though hardware and select categories showed gains.
2-0 victories from G2 and Vitality dropped 100 Thieves and Nongshim RedForce into the Valorant Champions 2026 Shanghai lower bracket.
Through 2028, Bdd and PerfecT have re-signed with KT Rolster. The mid and top laners stay with the LCK organization after the team missed Worlds 2026.
P.T. receives a native PC port. The release adds several improvements over prior fan versions.
PGL Bucharest 2027 announced its invited rosters, with all top teams accepting spots at the 16-team event. The lineup underscores ongoing attendance issues for competing organizers.
Eight teams reach ESL Pro League Season 24 playoffs at Spodek Arena, where Falcons and Spirit are set for a Major rematch.
Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet reportedly outlined plans to simplify the publishing process and attract more developers.
Valve added a VRS rule exception for s1mple's BC.Game roster, restoring their eligibility path to the PGL Singapore Major.
Gravity Well, founded by former Titanfall developers, has reportedly conducted mass layoffs before shipping its first game.
Riot is pushing the League of Legends replay privacy change to Patch 26.21 after community pushback. Replays will stay public in the meantime.
Xbox CEO targets serving a billion Windows PCs. The goal frames the platform's next growth phase beyond consoles.
Marvel Rivals Season 10.5 roadmap outlines upcoming events and cosmetics. Details cover the next phase of seasonal content.
FlyQuest advanced from the elimination group in the Swiss Stage of the League of Legends Demacia Cup Global Invitational.
LOUD upset Paper Rex while NRG outclassed T1 in the first two Valorant Champions 2026 playoff matches in Shanghai.
Mafia 2 and 3 Definitive Editions are now rated for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. The listings cover both titles without new release dates attached.
ARC Raiders PvE toggle test dates have been detailed, outlining when the mode enters its scheduled trial phase.
Xbox addressed reports on GTA 6 cloud gaming and PC access, labeling them misreporting.
A Valve Regional Standings rule change has likely removed s1mple from contention for the PGL Singapore Major.
Sony filed a patent proposing to train AI NPCs and bosses on player game data for more responsive behavior. The filing outlines using in-game actions and decisions to refine character responses over time.
A leak indicates GTA 6 will run a limited-time promotion tied to Discord. No further details on the offer have surfaced.
GTA VI on Xbox Cloud Gaming will require owning the game on Xbox plus separate streaming hours. Game Pass subscribers receive limited hours starting in November, with paid top-ups available for more.
Riot Games released the first details on LoL Worlds Pick'Ems 2026, including when picks open and the full deadline schedule.
Two unannounced PlayStation devices with model numbers CFI-Y2000 and CFI-Y2105 have cleared Wi-Fi Alliance certification as gaming peripherals. The filings point to possible PlayStation Portal revisions, including the OLED display rumored earlier this year.
Riot Games revealed new True Damage Know My Name skins for League of Legends ahead of the 2026 Worlds anthem release.
Escape from Tarkov now lets players buy in-game currency with real money through official channels.
Marvel Rivals will reportedly run a Path To Doomsday Infinity War event. Start date and launch times are now detailed.
TES is reportedly replacing top laner ZUIAN with 369 at LoL Worlds 2026 over unresolved US visa issues.
Three new maps arrive in Battlefield 6 Season 5. The gameplay trailer places them across Las Vegas and Area 51.
NetEase has added Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame game modes to Marvel Rivals in Season 10.5. The update also advances the next two stages of the Path to Doomsday event.
Several thousand players log into State of Decay daily, with the studio crediting Game Pass for the sustained numbers.
$10B Mediterranean gaming industry now counts Israel among its powerhouses, an industry report shows.
LCS Summer 2026 final between Team Liquid and LYON posted the league's highest viewership in four years.
LoL Worlds 2026 draws for Play-Ins, Swiss Stage, and Knockouts are scheduled at set times ahead of the tournament. The dates cover the full path to crowning this year's champions.
Forza Horizon co-creator has filed a trademark for a new open-world racing game positioned as a direct competitor to the Forza series. The filing lists no release window or publisher.
Crimson Desert's multiplayer mod is reportedly in testing. No details on scope or timeline have surfaced yet.
Ninja Theory has begun layoffs as its Hellblade studio reportedly faces closure.
Valorant Champions 2026 playoffs are now set after Americas and Pacific teams swept through the group stages. The other two regions contributed far fewer advancing squads.
Team Liquid defeated LYON 3-1 to claim the LCS Summer trophy. The series win came after a methodical grand finals performance that limited LYON's map control throughout.
Behaviour Interactive is reportedly developing an unannounced AAA sci-fi FPS that sets a high bar for realism. The project remains in early stages with no release window or platforms disclosed.
Ubisoft has elevated its Motherbrain generative AI to global entity status across the company. The system now coordinates AI tools and resources studio-wide.
Massive Entertainment reportedly now leads Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, and The Division at Ubisoft. The studio takes over from other internal teams on the three live-service and reboot projects.
Jagex has revealed RuneScape 4 is in development in Unreal Engine. The project grew out of work on a canceled Dragonwilds DLC.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director reportedly fought to keep a physical edition in the plans. The effort came after Square Enix shifted focus toward digital distribution for the title.
Fallout: New York appeared online briefly before ZeniMax took the site down. No further details on the project have surfaced.