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Forza Horizon 4 Removed from Online Stores as It Reaches End of Active Life
Forza Horizon 4 is no longer available for purchase due to expiring licensing agreements, though existing owners can still play. The game will receive no further updates or new events, coinciding with anticipation for Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan, featuring Japanese cars to appeal to fans
Forza Horizon 6 Announced, Set in Japan
Microsoft and Playground Games announced Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan, promising a rich experience with iconic Japanese cars. The game is highly anticipated, especially by fans of Japanese automobile culture, and is expected to launch after the current Frost Horizon 5 lifecycle ends
Xbox Game Pass December 2025 Update Brings New Games and Departures
Xbox Game Pass is adding titles like 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' and 'Routine' starting December 4, offering fresh adventure and sci-fi horror experiences. Notably, titles such as 'Mortal Kombat 11' and 'Carrion' will leave the service mid to late December, with discounts available for users to keep them permanently.
Arc Games Becomes Independent After Splitting from Embracer Group
Arc Games, previously under Embracer Group, has spun off into an independent publisher, marking a significant strategic shift within the industry. This move reflects ongoing realignments in the gaming business landscape as companies adapt to market changes.
Paradox Interactive Takes Financial Hit After Bloodlines 2 Underperformance
Paradox Interactive acknowledged responsibility after 'Bloodlines 2' underperformed commercially, leading to a multi-million-dollar write-down. This highlights challenges even established publishers face amid an evolving market environment.
UK Publisher Outright Games Confirms Layoffs Amid Industry Contraction
Outright Games announced workforce reductions as the wider video game sector continues to face contraction following a massive growth period earlier in the decade. This trend is reflective of broader layoffs reported since 2022 across the industry.
Former Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney Predicts Major Growth in Gaming Driven by AI
Owen Mahoney, ex-Nexon CEO, foresees the gaming industry potentially tripling in size over the next five to seven years, fueled by advances in artificial intelligence. While acknowledging risks of low-quality AI content, he stresses the transformative possibilities AI presents for game development.
Valve Funded Open Source Emulators to Run Windows Games on Arm Devices
Valve has quietly supported open-source projects like the FEX emulator to enable Windows-native games on Arm-based devices such as the upcoming Steam Frame headset. This effort illustrates Valve's commitment to expanding gaming hardware compatibility.
Nintendo Expands in Singapore and Makes Strategic Moves in AI Adoption
Nintendo continues global expansion by growing its Singapore operations and investing in generative AI technologies. These steps signal Nintendo's intention to stay competitive in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
Game Industry Perspectives: AI Integration and Sustainability in Development
Industry insiders discuss how artificial intelligence adoption is shaping future game design practices, with an emphasis on sustainable production methods. This discourse reflects evolving priorities incorporating tech innovation and environmental considerations in gaming.