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Larry Hryb, the face of Xbox for 22 years known as Major Nelson, laid off from Unity after 18 months. Gaming’s most beloved community manager now hunts new opportunities amid relentless industry bloodbath.

Battlefield Studios delays Season 2 to February 17 after Winter Offensive bugs, extending Season 1 with Frostfire Bonus Path, Double XP weekends, and daily login rewards starting January 20.

Ex-Skyrim artist Nate Ulreich says The Elder Scrolls 6 faces impossible expectations after 15 years of hype. Bethesda promises to take time needed despite fan demands and Starfield backlash.

The Minecraft-killer returns from development hell. Hytale hits early access tomorrow with survival crafting, RPG adventures, and day-one modding tools after Hypixel Studios buys back the IP from Riot Games.

UK tribunal denies 34 fired Rockstar workers interim relief after IWGB accuses studio of union busting. Judge finds leak evidence stronger than retaliation claims, but full trial looms.

Hazelight’s Josef Fares fears publishers chasing cheap AA hits like Clair Obscur kill narrative innovation. Split Fiction’s 4M sales prove co-op masterpieces still thrive.

Helldivers 2’s stealth-focused Redacted Regiment Warbond drops January 20, 2026 with suppressed weapons, C4 packs, and sensor-evading armor that actually lets you sneak past Terminids and Automatons.

Valve confirms Steam Machine Verified requirements have fewer restrictions than Steam Deck, promising broader game compatibility for the 2026 living room console.

Ubisoft continues brutal 2026 layoffs with 55 roles targeted at The Division studio Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm, just weeks after closing unionized Halifax studio affecting 71 developers.

The beloved 2017 Disney Afternoon Collection just received fresh ESRB ratings for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, signaling a port of DuckTales, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers, and more classic Capcom NES games.