The dream of a London-set Grand Theft Auto is officially dead according to Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser. The franchise’s deep ties to American culture and gun-centric gameplay make relocation impossible. What does this reveal about creative constraints in blockbuster gaming?
Rockstar spent years trying to solve the open-world spy game puzzle before admitting defeat. The core tension between narrative urgency and player freedom creates a design paradox that continues to challenge the industry.
Samsung’s 2025 Odyssey Cup showcases their 500Hz gaming monitor through competitive Counter-Strike 2. This strategic move targets the lucrative esports hardware market with premium positioning.
Mobile gaming’s fundamental flaws threaten its long-term viability. From disappearing games to lost save data, these issues reveal deeper problems in the platform’s ecosystem. The future may lie in cloud solutions.
Amazon has reportedly cancelled its highly anticipated Lord of the Rings MMO following major layoffs in its gaming division. The move signals a dramatic shift away from expensive online game development.
The budget-friendly RG DS from ANBERNIC promises dual-screen gaming under $100, but leaked specs reveal a critical scaling compromise. The 2.5x display ratio may create visual artifacts in classic Nintendo DS titles. This highlights the engineering trade-offs in budget retro gaming hardware.
Sharkmob’s vampire battle royale Bloodhunt is officially sunsetting in 2026 after just four years. The game’s shutdown highlights the brutal economics of live service gaming and the challenges of entering oversaturated genres too late.
The co-creator of Doom and Quake finds himself in familiar territory—shopping a major game project after a publisher deal falls through. Romero’s latest title represents $50 million in development assets that multiple companies now want to help finish.
Amazon’s ambitious MMORPG New World has reached its endgame. The once-popular title will no longer receive content updates as Amazon scales back its gaming investments. What does this mean for the future of Amazon Games?
PlayStation owners can now register for Halo playtests through the Halo Insider program. This unprecedented move follows Microsoft’s multiplatform strategy shift that will bring Halo: Campaign Evolved to PS5 in 2026.
