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Respawn Ending Apex Legends on Original Switch on Aug. 4 as Support Moves to Switch 2

Respawn says the change reflects a push for a higher‑quality experience on newer hardware.

GDC 2026 Survey Finds One in Four Developers Laid Off, Rising AI Use and Union Support

Might and Magic Co-Creator Jon Van Caneghem Returns as Advisor on Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era

Square Enix Locks Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Title, Confirms Customized Unreal Engine 4

46 House Democrats Press FTC to Review Saudi-Led $55 Billion Take-Private of EA

Elder Scrolls Veteran Says Todd Howard’s Broken Promise Led to 2023 Bethesda Exit

GOG Chief Warns Preservation Mandates Could Curb New Games After Anthem Shutdown

Bethesda Reflects on Fallout 3 Backlash, Story Choices, and Launch Bugs

After 'Expedition 33' Success, Josef Fares Urges Balance Between AA and AAA

Larian Sets Direction for New Divinity With Expanded Character Creation and Overhauled Systems

Baldur's Gate 3 Won't Come to Switch 2, Larian Says the Call Wasn't Theirs

Hytale Sets Out V2 World Generation Built for Designers Ahead of Early Access

Rockstar Sticks to Nov. 19, 2026 for GTA 6 as 2027 Rumors Face Pushback

Nintendo Details Why Metroid Prime 4 Uses a Hub Instead of a Full Open World

Bethesda Reaffirms Ongoing Fallout Development, Hints at Massive Scope for Next Game

Bruce Straley Reveals Debut Game "Coven of the Chicken Foot" at The Game Awards

Dead Space Reportedly Put on Ice at EA, With IP Sale Floated

Forza Horizon 6 Reportedly Targets First-Half 2026 Launch

Fortnite Suffers Major Outage as Epic Confirms Login and Matchmaking Failures

Ubisoft Demos 'Teammates,' a Voice-Controlled AI System for NPC Squadmates