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

He says resurrecting online-only titles hinges on access to IP, significant technical work, and a viable business case.

Ubisoft Says Future Far Cry Games Will Put Multiplayer Front and Center

No Man’s Sky Hits Highest Steam Player Count Since Launch After Voyagers Adds Buildable, Walkable Corvettes

Metal Gear Solid Delta’s Fox Hunt Multiplayer Mode Excludes Cross-Platform Play

Battlefield 6 Faces Fan Backlash Over Removal of Weapon-Class Locks