Maxim Newman
@maxiprince.bsky.social
Dad of two, favourite game franchise is The Legend of Zelda, followed by God of War. Fan of single-player games.
What Ubisoft is basically saying is that it no longer knows how to make anything other than open world games full of optional micro-transactions. Really sad but obvious if you look at their free fall. Doubt we shall ever see the splinter cell remake either.
Ubisoft's sweeping company restructure will result in the cancelation of six games including its Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake, a delay to a further seven titles, two studios being closed completely, and others subject to further layoffs. https://bit.ly/4jNAWcW
January 21, 2026 at 6:39 PM
What Ubisoft is basically saying is that it no longer knows how to make anything other than open world games full of optional micro-transactions. Really sad but obvious if you look at their free fall. Doubt we shall ever see the splinter cell remake either.
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Dragon Ball 40th anniversary event to reveal what’s next for the franchise after death of creator Akira Toriyama — including a new game. https://bit.ly/49OzeUi
January 21, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Dragon Ball 40th anniversary event to reveal what’s next for the franchise after death of creator Akira Toriyama — including a new game. https://bit.ly/49OzeUi
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PMG won the Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism last night at the @nyvgcc.bsky.social!
It feels like we've come such a long way since we first launched this thing nearly eight years ago, but winning a journalism award at an event in NEW YORK CITY still seems totally mad to me.
It feels like we've come such a long way since we first launched this thing nearly eight years ago, but winning a journalism award at an event in NEW YORK CITY still seems totally mad to me.
January 19, 2026 at 9:54 AM
PMG won the Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism last night at the @nyvgcc.bsky.social!
It feels like we've come such a long way since we first launched this thing nearly eight years ago, but winning a journalism award at an event in NEW YORK CITY still seems totally mad to me.
It feels like we've come such a long way since we first launched this thing nearly eight years ago, but winning a journalism award at an event in NEW YORK CITY still seems totally mad to me.
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Just got boxes of final US and UK editions of my book. I'm so thrilled about this, I truly worked so hard on it.
"Anyone who cares about interactive entertainment will be delighted by this book." -Tom Bissell
It's out next month - pre-order and book tour links through here linktr.ee/super_nintendo
"Anyone who cares about interactive entertainment will be delighted by this book." -Tom Bissell
It's out next month - pre-order and book tour links through here linktr.ee/super_nintendo
January 17, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Just got boxes of final US and UK editions of my book. I'm so thrilled about this, I truly worked so hard on it.
"Anyone who cares about interactive entertainment will be delighted by this book." -Tom Bissell
It's out next month - pre-order and book tour links through here linktr.ee/super_nintendo
"Anyone who cares about interactive entertainment will be delighted by this book." -Tom Bissell
It's out next month - pre-order and book tour links through here linktr.ee/super_nintendo
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NEW: Public records I obtained from Washington state offer an alternate look at the mass layoffs in the games industry
With each letter sent by Microsoft, Sony, WB, Amazon to notify the state of a mass cut was a long list of roles eliminated.
A stark accounting
www.gamefile.news/p/video-game...
With each letter sent by Microsoft, Sony, WB, Amazon to notify the state of a mass cut was a long list of roles eliminated.
A stark accounting
www.gamefile.news/p/video-game...
Video game layoffs also look like this
Via public records requests, some long lists of gaming jobs cut by Microsoft, Sony, Warner Bros. and Amazon in the state of Washington.
www.gamefile.news
January 16, 2026 at 10:58 PM
NEW: Public records I obtained from Washington state offer an alternate look at the mass layoffs in the games industry
With each letter sent by Microsoft, Sony, WB, Amazon to notify the state of a mass cut was a long list of roles eliminated.
A stark accounting
www.gamefile.news/p/video-game...
With each letter sent by Microsoft, Sony, WB, Amazon to notify the state of a mass cut was a long list of roles eliminated.
A stark accounting
www.gamefile.news/p/video-game...
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You'll Be Able to Try Yakuza Kiwami 3 Before You Buy It on PS5, PS4.
You'll Be Able to Try Yakuza Kiwami 3 Before You Buy It on PS5, PS4
Demo announced with more details to follow
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January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
You'll Be Able to Try Yakuza Kiwami 3 Before You Buy It on PS5, PS4.
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Can’t wait 😎
Join host Samantha Béart (@samanthabeart.bsky.social) and other game industry guests for "It Takes A Village: Live at GDC"
Celebrating game dev's unsung heroes through wholesome fireside chats at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026!
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Celebrating game dev's unsung heroes through wholesome fireside chats at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026!
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January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Can’t wait 😎
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Some of the evidence submitted by Rockstar to warrant the dismissal of 34 employees for gross misconduct has been revealed following a preliminary UK employment tribunal hearing
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January 15, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Some of the evidence submitted by Rockstar to warrant the dismissal of 34 employees for gross misconduct has been revealed following a preliminary UK employment tribunal hearing
www.gamesindustry.biz/rockstar-sub...
www.gamesindustry.biz/rockstar-sub...
Release day! I still have Trails Through Daybreak to finish and Trails Through Daybreak 2 to play, so looking forward to jumping in when I am done!
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NIS America, Inc on Instagram: "The Legend of Heroes: #TrailsbeyondtheHorizon is now available!
Van Arkride, Kevin Graham, and Rean Schwarzer are back, and this time the future of the entire Zemurian...
102 likes, 1 comments - nisamerica on January 15, 2026: "The Legend of Heroes: #TrailsbeyondtheHorizon is now available!
Van Arkride, Kevin Graham, and Rean Schwarzer are back, and this time the futu...
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January 15, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Release day! I still have Trails Through Daybreak to finish and Trails Through Daybreak 2 to play, so looking forward to jumping in when I am done!
www.instagram.com/reel/DThhuhN...
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What can I say but Fuck Meta. They’re killing so many amazing studios to do what? Focus on making the world an even worse place? Garbage company.
I'm hearing some really disheartening news that Camouflaj, the studio behind Batman: Arkham Shadow, may have been completely laid off, including Ryan Payton and Matt Walker, despite reports saying otherwise.
Heartbreaking news if true. This team poured everything into that game.
Heartbreaking news if true. This team poured everything into that game.
January 14, 2026 at 10:20 PM
What can I say but Fuck Meta. They’re killing so many amazing studios to do what? Focus on making the world an even worse place? Garbage company.
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Neil Newbon discusses how his Best Performance win at The Game Awards 2023 for Baldur's Gate has impacted his career. bit.ly/3LJHxZo
January 13, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Neil Newbon discusses how his Best Performance win at The Game Awards 2023 for Baldur's Gate has impacted his career. bit.ly/3LJHxZo
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Kinda Funny picks it's GOTY today. Needed a classic to set the mood.
January 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Kinda Funny picks it's GOTY today. Needed a classic to set the mood.
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It's anniversary overload for Nintendo in 2026, with multiple franchises hitting major milestones. So how will Nintendo celebrate? We're discussing the series that Nintendo will put in the spotlight and which might get pushed under the rug in a new video!
youtu.be/kp6PehJ3YAE
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January 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM
It's anniversary overload for Nintendo in 2026, with multiple franchises hitting major milestones. So how will Nintendo celebrate? We're discussing the series that Nintendo will put in the spotlight and which might get pushed under the rug in a new video!
youtu.be/kp6PehJ3YAE
youtu.be/kp6PehJ3YAE
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company is monitoring rapidly rising RAM prices and the continued impact of US tariffs very closely.
Furukawa declined to comment on future price increases, saying it was hypothetical.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintend...
Furukawa declined to comment on future price increases, saying it was hypothetical.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintend...
Nintendo is monitoring high RAM prices and tariff impacts very closely, president Shuntaro Furukawa says | VGC
He doesn’t comment on potential price increases, calling it “hypothetical”…
www.videogameschronicle.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company is monitoring rapidly rising RAM prices and the continued impact of US tariffs very closely.
Furukawa declined to comment on future price increases, saying it was hypothetical.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintend...
Furukawa declined to comment on future price increases, saying it was hypothetical.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintend...
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Larian:
"we’ve decided to refrain from using genAI tools during concept art development"
"Trying" GenAI to "refine ideas faster" but won't generate assets without knowing data's origins and having consent; any in-game GenAI work will "be trained on data we own."
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"we’ve decided to refrain from using genAI tools during concept art development"
"Trying" GenAI to "refine ideas faster" but won't generate assets without knowing data's origins and having consent; any in-game GenAI work will "be trained on data we own."
www.reddit.com/r/Games/comm...
January 9, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Larian:
"we’ve decided to refrain from using genAI tools during concept art development"
"Trying" GenAI to "refine ideas faster" but won't generate assets without knowing data's origins and having consent; any in-game GenAI work will "be trained on data we own."
www.reddit.com/r/Games/comm...
"we’ve decided to refrain from using genAI tools during concept art development"
"Trying" GenAI to "refine ideas faster" but won't generate assets without knowing data's origins and having consent; any in-game GenAI work will "be trained on data we own."
www.reddit.com/r/Games/comm...
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Having just woken up from a coma, Dylan Faden is taking on a mysterious cosmic entity reshaping our reality into a geophysical nightmare. Dylan must learn to master his abilities in order to save Manhattan and redeem himself.
CONTROL Resonant releases in 2026. Wishlist now!
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CONTROL Resonant releases in 2026. Wishlist now!
#CONTROLResonant
January 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Having just woken up from a coma, Dylan Faden is taking on a mysterious cosmic entity reshaping our reality into a geophysical nightmare. Dylan must learn to master his abilities in order to save Manhattan and redeem himself.
CONTROL Resonant releases in 2026. Wishlist now!
#CONTROLResonant
CONTROL Resonant releases in 2026. Wishlist now!
#CONTROLResonant
Nintendo Switch 2 - Joy-Con 2 Light Purple (L) / Light Green (R), available 12/02
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#NintendoToday
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Nintendo Switch 2 - Joy-Con 2 Light Purple (L) / Light Green (R), available 12/02 | Nintendo Today!
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January 8, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Nintendo Switch 2 - Joy-Con 2 Light Purple (L) / Light Green (R), available 12/02
#NintendoToday
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#NintendoToday
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This is perhaps a good time to mention that I attended this preliminary hearing at the start of the week, met some of the fired union members in its aftermath and have been able to review Rockstar's evidence in-person for myself.
We'll have more to share once the result has been announced.
We'll have more to share once the result has been announced.
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM
This is perhaps a good time to mention that I attended this preliminary hearing at the start of the week, met some of the fired union members in its aftermath and have been able to review Rockstar's evidence in-person for myself.
We'll have more to share once the result has been announced.
We'll have more to share once the result has been announced.
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"We reiterate our firm belief that Rockstar broke the law" - union and GTA 6 maker clash again around preliminary hearing for fired workers www.eurogamer.net/rockstar-gam...
January 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM
"We reiterate our firm belief that Rockstar broke the law" - union and GTA 6 maker clash again around preliminary hearing for fired workers www.eurogamer.net/rockstar-gam...
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SAG-AFTRA President #SeanAstin explains the importance of being at #CES2026 prior to negotiations.
January 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM
SAG-AFTRA President #SeanAstin explains the importance of being at #CES2026 prior to negotiations.
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🏆Honored to see Hades II declared Game of the Year by Metacritic, especially in light of how many outstanding and inspiring games released in the last year!
Every Metacritic Game of the Year Winner: www.metacritic.com/pictures/eve...
*** Hades II is Metacritic's Official Game of the Year for 2025.
*** Hades II is Metacritic's Official Game of the Year for 2025.
January 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
🏆Honored to see Hades II declared Game of the Year by Metacritic, especially in light of how many outstanding and inspiring games released in the last year!
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I'm going on a BOOK TOUR next month with Super Nintendo! I'm launching it in Glasgow on Feb 12, then London, Brighton Edinburgh, St Andrews and Manchester. Tickets for everywhere are through this link: linktr.ee/super_nintendo
January 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
I'm going on a BOOK TOUR next month with Super Nintendo! I'm launching it in Glasgow on Feb 12, then London, Brighton Edinburgh, St Andrews and Manchester. Tickets for everywhere are through this link: linktr.ee/super_nintendo
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Demo Out on PS5 This Week, Opening Movie Is a Masterclass. (Repost)
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Demo Out on PS5 This Week, Opening Movie Is a Masterclass
VII heaven
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January 6, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Demo Out on PS5 This Week, Opening Movie Is a Masterclass. (Repost)