Author: Natalia Ganeva

Credit: Riot Games The launch of 2XKO, a free-to-play team-based fighting game based on League of Legends, failed to meet Riot Games' expectations. Executive producer Tom Cannon announced cuts to the team responsible for the game. In an official statement, the studio explained that the free-to-play fighting game "has not reached the level of engagement necessary to sustain a team of this size long-term." According to executive producer Tom Cannon, after analyzing player activity, it became clear that, despite a dedicated audience, the project's overall growth rate was insufficient. Cannon emphasized that the decision to lay off employees was not taken lightly. Riot Games promised affected employees either transfers to other projects within the company or "a minimum of six months o...

Credit: Rockstar Games In January, a rumor circulated online that Rockstar and Take-Two were planning to delay the physical release of Grand Theft Auto VI to 2027 to avoid leaks and spoilers. However, as Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated during his latest investor earnings call, the new Grand Theft Auto will be released on physical media alongside the digital version on November 19, 2026. "We're looking forward to a breakout fiscal year for Take-Two and the entire entertainment industry, led by Grand Theft Auto VI, which launches on November 19th," Zelnick assured in a press release. At IGN's request, Take-Two's CEO also commented on his confidence in the release date for GTA VI: "I'm confident. Extremely confident." It's worth noting that Zelnick's confidence ...