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Netflix Closes Oxenfree Developer Night School Studio and Moonloot

Netflix Closes Oxenfree Developer Night School Studio and Moonloot

Netflix is ending its five-year experiment in owned game development by shuttering Night School Studio and Moonloot Games, shifting focus to external partners.

Technology ·14 Aug 2026, 12:39 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced day one DLC earns Ubisoft $1 million

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced day one DLC earns Ubisoft $1 million

While Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced achieved a record-breaking 2 million copies sold in its first 24 hours, its aggressive day-one monetization strategy has triggered significant community backlash.

Technology ·15 Jul 2026, 10:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
EU confirms it cannot stop Sony from ending physical game discs

EU confirms it cannot stop Sony from ending physical game discs

The European Commission has stated that Sony's transition to a digital-only model is a matter of commercial freedom, raising concerns regarding game preservation.

Technology ·11 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Rocksteady to end Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League updates in January

Rocksteady to end Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League updates in January

Rocksteady Studios is winding down support for its live-service shooter, introducing an offline mode to ensure the game remains playable after updates cease.

Technology ·4 Jul 2026, 03:35 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Shawn Layden defends Sony PC strategy amid reports of platform pivot

Shawn Layden defends Sony PC strategy amid reports of platform pivot

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden has challenged reports that Sony plans to scale back its narrative-driven PC releases. The debate highlights a divide between prioritizing hardware exclusivity and expanding IP reach.

Technology ·1 Jul 2026, 12:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read