Games

FTC: Microsoft to pay US $20 million for storing kids' Xbox data
Microsoft has been ordered to pay a fine for its unlawful collection of children's data.

The Elder Scrolls Online should live forever
The Elder Scrolls Online will end one day – but its lore, characters, and history should live on.

Dead Cells developer working on two dormant 'massive' franchises
Motion Twin has teased that the studio is putting its own unique spin on two dormant game franchises.

Apple Design Awards 2023 - Winners and Finalists
The Apple Design Awards for 2023 include games like Marvel Snap, Resident Evil Village, Diablo Immortal, Knotwords, Hindsight, and more.

Alan Wake 2 will feature in horror talk at Tribeca Games Festival
Alan Wake 2 developer Sam Lake will join filmmaker Mike Flanagan for a deep dive into horror.

Star Wars: The Old Republic reportedly set to leave BioWare
Star Wars: The Old Republic is reportedly set to change developers as BioWare refocuses on Mass Effect and Dragon Age.

Best practices for hiring First Nations talent in games, according to Awesome Black
The social enterprise organisation lays out some sustainable hiring practices in regard to recruiting First Nations employees and partners.

Summer Game Fest creator Geoff Keighley claims E3 'killed itself'
Geoff Keighley has discussed the end of E3 in a new podcast, claiming its demise was unrelated to Summer Game…

Xbox promises no 'full CG' trailers for 2023 showcase
The Xbox Games Showcase will reportedly spotlight in-game footage as much as possible.

Apple introduces 'Game Mode' for Macs and Macbooks
Game Mode will aid Apple computers in prioritising gameplay and smooth performance.