The 10 Biggest Video Game News Stories of 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, it's worth looking at the particularly eventful year that the gaming industry is leaving in its wake.
Microsoft’s Shutdown of Arkane Austin Was ‘Stupid,’ Says Company’s Founder
Arkane Studios' founder pushes back against Microsoft's infamous decision to shutter Redfall and Prey developer Arkane Austin.
Arkane Teases How Blade Will Look In Its New Game
Marvel's Blade developer Arkane Studios offers a small glimpse at what the upcoming superhero game's titular protagonist will look like.
Marvel’s Blade Has the Potential to Feature a Day and Night Cycle with Teeth
If Marvel's Blade features a day and night cycle as its concept art suggests, Arkane has an opportunity to balance gameplay activities fluidly.
Former Dishonored, Prey Devs Working on Another First-Person ARPG
A group of former Dishonored and Prey developers shares the first details about its next game, which is already accepting private alpha signups.
Ex-Dishonored Devs Tease Their Next Game
The lead developer behind 2022's isometric RPG western Weird West hints that their next game may satisfy fans of Arkane's Dishonored and Prey.
If Marvel's Blade is Years Away, It Should Keep Tabs on Insomniac's Wolverine
Arkane's Blade title may be a long time away, but that would make Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game a great source of inspiration.
Phil Spencer Comments On Recent Xbox Studio Closures
Xbox head Phil Spencer is addressing the unexpected closure of studios like Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin.
Los Angeles Billboard Pays Tribute to Shuttered Game Studios Hours Before Summer Game Fest
A Los Angeles billboard paying tribute to several recently closed studios goes live mere hours before the doors to Summer Game Fest open.
Redfall Releases Its Final Update
Redfall releases its final patch, officially bringing support to the game to a close as the game's studio, Arkane Austin, shuts down.
Redfall Getting Surprise Final Update
In the wake of its studio's sudden closure, divisive co-op vampire FPS Redfall is surprisingly getting one final update.
Original Xbox Creator Reacts to Microsoft's Studio Closures
Seamus Blackley, one of the creators of the original Xbox, shares his thoughts on Microsoft's shocking decision to close several Zenimax studios.
Deathloop Director Criticizes Microsoft
A talented director at Arkane Lyon shares his thoughts about Microsoft's shocking closures of four well-regarded Bethesda studios.
Xbox Shuts Down 4 Bethesda Studios
Years after acquiring the company, Xbox makes the decision to shut down four studios that fall under the Bethesda umbrella.
Redfall is Still Missing DLC Characters 1 Year After Launch
Players are wondering where the DLC they paid for in the $100 Bite Back edition of Redfall is, a year after the game's notably disappointing launch.
Now is The Perfect Time For a Prey Sequel
Arkane is currently has a golden opportunity to dive back into the Prey and give the cult classic game the sequel it deserves.
Marvel’s Blade’s Main Villain Could Be as Obvious as They are Meme-Worthy
Arkane's Blade could easily be one of the rarer and more novel Marvel entries of late and a particular antagonist could give it style and substance.
Patience is a Virtue When It Comes to Arkane’s Blade Game
Arkane's Blade game has a whole lot of potential, but there are a few major reasons why Arkane might want to take its time with the Marvel game.
Blade Game Release Date Could Be Later Than Expected
Fans may need to wait longer as rumors suggest that the upcoming Marvel's Blade game might be released at a far later date than most have expected.
GameStop is Selling a 2023 Xbox Console Exclusive for Next to Nothing
Gaming retailer GameStop is currently selling a 2023 Xbox Series X/S console exclusive game for next to nothing.