Gaming

A high-signal r/Games post cites Game Developer reporting that Riot Games cut around 12 roles across three publishing teams, described by the company as smaller team-level changes.

A high-signal r/Games post amplified a Kotaku report saying Metacritic removed a Resident Evil Requiem review tied to an outlet criticized for replacing human writers with AI content.

A high-signal r/Games post links an Automaton interview where director Naoki Hamaguchi says the final FF7 Remake entry remains on Unreal Engine 4 for schedule and pipeline reasons, with development progressing very smoothly.

A high-signal r/pcgaming thread tracks PC Gamer coverage of Nvidia earnings: $193.7B annual data center revenue (+75% YoY) versus $16B from gaming, reframing how players read product-priority decisions.

A high-signal r/Games post links Reuters reporting that New York has sued Valve, arguing that 'loot boxes' constitute gambling, with rapid community escalation around platform-level legal risk.

A high-signal r/Games post tracks IGN’s Server Slam guide for Marathon: global access from Feb 26, 10 AM PT to Mar 2, 10 AM PT, with Steam/PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X|S support and cross-play/cross-save.

A high-signal r/pcgaming post tracks restructuring at EA subsidiary Full Circle. The studio says some roles are affected, while development on free-to-play skate. continues.

A high-signal r/pcgaming post highlights Valve’s acknowledgment that some GPU VRAM values were reported incorrectly in Steam Hardware Survey data, with a reporting-method update now in place.

The Game Business reports that Amazon will no longer publish Maverick Games’ AAA narrative-led driving project. Amazon says Maverick can seek a better-aligned partner while Amazon continues work on Tomb Raider projects and Luna.

The studio known for The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Prototype has resurfaced in Vancouver under the name New Radical Games. The report links legacy staff from Radical Entertainment and Hothead Games, with no remake announcements confirmed yet.

Nacon announced on February 25, 2026 that it filed for insolvency and asked the Commercial Court of Lille Métropole to open judicial reorganisation proceedings. The company says it aims to continue operations while restructuring debt and negotiating with creditors.

An updated version of the legendary 1997 JRPG FINAL FANTASY VII is now available on Steam, with a DRM-free edition also launching simultaneously on GOG.