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December 25, 2025

Blade director reassures suffering fans with soothing words: ‘Please be patient, it will be a special game’

Arkane Studios unveiled their latest project, Blade, at The Game Awards 2023, but concerns have arisen due to the lack of updates and its absence from the Xbox Games Showcase. The game's silence intensified speculation after it did not appear at the Game Awards 2025. Arkane's co-creative director, Dinga Bakaba, reassured fans on social media that the team is dedicated to delivering a special game. The studio faces challenges, as their previous title, Prey, struggled commercially, and the disappointing performance of Redfall led to the closure of Arkane Austin in 2024. Additionally, Microsoft's focus on artificial intelligence and recent layoffs in its gaming division have raised concerns about the future of game development. The success of Blade is critical for Arkane, as it has the potential to offer a unique take on superhero narratives.

AppWizard

November 10, 2025

The wait for the Elder Scrolls 6 has been “too long,” says Bethesda’s Todd Howard, while confirming it’s still ages away

Todd Howard of Bethesda acknowledged in a recent interview that the wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 has been "too long" and confirmed that the game is actively being developed, with a playable version already existing and undergoing playtests. He emphasized that The Elder Scrolls 6 is a priority for the studio, describing it as "an everyday thing" and mentioned the studio's philosophy of allowing significant gaps between Elder Scrolls releases to maintain the franchise's integrity. Bethesda's last major release, Starfield, received mixed reactions, with a recent review rating it 7/10.

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August 22, 2025

Team Cherry says Silksong’s long dev time was nothing but fun

Team Cherry, the Australian development studio behind Hollow Knight, discussed the development of its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, emphasizing that the extended timeline has been a creative and enjoyable process. Co-founder Ari Gibson stated that there were no significant roadblocks during development, attributing the lengthy process to the small size of the team and the time required to create a game. The original Hollow Knight has sold 15 million copies since its release, growing from 2.8 million in 2019. The studio chose to maintain a low profile during Silksong's development to avoid souring fan anticipation. A launch date for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been set for September 4th.

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May 2, 2025

Rockstar bumps Grand Theft Auto 6 to May 2026

Rockstar Games has announced that the release date for Grand Theft Auto VI has been shifted to May 26, 2026. The decision was communicated via a message on Twitter, where the studio expressed gratitude for fan interest and emphasized their commitment to exceeding expectations. CEO Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two Interactive supported the delay, highlighting the importance of allowing the development team time to realize their creative vision. The game was originally scheduled for a fall 2025 release, and the delay has been welcomed by other developers and publishers.