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No Man's Sky at 10: Sean Murray Reflects on Redemption, Free Updates, and Forever

Ten years after one of gaming's most turbulent launches, No Man's Sky and its creator Sean Murray have completed one of the most remarkable redemption arcs in the industry's history. In a series of interviews marking the anniversary, Murray opened up about what the journey has meant to him personally, how he still fires up the original launch build of the game, and why he believes it still holds up in its own stripped-back way. "It does feel quite barebones in places, but I kind of enjoy that," Murray told GamesRadar, adding that he feels a game ultimately "belongs to the players" once it's out in the world.

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Supermassive Games Hits Third Straight Year of Layoffs, Up to 75 Jobs at Risk

Supermassive Games, the UK studio behind Until Dawn, The Quarry, and The Dark Pictures Anthology, has announced a third consecutive year of significant layoffs, with redundancy consultations now open for up to 75 members of staff. The cuts come just three months after the release of Directive 8020, the studio's latest title, which received a mixed critical reception. The studio cited the need "to ensure sustainability" as the driving reason behind the decision.

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Xbox CEO Plays Elder Scrolls 6, Teases Subtitle Amid Bethesda Worker Protest

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma visited Bethesda's Rockville headquarters and got a live playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6, taking to social media afterward to call the game "incredible." Sharma praised the RPG's scale and said the story is "even greater," offering fans the most concrete confirmation yet that the long-awaited sequel is in a playable state. She also teased the game's subtitle by posting a string of eight asterisks, hinting that the full title follows the format "The Elder Scrolls VI: ********" and sparking immediate speculation across the internet about what those eight letters might spell.

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Steam Hardware Buyers in Europe Hit by Data Breach via CEVA Logistics Cyberattack

Valve has begun notifying European customers who purchased Steam hardware that their personal information may have been compromised, following a cyberattack on CEVA Logistics, the company responsible for shipping Steam hardware across Europe. The attack, which reportedly took place in early August 2026, targeted CEVA's systems rather than Valve's own servers. Valve has been clear that its internal infrastructure was not breached, but customer data handled by the logistics partner was likely exposed.

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Wardogs Hits Steam Early Access: The 100-Player Milsim FPS Worth the Hype

Wardogs, the ambitious 100-player military shooter from Bulkhead Interactive (the studio behind Battalion 1944 and The Turing Test), is heading to Steam Early Access, and early impressions suggest it could be something special. Bulkhead has announced the Early Access release date alongside a notable consumer-friendly promise: refunds for anyone unhappy with the closed beta experience. The game has already racked up significant wishlists on Steam, signaling strong community interest ahead of its wider launch.

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