Former GameSpot producer Lucy James has left the outlet after 12 years to start an independent PC gaming newsletter. The project is hosted on the new Player.gg platform and will partner with Summer Game Fest.
James announced the move on June 1, 2026, describing lookingfor.game as a weekly newsletter that will highlight upcoming PC games and deliver demo codes to subscribers. She cited a desire to focus on indie coverage after building an audience through her Friends Per Second podcast.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty announced the gaming division is reverting from 'Microsoft Gaming' to simply 'Xbox.' In a memo shared on Xbox Wire following an all-hands meeting, they addressed player frustrations and pledged to reevaluate the approach to game exclusivity. The move signals a renewed focus on console as the foundation amid broader platform ambitions.
Geoff Keighley announced that the closing trailer at Summer Game Fest 2026 will feature a single-player narrative title. The statement came via social media shortly before the event on June 5.
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The Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase is scheduled to start today at 5 p.m. ET. The event will be hosted by Geoff Keighley at the Dolby Theater.
Microsoft has announced an Xbox Partner Preview showcase scheduled for Thursday, March 26, at 5pm UK time. The event will feature updates on third-party games including Ryu Ga Gotoku's Stranger Than Heaven, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. It marks the first such broadcast since Phil Spencer's retirement and the appointment of new gaming CEO Asha Sharma.
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With winter weather lingering, Kotaku recommends five recent indie titles for indoor entertainment, ranging from horror co-op to retro challenges. These games, developed by small teams, offer unique experiences in genres like platforming and simulation. The roundup features releases from the past week, spotlighting creative mechanics and atmospheres.