今後のゲーム『All Will Rise』の開発元スペキュラティブ・エージェンシーは、「No Games for Genocide」ボイコットの一環としてMicrosoftからの資金を返還した。同スタジオは2025年に締結した契約を破棄し、Microsoftのガザでのイスラエル行動への関与疑惑に対する抗議を示した。Microsoftは契約終了に同意したが、詳細は未解決のまま。
スペキュラティブ・エージェンシーは2026年3月13日、2025年に締結した開発者アクセラレーションプログラムの契約を通じてMicrosoftから受け取った資金を返還すると発表した。この決定は「No Games for Genocide」運動に沿ったもので、主催者らはこれを「ゲーム業界、パレスチナ、そして植民地主義と帝国主義の暴力の下で生きるすべての人々を気にかけるゲーム労働者、活動家、労働組合組織者、ジャーナリストのグループ」と説明している。
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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.
The Stop Killing Games campaign, led by Ross Scott, plans to create non-governmental organizations in the European Union and the United States to combat publishers ending support for purchased video games. These NGOs will focus on long-term counter lobbying and watchdog activities. The initiative follows the campaign's success in gathering over a million signatures on its petition.
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At the London Games Festival's New Game Plus event, Devolver Digital executives Bridie Roman and Robbie Paterson shared cautious optimism about the indie sector. They emphasized sticking to core philosophies amid market unpredictability and highlighted both successes and flops. The discussion took place at the Wood Lane Generating Station amid indie developers seeking publishers and feedback.
Xbox hosted its ID@Xbox showcase on April 23, presenting trailers for several indie titles headed to Xbox consoles and PC, with some arriving on Game Pass. Among the highlights were unique renovation-ghost hunting hybrids and chaotic co-op warehouse sims. Developers unveiled gameplay details and release windows for games like There Are No Ghosts at the Grand and Crashout Crew.
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Arcanaut Studios has secured major backing for its Star Wars role-playing game from former NetEase executive Simon Zhu. The funding comes via his newly formed GreaterThan Group. Director Casey Hudson has shared details on the studio's approach to development.
NetEase has notified Nagoshi Studio it will stop funding from May 2026 for its debut game Gang of Dragon, after the studio requested an additional ¥7 billion ($44.4 million) to complete the project unveiled at The Game Awards 2025. The studio may continue independently if it secures alternative funding and negotiates to buy back IP rights.