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In-depth analysis of gaming's most significant launch failures and their industry impact. Our coverage examines the technical issues, development challenges, and management decisions behind gaming's biggest disasters. Learn how publishers responded, which games recovered, and what lasting lessons these problematic launches taught the industry.

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Failed Game Launches

Unknown 9: The $100M Gaming Universe That Vanished

A planned Marvel-style gaming universe backed by $100 million and Bandai Namco draws just 285 players at launch, becoming one of gaming's most expensive misses.

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XDefiant: How Ubisoft's Big Bet Missed the Mark

When Ubisoft announced XDefiant, they promised a game that would shake up the shooter genre. Fast forward to today: empty servers, broken promises, and another free-to-play dream bites the dust. By June 2025, it'll join the growing list of games that aimed for the stars but barely left the ground.

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Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Updates Teased by Sandfall Interactive

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Updates Teased by Sandfall Interactive

Sandfall Interactive teases major updates for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 including new content, accessibility features, and expanded localization options.

Jun 30, 2025
Next-Gen Xbox Consoles Officially Confirmed by Microsoft

Microsoft Confirms Next-Gen Xbox Consoles Are Coming Soon

Microsoft officially announces next-generation Xbox consoles with AMD partnership, multi-device ecosystem, and ROG Ally handheld collaboration set for 2025.

Jun 27, 2025
Marathon Delayed Indefinitely by Bungie After Alpha Feedback

Marathon Delayed Indefinitely - Bungie Scraps September Date

Bungie delays Marathon indefinitely after alpha testing revealed major issues. Learn what's being fixed and why this delay might save the game.

Jun 26, 2025
Root Gaming Community Platform Raises $9M Seed Funding

Root Raises $9M for Custom Gaming Community Platform

Gaming communities finally get a platform built for them. Root's $9M funding brings customizable apps, integrated tools, and an end to juggling multiple platforms.

Jun 25, 2025
Small Development Teams: Kojima's Game Creation Philosophy

Kojima Praises Small Dev Teams: "That's My Ideal" Size

Hideo Kojima reveals why 33-person teams create better games than massive studios. His philosophy challenges industry norms about development scale.

Jun 24, 2025
Warner Bros Games Restructuring: Four Franchises Strategy

Warner Bros Games Restructures Around Four Key Franchises

Warner Bros Games bets everything on Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones after major failures. Is this focused strategy brilliant or risky?

Jun 23, 2025
Best Indie Games Summer Game Fest 2025

Best Indie Games Summer Game Fest 2025: Hidden Gems Guide

From Mixtape's nostalgic soundtrack to Ball x Pit's addictive gameplay, discover the indie games that stole the show at Summer Game Fest 2025 beyond the AAA headlines.

Jun 21, 2025
Switch 2 Piracy Bans: Nintendo Strikes Early Adopters

Nintendo Switch 2 Piracy Bans Hit Early Console Owners

Nintendo's already banning Switch 2 consoles caught using MIG Switch flash carts. Early adopters face instant online lockouts for testing piracy tools.

Jun 20, 2025