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Game industry still sees winners and losers despite vibe-coding boom
Layoffs are spreading across industries on expectations of AI-driven productivity gains, but many in gaming see AI as less able to replace people, especially in creative work. Vibe coding has helped increase the number of games released, yet views are split on whether AI meaningfully improves game experiences. Some warn heavy AI use could erode gamer trust. Market concentration also persists, with top publishers capturing most revenue and downloads.
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That\'s No Moon reimagines Crossfire as a single-player game. Why?
Smilegate\'s Crossfire franchise is expanding into a premium single-player narrative game being developed by U.S. studio That\'s No Moon. The third-person strategic action-adventure centres on an uneasy alliance between two agents from opposing factions and uses an adaptive cover system that adjusts posture in real time. The story follows a linear structure, while combat emphasises tactical choices. The game is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and PC, with no release date disclosed.
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Microsoft declares player-first strategy as major Xbox overhaul accelerates
Asha Sharma, Microsoft’s new head of Xbox, is pushing a new hardware and service strategy centered on cutting the cost burden of Game Pass and restoring a console-led brand identity. The plan includes more flexible subscription tiers, possible bundles with other services and options to manage costs around day-one releases. Microsoft is also resetting marketing and prioritising long-requested interface features while investing in engineering and data foundations ahead of next-generation console Project Helix.
