Gaming News — 2026-06-30#

Top Story#

Microsoft’s gaming division is reportedly bracing for a “bloodbath” as it considers shutting down multiple studios—including Arkane and Undead Labs—which could lead to the cancelation of highly anticipated titles like Marvel’s Blade and State of Decay 3. While Hideo Kojima’s Xbox-published horror game OD is reportedly safe, this aggressive corporate “reset” has both fans and developers rightfully on edge.

News & Reviews#

Civilization 7 Review Update · IGN Firaxis dropped the 1.4 Test of Time update for Civilization 7, attempting to address player feedback by reverting some mechanics to feel more like older entries in the franchise. Unfortunately, replacing age-specific objectives with simplistic point races for victories feels like a step backward, leaving the late game feeling hollow despite some much-needed quality-of-life improvements to the UI.