Saudi Arabia is betting big on video games, investing $38 billion to turn the country into a gaming mecca. The Saudi government has identified the video game industry as a critical sector for diversifying the economy and reducing reliance on oil.

Nintendo has announced that it will now repair Joy-Con controllers with "drift" issues in Europe for free, even if they are out of warranty. This is fantastic news for gamers who have been plagued by Joy-Con drift, which causes characters to move without player input.

Excitement is building among gamers following an interview with a high-ranking artist at Naughty Dog, in which he teased a new game that will be a completely new intellectual property (IP).

Unfortunately, online harassment of actors and creators in the entertainment industry is not a new phenomenon, and it appears that even the release of a highly anticipated game is not immune to its wrath. Lily Gao, who plays Ada Wong in the Resident Evil 4 Remake, became the center of a social media storm after fans expressed their dissatisfaction with her performance.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers may want to hurry up and play Quantum Break, as the game is reportedly set to disappear from the service soon. This is surprising given that the game was published by Xbox Game Studios, and titles published by Microsoft typically remain available on Game Pass, for obvious reasons.

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega's latest Steam release, has been making waves in the gaming world as one of the best April Fools games. The visual novella, which was released today, April 1st, is a game in which Sonic is murdered during a birthday party, and players must figure out who is responsible.

Ark 2: Survival Evolved, the highly anticipated sequel to Ark: Survival Evolved, will have to wait a little longer than expected. The game's release date has been pushed back until late 2024, according to Studio Wildcard. Many fans were disappointed by the news, but the developer claims the delay is necessary to ensure the game meets the high standards it has set for itself.

Following the rocky PC launch of The Last of Us, it has become clear that Steam will provide refunds for the game regardless of how much time has passed. The move comes after the game received only a 42% positive rating on the platform, with many players citing bugs and performance issues as major issues.

Jeff Grubb, a gaming industry insider, is back with his Summer Game Mess, and it looks like it's going to be a wild ride. Grubb recently announced a series of upcoming events on Twitter, including the highly anticipated PlayStation Showcase and Xbox + Bethesda Showcase.

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 16 has officially "gone gold," indicating that the game's development is nearly complete. The company confirmed the news on Twitter, revealing that the entire team, including Torgal, is looking forward to the game's June 22 release.

Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch a new subscription service called Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family in the United States. According to renowned game industry insider Wario64, the new service will allow up to five people to share an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription for $39.95 per month.

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the beloved annual gaming event, has been canceled after much anticipation. The decision was made due to a lack of sustained interest required for the event to be successful. (VIA ING)

Electronic Arts recently announced a restructuring plan that will result in the layoff of approximately 6% of its employees.

The highly anticipated PC release of The Last of Us: Part 1 has been met with dissatisfaction, with players reporting technical difficulties with the game.

When it comes to the PlayStation Plus games for April 2023, it appears that the cat is out of the bag. Twitter user Billbil-kun has made a name for themselves as a credible source when it comes to leaks, and they've just shared what could be the lineup for next month's games.

Fans of the Silent Hill franchise have been eagerly awaiting news of Silent Hill 2, which is in development by Bloober Team. Recently, rumors circulated that the game was nearly finished, sparking speculation about a release date. Bloober Team, on the other hand, took to Twitter to dispel the rumors and set the record straight.

As concerns about the future of E3 2023 grow, more publishers are stepping away, with Sega and Tencent joining the list of companies skipping the event. (VIA IGN)

Fans of the hit video game Cyberpunk 2077 were disappointed this week when it was announced that the much-anticipated subway system would not be included in future patches.

According to the French union Solidaires Informatique, workers at Ubisoft's Paris facility are suffering from burnout as a result of the company's "crunch culture."

In an unexpected move, 11 members of Congress wrote to the Biden administration, urging them to take action against Sony for allegedly interfering with Microsoft's efforts to gain a foothold in the Japanese gaming market. (VIA Axios)