Gaming on X: daily briefs
What X said about Gaming, day by day: a summary of the last 24 hours with the posts it cites.
World's Edge is cutting nearly half its staff as part of Xbox layoffs, threatening the future of Age of Empires development
- @flocambergang reports that World’s Edge is losing nearly half its staff due to Xbox layoffs, calling the move "brutal" for the long‑standing Age of Empires franchise
- @genshinimpact shares a new cutscene animation titled "Seal of Life" for Genshin Impact, highlighting ongoing content updates
- @playoverwatch announces the launch of Season 5: A Grim Doctrine tomorrow at 11 am PT, featuring Lúcio’s new Treblemaker Mythic Weapon Skin and a new Halloween game mode
Days
- World's Edge is cutting nearly half its staff as part of Xbox layoffs, threatening the future of Age of Empires development
- Geometry Dash launches a new “Verified” mode after 2+ years, with 436,000 attempts recorded
- RuneScape announces major 2027 expansion titled “RuneScape Reignited” with new plugins, “Hoard of Dragons,” and “City of Gnomes” slated for release
- GTA VI’s PEGI rating confirms the game will feature cocaine use, graphic violence and adult sexual content
- Five Nights at Freddy's is now available in Fortnite
- Five Nights at Freddy’s will be available on Fortnite tomorrow, according to a post on 2026‑09‑30
- Valve announced a new online‑gaming codec that reduces latency but requires 10× higher bandwidth, available in beta now
- Activision handover sparks shock and claims it marks the end of an era for Xbox's flagship developer
- Five Nights at Freddy's is confirmed for release in Fortnite on October 1, becoming the platform’s most‑liked announcement ever
- Minecraft announced a new dimension called “The Sift” to launch in 2027, expanding the game’s worlds for the first time in over 14 years
- Resident Evil shop assets confirmed for tonight’s release
- Rockstar Games announced a $400 Grand Theft Auto VI Collector’s Edition that does not include the game itself
- ExelbyMerak and Saudi Gamer sign partnership to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s gaming ecosystem