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Minecraft might be getting an RTS spin-off
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/minecraft-might-be-getting-an-rts-spin-off/
Mojang is allegedly developing a real-time strategy spin-off of Minecraft, according to Giant Bomb co-founder Jeff Gerstmann.
Gerstmann, who recently left the site after 14 years, took to Twitch to discuss his future post-Giant Bomb and all things videogames. As shared on ResetEra, around an hour into the five-hour stream Gerstmann briefly goes over the project and what he's seen of it so far. "There's a new Minecraft spin-off in the works," he began. "Microsoft appears to be testing it out and putting it out under a codename and all that basic stuff." He also said he'd seen screenshots of the game, adding "it seems like it's a real-time strategy game, an RTS of sorts."

Report says Fallout 76 development was plagued by crunch and poor leadership
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/report-says-fallout-76-development-was-plagued-by-crunch-and-poor-leadership/
Fallout 76 (opens in new tab) was not in a great state when it launched in 2018—in fact, it earned a spot in our list of worst launches in PC gaming history —and a new Kotaku report on the game's development may shed some light on why. Interviews with current and former employees of Bethesda Softworks and parent company ZeniMax reveal a development process that was light on leadership, heavy on crunch, and hindered by inter-studio rivalries.

Saudi Arabia buys a $1B chunk of Embracer Group
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/saudi-arabia-buys-a-dollar1b-chunk-of-embracer-group/
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made another major investment in the videogame industry, investing more than $1 billion to acquire an 8.1% stake in Swedish gaming behemoth Embracer Group. The shares will be issued to Savvy Gaming Group, according to MarketWatch, a games and esports-focused subsidiary of the country's Public Investment Fund.
>> They've got some of their own medicine. In any case, SegaHeart made a thread about it a couple days ago.

How to watch today's Summer Game Fest
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/how-to-watch-todays-summer-game-fest/
Welcome to E3 season, baby. Well, it's not quite E3 this year. I haven't been sure what to call it: not-E3? Maybe incorporate Geoff Keighley's name into it: Key3? G3? Despite not having the usual event this year, there's still plenty of showcases happening, including today's Summer Game Fest.
Keighley's back as the host, with the presentation set to show off a ton of neat videogames. If you're wondering how to watch the Summer Game Fest, we've got you covered.

EA denies report that Battlefield 2042 development is winding down: 'We are committed to the future'
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/ea-denies-battlefield-2042-development-is-winding-down-we-are-committed-to-the-future/
EA has hit back at claims that Battlefield 2042 is now running on a skeleton crew and rushing out promised content so that it can move on to the next entry.
The response comes following comments made by journalist Jeff Grubb during his GrubbSnax show. "This game is basically down to a skeleton crew," he told his Twitch viewers during the stream. "It's down to like, the barebones and those people are specifically just working on the promised additional seasons that the game needs to get to meet the requirements of the high-end version it sold."

Oops, Forza Horizon 5's first expansion has accidentally leaked
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/oops-forza-horizon-5s-first-expansion-has-accidentally-leaked/
Oh dear, it looks like someone may have pushed a button a bit too early on the first expansion for Forza Horizon 5. A Steam listing was live mere hours ago, revealing that the first expansion is yet another collaboration with Hot Wheels.

Starfield is finally getting 'finishing touches' and may actually release in 2023
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/starfield-is-finally-getting-finishing-touches-and-may-actually-release-in-2023/
Despite all the clouds around Starfield's delay into a vague 2023 window, a silver lining has appeared. Todd Howard has said that Bethesda is "putting the finishing touch on Starfield," calling it "an incredible opportunity."