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A scorching critique of Square Enix (and what Square did next)
Let’s put things in order. PLUS: A major lawsuit against Bungie and Sony is dismissed, though could return.
Dec 11
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Stephen Totilo
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Who killed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II’s 'Restored Content DLC' for Switch? Disney lawyers.
EXCLUSIVE: How a studio's multi-year effort to give Switch (and mobile) gamers official access to KOTOR II’s infamously cut content collapsed. The…
Dec 8
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Stephen Totilo
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A note on Netflix, which may see its game studio count go way up
Not your normal Game File newsletter for reasons explained at the end
Dec 6
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Stephen Totilo
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Netflix sells game studio Spry Fox back to its founders
Exclusive: The streamer’s six-studio gaming operation is down to three, as Netflix pursues an altered video game strategy
Dec 3
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Stephen Totilo
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Nintendo's acquisition streak
Plus: A look back at Metroid Prime 1
Dec 1
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Stephen Totilo
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November 2025
One of my old Xbox interviews hits different in 2025
So does a 2015 Metroid interview.
Nov 26
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Stephen Totilo
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A new video game that's all fake TV shows
A review of Blippo+, one of 2025's stranger new games for Switch and PC (previously on Playdate!)
Nov 24
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Joshua Rivera
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Microsoft won’t publish a diversity and inclusion report this year
Company says it has “evolved” its D&I approach, as it skips its annual data-filled report
Nov 21
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Stephen Totilo
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Speculation around Ubisoft earnings delay proves unfounded
It was an accounting issue involving new auditors and the reporting of revenue from two unspecified partnerships, the company said.
Nov 21
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Stephen Totilo
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My new surprise obsession: A game about running a 1930s newspaper
In News Tower, I published lies for the mob, then printed a blank front page to impress an artist. Review: I had an amazing time.
Nov 18
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Stephen Totilo
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Two tantalizing hours with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Wait a minute. What did that one scan mention?
Nov 14
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Stephen Totilo
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The six-month timeline of EA’s $55 billion Saudi-backed offer
Plus: EA forecasts something gigantic for 2027-2028
Nov 13
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Stephen Totilo
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