Xbox's first chief operating officer leaves Microsoft
Helen Chiang left Microsoft about three months after being named Xbox COO.
Sources: The Verge, Polygon
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Miyamoto becomes first game creator awarded Japan's Order of Culture
Japan's government named Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto a 2026 Order of Culture recipient.
Sources: The Japan Times, Nippon.com / Jiji Press
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Microsoft extends Arkane Lyon consultation by one month
The Marvel's Blade studio has more time to find a partner before a possible closure.
Sources: PC Gamer, Pixel Herald
World of Warcraft: Forever sets Nov 4 launch, name reservations open Oct 27
Blizzard confirmed the global launch date and an early character-name window.
Sources: Blizzard News, Wowhead
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from sale
The remaster was delisted after player complaints; the original remains on sale.
Sources: The Verge, PC Gamer