Game News Round-Up

Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from stores over bugs and AI art

• The original 2011 version was pulled from sale due to the new version of the game being released. Due to this situation, the original version will be reinstated whilst Sega and Creative Assembly "identify the causes of the problems"

Rockstar has revealed the official launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6

• The trailer features a new song titled "Flower in a Hurricane" by Justice, featuring Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

The Switch 2 version of 007 First Light gets a new release date; March 18, 2027

Xbox reveals the Nano Controller, a smaller and cheaper alternative with a rechargeable battery

• The $50 (or £44.99) controller will be available from November 4th

Riot Games has announced the end of League of Legends Classic as an on-going mode, just three months after its release

RuneScape Reignited has been cancelled due to fan backlash

• The backlash was driven by players fearing the project would split the community and isolate their hard-earned progress

The 30th anniversary of Tomb Raider is this month and a new book, The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997-2000 by Daryl Baxter is set to be released on October 30th

• The book features interviews with developers such as Phil Chapman, Andrea Cordella and Dr. Tom Scutt

Splash Damage-owned Gamepires, developer of survival title SCUM, laying off staff to "adapt to challenging market conditions"

• The developer was acquired from Jagex in February in a deal backed by Splash Damage backers Emona Capital
• SCUM was initially published by Devolver
• Unknown amount of employees affected

Ubisoft to reduce workforce across Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Mainz as part of "proposed voluntary departure plan"

• Approximately 100 employees may be affected by the cuts, which are reportedly taking place to "best position [its] German studios for the future"

Control Resonant has reached 1 million copies sold