Daily Game News Digest - 2026-08-14

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Netflix Closes Two Gaming Studios, Including Oxenfree Developer Night School

Author: Charles Harte

Netflix announced the closure of two of its game development studios-Moonloot, which never released a title, and Night School, the creator of Oxenfree and Afterparty. The company also said it is trimming its internal gaming team, though it did not disclose how many jobs will be cut. Netflix said it will refocus its gaming efforts on kids' games, party titles, story-driven experiences and mainstream-hook games such as a recently released FIFA title.

Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/08/13/netflix-closes-two-gaming-studios-including-oxenfree-developer-night-school

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A fresh post from www.polygon.com is live now.

Miracle 'Skyrim' Mod Adds Essential Feature That Was Impossible For Nearly 15 Years

Author: Patricia Hernandez

A new Skyrim mod has finally introduced a feature that many believed could never be implemented because of the limitations of Bethesda's Creation Engine. The mod, dubbed a miracle, adds essential functionality that has been missing from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for nearly 15 years. Its release demonstrates that even long-standing engine constraints can be overcome with innovative modding techniques.

Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/skyrim-realistic-snow-deformation-mod-best-weather-why-impossible/

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New coverage from www.gamerant.com.

Brand-New Pokemon Winds and Waves Open-World Details Leak, Including Endgame Features

A recent leak attributed to the source Kurwa, which has previously been corroborated by other leakers, reveals that the upcoming Pokémon Winds and Waves (Gen 10) will feature seven new Pokémon, an open-world structure split into three interchangeable story tours (including a Legend Tour with a Seed Pokémon, a Mahou Tour with weather-based Netsu raids, and a likely Gym Challenge), and an Elite Four themed around Water, Grass, Fire and Electric types. The endgame is said to emphasize MMO-style elements such as procedurally generated islands and underwater zones, co-op raids, multiplayer travel races, and a hotel hub for players. All details remain unconfirmed by Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.

Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/pokemon-winds-waves-open-world-story-endgame-features/

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From www.ign.com comes a fresh report.

The X-Files Returns to Comics With New Series From Dynamite Entertainment

Author: Jesse Schedeen

Dynamite Entertainment will launch a new X-Files comic series this winter, written by Joe Harris (who previously scripted the IDW Season 10 and 11 comics) and illustrated by Riley Brown. Unlike Harris's earlier books, the series is set during the original TV run and will feature previously unseen cases for Mulder and Scully. The announcement comes amid renewed franchise activity, including the recent film, a LEGO set and a Hulu-ordered reboot pilot.

Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-x-files-returns-to-comics-with-new-series-from-dynamite-entertainment