gamingSunday, June 21, 2026

Ubisoft co-founder killed, Xbox studio closures loom

A somber day in gaming as Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in a plane crash, while Microsoft's restructuring threatens three studios. Elsewhere, the indie GOTY race takes shape and Granblue Fantasy: Relink lands on Switch 2.

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Industry shocks

Two major stories hit the industry today, one tragic and one strategic.

#01www.foxbusiness.comJun 21

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot killed in plane crash that claimed 2 lives

Claude Guillemot, one of the five brothers who founded Ubisoft in 1986, died in a plane crash in France. The crash also killed the pilot and occurred ahead of an air show.

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#02www.ign.comJun 21

What Xbox Games Are Being Cancelled?

Microsoft's Xbox division is in talks about the future of Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine, with potential closures on the table. The article examines which games might be cancelled as a result.

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Indie and ports

The lighter side of the news cycle brings indie GOTY predictions and a promising Switch 2 port.

#03www.polygon.comJun 21

The best indie games of 2026 are lining up for their own GOTY race

Polygon looks ahead to The Game Awards 2026, highlighting indie contenders like Mina the Hollower, Big Walk, Mewgenics, and Slay the Spire 2 as shaping a competitive GOTY race.

#04www.nintendolife.comJun 21

Preview: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Feels Right At Home On Switch 2

Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok feels right at home on Switch 2, according to a hands-on preview that turned a skeptic into a believer.

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【恋と深空】「一幕一会」映画思念BGM - Playing Gameswww.playing-games.com
This is a promotional post for the mobile game "Love and Deepspace" (恋と深空), specifically promoting a new "movie memory" BGM track called "Playing Games" associated with the "一幕一会" (Once in a Lifetime) film-themed content. The post describes how moments of love captured on screen

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