Gaming news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Gaming on Friday, October 16, 2026: Game Ownership Bills Advance; Xbox Layoffs Hit 3,200. Also: Shrek 2 video game remaster officially confirmed for Xbox Series X|S; US Rep. Torres introduces Power to Players Act protecting game ownership rights.

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Shrek 2 video game remaster officially confirmed for Xbox Series X|S.Push Square · Oct 16, 5:15 PM

US Rep. Torres introduces Power to Players Act protecting game ownership rights.House.gov · Oct 15, 7:18 PM
Legislation pushed to guarantee consumers legally own purchased games, not licenses.MP1st · Oct 16, 6:21 PM
PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi defends disc removal as industry necessity shift.IGN · Oct 16, 8:33 PM
Xbox lays off 3,200 employees amid concerns about company's long-term survival.Diario AS · Oct 16, 6:39 PM
Twenty-seven new games coming to Xbox between October 19 and October 23.XBOX Wire · Oct 16, 2:02 PM

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