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Designing the many forms and abilities of Nobody Saves the World

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Nobody Saves the World gives players the freedom to experiment with different forms and abilities, a premise that challenged its development team to create systems that reward that creativity without overwhelming themselves or players.

Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard in $68.7B deal

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Microsoft announced early Tuesday that it would be purchasing Call of Duty and World of Warcraft house Activision Blizzard in a gigantic acquisition; Bobby Kotick to "continue to serve as CEO" of Activision Blizzard.

Playdate game-making tool Pulp is now in open beta

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Go make some "Pulp" fiction.

Analyst: Activision Blizzard purchase could make Xbox the dominant platform (eventually)

Jan 19, 2022

Strong momentum from the Activision Blizzard purchase could make Xbox more dominant by the end of the decade.

Report: Bobby Kotick will step down after Activision Blizzard acquisition wraps up

Jan 18, 2022

It's not official yet, but Kotick might be headed for the exit.

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