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SAG-AFTRA publicly releases its proposed AI terms to end strikeSAG-AFTRA publicly releases its proposed AI terms to end strike

The labor union has responded to the April 30 offer from video game companies with new terms and language adjustments.

byDiego Arguello, Contributor
May 8, 2025
4 Min Read
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Business
Pocketpair is changing Palworld further due to ongoing Nintendo and Pokémon lawsuitPocketpair is changing Palworld further due to ongoing Nintendo and Pokémon lawsuit
byDiego Arguello
May 8, 2025
2 Min Read
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Mobile
Tripledot to acquire AppLovin mobile studio portfolio for $800 millionTripledot to acquire AppLovin mobile studio portfolio for $800 million
byChris Kerr
May 8, 2025
2 Min Read
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Business
Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to sell 15 million units in nine monthsNintendo expects the Switch 2 to sell 15 million units in nine months
byChris Kerr
May 8, 2025
2 Min Read
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Business
EA says business primed for 'accelerated growth' following layoffsEA says business primed for 'accelerated growth' following layoffs
byChris Kerr
May 7, 2025
3 Min Read
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Business
Microsoft triumphs over FTC again in challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard dealMicrosoft triumphs over FTC again in challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
byBryant Francis
May 7, 2025
3 Min Read
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Business
PlayStation spins out new internal studio from Bungie
PlayStation spins out new internal studio from Bungie
May 7, 2025
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3 Min Read
byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Business
Starbreeze to acquire Payday 3 publishing rights from Embracer subsidiary Plaion
Starbreeze to acquire Payday 3 publishing rights from Embracer subsidiary Plaion
May 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Meta investors ask whether there is 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Reality Labs
Meta investors ask whether there is 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Reality Labs
May 6, 2025
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3 Min Read
byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Business
NCSoft invests in TX-based studio founded by id, Naughty Dog alums
NCSoft invests in TX-based studio founded by id, Naughty Dog alums
May 5, 2025
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
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Business
Bungie's content cycling on Destiny 2 causes legal kerfuffle in plagiarism suit
Bungie's content cycling on Destiny 2 causes legal kerfuffle in plagiarism suit
May 5, 2025
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4 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Production
Compulsion Games boss: Generative AI usage 'is not mandated' at Xbox
Compulsion Games boss: Generative AI usage 'is not mandated' at Xbox
May 2, 2025
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Vox sells Polygon to Valnet in a blow to video game market
Vox sells Polygon to Valnet in a blow to video game market
May 2, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
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Business
GTA VI has been delayed until 2026 but now has an actual release date
GTA VI has been delayed until 2026 but now has an actual release date
May 2, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Microsoft's Q3 report shows slight Xbox growth as fresh price hikes loom
Microsoft's Q3 report shows slight Xbox growth as fresh price hikes loom
May 1, 2025
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3 Min Read
byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Business
Xbox is increasing hardware prices and bumping first-party titles to $80
Xbox is increasing hardware prices and bumping first-party titles to $80
May 1, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Business
'It was really wearing people down:' The funding challenges that followed 'runaway success' Another Crab's Treasure
'It was really wearing people down:' The funding challenges that followed 'runaway success' Another Crab's Treasure
Apr 30, 2025
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
'We are frustrated:' ZeniMax union workers continue to pressure Microsoft over contract negotiations
'We are frustrated:' ZeniMax union workers continue to pressure Microsoft over contract negotiations
Apr 29, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Report: EA lays off hundreds of workers after canceling games at Respawn Entertainment
Report: EA lays off hundreds of workers after canceling games at Respawn Entertainment
Apr 29, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Report: Russia aims to seize assets of former Wargaming subsidiary Lesta Studio
Report: Russia aims to seize assets of former Wargaming subsidiary Lesta Studio
Apr 29, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Business
Roblox, Discord sued for 'facilitating the sexual exploitation' of a minor
Roblox, Discord sued for 'facilitating the sexual exploitation' of a minor
Apr 28, 2025
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5 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Journey developer thatgamecompany to co-host game jam with $10,000 prize pool
Journey developer thatgamecompany to co-host game jam with $10,000 prize pool
Apr 28, 2025
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1 Min Read
byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Business
IO Interactive co-founder launches new 'consensus'-driven studio
IO Interactive co-founder launches new 'consensus'-driven studio
Apr 25, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Business
Report: Meta has laid off over 100 Reality Labs employees
Report: Meta has laid off over 100 Reality Labs employees
Apr 25, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Tenderfoot Tactics developer pulls title from Xbox to support pro-Palestine boycott
Tenderfoot Tactics developer pulls title from Xbox to support pro-Palestine boycott
Apr 24, 2025
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3 Min Read
byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Business
The Big Con developer Mighty Yell confirms layoffs
The Big Con developer Mighty Yell confirms layoffs
Apr 24, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Design
Huge donation will help The Strong preserve the history of defunct Saints Row developer Volition
Huge donation will help The Strong preserve the history of defunct Saints Row developer Volition
Apr 24, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Discord names former Activision Blizzard and King exec as its new CEO
Discord names former Activision Blizzard and King exec as its new CEO
Apr 24, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Nintendo tells customers in Japan to expect Switch 2 hardware shortage at launch
Nintendo tells customers in Japan to expect Switch 2 hardware shortage at launch
Apr 23, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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PC
Steam users will soon be able to search for games based on accessibility features
Steam users will soon be able to search for games based on accessibility features
Apr 23, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Devolver cuts 40 percent of workforce at Reigns developer Nerial
Devolver cuts 40 percent of workforce at Reigns developer Nerial
Apr 22, 2025
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byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Business
GamesBeat spins off from VentureBeat to become 'niche independent publication'
GamesBeat spins off from VentureBeat to become 'niche independent publication'
Apr 22, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Blue Ocean Games launches $30 million investment fund to support 100 indies
Blue Ocean Games launches $30 million investment fund to support 100 indies
Apr 22, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Hoby Darling named president of League of Legends developer Riot Games
Hoby Darling named president of League of Legends developer Riot Games
Apr 22, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Roblox rolls out automated regional pricing tools for developers
Roblox rolls out automated regional pricing tools for developers
Apr 21, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor

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Business
Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to sell 15 million units in nine monthsNintendo expects the Switch 2 to sell 15 million units in nine months
byChris Kerr
May 8, 2025
2 Min Read
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Console
Who benefits from the Nintendo Switch eShop discoverability update?Who benefits from the Nintendo Switch eShop discoverability update?
byBryant Francis
May 5, 2025
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