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Screenshot from 2024's Balatro.
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Balatro sells 5 million copies after end-of-year spikeBalatro sells 5 million copies after end-of-year spike

It looks like Balatro's various awards and wins sparked plenty of interest, particularly from the Game Awards crowd.

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Jan 21, 2025
2 Min Read
Key art for Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader.
Business
Owlcat's Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader sells 1 million copiesOwlcat's Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader sells 1 million copies
byJustin Carter
Jan 21, 2025
1 Min Read
Davrin, Rook, and Bellara in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Business
Corinne Busche, Dragon Age: The Veilguard director, leaves BioWare and EA after 18-year stintCorinne Busche, Dragon Age: The Veilguard director, leaves BioWare and EA after 18-year stint
byJustin Carter
Jan 21, 2025
1 Min Read
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Reflector confirms more layoffs after Unknown 9 falls short of expectationsReflector confirms more layoffs after Unknown 9 falls short of expectations
byChris Kerr
Jan 21, 2025
1 Min Read
Game developers at GDC
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GDC 2025 State of the Game Industry: Devs weigh in on layoffs, AI, and moreGDC 2025 State of the Game Industry: Devs weigh in on layoffs, AI, and more
byBeth Elderkin
Jan 21, 2025
5 Min Read
The Origin logo on a stylised background
PC
EA will shut down Origin later this yearEA will shut down Origin later this year
byChris Kerr
Jan 21, 2025
1 Min Read
Key artwork for Marvel Snap
Business
Marvel Snap developer seeking new publisher to avoid another U.S. ban
Marvel Snap developer seeking new publisher to avoid another U.S. ban
Jan 21, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Huuuge cutting 29 percent of global workforce to focus on social casino business
Huuuge cutting 29 percent of global workforce to focus on social casino business
Jan 20, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Promotional artwork for Genshin Impact
Business
Genshin Impact distributor fined $20 million over loot box practices
Genshin Impact distributor fined $20 million over loot box practices
Jan 20, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot from Marvel Snap
Business
Second Dinner hopes Marvel Snap will return 'within 24 hours' after U.S. ban
Second Dinner hopes Marvel Snap will return 'within 24 hours' after U.S. ban
Jan 20, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Gameplay in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
Business
Original Donkey Kong Country Returns devs omitted from HD remaster's credits
Original Donkey Kong Country Returns devs omitted from HD remaster's credits
Jan 17, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
UK Games Fund nets 'next level' £5.5 million funding package for 2025-2026
UK Games Fund nets 'next level' £5.5 million funding package for 2025-2026
Jan 17, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Production
Sony cancels two live service projects including God of War title
Sony cancels two live service projects including God of War title
Jan 17, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Microsoft files patent for 'altering narrative experiences' with genAI
Microsoft files patent for 'altering narrative experiences' with genAI
Jan 16, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Key art for 2023's Hi-Fi Rush.
Business
Krafton aiming for 'big franchise IP' via first-party and publishing expansion
Krafton aiming for 'big franchise IP' via first-party and publishing expansion
Jan 16, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
The Switch 2
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Nintendo finally unveils the Switch 2, its successor to the Nintendo Switch
Nintendo finally unveils the Switch 2, its successor to the Nintendo Switch
Jan 16, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Chris Kerr
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Business
VR studio Soul Assembly has laid off 15 percent of its workforce
VR studio Soul Assembly has laid off 15 percent of its workforce
Jan 16, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Batman in silhouette
Business
Meta Quest 3S failed to boost holiday demand for VR in 2024
Meta Quest 3S failed to boost holiday demand for VR in 2024
Jan 15, 2025
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4 Min Read
byGeorge Jijiashvili, Senior Principal Analyst, Games
Screenshot from 2024's Consume Me.
Art
Jenny Jiao Hsia's Consume Me leads the list of 2025 IGF Awards finalists
Jenny Jiao Hsia's Consume Me leads the list of 2025 IGF Awards finalists
Jan 15, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Logo for the PlayStation console.
Business
Sony patents new tech focused on behavior tracking and reducing input lag
Sony patents new tech focused on behavior tracking and reducing input lag
Jan 15, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Microsoft conducts 'small' layoffs across various divisions
Microsoft conducts 'small' layoffs across various divisions
Jan 15, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Aonic sinks $10 million into Richie Games developer Mega Fortuna
Aonic sinks $10 million into Richie Games developer Mega Fortuna
Jan 15, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Meta cutting 5 percent of workforce to jettison 'low performers'
Meta cutting 5 percent of workforce to jettison 'low performers'
Jan 15, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Production
Online game jam Ludum Dare scraps 2025 event schedule
Online game jam Ludum Dare scraps 2025 event schedule
Jan 15, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Space Ape Games launches offshoot studio NextBeat
Space Ape Games launches offshoot studio NextBeat
Jan 14, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
GOG teams with European game archivist organization to continue preservation efforts
GOG teams with European game archivist organization to continue preservation efforts
Jan 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Key artwork for Dreams on a Pillow
Production
Dreams on a Pillow raises $240,000 to spotlight 'two decades of untold Palestinian history'
Dreams on a Pillow raises $240,000 to spotlight 'two decades of untold Palestinian history'
Jan 14, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Dr. Doot playing Elden Ring with a saxophone controller for Awesome Games Done Quick 2025.
Business
Awesome Games Done Quick raises $2.56 million with its first charity marathon of 2025
Awesome Games Done Quick raises $2.56 million with its first charity marathon of 2025
Jan 13, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot from Powerwash Simulator's VR port.
Business
FuturLab turns off the spigot for future Powerwash Simulator VR support
FuturLab turns off the spigot for future Powerwash Simulator VR support
Jan 13, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Key art for 2020's Godfall.
Business
Report: Godfall dev Counterplay Games has quietly closed down
Report: Godfall dev Counterplay Games has quietly closed down
Jan 13, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
STJV union calls for extended strike at Don't Nod with layoffs looming
STJV union calls for extended strike at Don't Nod with layoffs looming
Jan 13, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Vainglory developer Super Evil Megacorp appoints new CEO
Vainglory developer Super Evil Megacorp appoints new CEO
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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PC
California Fire Relief Bundle is calling for submissions from game developers
California Fire Relief Bundle is calling for submissions from game developers
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Four space marines in 2024's Helldivers II.
Business
Astro Bot and Helldivers II headline the 2025 DICE Awards nominations
Astro Bot and Helldivers II headline the 2025 DICE Awards nominations
Jan 10, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Photograph of the late game designer, Alan Emrich.
Business
Obituary: Alan Emrich, game designer and writer, has died
Obituary: Alan Emrich, game designer and writer, has died
Jan 10, 2025
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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Screenshot from 2024's Balatro.
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Jan 21, 2025
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Key art for Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader.
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