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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is Nintendo's next big transmedia swingThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie is Nintendo's next big transmedia swing

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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
Sep 12, 2025
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Business
Ubisoft continues layoffs after billion-dollar investment, is Saudi Arabia financing an Assassin's Creed expansion, and how do you solve a problem like Silksong? - Patch Notes #22Ubisoft continues layoffs after billion-dollar investment, is Saudi Arabia financing an Assassin's Creed expansion, and how do you solve a problem like Silksong? - Patch Notes #22
byChris Kerr
Sep 12, 2025
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Business
Testronic makes 4.8 percent of its total workforce redundant, closes Madrid and Belgrade studiosTestronic makes 4.8 percent of its total workforce redundant, closes Madrid and Belgrade studios
byDiego Argüello
Sep 11, 2025
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PlayStation debuts family app for parental control and content filtersPlayStation debuts family app for parental control and content filters
byDiego Argüello
Sep 11, 2025
3 Min Read
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Square Enix heads to Latin America to help launch browser-native demo platform SpawndSquare Enix heads to Latin America to help launch browser-native demo platform Spawnd
byChris Kerr
Sep 11, 2025
2 Min Read
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Aspyr Media accused of using AI to replicate Lara Croft performance in Tomb Raider remastersAspyr Media accused of using AI to replicate Lara Croft performance in Tomb Raider remasters
byChris Kerr
Sep 11, 2025
2 Min Read
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Marketing
What happens when a colossus like Silksong scuppers your launch plans?
What happens when a colossus like Silksong scuppers your launch plans?
Sep 11, 2025
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byNicole Carpenter, Columnist
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Former Meta employees allege company squashed research into VR child abuse
Former Meta employees allege company squashed research into VR child abuse
Sep 10, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Former Kepler Interactive VP is leading new indie publisher Gambit Digital
Former Kepler Interactive VP is leading new indie publisher Gambit Digital
Sep 10, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Nintendo patents character summoning and battling mechanic in the United States
Nintendo patents character summoning and battling mechanic in the United States
Sep 10, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
Business
Ubisoft is cutting jobs within its publishing team
Ubisoft is cutting jobs within its publishing team
Sep 10, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Roblox wants to 'empower' creators with AI-based tools
Roblox wants to 'empower' creators with AI-based tools
Sep 9, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Nintendo spells out why player communication should only happen in-game
Nintendo spells out why player communication should only happen in-game
Sep 9, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Blizzard asks Overwatch general manager to steer mobile and live service efforts
Blizzard asks Overwatch general manager to steer mobile and live service efforts
Sep 9, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Former Bethesda exec Pete Hines claims subscription services are undercutting developers
Former Bethesda exec Pete Hines claims subscription services are undercutting developers
Sep 8, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Design
Grounded 2 exists because players really wanted to ride bugs
Grounded 2 exists because players really wanted to ride bugs
Sep 5, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Silksong channels Kim Kardashian, developers unite for Palestine, and former Polygon staffers become Rogue - Patch Notes #21
Silksong channels Kim Kardashian, developers unite for Palestine, and former Polygon staffers become Rogue - Patch Notes #21
Sep 5, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
2K confirms layoffs at Civilization developer Firaxis
2K confirms layoffs at Civilization developer Firaxis
Sep 4, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Bryant Francis
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Production
Frost Giant boss Tim Morten claims generative AI can help devs realize their 'grand vision'
Frost Giant boss Tim Morten claims generative AI can help devs realize their 'grand vision'
Sep 4, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Wildgate and Sunderfolk developer-publisher Dreamhaven is making layoffs
Wildgate and Sunderfolk developer-publisher Dreamhaven is making layoffs
Sep 4, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Jagex CEO defends Runescape in-game Pride event cancelations as 'apolitical' decision
Jagex CEO defends Runescape in-game Pride event cancelations as 'apolitical' decision
Sep 3, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Aonic acquires research tech firm Prime Insights for $250M
Aonic acquires research tech firm Prime Insights for $250M
Sep 3, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Former Polygon staffers establish independent video game website Rogue
Former Polygon staffers establish independent video game website Rogue
Sep 3, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Report: Crystal Dynamics layoffs came after developers scrambled to save Perfect Dark
Report: Crystal Dynamics layoffs came after developers scrambled to save Perfect Dark
Sep 3, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Game developers want to raise $200,000 for Palestine through new charity bundle
Game developers want to raise $200,000 for Palestine through new charity bundle
Sep 3, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Activision and Paramount announce live action Call of Duty film
Activision and Paramount announce live action Call of Duty film
Sep 2, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Ex-Brass Lion lead Osama Dorias co-founds new indie studio
Ex-Brass Lion lead Osama Dorias co-founds new indie studio
Sep 2, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Microsoft appoints Rare veteran as Xbox Game Studios chief of staff
Microsoft appoints Rare veteran as Xbox Game Studios chief of staff
Sep 2, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Curveball Games is a new full-service publisher hoping to 'surface the next wave of standout talent'
Curveball Games is a new full-service publisher hoping to 'surface the next wave of standout talent'
Sep 1, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Nintendo unveils new-look division dedicated to supporting its movie business
Nintendo unveils new-look division dedicated to supporting its movie business
Sep 1, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
You now need a credit card to access mature content on Steam in the UK
You now need a credit card to access mature content on Steam in the UK
Sep 1, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
NetEase shuts down Rich Vogel-led T-Minus Zero Entertainment
NetEase shuts down Rich Vogel-led T-Minus Zero Entertainment
Aug 29, 2025
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Diego Argüello
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Business
Nintendo's stinginess on Switch 2 dev kits, layoffs at Crystal Dynamics, and Diablo developers unionize - Patch Notes #20
Nintendo's stinginess on Switch 2 dev kits, layoffs at Crystal Dynamics, and Diablo developers unionize - Patch Notes #20
Aug 29, 2025
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byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
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Business
450 Diablo developers vote to unionize under CWA
450 Diablo developers vote to unionize under CWA
Aug 28, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Eight games have pushed publishing dates in response to Silksong
Eight games have pushed publishing dates in response to Silksong
Aug 28, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News

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