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Screenshot of 2025's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

STJV alleges Don't Nod management 'brutally' advancing toward layoffs, encourages staff walkout STJV alleges Don't Nod management 'brutally' advancing toward layoffs, encourages staff walkout

The French video game union claims Don't Nod's leadership is intentionally stopping it from arguing against the studio's potential layoffs, and is demanding proper time to defend the studio's staff.

byJustin Carter

Oct 28, 2024

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Logo for Germany's Press Start: Games Founding Grant.

Germany launches new funding program for indie dev founders Germany launches new funding program for indie dev founders

byJustin Carter

Oct 28, 2024

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Screenshot from 1971's Oregon Trail.

Oregon Trail is taking the road to a movie adaptation Oregon Trail is taking the road to a movie adaptation

byJustin Carter

Oct 28, 2024

2 Min Read

SAG-AFTRA performers on the picket line

SAG-AFTRA strike will continue after union concludes latest talks with major game studios SAG-AFTRA strike will continue after union concludes latest talks with major game studios

Oct 28, 2024

2 Min Read

Mr. Moneybags himself Tom Nook on a stylised background

The free-to-play version of Animal Crossing is becoming a $20 premium release The free-to-play version of Animal Crossing is becoming a $20 premium release

Oct 28, 2024

2 Min Read

Screenshot of an archive within the Video Game History Foundation.

U.S. Copyright Office rejects DMCA exemption to support game preservation U.S. Copyright Office rejects DMCA exemption to support game preservation

byJustin Carter

Oct 25, 2024

2 Min Read

20 Xbox franchises have made $1 billion in lifetime revenue, says Microsoft CEO

20 Xbox franchises have made $1 billion in lifetime revenue, says Microsoft CEO

byJustin Carter

Two Sonics and Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic x Shadow Generations.

Sonic x Shadow Generations sells over 1 million copies at launch

Sonic x Shadow Generations sells over 1 million copies at launch

byJustin Carter

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella flanked by an Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5

Microsoft CEO says Xbox is intent on manifesting a multiplatform future

Microsoft CEO says Xbox is intent on manifesting a multiplatform future

Key art for 2013's The Bureau: XCOM Declassified.

Ex-Irrational devs look back on the XCOM shooter that wasn't

Ex-Irrational devs look back on the XCOM shooter that wasn't

byJustin Carter

Beyond Good and Evil 2 keyart featuring female protagonist and a monkey companion

Fawzi Mesmar joins Beyond Good and Evil 2 team as creative director

Fawzi Mesmar joins Beyond Good and Evil 2 team as creative director

Roblox launching new child safety measures in November

Roblox launching new child safety measures in November

byJustin Carter

Undisputed screenshot showing a boxer narrowly avoiding a punch

Indie boxing game Undisputed sells one million units in a week

Indie boxing game Undisputed sells one million units in a week

a giant castle structure in Minecraft

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Minecraft drops VR support across all platforms

Minecraft drops VR support across all platforms

Devs can now access code optimization tool Rider for free

Devs can now access code optimization tool Rider for free

Screenshot of 2022's Arma Reforger.

Arma dev Bohemia Interactive tops 40 million units in lifetime Steam sales

Arma dev Bohemia Interactive tops 40 million units in lifetime Steam sales

byJustin Carter

2K's mocap team files to unionize in 'necessary step' for the studio

2K's mocap team files to unionize in 'necessary step' for the studio

byJustin Carter

Graphic for SAG-AFTRA and the video game voice actor strike.

SAG-AFTRA returns to negotiating table with major gaming studios

SAG-AFTRA returns to negotiating table with major gaming studios

byJustin Carter

Flynn: Son of Crimson screenshot depicting beautiful pixel art screenshot of Flynn and a giant wolf

Indie developer Studio Thunderhorse closes after more than a decade

Indie developer Studio Thunderhorse closes after more than a decade

Key art for Throne & Liberty.

NCSoft staff laid off in restructuring meant to decentralize its subsidiaries

NCSoft staff laid off in restructuring meant to decentralize its subsidiaries

byJustin Carter

Key art for 2024's Destiny 2: The Final Shape.

Bungie creative leadership team integrated into PlayStation Studios as live-service support team

Bungie creative leadership team integrated into PlayStation Studios as live-service support team

byJustin Carter

Key art for 2024's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: Lost Crown team reportedly disbanded after disappointing sales

Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: Lost Crown team reportedly disbanded after disappointing sales

byJustin Carter

Screenshot of the PlayStation VR2.

Survey says half of developers consider VR market on decline or in stagnation

Survey says half of developers consider VR market on decline or in stagnation

byJustin Carter

Crow Country 100k sales figure photo

Indie horror hit Crow Country sells over 100,000 copies

Indie horror hit Crow Country sells over 100,000 copies

Inflexion Games' Nightingale characters

The UK subsidiary of Inflexion Games is closing down

The UK subsidiary of Inflexion Games is closing down

Steam Deck showing game library

Valve rules out releasing a new Steam Deck model every year

Valve rules out releasing a new Steam Deck model every year

Netflix closes its only AAA game studio

Netflix closes its only AAA game studio

Twitch axes in-chat badge identifying game developers

Twitch axes in-chat badge identifying game developers

byJustin Carter

Concept art for Rebel Wolves' Dawnwalker.

Bandai Namco will publish Rebel Wolves' debut game, Dawnwalker

Bandai Namco will publish Rebel Wolves' debut game, Dawnwalker

byJustin Carter

Ex-Supercell devs form new multiplayer-focused studio Antihero

Ex-Supercell devs form new multiplayer-focused studio Antihero

Hi-Rez Studio's Realm Royale Reborn artwork

Hi-Rez Studios is pulling the plug on Divine Knockout and Realm Royale Reforge

Hi-Rez Studios is pulling the plug on Divine Knockout and Realm Royale Reforge

Sony PSP

European Court of Justice rules against Sony in PSP cheating lawsuit

European Court of Justice rules against Sony in PSP cheating lawsuit

BFI issues £510,000 from lottery challenge to back dev-focused aid projects

BFI issues £510,000 from lottery challenge to back dev-focused aid projects

byJustin Carter

Obituary: Mike Brennan, Digital Extremes artist, passed away at age 50

Obituary: Mike Brennan, Digital Extremes artist, passed away at age 50

byJustin Carter

Tales of Kenzera dev Surgent Studios 'on hiatus' as leaders look for partners and funding

Tales of Kenzera dev Surgent Studios 'on hiatus' as leaders look for partners and funding

byJustin Carter

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