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Nintendo finally unveils the Switch 2, its successor to the Nintendo SwitchNintendo finally unveils the Switch 2, its successor to the Nintendo Switch

A strikingly familiar device still shrouded in mystery.

byBryant Francis, Chris Kerr
Jan 16, 2025
3 Min Read
The Soul Assembly logo overlaid on a screenshot from Soul Spire
Business
VR studio Soul Assembly has laid off 15 percent of its workforceVR studio Soul Assembly has laid off 15 percent of its workforce
byChris Kerr
Jan 16, 2025
2 Min Read
Batman in silhouette
Business
Meta Quest 3S failed to boost holiday demand for VR in 2024Meta Quest 3S failed to boost holiday demand for VR in 2024
byGeorge Jijiashvili
Jan 15, 2025
4 Min Read
Screenshot from 2024's Consume Me.
Art
Jenny Jiao Hsia's Consume Me leads the list of 2025 IGF Awards finalistsJenny Jiao Hsia's Consume Me leads the list of 2025 IGF Awards finalists
byJustin Carter
Jan 15, 2025
2 Min Read
Logo for the PlayStation console.
Business
Sony patents new tech focused on behavior tracking and reducing input lagSony patents new tech focused on behavior tracking and reducing input lag
byJustin Carter
Jan 15, 2025
2 Min Read
Logo for console maker Xbox.
Business
Microsoft conducts 'small' layoffs across various divisionsMicrosoft conducts 'small' layoffs across various divisions
byJustin Carter
Jan 15, 2025
2 Min Read
The Mega Fortuna logo
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
Logo for new game developer NextBeat.
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
GOG logo and storefront thumbnails
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
The Don't Nod logo overlaid on key artwork for Lost Records: Bloom and Rage
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
The Super Evil Megacorp overlaid on key artwork for Vainglory
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
The California Fire Foundation overlaid on a photograph of the California wildfires
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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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Concept art for Bungie's reported next project, 'Gummy Bears.'
Business
Report: Bungie project 'Gummy Bears' transferred to new PlayStation team
Report: Bungie project 'Gummy Bears' transferred to new PlayStation team
Jan 10, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of 2024's MechWarrior 5: Clans.
Business
Enad Global 7 shuts down Toadman, cuts staff at MechWarrior dev Piranha Games
Enad Global 7 shuts down Toadman, cuts staff at MechWarrior dev Piranha Games
Jan 10, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Production
Square Enix prepared to take legal action to protect staff from harassment
Square Enix prepared to take legal action to protect staff from harassment
Jan 10, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Cover art for Hitman: World of Assassination.
Business
Hitman: World of Assassination tops 75 million players
Hitman: World of Assassination tops 75 million players
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of the 2023 Early Access game, Robocraft 2.
Business
Robocraft 2 developer Freejam shuts down
Robocraft 2 developer Freejam shuts down
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Key artwork for Assassin's Creed Shadows
Business
Ubisoft taking 'decisive steps' to reshape company and renew focus on gameplay quality
Ubisoft taking 'decisive steps' to reshape company and renew focus on gameplay quality
Jan 9, 2025
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key artwork for PUBG: Battlegrounds Season 15
Console
Krafton debuts generative AI companions that behave in 'human-like manner'
Krafton debuts generative AI companions that behave in 'human-like manner'
Jan 9, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
The Grand Games logo on a red background
Business
Turkish mobile studio Grand Games secures $30 million investment
Turkish mobile studio Grand Games secures $30 million investment
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Concept art for Wonder Legends Studio's debut project.
Business
Wonder Legends Studio raises $1 million to fund debut transmedia project
Wonder Legends Studio raises $1 million to fund debut transmedia project
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
The Transformers: Reactivate logo overlaid on a screenshot from the game
Business
Splash Damage is scaling down after scrapping Transformers: Reactivate
Splash Damage is scaling down after scrapping Transformers: Reactivate
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
The Plaion logo on a stylised green background
Business
Plaion CEO and co-founder Klemens Kundratitz to step down after 31 years
Plaion CEO and co-founder Klemens Kundratitz to step down after 31 years
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
PC
SteamOS is officially heading to third-party handhelds
SteamOS is officially heading to third-party handhelds
Jan 8, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for 2024's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Business
Rocksteady ended its tumultuous 2024 by laying off staff
Rocksteady ended its tumultuous 2024 by laying off staff
Jan 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Teaser image for indie studio Jar of Sparks.
Business
Jar of Sparks pauses operations as leaders search for new publishing partner
Jar of Sparks pauses operations as leaders search for new publishing partner
Jan 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Logo for indie game label Private Division.
Business
Report: Ex-Annapurna Interactive staff taking charge of Take-Two's Private Division label
Report: Ex-Annapurna Interactive staff taking charge of Take-Two's Private Division label
Jan 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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Business
VR studio Soul Assembly has laid off 15 percent of its workforceVR studio Soul Assembly has laid off 15 percent of its workforce
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