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STJV union calls for extended strike at Don't Nod with layoffs loomingSTJV union calls for extended strike at Don't Nod with layoffs looming

'Management does not seem to understand the consequences that its project represents for the workers it wishes to push out.'

byChris Kerr, News Editor
Jan 13, 2025
2 Min Read
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Vainglory developer Super Evil Megacorp appoints new CEOVainglory developer Super Evil Megacorp appoints new CEO
byChris Kerr
Jan 13, 2025
1 Min Read
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California Fire Relief Bundle is calling for submissions from game developersCalifornia Fire Relief Bundle is calling for submissions from game developers
byChris Kerr
Jan 13, 2025
1 Min Read
Four space marines in 2024's Helldivers II.
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Astro Bot and Helldivers II headline the 2025 DICE Awards nominationsAstro Bot and Helldivers II headline the 2025 DICE Awards nominations
byJustin Carter
Jan 10, 2025
1 Min Read
Photograph of the late game designer, Alan Emrich.
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Obituary: Alan Emrich, game designer and writer, has diedObituary: Alan Emrich, game designer and writer, has died
byJustin Carter
Jan 10, 2025
2 Min Read
Concept art for Bungie's reported next project, 'Gummy Bears.'
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Report: Bungie project 'Gummy Bears' transferred to new PlayStation teamReport: Bungie project 'Gummy Bears' transferred to new PlayStation team
byJustin Carter
Jan 10, 2025
2 Min Read
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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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Business
Report: Ex-Annapurna Interactive staff taking charge Take-Two's Private Division label
Report: Ex-Annapurna Interactive staff taking charge 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
U.S. Department of Defense adds Tencent to list of 'Chinese military companies'
U.S. Department of Defense adds Tencent to list of 'Chinese military companies'
Jan 7, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key artwork for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
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Activision spent almost $1.8 billion developing three Call of Duty titles
Activision spent almost $1.8 billion developing three Call of Duty titles
Jan 7, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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A Ghost of Tsushima anime series is in development at Sony
A Ghost of Tsushima anime series is in development at Sony
Jan 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Promotional image for Xbox's Cloud Gaming service.
Business
Xbox Cloud Gaming heads to LG Smart TVs with pre-installed app
Xbox Cloud Gaming heads to LG Smart TVs with pre-installed app
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
John Cena in the cover for WWE 2K23.
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WWE 2K23 gets 'final takedown' after 2K discontinues online service
WWE 2K23 gets 'final takedown' after 2K discontinues online service
Jan 6, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of the Meta Quest Pro headset.
Business
Meta stops selling Quest Pro headsets after two-year run
Meta stops selling Quest Pro headsets after two-year run
Jan 6, 2025
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Sonic the Hedgehog as they appear in the movie series
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Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise tops $1 billion at global box office
Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise tops $1 billion at global box office
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Resident Evil 4 Remake has topped 9 million sales worldwide
Resident Evil 4 Remake has topped 9 million sales worldwide
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot from Black Myth: Wukong
PC
Black Myth: Wukong named GOTY at 2024 Steam Awards
Black Myth: Wukong named GOTY at 2024 Steam Awards
Jan 2, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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New year, new you: Tango Gameworks reborn as Tango Gameworks Inc
New year, new you: Tango Gameworks reborn as Tango Gameworks Inc
Jan 2, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Screenshot from 2016's Stardew Valley.
Business
Stardew Valley has topped 41 million lifetime sales
Stardew Valley has topped 41 million lifetime sales
Dec 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot from 2025's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
Business
SNK opens new studio to 'evolve' fighting game franchises
SNK opens new studio to 'evolve' fighting game franchises
Dec 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Obituary: Team17 co-founder Martyn Brown has passed away
Obituary: Team17 co-founder Martyn Brown has passed away
Dec 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Design
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: Holly Green's top 10 games of the year
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: Holly Green's top 10 games of the year
Dec 25, 2024
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10 Min Read
byHolly Green, Community Editorial Coordinator
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Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: Chris Kerr's top 5 games of the year
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: Chris Kerr's top 5 games of the year
Dec 24, 2024
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor

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