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A screenshot from Alone in the Dark

Report: Embracer studio Pieces Interactive has shut down Report: Embracer studio Pieces Interactive has shut down

The studio worked on the recent Alone in the Dark remake, which according to Embracer delivered a 'softer-than-expected performance.'

Jun 17, 2024

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The EA logo on a red background

EA execs earned $60 million in 2024 despite layoffs and office closures EA execs earned $60 million in 2024 despite layoffs and office closures

Jun 17, 2024

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The CodeDev - The Unreal Guys logo

Industry vets launch specialist co-development studio The Unreal Guys Industry vets launch specialist co-development studio The Unreal Guys

byJustin Carter

Jun 17, 2024

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Assassin's Creed Shadow protagonists Yasuke and Naoe strike a pose.

The dual protagonists of Assassin's Creed Shadows enabled the series' jump to feudal Japan The dual protagonists of Assassin's Creed Shadows enabled the series' jump to feudal Japan

byAlessandro Fillari

Jun 14, 2024

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The Tango Gameworks office

Tango Gameworks developer documents the studio's final day Tango Gameworks developer documents the studio's final day

Jun 14, 2024

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Key art for Teamfight Tactics. Various fantasy characters watch cuter fantasy characters open presents.

'Novelty' will help Teamfight Tactics thrive another five years, says Riot 'Novelty' will help Teamfight Tactics thrive another five years, says Riot

byBryant Francis

Jun 13, 2024

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Netflix Games boss Mike Verdu is taking on a new role at the streamer

Netflix Games boss Mike Verdu is taking on a new role at the streamer

A group of characters interacting in VRChat

'We did not set everyone up for success': VRChat cutting 30 percent of jobs after overhiring

'We did not set everyone up for success': VRChat cutting 30 percent of jobs after overhiring

Astro Bot strikes a pose with a dog on his back.

Astro Bot makes the tech demo mascot into leading bot material

Astro Bot makes the tech demo mascot into leading bot material

A screenshot from Borderlands 3

Gearbox is officially out from under Embracer Group

Gearbox is officially out from under Embracer Group

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Solium Infernum developer League of Geeks enters hibernation months after layoffs

Solium Infernum developer League of Geeks enters hibernation months after layoffs

Postmortem: The journey of Inkbound through Early Access

Postmortem: The journey of Inkbound through Early Access

A promotional photo for Lionbridge's testing services

CWA accuses Activision QA supplier Lionbridge of retaliatory layoffs

CWA accuses Activision QA supplier Lionbridge of retaliatory layoffs

Dom and Marcus in Gears of War: E-Day

Xbox Game Showcase 2024 promises a first-party deluge (at some point)

Xbox Game Showcase 2024 promises a first-party deluge (at some point)

A deck of cards falling down

How Pile-up Poker survived cancellation to become a Puzzmo hit

How Pile-up Poker survived cancellation to become a Puzzmo hit

A goat host character presides over a retro TV set

Psychonauts 2's cooking show level serves inspiration for all aspiring devs

Psychonauts 2's cooking show level serves inspiration for all aspiring devs

byDanielle Riendeau

New studio, Kindred Spirit Games, formed by ex-Mediatonic staff

New studio, Kindred Spirit Games, formed by ex-Mediatonic staff

byJustin Carter

The Suicide Squad meet a foe

Live-service dissonance and 'toxic positivity' thwarted Suicide Squad

Live-service dissonance and 'toxic positivity' thwarted Suicide Squad

Bespoke Pixel launches with $25M investment and Ubisoft veteran at the helm

Bespoke Pixel launches with $25M investment and Ubisoft veteran at the helm

Key artwork for Lords of the Fallen

CI Games hires Tencent and PlayStation veteran to spearhead development

CI Games hires Tencent and PlayStation veteran to spearhead development

'Expectations for us are high': New PlayStation CEOs outline their vision of the future

'Expectations for us are high': New PlayStation CEOs outline their vision of the future

A photograph of the Avalanche Studios Group offices

Just Cause developer Avalanche closing two studios and laying off 50 workers

Just Cause developer Avalanche closing two studios and laying off 50 workers

Porting Pixel Gun 3D to PC: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

Porting Pixel Gun 3D to PC: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

byDmitry Amroyan

Promotional artwork for a Private Division black friday sale featuring characters from key franchises

Report: Take-Two will either sell or shut down Private Division

Report: Take-Two will either sell or shut down Private Division

Close-up Photo of Lighted Dj Controller

Game audio overview: Sound effects for games

Game audio overview: Sound effects for games

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Bloober Team's publishing deal with Private Division reportedly gutted

Bloober Team's publishing deal with Private Division reportedly gutted

byJustin Carter

Key art for 2020's Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem to lose multiplayer and dev support in September

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem to lose multiplayer and dev support in September

byJustin Carter

The PlayStation buttons on a stylized background

Sony gutted PlayStation Studios to 'keep room for future growth'

Sony gutted PlayStation Studios to 'keep room for future growth'

A screenshot from Wildermyth showing a party in combat

Wildermyth developer Worldwalker Games entering 'hibernation'

Wildermyth developer Worldwalker Games entering 'hibernation'

A set of Joker cards in Balatro.

Balatro dev gives look at first prototype, Joker Poker

Balatro dev gives look at first prototype, Joker Poker

byJustin Carter

Postmortem: SOUL COVENANT – Development Insights and Lessons Learned from #1 Hit on PlayStation VR2 in Asia Markets

Postmortem: SOUL COVENANT – Development Insights and Lessons Learned from #1 Hit on PlayStation VR2 in Asia Markets

byMasaru Ohnogi

a view of city buildings at night

Populating the city-builder of the future: A Deep dive into character diversity in Cities: Skylines II

Populating the city-builder of the future: A Deep dive into character diversity in Cities: Skylines II

byRaphael Benros

Gameloft Romania cuts 136 jobs and closes Cluj studio

Gameloft Romania cuts 136 jobs and closes Cluj studio

A tall ship fires a cannon in Besiege.

Why some games can't work well on Steam Deck

Why some games can't work well on Steam Deck

byBryant Francis

A player-made boat paddles through the ocean in Besiege.

Besiege developers say DLC model made extensive water physics possible

Besiege developers say DLC model made extensive water physics possible

byBryant Francis

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