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Testronic opens QA testing facility in ManilaTestronic opens QA testing facility in Manila

The facility presents a full-scale infrastructure for 'both day and night shifts.'

Apr 8, 2025
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'We have way more power than any corporation:' Union workers call on developers to fight for their future'We have way more power than any corporation:' Union workers call on developers to fight for their future
byChris Kerr
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Nintendo is delaying Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada because of AmericaNintendo is delaying Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada because of America
byDiego Arguello
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Aonic appoints former Larian UK boss Arthur Mostovoy as head of gamesAonic appoints former Larian UK boss Arthur Mostovoy as head of games
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Brass Lion Entertainment makes layoffs to 'realign' workforce around upcoming action-RPGBrass Lion Entertainment makes layoffs to 'realign' workforce around upcoming action-RPG
byChris Kerr
Apr 8, 2025
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Nintendo taking 'variable' approach to pricing with Switch 2 titlesNintendo taking 'variable' approach to pricing with Switch 2 titles
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Obituary: Blizzard veteran and Overwatch art director Bill Petras has passed away
Obituary: Blizzard veteran and Overwatch art director Bill Petras has passed away
Apr 7, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Twin Sails Interactive splits from Asmodee and Embracer to become an independent publisher
Twin Sails Interactive splits from Asmodee and Embracer to become an independent publisher
Apr 7, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Bryant Francis
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Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S. over Trump tariffs
Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S. over Trump tariffs
Apr 4, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Krafton brands life simulator InZoi a 'long-term franchise' after it hits 1 million sales
Krafton brands life simulator InZoi a 'long-term franchise' after it hits 1 million sales
Apr 4, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Parents can now moderate their child's friend list and block specific experiences in Roblox
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Australian studio PlaySide is making layoffs after delivering record revenue
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Unity promises to deliver 'battle-tested' Switch 2 support
Unity promises to deliver 'battle-tested' Switch 2 support
Apr 2, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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'Redesigned from the ground up:' The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 for $449
'Redesigned from the ground up:' The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 for $449
Apr 2, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Update: Microsoft claims it has made 'fair' proposals to union workers after Zenimax staff authorize strike
Update: Microsoft claims it has made 'fair' proposals to union workers after Zenimax staff authorize strike
Apr 2, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Design
Dredge wasn't originally going to be a narrative game, but then it became one of 2023's best
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Apr 1, 2025
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byAron Garst, Contributor
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HYBE IM nets $21 million to expand publishing business by wielding the power of K-pop
HYBE IM nets $21 million to expand publishing business by wielding the power of K-pop
Apr 1, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Embracer studio Eidos-Montreal has laid off 75 employees
Embracer studio Eidos-Montreal has laid off 75 employees
Apr 1, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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How Ninja Theory created Hellblade II's unsettling soundscape
How Ninja Theory created Hellblade II's unsettling soundscape
Mar 31, 2025
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byAlessandro Fillari, Contributor
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EA veteran Adolf Kristjansson is the new CEO of Starbreeze
EA veteran Adolf Kristjansson is the new CEO of Starbreeze
Mar 31, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Monster Hunter Wilds has topped 10 million sales in one month
Monster Hunter Wilds has topped 10 million sales in one month
Mar 31, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Amaze founder temporarily steps back after harassing event staff
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Mar 31, 2025
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Myst developer Cyan Worlds has laid off half of its workforce
Myst developer Cyan Worlds has laid off half of its workforce
Mar 31, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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How Star Wars Outlaws' poker-style mini-game helped to define its tone
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Ubisoft spins off new subsidiary for three of its biggest franchises in partnership with Tencent
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Mar 28, 2025
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Nintendo launches new mobile app to speak directly with players
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Mar 28, 2025
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Embracer studio Crystal Dynamics has laid off 17 workers
Embracer studio Crystal Dynamics has laid off 17 workers
Mar 28, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Pentiment director explains how going all-in on fonts helped elevate the medieval Detective RPG.
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Mar 27, 2025
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Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt taps Scopely to develop franchise spin-off
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Mar 27, 2025
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Activision user research workers are unionizing 'to create an industry that works for them'
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Mar 27, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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UC Santa Cruz professor roleplays gig economy, publisher negotiation, and layoffs with game design students
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Mar 25, 2025
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Achieving 'creative sobriety' in game design
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Mar 24, 2025
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byLaura Gray

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