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Compulsion Games boss: Generative AI usage 'is not mandated' at XboxCompulsion Games boss: Generative AI usage 'is not mandated' at Xbox

'I would say we are probably not the studio that will use AI the most, and I don't think that bothers anything at Microsoft.'

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Vox sells Polygon to Valnet in a blow to video game marketVox sells Polygon to Valnet in a blow to video game market
byDanielle Riendeau
May 2, 2025
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GTA VI has been delayed until 2026 but now has an actual release dateGTA VI has been delayed until 2026 but now has an actual release date
byChris Kerr
May 2, 2025
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Business
Microsoft's Q3 report shows slight Xbox growth as fresh price hikes loomMicrosoft's Q3 report shows slight Xbox growth as fresh price hikes loom
byDiego Arguello
May 1, 2025
3 Min Read
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byDiego Arguello
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byChris Kerr
Apr 30, 2025
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'We are frustrated:' ZeniMax union workers continue to pressure Microsoft over contract negotiations
'We are frustrated:' ZeniMax union workers continue to pressure Microsoft over contract negotiations
Apr 29, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Apr 29, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Report: Russia aims to seize assets of former Wargaming subsidiary Lesta Studio
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Apr 29, 2025
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byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Roblox, Discord sued for 'facilitating the sexual exploitation' of a minor
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Apr 28, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Journey developer thatgamecompany to co-host game jam with $10,000 prize pool
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byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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IO Interactive co-founder launches new 'consensus'-driven studio
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Apr 25, 2025
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byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Report: Meta has laid off over 100 Reality Labs employees
Report: Meta has laid off over 100 Reality Labs employees
Apr 25, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Tenderfoot Tactics developer pulls title from Xbox to support pro-Palestine boycott
Tenderfoot Tactics developer pulls title from Xbox to support pro-Palestine boycott
Apr 24, 2025
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byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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The Big Con developer Mighty Yell confirms layoffs
The Big Con developer Mighty Yell confirms layoffs
Apr 24, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Huge donation will help The Strong preserve the history of defunct Saints Row developer Volition
Huge donation will help The Strong preserve the history of defunct Saints Row developer Volition
Apr 24, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Discord names former Activision Blizzard and King exec as its new CEO
Discord names former Activision Blizzard and King exec as its new CEO
Apr 24, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Nintendo tells customers in Japan to expect Switch 2 hardware shortage at launch
Nintendo tells customers in Japan to expect Switch 2 hardware shortage at launch
Apr 23, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Steam users will soon be able to search for games based on accessibility features
Steam users will soon be able to search for games based on accessibility features
Apr 23, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Devolver cuts 40 percent of workforce at Reigns developer Nerial
Devolver cuts 40 percent of workforce at Reigns developer Nerial
Apr 22, 2025
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byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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GamesBeat spins off from VentureBeat to become 'niche independent publication'
GamesBeat spins off from VentureBeat to become 'niche independent publication'
Apr 22, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Blue Ocean Games launches $30 million investment fund to support 100 indies
Blue Ocean Games launches $30 million investment fund to support 100 indies
Apr 22, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Hoby Darling named president of League of Legends developer Riot Games
Hoby Darling named president of League of Legends developer Riot Games
Apr 22, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Roblox rolls out automated regional pricing tools for developers
Roblox rolls out automated regional pricing tools for developers
Apr 21, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Palworld dev says Ark: Survival Evolved, Titanfall 2, and other games invalidate patent lawsuit
Palworld dev says Ark: Survival Evolved, Titanfall 2, and other games invalidate patent lawsuit
Apr 21, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Nintendo Switch 2 dodges tariff price increase, but accessories will experience 'price adjustments'
Nintendo Switch 2 dodges tariff price increase, but accessories will experience 'price adjustments'
Apr 18, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Removal of Unity 6 from China 'not tied' to tariffs, says Unity
Removal of Unity 6 from China 'not tied' to tariffs, says Unity
Apr 17, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Design
Mario Kart World features missions for the first time in 20 years
Mario Kart World features missions for the first time in 20 years
Apr 17, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Business
Former Arkane Austin VR lead opens new studio with backing from Meta
Former Arkane Austin VR lead opens new studio with backing from Meta
Apr 17, 2025
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byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Business
Frostpunk 2 nears 600,000 sales after 'tough' year for developer 11 Bit Studios
Frostpunk 2 nears 600,000 sales after 'tough' year for developer 11 Bit Studios
Apr 17, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Dwarf Fortress has topped 1 million sales on Steam
Dwarf Fortress has topped 1 million sales on Steam
Apr 17, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
A Minecraft Movie has grossed $550 million globally in under two weeks
A Minecraft Movie has grossed $550 million globally in under two weeks
Apr 16, 2025
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byDiego Arguello, Contributor
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Panic has paid out over $1 million to Playdate developers on Catalog
Panic has paid out over $1 million to Playdate developers on Catalog
Apr 16, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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'A vicious cycle:' Translator unions call out Keywords for lowballing contract workers
'A vicious cycle:' Translator unions call out Keywords for lowballing contract workers
Apr 16, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Report: Gamurs Group torches PC Invasion and continues layoffs
Report: Gamurs Group torches PC Invasion and continues layoffs
Apr 15, 2025
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byDiego Arguello, Contributor

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Nintendo tells customers in Japan to expect Switch 2 hardware shortage at launchNintendo tells customers in Japan to expect Switch 2 hardware shortage at launch
byChris Kerr
Apr 23, 2025
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Business
Nintendo Switch 2 dodges tariff price increase, but accessories will experience 'price adjustments'Nintendo Switch 2 dodges tariff price increase, but accessories will experience 'price adjustments'
byBryant Francis
Apr 18, 2025
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