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Business
'I was afraid of him:' French court hears harassment allegations against former Ubisoft execs'I was afraid of him:' French court hears harassment allegations against former Ubisoft execs
byChris Kerr
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The first Xbox handhelds have finally arrivedThe first Xbox handhelds have finally arrived
byChris Kerr
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byChris Kerr
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Subway Surfers Blast developer Outplay Entertainment has laid off 21 workersSubway Surfers Blast developer Outplay Entertainment has laid off 21 workers
byChris Kerr
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Patch Notes #8: Tim Sweeney starts peddling AI, Nintendo leaves journalists in the lurch, and Epic teases The Witcher 4Patch Notes #8: Tim Sweeney starts peddling AI, Nintendo leaves journalists in the lurch, and Epic teases The Witcher 4
byChris Kerr
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RuneScape studio Jagex lays off an undisclosed number of 'non-player facing' staff
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Jun 4, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Build A Rocket Boy execs depart one week before MindsEye launches
Build A Rocket Boy execs depart one week before MindsEye launches
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Tencent sinks more cash into Playground Games founder's new studio
Tencent sinks more cash into Playground Games founder's new studio
Jun 4, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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The Witcher 4 tech demo highlights the open world credentials of Unreal Engine 5.6
The Witcher 4 tech demo highlights the open world credentials of Unreal Engine 5.6
Jun 4, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Phasmophobia is being turned in to a movie after topping 23 million sales
Phasmophobia is being turned in to a movie after topping 23 million sales
Jun 4, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
Business
Wizards of the Coast teams with Giant Skull on 'epic' single-player Dungeons & Dragons game
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Jun 3, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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The Video Game History Foundation preserves the history of Myst in impressive archival feat
The Video Game History Foundation preserves the history of Myst in impressive archival feat
Jun 3, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Zynga shutters Torchlight III developer Echtra Games
Zynga has shuttered Torchlight III developer Echtra Games
Jun 3, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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People Can Fly blames Square Enix for latest layoffs and project cancelations
People Can Fly blames Square Enix for latest layoffs and project cancelations
Jun 3, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
ZeniMax QA union signs tentative bargaining agreement with Microsoft
ZeniMax QA union signs tentative bargaining agreement with Microsoft
May 30, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
The Witcher 3 has earned almost $650 million after a decade on shelves
The Witcher 3 has earned almost $650 million after a decade on shelves
May 29, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Report: EA obliterates Black Panther developer Cliffhanger Games in studio closure
Report: EA obliterates Black Panther developer Cliffhanger Games in studio closure
May 28, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Behind the Scenes: Check out Keita Takahashi's adorable To a T storyboard sketches
Slideshow: Check out Keita Takahashi's storyboards for 'to a T'
May 28, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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What I learned during a marvelous meeting with To a T creator Keita Takahashi
What I learned during a marvelous meeting with To a T creator Keita Takahashi
May 28, 2025
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6 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Shuhei Yoshida warns subscription services could become 'dangerous' for developers
Shuhei Yoshida warns subscription services could become 'dangerous' for developers
May 28, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Apple has its first-ever internal studio after acquiring Sneaky Sasquatch dev RAC7
Apple has its first-ever internal studio after acquiring Sneaky Sasquatch dev RAC7
May 28, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Cult Flash game revived after programmer rescues source code from kid's laptop
Cult Flash game revived after programmer rescues source code from kid's laptop
May 27, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Bryant Francis
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Update: Gamescom Latam organizers respond to mismanagement allegations
Update: Gamescom Latam organizers respond to mismanagement allegations
May 27, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Chris Kerr
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Niantic spin-off continues layoffs with 'small number' of additional cuts
Niantic spin-off continues layoffs with 'small number' of additional cuts
May 27, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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FTC concedes defeat in appeal over Microsoft merger with Activision Blizzard
FTC concedes defeat in appeal over Microsoft merger with Activision Blizzard
May 23, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Elden Ring movie in development in collaboration with A24 and Alex Garland
Elden Ring movie in development in collaboration with A24 and Alex Garland
May 23, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Former Lego Group child safety expert joins Roblox as head of parental advocacy
Former Lego Group child safety expert joins Roblox as head of parental advocacy
May 23, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Candy Crush boss Todd Green appointed president of mobile powerhouse King
Candy Crush boss Todd Green appointed president of mobile powerhouse King
May 22, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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nDreams CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh is stepping down after two decades
nDreams CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh is stepping down after two decades
May 22, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Embracer is spinning off Coffee Stain Group and rebranding its remaining business
Embracer is spinning off Coffee Stain Group and rebranding its remaining business
May 22, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Former Xbox console exclusive Senua‛s Saga: Hellblade II is heading to PS5
Former Xbox console exclusive Senua‛s Saga: Hellblade II is heading to PS5
May 21, 2025
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Avowed game director joins Netflix Games developer Night School Studio
Avowed game director joins Netflix Games developer Night School Studio
May 21, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Fortnite returns to the App Store in the U.S. after five year absence
Fortnite returns to the App Store in the U.S. after five year absence
May 21, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Report: Playtika-owned studio Wooga has laid off 50 people
Report: Playtika-owned studio Wooga has laid off 50 people
May 20, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News

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