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Gamescom exec 'surprised' Latam event was criticized by local developersGamescom exec 'surprised' Latam event was criticized by local developers

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Roblox Corp responds to Louisiana lawsuit that claims it built 'the perfect place for pedophiles'Roblox Corp responds to Louisiana lawsuit that claims it built 'the perfect place for pedophiles'
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'It is not our aim to grow, grow, grow:' Gamescom touts record exhibitors but organizers says quality is better than quantity'It is not our aim to grow, grow, grow:' Gamescom touts record exhibitors but organizers says quality is better than quantity
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Godforge dev Fateless raises $14M through community driven investmentsGodforge dev Fateless raises $14M through community driven investments
byDiego Argüello
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Valve says PayPal support is no longer available in some regions due to content concernsValve says PayPal support is no longer available in some regions due to content concerns
byDanielle Riendeau
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Blackbird Interactive reacquires ownership of Hardspace: Shipbreaker
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Embracer will deploy 'targeted cost initiatives' and AI tech to unlock more value
Embracer will deploy 'targeted cost initiatives' and AI tech to unlock more value
Aug 14, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Video games have a serious crediting problem, but unions can help
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Starbreeze appoints EA veteran Jonas Skantz as general manager of Payday
Starbreeze appoints EA veteran Jonas Skantz as general manager of Payday
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Undisputed developer Steel City Interactive opens Leamington studio
Undisputed developer Steel City Interactive opens Leamington studio
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Instinct3 launches new full-service game publishing label
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Aug 13, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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'We would be in development for 30 years:' Krafton reiterates that Unknown Worlds founders 'abandoned' Subnautica 2
'We would be in development for 30 years:' Krafton reiterates that Unknown Worlds founders 'abandoned' Subnautica 2
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has unionized
Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has unionized
Aug 13, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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AI-enabled game-tech dev Felicity Games to open Singapore office
AI-enabled game-tech dev Felicity Games to open Singapore office
Aug 12, 2025
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'Microsoft has no place being accomplice of a genocide:' Arkane union workers demand Xbox maker sever ties with Israel
'Microsoft has no place being accomplice of a genocide:' Arkane union workers demand Xbox maker sever ties with Israel
Aug 12, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Xsolla enables direct-to-consumer monetization SDK for Unity devs
Xsolla enables direct-to-consumer monetization SDK for Unity devs
Aug 12, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Fortnite and Epic Games Store heading to iOS in Australia following Federal Court ruling
Fortnite and Epic Games Store heading to iOS in Australia following Federal Court ruling
Aug 12, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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'Commercially, we were unsatisfied': Remedy says FBC: Firebreak underperformed on Steam
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Lineage developer NCSoft establishes AI-driven casual mobile division
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Tencent coincidentally tweaks Steam page for Light of Motiram after Sony lawsuit
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Diablo boss Rod Fergusson to depart Blizzard after five years
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Aug 11, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Tron Catalyst developer Bithell Games makes majority of full time employees redundant
Tron Catalyst developer Bithell Games makes majority of full time employees redundant
Aug 11, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Game technology outlet Digital Foundry breaks off from IGN
Game technology outlet Digital Foundry breaks off from IGN
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Avalanche Studios halts active development on Xbox console exclusive Contraband
Avalanche Studios halts active development on Xbox console exclusive Contraband
Aug 8, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Take-Two boss says GTA VI will be priced to deliver 'more value than what we charge'
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Aug 8, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Report: 2XKO and Marvel Snap co-dev Demiurge Studios is laying off staff
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Aug 7, 2025
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Sony CFO tells investors Bungie's independence is 'getting lighter'
Sony CFO tells investors Bungie's independence is 'getting lighter'
Aug 7, 2025
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Duolingo acquires music game specialists to make education 'more engaging'
Duolingo acquires music game specialists to make education 'more engaging'
Aug 7, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Indie publisher Firestoke shutting down despite being on 'path towards profitability'
Indie publisher Firestoke shutting down despite being on 'path towards profitability'
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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The PlayStation 5 has topped 80 million lifetime sales
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Aug 7, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Former Guitar Hero devs fund new rhythm games studio RedOctane Games
Former Guitar Hero devs fund new rhythm games studio RedOctane Games
Aug 6, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Roblox introduces 'sensitive issues' tag for social, political, and religious experiences
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Aug 6, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Obituary: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 accessibility engineer Patrick 'Thor' Gass has passed away
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