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MindsEye Controversy Deepens as Former Employees Claim Poor Management and Unpaid Overtime

The fallout from the launch of MindsEye continues as ex-employees voice concerns about mismanagement, lack of direction, and crunch culture.

Gaming

Former Assassin's Creed Lead Claims Departure Was Not His Choice: 'I Stayed Until They Asked Me to Leave'

Marc-Alexis Côté, the previous head of the Assassin's Creed franchise, says he was asked to resign from Ubisoft after being offered a diminished role.

Gaming

Closure of The Outsiders: Funcom's Sad Decision

Funcom has announced the shutdown of The Outsiders, the studio behind the acclaimed rhythm FPS, Metal: Hellsinger. Despite recent success with Dune: Awakening, layoffs have impacted the team significantly.

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The Outsiders Studio Winds Down After Funcom Layoffs

The Outsiders, known for Metal: Hellsinger, is closing down following layoffs at Funcom.

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Anonymous BioWare Staff Brace for Layoffs Following EA's $55 Billion Buyout

BioWare employees express concerns about job security amidst EA's recent acquisition.

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EA's New Ownership Leverages AI to Tackle Debt—Is It a Smart Move?

The recent acquisition of EA by a consortium including a Saudi investment fund raises sustainability questions as the company relies on AI for profitability.

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MindsEye Controversy Deepens as Former Employees Claim Poor Management and Unpaid Overtime

Former Assassin's Creed Lead Claims Departure Was Not His Choice: 'I Stayed Until They Asked Me to Leave'

Closure of The Outsiders: Funcom's Sad Decision

The Outsiders Studio Winds Down After Funcom Layoffs

Anonymous BioWare Staff Brace for Layoffs Following EA's $55 Billion Buyout

EA's New Ownership Leverages AI to Tackle Debt—Is It a Smart Move?

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French Voice Actor for Lara Croft Takes Action Against AI Voiceovers in Tomb Raider Remaster

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Former Call of Duty Leader Ceased Portraying Foreign Nations as Foes to Visit Without Guards

Glen Schofield, the ex-director of Call of Duty, decided to eliminate foreign adversaries in the series due to concerns for personal safety while traveling.

Games

Mike Booth from Left 4 Dead Announces New Co-op Shooter Project

Mike Booth, known for his work on Left 4 Dead, is developing a new four-player co-op shooter that builds on the original game's successful elements.

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Bungie CEO Pete Parsons Steps Down Amidst Destiny 2 Challenges

As Destiny 2 faces a decline in player sentiment and increased pressures from Sony, CEO Pete Parsons announces his retirement and passes leadership to Justin Truman.

Games

'To put it bluntly, it was copying others': Former Dragon Quest producer expresses discontent with Square Enix's focus on 'safe' games

Former producer Ryutaro Ichimura discusses his departure from Square Enix, criticizing its tendency to recreate existing successful game concepts instead of innovating.

Gaming

Steam Faces Growing Payment Issues as PayPal is Unavailable Globally

Steam's payment challenges intensify, particularly with PayPal being temporarily unusable in various regions, while Valve looks for solutions amidst pressures from credit card companies.

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Arkane Workers Urge Microsoft to Cut Ties with Israeli Military Over Gaza Conflict

Employees from Arkane Studios have voiced their concerns against Microsoft's partnership with the Israeli military, highlighting the dire consequences of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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