Gaming Industry
GOG Introduces Donation Option for Game Purchases
Gamers can now choose to donate while purchasing titles on GOG, likening the move to charity support.
Gaming Industry
Warner Bros Games Undergoes Restructuring to Focus on Major Franchises
In a strategic move, Warner Bros Games has announced a restructuring aimed at concentrating on its core gaming franchises following recent missteps.
Action
Stellar Blade Achieves Impressive Sales of One Million Units in Just Three Days
The action-packed game Stellar Blade has rapidly gained popularity, selling a million copies on PC within its first three days, significantly driven by Chinese players.
Gaming Industry
Voice Acting Strike Halted as SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Deal with Game Producers
After nearly a year of striking, voice actors from the SAG-AFTRA union are returning to work as they find common ground with major game companies.
Business News
Leadership Overhaul at Embracer Group as CEO Steps Down
Lars Wingefors transitions to executive chair after a turbulent tenure as CEO, focusing on company strategy and acquisitions.
Gaming Industry
Epic Admits Weaknesses of its Store Again, Reveals Over $2 Billion Paid to Developers
Epic Games acknowledges the ongoing issues with its store while touting its financial contributions to developers.
Gaming Industry
MindsEye Scheduled to Release Next Week Amid High-Profile Executive Departures
The launch of MindsEye nears, but the studio faces uncertainty with two key executives leaving the company.
Gaming Industry
Trial Against Three Former Ubisoft Executives for Alleged Harassment Begins in France
The prosecution will investigate claims of harassment involving three former Ubisoft leaders amidst allegations of a toxic work environment.
Gaming Industry
Playtonic Games Confirms Job Cuts in Response to Industry Changes
Playtonic Games, the studio behind Yooka-Laylee, has laid off several employees amid ongoing shifts in the gaming industry.
Games
Success in Simplicity: Clair Obscur's Rise Amidst High-Budget Games
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has carved out a niche with its modest budget while larger titles falter under inflated costs.
FPS
Randy Pitchford Addresses Concerns Over $80 Borderlands 4 Price
Gearbox's CEO Randy Pitchford has sparked controversy by asserting that true fans should have no problem paying a higher price for Borderlands 4.
Gaming Industry
Warner Bros. Takes a Hard Hit with the Fallout from Suicide Squad's Release
Warner Bros. is grappling with a significant decline in gaming revenue, attributing this to the impact of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's lackluster performance.
Gaming Industry
Overwatch Developers Unite: Formation of The Overwatch Gamemakers Guild
Close to 200 Overwatch developers reach a significant milestone by forming a new union to advocate for better working conditions.
Gaming Industry
FTC's Attempt to Block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Deal Fails
The Federal Trade Commission's efforts to impede Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard have collapsed, following a court ruling.
Gaming Industry
Challenges in Pricing for GTA 6: Insights from Former PlayStation Executive
Analyzing the potential pricing challenges for GTA 6 as articulated by industry veteran Shuhei Yoshida amidst rising game development costs.
Game News
Playtonic Announces Layoffs Amid Industry Challenges
Playtonic Games reveals it has laid off some employees due to significant industry pressures, while expressing gratitude for their contributions.
Gaming Industry
Polygon's Staff Reductions Follow Acquisition by Valnet
Following the acquisition of Polygon by Valnet, a significant number of staff members, including prominent figures, have left the company.
Gaming Industry
Former Call of Duty Producer Criticizes Franchise's Shift to FOMO-Based Strategies
Mark Rubin, an ex-Call of Duty producer, expresses his concerns about the franchise's current trend of prioritizing revenue generation over quality player experiences.
Gaming Industry
Apex Legends Writer Dismissed Just After Character Launch Highlights Industry Instability
The gaming industry undergoes changes as layoffs hit after character reveals, raising questions about job security.
Gaming Industry
Swen 'The Hammer' Vincke Celebrates Baldur's Gate 3's Success Amid Claims of Singleplayer Gaming's Demise
Larian's CEO argues against industry's narrative that singleplayer games are no longer impactful, citing the success of BG3 as evidence to the contrary.
