Game News
Saudi Arabia Set to Control Nearly All of EA Following Acquisition
Recent reports indicate that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is poised to own over 90% of Electronic Arts after a landmark acquisition.
Gaming
Dan Houser of Rockstar Games Voices Concern Over Profit-Driven Trends in Gaming
Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, expresses apprehensions regarding the potential for the gaming industry to become overly profit-focused.
Gaming
Valve Delivers Impressive Revenue Per Employee, Sparking Yachts Acquisition Rumors
Recent estimates unveil Valve's staggering revenue generation, highlighting its dominance in the gaming industry and the wealth of its founder, Gabe Newell.
Gaming Industry
Twitch Expands Its Vtuber Presence by Partnering with Leading Agency
Twitch is increasing its vtuber offerings through a partnership with Hololive, the world’s largest vtuber agency.
Gaming
Amazon's New World Ceases Updates After Mass Layoffs, Servers to Remain Operational Until 2026
Amazon Games has announced that it will no longer provide new content updates for its MMO, New World, following significant layoffs.
Gaming Industry
Microsoft Aims for Ambitious 30% Profit Margins in Xbox Division
Recent workforce reductions and studio closures at Microsoft reflect a push for unrealistically high profit margins in the gaming sector.
Gaming Industry
Ubisoft Develops Strategy to Minimize Layoff Terminology with New Transition Program
Ubisoft introduces a voluntary career transition program amid restructuring efforts that may lead to layoffs at their studios.
Gaming
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
'A Threat to Creative Expression and Social Progress': Advocacy Groups Respond to Roblox's New 'Sensitive Issues' Label
Advocacy groups express concerns over Roblox's decision to implement a new 'sensitive issues' label for community-generated content.
Gaming Industry
Netflix Offers Up to $840,000 for New Director of Generative AI Amid Gaming Industry Layoffs
Netflix is looking for a Director of Generative AI for its gaming division, offering a significant salary as the industry faces widespread layoffs.
Gaming Industry
Experts Weigh In on EA's $55 Billion Buyout
Analysts discuss the implications of EA's recent acquisition and its potential impacts on the gaming industry.
Fighting
Dan Forden, the Voice Behind 'Toasty!' in Mortal Kombat, Departs NetherRealm After Over 30 Years
Dan Forden concludes his notable tenure at NetherRealm after shaping the Mortal Kombat series for decades.
Disco Elysium
ZA/UM Studio Forms Union in the UK: A Bid for a Seat at the Management Table
Disco Elysium's developer ZA/UM has successfully formed a union, seeking to foster collaboration with management.
Gaming
Ex-God of War Director Issues Caution to Game Publishers
Former director of God of War warns major game publishers against an over-reliance on AAA titles.
Gaming News
Comments from Former FTC Chair on Xbox Game Pass Price Increase
The former chair of the FTC discusses the implications of the recent Xbox Game Pass price hike and its relation to industry consolidation.
Gaming Industry
Layoffs Follow Record Success for Funcom's Dune: Awakening
Despite being Funcom's biggest release in over three decades, Dune: Awakening leads the company to layoffs.
Gaming
Anonymous BioWare Staff Brace for Layoffs Following EA's $55 Billion Buyout
BioWare employees express concerns about job security amidst EA's recent acquisition.
Gaming Industry
Avalanche Studios to Close Liverpool Location Amid Staffing Cuts
Avalanche Studios has announced the closure of its Liverpool studio and layoffs in Malmö and Stockholm, citing industry challenges.
BioWare
Ex-BioWare Writer Analyzes EA-Saudi Deal and Fears for the Studio's Future
In light of EA's recent $55 billion buyout backed by Saudi investments, a former BioWare lead writer expresses concern over the implications for the storied RPG studio.
Business Affairs
EA CEO Asserts Company Values Will Stay the Same Despite New Ownership
Andrew Wilson emphasizes that Electronic Arts' commitment to its players will persist following their acquisition by a Saudi-backed consortium.
