Gaming Industry
Microsoft Cancels Highly Anticipated Perfect Dark Reboot, Shuts Down Developer The Initiative
Microsoft's layoffs lead to the cancellation of the Perfect Dark reboot and the closure of The Initiative studio.
Gaming Industry
French Court Convicts Former Ubisoft Executives for Workplace Harassment
A court in France has found three former Ubisoft executives guilty of harassment, concluding a scandal that unveiled toxic workplace practices within the company.
Gaming Industry
Blizzard Halts Development of Warcraft Rumble: Staff Cuts Follow
Blizzard Entertainment ceases new content creation for Warcraft Rumble, resulting in substantial layoffs, as the game fails to meet performance expectations.
Gaming News
Fallout Creator Questions Corporate Responsibility in Game Preservation
Tim Cain discusses the challenges of preserving game history and the tragic loss of original Fallout assets.
Gaming Industry
EA's CEO Earned $5 Million More This Year While Employees' Pay Dips to Lowest Since 2022
Andrew Wilson's earnings have soared compared to the pay of EA's median employee, sparking concerns over compensation disparities in the gaming industry.
Gaming Industry
Don't Nod Montreal Reports Layoffs Amid Industry Challenges
Don't Nod Montreal has laid off a number of employees just a year after pausing work on two projects following disappointing game performance.
Gaming Industry
Chris Avellone Partners with Former Quantic Dream Writer for New RPG
Noted writer Chris Avellone returns to the gaming scene, collaborating with a former Quantic Dream author to develop a dark fantasy role-playing game.
Gaming
Jagex CEO Takes Action to Revamp RuneScape 3 Microtransactions
Jagex's CEO Jon Bellamy addresses the community, announcing significant changes to RuneScape 3's microtransactions in a bid to improve player relations.
Games
Developers of Lies of P's First DLC Celebrate Success with Bonuses and Vacation
The team behind the Lies of P expansion, Overture, has been rewarded for their efforts following strong sales.
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.
