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Iron Galaxy Cuts 66 Jobs for Long-Term Survival

Iron Galaxy announces layoffs as part of a strategic effort to ensure the studio's future amid ongoing industry challenges.

Hardware

AMD Achieves Record $25.8 Billion Revenue in 2024 Driven by Data Center Growth

AMD's financial performance in 2024 highlights a significant increase in data center revenue, overshadowing the decline in its gaming sector.

Gaming Industry

The Creative Team Behind Mythic Quest Discusses Comedy Amid Layoffs

Key figures from Mythic Quest reflect on the challenges of blending humor with the ongoing layoffs in the gaming industry.

Game Updates

Warner Bros. Confirms Final Season for Multiversus; Offline Play Will Continue

Warner Bros. Games has announced that the upcoming fifth season will be the last for the game Multiversus, although players can still enjoy offline play afterward.

Game Development

Warhammer RPG Project in Unreal Engine 5 Canceled After Three Years

A Warhammer live service RPG, developed using Unreal Engine 5, has been canceled following significant staff layoffs.

Gaming

In 2024, Fortnite Paid Out Over $352 Million to Creators, with Many Surpassing Seven Figures

Fortnite creator ecosystem's financial breakdown reveals significant earnings for players in 2024, highlighting the game’s massive impact.

Gaming Industry

Electronic Arts Reports Poor Performance of Dragon Age and EA Sports FC 25

Electronic Arts has significantly reduced its revenue expectations for its 2025 fiscal year due to underwhelming sales of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and EA Sports FC 25.

Gaming Industry

Ted Price Steps Down as Insomniac's Leader After 30 Years in Gaming

Insomniac Games' founder Ted Price announces retirement, noting it’s time for new leadership to take the reins.

Announcements

Tekken Director Clarifies Intentions Amid Job Openings on LinkedIn

Katsuhiro Harada, the director of Tekken, addresses rumors regarding his potential departure from Bandai Namco after activating LinkedIn's job-seeking feature.

Gaming Industry

'Success in the Gaming Industry Can't Be Planned': Former PlayStation Executive Critiques Live Service Projects

In a candid interview, Shuhei Yoshida, the former head of PlayStation, reflects on Sony's strategies concerning live service games and their inherent risks.

Gaming Industry

New Insights Reveal PC Games Surpass Console Sales in a Distressed Market

A recent report highlights how PC gaming is thriving compared to the stagnant console market.

Gaming News

Tomonobu Itagaki, Creator of Dead or Alive and Modern Ninja Gaiden, Passes Away at 58

Tributes pour in as Tomonobu Itagaki, known for his contributions to the gaming world with franchises like Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, has died at 58.

Game Development

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Writer Shares Thoughts on Disappointing Ending

Mark Cecere, the writer behind Deus Ex titles, expressed disappointment over the ending of Mankind Divided, stating it feels unfinished and suggests the villain was underdeveloped.

Gaming Industry

Shocking Allegations of Abuse Surface at Brandoville Studios Linked to Major Game Titles

A recent report reveals disturbing claims of mistreatment and financial exploitation at Brandoville Studios, the Indonesian support studio involved in high-profile game projects.

Gaming Industry

Piranha Games to Cut Jobs Following Underwhelming Performance of Mechwarrior 5: Clans

Piranha Games is set to lay off employees after its latest game, Mechwarrior 5: Clans, failed to meet sales expectations. Additionally, Toadman, the studio behind EvilVEvil, will be shutting down.

Gaming Industry

Square Enix Unveils New Anti-Harassment Initiative for Worker Protection

In response to rising fan abuse, Square Enix launches a stringent anti-harassment policy to safeguard its employees and partners.

Gaming News

Nintendo's Game-Key Cards: A Necessity for Game Preservation, Says Ex-Capcom Developer

Masakazu Sugimori, a former developer from Capcom, defends Nintendo’s new Game-Key Cards against claims of greed, arguing that they serve a crucial role in protecting the gaming industry.