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byAlissa McAloon
Dec 13, 2023
1 Min Read
Graphic for Valve's digital game storefront Steam.
Business
Valve accuses law firm of "targeted extortion" in new lawsuitValve accuses law firm of "targeted extortion" in new lawsuit
byJustin Carter
Dec 13, 2023
1 Min Read
Spider-Man and Spider-Man fighting Sandman in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
Business
Insomniac Games hacked, blackmailed with doxxing and game leaksInsomniac Games hacked, blackmailed with doxxing and game leaks
byJustin Carter
Dec 12, 2023
1 Min Read
A character shredding a rail in Fortnite
Business
Fortnite maker Epic wins antitrust lawsuit against GoogleFortnite maker Epic wins antitrust lawsuit against Google
byChris Kerr
Dec 12, 2023
1 Min Read
Splash art for the Fortnite OG event.
Business
Epic admits it personally created advocacy group to target AppleEpic admits it personally created advocacy group to target Apple
byJustin Carter
Dec 12, 2023
1 Min Read
Various Xbox-brand characters in a promotional image for Xbox Game Pass.
Business
Xbox considering free (with ads) Game Pass tierXbox considering free (with ads) Game Pass tier
byJustin Carter
Dec 12, 2023
1 Min Read
Screenshot of Fntastic's The Day Before showing players heading into a tunnel.
Business
About half of The Day Before's players bought, then refunded the game
About half of The Day Before's players bought, then refunded the game
Dec 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Screenshot of Fntastic's The Day Before.
Business
The Day Before dev Fntastic shuts down after game's launch weekend
The Day Before dev Fntastic shuts down after game's launch weekend
Dec 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Gameplay from Virtual Virtual Reality 2 by developer Tender Claws.
Business
Tender Claws forms new collective agreement with worker-led union
Tender Claws forms new collective agreement with worker-led union
Dec 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
fallout 3 image
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ZeniMax Union strike tentative agreement over AI usage in workplace
ZeniMax Union strike tentative agreement over AI usage in workplace
Dec 11, 2023
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byJustin Carter
Naia and Naiee in the key art for Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.
Business
Starbreeze's Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons to get 2024 remake
Starbreeze's Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons to get 2024 remake
Dec 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Promo art for Rocksteady Studios' Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Business
Rocksteady plans offline mode for Suicide Squad post-release
Rocksteady plans offline mode for Suicide Squad post-release
Dec 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The main character in the trailer for Archetype Entertainment's Exodus.
Business
Archetype's Exodus being built as Wizards of the Coast's next big franchise
Archetype's Exodus being built as Wizards of the Coast's next big franchise
Dec 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
Key artwork for Starfield
Business
Microsoft incorporates contract workers into ZeniMax union, offers some full-time roles
Microsoft incorporates contract workers into ZeniMax union, offers some full-time roles
Dec 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A host on stage at The Game Awards alongside a muppet
Business
The Game Awards 2023 sidelines devs in favor of reveals, celebs, and one big muppet
The Game Awards 2023 sidelines devs in favor of reveals, celebs, and one big muppet
Dec 7, 2023
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byChris Kerr
A screenshot from stylish puzzler Ynglet
Business
Ynglet developer Triple Topping is closing its doors after declaring bankruptcy
Ynglet developer Triple Topping is closing its doors after declaring bankruptcy
Dec 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Logo for Nintendo.
Business
Nintendo Live event canceled following threats against staff
Nintendo Live event canceled following threats against staff
Dec 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Graphic for mobile developer Rovio, featuring characters Angry Birds.
Business
Rovio to close down Montreal dev Studio Lumi
Rovio to close down Montreal dev Studio Lumi
Dec 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Survivors holding their own against zombies in The Walking Dead: Betrayal.
Business
The Walking Dead: Betrayal gets delisted after 3 months in Early Access
The Walking Dead: Betrayal gets delisted after 3 months in Early Access
Dec 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Business
The triumphs and struggles of the resurgent Australian game industry
The triumphs and struggles of the resurgent Australian game industry
Dec 6, 2023
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byChris Kerr
The GameStop logo on a black background
Business
GameStop says firing CEO was a "risk" after reporting quarterly $14.7 million operating loss
GameStop says firing CEO was a "risk" after reporting quarterly $14.7 million operating loss
Dec 6, 2023
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byChris Kerr
Cyberpunk 2077's Female V in a graphic for the Polish Gamedev Workers Union.
Business
CD Projekt voluntarily recognizes Polish developer union
CD Projekt voluntarily recognizes Polish developer union
Dec 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The Weapon from 343 Industries' Halo Infinite.
Business
CWA establishes AI principles for workplace union bargaining
CWA establishes AI principles for workplace union bargaining
Dec 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
A trio of Guardians in the reveal trailer for Destiny 2: The Final Shape.
Business
Report: Bungie at risk of full Sony takeover
Report: Bungie at risk of full Sony takeover
Dec 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The Twitch logo on a purple background
Business
Twitch leaving Korea due to "prohibitively expensive" operating costs
Twitch leaving Korea due to "prohibitively expensive" operating costs
Dec 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Key artwork for Jumplight Odyssey featuring interstellar vehicles and anime-style characters
Business
League of Geeks pauses Jumplight Odyssey development after significant layoffs
League of Geeks pauses Jumplight Odyssey development after significant layoffs
Dec 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
The Dragonborn in promo art for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Business
Bethesda relaunches paid mod store for Skyrim: Special Edition
Bethesda relaunches paid mod store for Skyrim: Special Edition
Dec 5, 2023
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byJustin Carter
The Tinybuild logo on an orange background
Business
Tinybuild is cutting jobs after an "incredibly challenging year"
Tinybuild is cutting jobs after an "incredibly challenging year"
Dec 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A car drifting on a dirt road in EA Sports WRC
Business
EA confirms layoffs at EA Sports WRC developer Codemasters
EA confirms layoffs at EA Sports WRC developer Codemasters
Dec 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
The Grand Theft Auto VI logo on a black background
Business
Rockstar trailer drop confirms Grand Theft Auto VI is launching in 2025
Rockstar trailer drop confirms Grand Theft Auto VI is launching in 2025
Dec 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Gladio, Ignis, Noctis, and Prompto in the box art for Final Fantasy XV.
Business
Hajime Tabata wants JP Games to foster the next generation of developers
Hajime Tabata wants JP Games to foster the next generation of developers
Dec 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Two Spartans running from an Infected in splash art for Halo Infinite Season 5.
Business
QA staff at Xbox support dev Experis successfully vote to unionize
QA staff at Xbox support dev Experis successfully vote to unionize
Dec 4, 2023
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byJustin Carter
Logo for Payday developer Starbreeze Studios.
Business
Starbreeze to develop and self-publish Dungeons & Dragons co-op game
Starbreeze to develop and self-publish Dungeons & Dragons co-op game
Dec 4, 2023
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byJustin Carter
Key artwork for Dauntless featuring a warrior and a dragon
Business
Dauntless developer Phoenix Labs has laid off 34 support workers
Dauntless developer Phoenix Labs has laid off 34 support workers
Dec 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A selection of Xbox Game Pass titles and supported hardware
Business
Microsoft spending over $1 billion annually on third-party Xbox Game Pass titles
Microsoft spending over $1 billion annually on third-party Xbox Game Pass titles
Dec 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr

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Key art for 2019's Shenmue 3.
Business
Shenmue 3's publishing rights switch over to Inin GamesShenmue 3's publishing rights switch over to Inin Games
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Nov 22, 2024
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A screenshot from Stalker 2
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Stalker 2 has sold 1 million copies in two daysStalker 2 has sold 1 million copies in two days
byChris Kerr
Nov 22, 2024
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