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Activision Blizzard has hired a new head of diversity, equity, and inclusionActivision Blizzard has hired a new head of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Activision Blizzard has hired Kristen Hines to serve as chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer.

byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Apr 12, 2022
2 Min Read
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Richard Garriott, creator of Ultima, is making an NFT-powered MMORichard Garriott, creator of Ultima, is making an NFT-powered MMO
byBryant Francis
Apr 12, 2022
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Report: Almost half of Russian game industry workers are leaving the countryReport: Almost half of Russian game industry workers are leaving the country
byBryant Francis
Apr 11, 2022
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Business
Chinese government approves first new game releases since last JulyChinese government approves first new game releases since last July
byBryant Francis
Apr 11, 2022
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Sony sinks $1 billion into Epic Games to "deepen" its relationship with the metaverseSony sinks $1 billion into Epic Games to "deepen" its relationship with the metaverse
byChris Kerr
Apr 11, 2022
1 Min Read
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Braid, Carto, and Ethereal devs form new studio Furniture & MattressBraid, Carto, and Ethereal devs form new studio Furniture & Mattress
byChris Kerr
Apr 11, 2022
1 Min Read
Business
9 Dots and thatgamecompany vets launch Astra Fund to support "thinking games"
9 Dots and thatgamecompany vets launch Astra Fund to support "thinking games"
Apr 11, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Sega indicates NFTs could be used to realize "SuperGame" ambitions
Sega indicates NFTs could be used to realize "SuperGame" ambitions
Apr 11, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Take-Two is selling $2.7 billion worth of senior notes to raise cash for Zynga deal
Take-Two is selling $2.7 billion worth of senior notes to raise cash for Zynga deal
Apr 8, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Former Jagex boss Rod Cousens appointed co-CEO at Huuuge Games
Former Jagex boss Rod Cousens appointed co-CEO at Huuuge Games
Apr 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Unpacking named Game of the Year at BAFTA Games Awards 2022
Unpacking named Game of the Year at BAFTA Games Awards 2022
Apr 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Improbable raises $150 million to accelerate metaverse pivot
Improbable raises $150 million to accelerate metaverse pivot
Apr 8, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Blizzard alters Overwatch hero's outfits after Russian invasion of Ukraine
Blizzard alters Overwatch hero's outfits after Russian invasion of Ukraine
Apr 7, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Game Platforms
Activision Blizzard is making over a thousand QA contractors full-time employees
Activision Blizzard is making over a thousand QA contractors full-time employees
Apr 7, 2022
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Business
Industry analyst NPD Group merging with IRI to expand operations
Industry analyst NPD Group merging with IRI to expand operations
Apr 7, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Riot Games to drop vaccine and mask mandates at LA office
Riot Games to drop vaccine and mask mandates at LA office
Apr 7, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Epic and Lego want to create a metaverse for children
Epic and Lego want to create a metaverse for children
Apr 7, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Remedy is remaking the first two Max Payne games with its own engine
Remedy is remaking the first two Max Payne games with its own engine
Apr 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Elden Ring and Wordle crack the list of top ten most-Tweeted-about games
Elden Ring and Wordle crack the list of top ten most-Tweeted-about games
Apr 6, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Ubisoft reassures NFT owners they made history after ending active development on Breakpoint
Ubisoft reassures NFT owners they made history after ending active development on Breakpoint
Apr 6, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Superbloom nets $3 million to create diverse lifestyle games aimed at women
Superbloom nets $3 million to create diverse lifestyle games aimed at women
Apr 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Pokemon Go dev Niantic acquires AR studio NZXR
Pokemon Go dev Niantic acquires AR studio NZXR
Apr 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Ubisoft has no plans for future Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint updates
Ubisoft has no plans for future Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint updates
Apr 5, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAlissa McAloon, Publisher
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Ubisoft is making a mobile Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six game
Ubisoft is making a mobile Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six game
Apr 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Business
Unreal Engine 5 has officially launched
Unreal Engine 5 has officially launched
Apr 5, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Roblox CEO will earn over $230 million by 2028 if share prices rocket
Roblox CEO will earn over $230 million by 2028 if share prices rocket
Apr 5, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Court documents shed light on the mysterious disappearance of Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory
Court documents shed light on the mysterious disappearance of Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory
Apr 5, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Sable, Norco, and How to Say Goodbye among Amaze Award 2022 nominees
Sable, Norco, and How to Say Goodbye among Amaze Award 2022 nominees
Apr 5, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Epic Games has a new app for capturing photogrammetry assets on your phone
Epic Games has a new app for capturing photogrammetry assets on your phone
Apr 4, 2022
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Business
Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert is returning to the franchise
Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert is returning to the franchise
Apr 4, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Game Platforms
Epic Games and Xbox raise $144 million for Ukraine through Fortnite fundraiser
Epic Games and Xbox raise $144 million for Ukraine through Fortnite fundraiser
Apr 4, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Wargaming to shut down businesses in Russia and Belarus
Wargaming to shut down businesses in Russia and Belarus
Apr 4, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Sony will keep acquiring game studios to sustain "virtuous cycle" of success
Sony will keep acquiring game studios to sustain "virtuous cycle" of success
Apr 4, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
A sign reads "Unaccountable Corporate Bureaucrats are driving employees out of Activision Blizzard."
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Activision Blizzard's vaccine mandate drop is driving another walkout
Activision Blizzard's vaccine mandate drop is driving another walkout
Apr 1, 2022
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
GameStop's stock price is skyrocketing again
GameStop's stock price is skyrocketing again
Apr 1, 2022
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor

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