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Activision Blizzard is offering better pay to contractors after worker pressureActivision Blizzard is offering better pay to contractors after worker pressure

Contractors for Activision Blizzard will now be paid over the holiday break, and have access to better sick day policies.

byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Nov 9, 2021
2 Min Read
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2K acquires elite3D and Turia Games to expand production capabilities2K acquires elite3D and Turia Games to expand production capabilities
byChris Kerr
Nov 9, 2021
1 Min Read
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Business
Konami praises mobile titles as sales rise in video game divisionKonami praises mobile titles as sales rise in video game division
byChris Kerr
Nov 9, 2021
1 Min Read
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Business
Q-Games to relaunch The Tomorrow Children after securing IP rights from SonyQ-Games to relaunch The Tomorrow Children after securing IP rights from Sony
byChris Kerr
Nov 9, 2021
1 Min Read
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Business
Deathloop game director Dinga Bakaba named studio director at Arkane LyonDeathloop game director Dinga Bakaba named studio director at Arkane Lyon
byChris Kerr
Nov 9, 2021
1 Min Read
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Business
Zynga hires a new vice president of blockchain gamingZynga hires a new vice president of blockchain gaming
byBryant Francis
Nov 8, 2021
1 Min Read
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Programming
You can now license Niantic's AR tech
You can now license Niantic's AR tech
Nov 8, 2021
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Sega's getting into NFTs too
Sega's getting into NFTs too
Nov 8, 2021
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Arkane's former studio director is jumping into educational games
Arkane's former studio director is jumping into educational games
Nov 8, 2021
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Design
Forza Horizon 5 will include sign language support for cutscenes
Forza Horizon 5 will include sign language support for cutscenes
Nov 8, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Ubisoft to raise pay across its Canadian studios to retain key talent
Ubisoft to raise pay across its Canadian studios to retain key talent
Nov 8, 2021
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Konami is temporarily pulling Metal Gear titles from digital stores
Konami is temporarily pulling Metal Gear titles from digital stores
Nov 8, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Annapurna's head of Interactive is now company president after executive shuffle
Annapurna's head of Interactive is now company president after executive shuffle
Nov 5, 2021
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Business
Nintendo Switch Online now has over 32 million members
Nintendo Switch Online now has over 32 million members
Nov 5, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Konami delays official eFootball launch until spring 2022
Konami delays official eFootball launch until spring 2022
Nov 5, 2021
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Omdia Analysis: How tech companies' revenue streams influence their video game strategies
Omdia Analysis: How tech companies' revenue streams influence their video game strategies
Nov 4, 2021
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2 Min Read
byMatthew Bailey, Contributor
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Business
Report: No layoffs at Hangar 13 after game cancellation
Report: No layoffs at Hangar 13 after game cancellation
Nov 4, 2021
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A screenshot of Seer, a character from Apex Legends.
Business
EA calls NFTs and blockchain games "the future of our industry" in earnings call
EA calls NFTs and blockchain games "the future of our industry" in earnings call
Nov 4, 2021
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Business
Devolver Digital has gone public at a valuation of $939.8 million
Devolver Digital has gone public at a valuation of $939.8 million
Nov 4, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
With over 38 million sales and counting, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best-selling Switch title ever
With over 38 million sales and counting, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best-selling Switch title ever
Nov 4, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Switch hardware sales decline, but console has now sold over 92 million units worldwide
Switch hardware sales decline, but console has now sold over 92 million units worldwide
Nov 4, 2021
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Take-Two's Q2 brings slight revenue gains, $53m game cancellation
Take-Two's Q2 brings slight revenue gains, $53m game cancellation
Nov 3, 2021
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2 Min Read
byAlissa McAloon, Publisher
Business
Activision Blizzard net revenue passes $2 billion in Q3
Activision Blizzard net revenue passes $2 billion in Q3
Nov 3, 2021
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3 Min Read
byAlissa McAloon, Publisher
Business
XP boosts pulled from sale in Marvel's Avengers after player backlash
XP boosts pulled from sale in Marvel's Avengers after player backlash
Nov 3, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Blizzard Entertainment co-lead Jen Oneal leaves company
Blizzard Entertainment co-lead Jen Oneal leaves company
Nov 2, 2021
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2 Min Read
byKris Graft, Contributor
Business
Following Meta announcement, Facebook abandons facial recognition
Following Meta announcement, Facebook abandons facial recognition
Nov 2, 2021
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2 Min Read
byKris Graft, Contributor
Business
Niantic is shutting down Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Niantic is shutting down Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Nov 2, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Netflix Games is launching on November 3
Netflix Games is launching on November 3
Nov 2, 2021
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Production
Valve is hosting a virtual Steam Deck conference to bring devs up to speed
Valve is hosting a virtual Steam Deck conference to bring devs up to speed
Nov 2, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Marketing
Psychology and game UX come together in GDC Masterclass
Psychology and game UX come together in GDC Masterclass
Nov 2, 2021
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2 Min Read
byGame Developer, Staff
Business
Report: Switch production to fall by 20 percent due to component shortages
Report: Switch production to fall by 20 percent due to component shortages
Nov 2, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Fortnite won't be launching in China despite years of testing
Fortnite won't be launching in China despite years of testing
Nov 1, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Ubisoft workers demand more than 'assurances' over harassment and misconduct allegations
Ubisoft workers demand more than 'assurances' over harassment and misconduct allegations
Nov 1, 2021
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Nintendo to close sales offices in Redwood City and Toronto
Nintendo to close sales offices in Redwood City and Toronto
Nov 1, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Game Platforms
Sega partners with Microsoft to create games using the Azure cloud platform
Sega partners with Microsoft to create games using the Azure cloud platform
Nov 1, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor

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