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Humble Bundle to sunset Games Collection perk in NovemberHumble Bundle to sunset Games Collection perk in November

Update: The Humble Collection perk—a library of games previously made accessible for Humble Choice subscribers—will shut down on November 7.

byJustin Carter
Oct 9, 2023
2 Min Read
Gollum in Daedalic Entertainment's Lord of the Rings: Gollum.
Business
Lord of the Rings: Gollum devs describe alleged hostile work cultureLord of the Rings: Gollum devs describe alleged hostile work culture
byJustin Carter
Oct 9, 2023
2 Min Read
The back of Manchester striker Erling Haaland in a screenshot from EA Sports FC 24.
Business
EA Sports FC 24 nets 11 million players in opening weekEA Sports FC 24 nets 11 million players in opening week
byJustin Carter
Oct 9, 2023
2 Min Read
Key artwork for Dredge showing a battered fishing boat approaching a lighthouse in a storm
Business
Dredge smashes internal expectations after topping 1 million salesDredge smashes internal expectations after topping 1 million sales
byChris Kerr
Oct 7, 2023
2 Min Read
The PGWU logo overlaid on key artwork for Cyberpunk 2077
Business
CD Projekt workers and other Polish devs unionize under PGWU bannerCD Projekt workers and other Polish devs unionize under PGWU banner
byChris Kerr
Oct 7, 2023
2 Min Read
The logos for Virtuos and Calypte
Business
Virtuos Studios seemingly closes Calypte one year after openingVirtuos Studios seemingly closes Calypte one year after opening
byBryant Francis
Oct 6, 2023
3 Min Read
Just Cause 3 protagonist Rico Rodriguez prepares to jump off a flying sports car.
Business
Developers at Avalanche Studios are unionizing
Developers at Avalanche Studios are unionizing
Oct 6, 2023
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis
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Business
Appeals court finds Quantic Dream in breach of security obligations over obscene material
Appeals court finds Quantic Dream in breach of security obligations over obscene material
Oct 6, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau
A promo image for Assassin's Creed Mirage featuring player character Basim and the logo for Amazon Luna.
Game Platforms
Ubisoft deepens cloud streaming investment with Amazon Luna deal
Ubisoft deepens cloud streaming investment with Amazon Luna deal
Oct 6, 2023
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis
A graphic with the words "Activision Blizzard" on it.
Business
Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard could conclude on Friday the 13th
Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard could conclude on Friday the 13th
Oct 6, 2023
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis
Business
CD Projekt spent $85M developing and promoting Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
CD Projekt spent $85M developing and promoting Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Oct 6, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
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Business
Telltale reportedly laid off staff working on The Wolf Among Us 2
Telltale reportedly laid off staff working on The Wolf Among Us 2
Oct 5, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau
Idris Elba points a gun at the camera, surrounded by other Cyberpunk thugs.
Business
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty sold three million copies in one week
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty sold three million copies in one week
Oct 5, 2023
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis
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Business
Former HR manager sues Bungie for wrongful termination, alleges retaliation
Former HR manager sues Bungie for wrongful termination, alleges retaliation
Oct 5, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau
Promotional art for Dragon Age Dreadwolf. Four fantasy warriors gather at a corner, preparing to assault enemies.
Business
Keywords lays off unionized devs after concluding BioWare contract
Keywords lays off unionized devs after concluding BioWare contract
Oct 5, 2023
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis
Tim Sweeney, sporting a black hoodie with a Fortnite llama on it, gives a speech at GDC 2023
Business
Epic Games to update Unreal Engine pricing for devs outside game industry
Epic Games to update Unreal Engine pricing for devs outside game industry
Oct 5, 2023
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis
Key art for Motiga's Gigantic, showing two player characters facing off.
Business
In a rare move, Gearbox revives Gigantic for limited-time event
In a rare move, Gearbox revives Gigantic for limited-time event
Oct 4, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Screenshot of a character in Creative Assembly's Hyenas looking out at Earth.
Business
Hyenas reportedly faced major design changes before cancellation
Hyenas reportedly faced major design changes before cancellation
Oct 4, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Cover art for BioWare's Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.
Business
Ex-BioWare employees sue studio over "shortchanged" severance
Ex-BioWare employees sue studio over "shortchanged" severance
Oct 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
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Game Platforms
Ousted Ubisoft execs arrested on sexual misconduct charges
Ousted Ubisoft execs arrested on sexual misconduct charges
Oct 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key artwork for Stray Gods featuring the game's cast of characters
Business
Stray Gods crowned GOTY at 2023 Australian Game Developer Awards
Stray Gods crowned GOTY at 2023 Australian Game Developer Awards
Oct 4, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
The Nintendo 3DS family of consoles
Business
Nintendo ending online support for 3DS and Wii U software in 2024
Nintendo ending online support for 3DS and Wii U software in 2024
Oct 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Screenshot of Dang!'s Boomerang X, showing the player staring at a large creature.
Business
Boomerang X developer Dang! is shutting down due to lack of funding
Boomerang X developer Dang! is shutting down due to lack of funding
Oct 3, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art of Ellie in Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II.
Business
Report: Naughty Dog lays off "dozens" of contract developers
Report: Naughty Dog lays off "dozens" of contract developers
Oct 3, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Logo for developer Puny Human over concept art for Trover Saves the Universe.
Business
Galacide dev Puny Human closes, cites unpaid fees from publishing contract
Galacide dev Puny Human closes, cites unpaid fees from publishing contract
Oct 3, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
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Business
Screen Australia reshapes funding programs to provide more support to indies
Screen Australia reshapes funding programs to provide more support to indies
Oct 2, 2023
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A trio of biker pigeons in the visual dating sim Hatoful Boyfriend.
Business
Hatoful Boyfriend creator alleges Epic never paid her royalties
Hatoful Boyfriend creator alleges Epic never paid her royalties
Oct 2, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art for Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 showing the game's playable characters/companions.
Business
Baldur's Gate 3 was September's most-played Steam Deck game
Baldur's Gate 3 was September's most-played Steam Deck game
Oct 2, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Headshot of Sergiy Galyonkin, publishing strategy director for Epic Games.
Business
Sergiy Galyonkin, Epic Games' publishing strategy director, departs
Sergiy Galyonkin, Epic Games' publishing strategy director, departs
Oct 2, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Graphic for game developer Team17 and the various properties under its belt.
Business
Team17 loses CEO, sees "significant losses" from company restructure
Team17 loses CEO, sees "significant losses" from company restructure
Oct 2, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art for Nicalis' The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth.
Business
Nicalis is bringing online multiplayer to The Binding of Isaac
Nicalis is bringing online multiplayer to The Binding of Isaac
Sep 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Cover art for Mojang's Minecraft Legends, showing multiple players in action.
Business
Minecraft Dungeons crawls to 25 million players as active support ends
Minecraft Dungeons crawls to 25 million players as active support ends
Sep 29, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
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Business
NVIDIA's French offices raided after anticompetitive concerns
NVIDIA's French offices raided after anticompetitive concerns
Sep 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art for Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo Sport.
Business
Gran Turismo Sport to go offline in January 2024
Gran Turismo Sport to go offline in January 2024
Sep 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Splash art of various Ubisoft games such as Mario+Rabbids, Riders Republic, and Watch Dogs Legion.
Business
Ubisoft quietly laid off six employees to "focus on communications"
Ubisoft quietly laid off six employees to "focus on communications"
Sep 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter

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