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Discord is adding forum channels to community serversDiscord is adding forum channels to community servers

As forums are slowly being phased out by game developers, Discord's version offers a similar take on the old method of fostering communities.

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Sep 14, 2022
1 Min Read
Cover art for RGG Studio's Judgment.
Production
Sega's Judgment franchise is now on PCSega's Judgment franchise is now on PC
byJustin Carter
Sep 14, 2022
1 Min Read
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Business
The Sims 4 is going free-to-play in OctoberThe Sims 4 is going free-to-play in October
byAlissa McAloon
Sep 14, 2022
2 Min Read
Screenshot from Ubisoft's trailer for Assassin's Creed Project Red.
Game Platforms
Report: Past abuse allegations continue to hurt morale at Assassin’s Creed Project Red studioReport: Past abuse allegations continue to hurt morale at Assassin’s Creed Project Red studio
byJustin Carter
Sep 13, 2022
2 Min Read
Company logo for AppLovin.
Business
AppLovin gives up on Unity mergerAppLovin gives up on Unity merger
byJustin Carter
Sep 13, 2022
2 Min Read
Promo screenshot of PlatinumGames and Square Enix's Babylon's Fall.
Business
Square Enix will shut down Babylon's Fall in 2023Square Enix will shut down Babylon's Fall in 2023
byJustin Carter
Sep 13, 2022
1 Min Read
Photo of Valve's Steam Deck handheld system.
Design
Valve developer reveals original Steam Deck prototypes
Valve developer reveals original Steam Deck prototypes
Sep 13, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Graphic for Discord integration coming to Xbox consoles.
Business
Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles now have Discord integration
Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles now have Discord integration
Sep 13, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Concept art for Omega Force's upcoming fantasy game to be published by EA.
Business
EA partners with Koei Tecmo and Omega Force on new game
EA partners with Koei Tecmo and Omega Force on new game
Sep 13, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Company logo for Unity.
Business
Unity Pro and Enterprise plans are going up in price
Unity Pro and Enterprise plans are going up in price
Sep 13, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Bryant Francis
Header image from the YouTube of Ubisoft's Skull & Bones.
Business
Ubisoft is raising prices on upcoming Xbox Series X|S and PS5 games
Ubisoft is raising prices on upcoming Xbox Series X|S and PS5 games
Sep 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Rockstar Games' Dan Houser (center) at the 2014 DICE Awards with Leslie Benzies (left).
Business
Rockstar Games' Dan Houser joins blockchain developer's advisory board
Rockstar Games' Dan Houser joins blockchain developer's advisory board
Sep 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Focus Entertainment acquires Verdun developer BlackMill Games
Focus Entertainment acquires Verdun developer BlackMill Games
Sep 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Former 343 Industries head Bonnie Ross at Xbox's E3 2015 conference.
Business
343 Industries founder Bonnie Ross announces departure
343 Industries founder Bonnie Ross announces departure
Sep 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Zack Fair and Cloud Strife in Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Business
Square Enix goes all in on blockchain with new Oasys partnership
Square Enix goes all in on blockchain with new Oasys partnership
Sep 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Key art for Assassin's Creed Red.
Business
Assassin's Creed Infinity looks to be service platform, not a game
Assassin's Creed Infinity looks to be service platform, not a game
Sep 12, 2022
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Promotional art for Netflix and Ubisoft's partnership.
Game Platforms
Netflix strikes deal with Ubisoft for three exclusive games
Netflix strikes deal with Ubisoft for three exclusive games
Sep 12, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
The woman version of Eivor in Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
Business
Ubisoft announces diversity plans, devs say more change needed
Ubisoft announces diversity plans, devs say more change needed
Sep 9, 2022
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3 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of the Steam Deck handheld.
Business
Valve launches official Steam Deck repair centers
Valve launches official Steam Deck repair centers
Sep 9, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of the Zombies mode from Call of Duty: Black Ops IV, taken from the game's website.
Business
Deviation Games co-founder Jason Blundell departs company
Deviation Games co-founder Jason Blundell departs company
Sep 9, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Programming
Roblox takes aim at game cloning in new developer update
Roblox takes aim at game cloning in new developer update
Sep 9, 2022
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Cover art for Don't Nod Entertainment's Tell Me Why.
Business
Don't Nod announces co-development partnership with Tiny Bull Studios
Don't Nod announces co-development partnership with Tiny Bull Studios
Sep 9, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Promotional Free Fire artwork
Business
Report: Free Fire developer Garena makes hundreds of layoffs at Shanghai office
Report: Free Fire developer Garena makes hundreds of layoffs at Shanghai office
Sep 9, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Stumble Guys promotional artwork
Business
Scopely acquires Stumble Guys, a competitive platformer that's definitely not Fall Guys
Scopely acquires Stumble Guys, a competitive platformer that's definitely not Fall Guys
Sep 9, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Headshot for the obituary of PlayStation London developer Justin Der Gregorian.
Game Platforms
Obituary: Justin Der Gregorian, PlayStation London developer, has died
Obituary: Justin Der Gregorian, PlayStation London developer, has died
Sep 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
California lawsuit accuses GameStop of wiretapping, sharing customer data
California lawsuit accuses GameStop of wiretapping, sharing customer data
Sep 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Promotional image for Overwatch 2 from Blizzcon 2019.
Business
Blizzard confirms new Overwatch 2 heroes are linked to its battle pass
Blizzard confirms new Overwatch 2 heroes are linked to its battle pass
Sep 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Cover art for Electronic Arts' Battlefield 2042.
Business
EA announces Battlefield campaign to be developed by new studio Ridgeline Games
EA announces Battlefield campaign to be developed by new studio Ridgeline Games
Sep 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Amazon Games boss explains why its Lord of the Rings MMO was canceled
Amazon Games boss explains why its Lord of the Rings MMO was canceled
Sep 8, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Valve introducing personalized "Store Hubs" to Steam to boost discoverability
Valve introducing personalized "Store Hubs" to Steam to boost discoverability
Sep 8, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Crystal Dynamics is taking control of Tomb Raider at Embracer
Crystal Dynamics is taking control of Tomb Raider at Embracer
Sep 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Logo for January 2022's Awesome Games Done Quick event.
Business
Awesome Games Done Quick cancels 2023 event over Florida's anti-LGBT laws
Awesome Games Done Quick cancels 2023 event over Florida's anti-LGBT laws
Sep 7, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Promo image for Vodeo Games' Beast Breaker, taken from the Epic Games Store page.
Business
Beast Breaker developer Vodeo Games announces closure
Beast Breaker developer Vodeo Games announces closure
Sep 7, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot from the upcoming game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
Business
Sony's Jim Ryan deems Xbox's three-year extension for Call of Duty "inadequate"
Sony's Jim Ryan deems Xbox's three-year extension for Call of Duty "inadequate"
Sep 7, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Johnny Silverhand in CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077.
Business
Cyberpunk 2077's console sales gave CD Projekt Red a "satisfactory" H1 2022
Cyberpunk 2077's console sales gave CD Projekt Red a "satisfactory" H1 2022
Sep 7, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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