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2024 was a brutal year where executives bemoaned the need to lay off workers, then swiftly boasted of the potential to replace them with AI.

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byChris Kerr, Bryant Francisand 1 more
Dec 20, 2024
1 Min Read
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Business
15 percent of Steam users played 2024's game releases15 percent of Steam users played 2024's game releases
byJustin Carter
Dec 20, 2024
1 Min Read
Key artwork for Elden Ring
Business
Sony to become largest shareholder in FromSoftware parent company KadokawaSony to become largest shareholder in FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa
byChris Kerr
Dec 19, 2024
1 Min Read
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Activision quietly recast Black Ops 6 Zombies actors during SAG-AFTRA strikeActivision quietly recast Black Ops 6 Zombies actors during SAG-AFTRA strike
byBryant Francis
Dec 18, 2024
1 Min Read
Two thieves brawl against each other and a guard in a library in Thick as Thieves.
Design
How Thick as Thieves adapts immersive sim tricks for multiplayer shenanigansHow Thick as Thieves adapts immersive sim tricks for multiplayer shenanigans
byBryant Francis
Dec 18, 2024
1 Min Read
Cover art for 2021's Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance.
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Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance will be delisted in 2025Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance will be delisted in 2025
byJustin Carter
Dec 17, 2024
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Cover art for 2024's Pacific Drive.
Business
Pacific Drive is on the road towards a TV adaptation
Pacific Drive is on the road towards a TV adaptation
Dec 17, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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'This is comedy': Balatro developer Localthunk baffled after PEGI hands title 18+ rating
'This is comedy': Balatro developer Localthunk baffled after PEGI hands title 18+ rating
Dec 17, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Catly developer denies it's using generative AI or blockchain technology in its cute cat game
Catly developer denies it's using generative AI or blockchain technology in its cute cat game
Dec 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Flashbulb Games confirms layoffs after scrapping unannounced project
Flashbulb Games confirms layoffs after scrapping unannounced project
Dec 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for 2024's Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Business
Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor: ReFantazio sweep the 2024 Game Awards
Astro Bot and Metaphor: ReFantazio sweep the 2024 Game Awards
Dec 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Patch Notes #7: How an unlikely hero called Wilmot spawned a sustainable franchise
Patch Notes #7: How an unlikely hero called Wilmot spawned a sustainable franchise
Dec 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Screenshot of 2024's Balatro.
Business
Balatro, Thank Goodness You're Here win at Apple's 2024 App Store Awards
Balatro, Thank Goodness You're Here win at Apple's 2024 App Store Awards
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Key art for 2024's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Business
Rocksteady to terminate Suicide Squad support in January 2025
Rocksteady to terminate Suicide Squad support in January 2025
Dec 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Key art for 2024's hero shooter Marvel Rivals.
Business
Marvel Rivals opens big with 10 million players on launch weekend
Marvel Rivals opens big with 10 million players on launch weekend
Dec 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Report: Itch.io taken down by collectible maker Funko and AI tool Brand Shield
Report: Itch.io taken down by collectible maker Funko and AI tool Brand Shield
Dec 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
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Dragon Quest 3's HD-2D remake sells 2 million copies
Dragon Quest 3's HD-2D remake sells 2 million copies
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Playgama raises $3 million to build global HTML5 platform ecosystem
Playgama raises $3 million to build global HTML5 platform ecosystem
Dec 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Deceive Inc developer Sweet Bandits shuts down after reaching 'breaking point'
Deceive Inc developer Sweet Bandits shuts down after reaching 'breaking point'
Dec 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key artwork for XDefiant
Production
Ubisoft kills XDefiant and closes studios in San Francisco and Osaka
Ubisoft kills XDefiant and closes studios in San Francisco and Osaka
Dec 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
MyGames sells off hypercasual games publisher Mamboo
MyGames sells off hypercasual games publisher Mamboo
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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GOG expands preservation program to protect delisted games
GOG expands preservation program to protect delisted games
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Visions of Mana director leaves NetEase for Square Enix
Visions of Mana director leaves NetEase for Square Enix
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Riot expands terms of service to cover 'off-platform conduct and behavior'
Riot expands terms of service to cover 'off-platform conduct and behavior'
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Cover art for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.
Business
CD Projekt Q3 revenue down 49% as Witcher 4 development enters full swing
CD Projekt Q3 revenue down 49% as Witcher 4 development enters full swing
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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PC
The 2K Launcher is going the way of the dodo
The 2K Launcher is going the way of the dodo
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Production
Mass Effect director shutters new studio due to 'unexpected shortfall of funding'
Mass Effect director shutters new studio due to 'unexpected shortfall of funding'
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Production
Motion capture workers at 2K have successfully voted to unionize
Motion capture workers at 2K have successfully voted to unionize
Nov 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for 2019's Shenmue 3.
Business
Shenmue 3's publishing rights switch over to Inin Games
Shenmue 3's publishing rights switch over to Inin Games
Nov 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Stalker 2 has sold 1 million copies in two days
Stalker 2 has sold 1 million copies in two days
Nov 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Characters from the Warcraft franchise strike a pose.
Design
What Blizzard is doing to make sure World of Warcraft never gets old
What Blizzard is doing to make sure World of Warcraft never gets old
Nov 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Valve sets new guidelines for devs selling season passes on Steam
Valve sets new guidelines for devs selling season passes on Steam
Nov 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of the 2023 MMO Blue Protocol.
Business
Bandai Namco dissolving online studio after Blue Protocol's collapse
Bandai Namco dissolving online studio after Blue Protocol's collapse
Nov 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
A screenshot from Hyper Light Breaker
Business
Hyper Light Breaker developer Heart Machine confirms layoffs
Hyper Light Breaker developer Heart Machine confirms layoffs
Nov 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for 2024's AFK Journey.
Business
AFK Journey and Clash of Clans lead Google Play's top games of 2024
AFK Journey and Clash of Clans lead Google Play's top games of 2024
Nov 20, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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