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Microsoft files patent for 'altering narrative experiences' with genAI Microsoft files patent for 'altering narrative experiences' with genAI

Microsoft's newly unveiled patent frames genAI as a 'co-pilot' to game designers to help them (and players) 'aid in the creation of the game's narrative.'

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Jan 16, 2025

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Key art for 2023's Hi-Fi Rush.

Krafton aiming for 'big franchise IP' via first-party and publishing expansion Krafton aiming for 'big franchise IP' via first-party and publishing expansion

byJustin Carter

Jan 16, 2025

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VR studio Soul Assembly has laid off 15 percent of its workforce VR studio Soul Assembly has laid off 15 percent of its workforce

Jan 16, 2025

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Sony patents new tech focused on behavior tracking and reducing input lag Sony patents new tech focused on behavior tracking and reducing input lag

byJustin Carter

Jan 15, 2025

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Microsoft conducts 'small' layoffs across various divisions Microsoft conducts 'small' layoffs across various divisions

byJustin Carter

Jan 15, 2025

1 Min Read

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Meta cutting 5 percent of workforce to jettison 'low performers'Meta cutting 5 percent of workforce to jettison 'low performers'

Jan 15, 2025

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Online game jam Ludum Dare scraps 2025 event schedule

Online game jam Ludum Dare scraps 2025 event schedule

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Space Ape Games launches offshoot studio NextBeat

Space Ape Games launches offshoot studio NextBeat

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

GOG teams with European game archivist organization to continue preservation efforts

GOG teams with European game archivist organization to continue preservation efforts

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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Dreams on a Pillow raises $240,000 to spotlight 'two decades of untold Palestinian history'

Dreams on a Pillow raises $240,000 to spotlight 'two decades of untold Palestinian history'

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Screenshot from Powerwash Simulator's VR port.

FuturLab turns off the spigot for future Powerwash Simulator VR support

FuturLab turns off the spigot for future Powerwash Simulator VR support

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Key art for 2020's Godfall.

Report: Godfall dev Counterplay Games has quietly closed down

Report: Godfall dev Counterplay Games has quietly closed down

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

STJV union calls for extended strike at Don't Nod with layoffs looming

STJV union calls for extended strike at Don't Nod with layoffs looming

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Photograph of the late game designer, Alan Emrich.

Obituary: Alan Emrich, game designer and writer, has died

Obituary: Alan Emrich, game designer and writer, has died

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Concept art for Bungie's reported next project, 'Gummy Bears.'

Report: Bungie project 'Gummy Bears' transferred to new PlayStation team

Report: Bungie project 'Gummy Bears' transferred to new PlayStation team

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Screenshot of 2024's MechWarrior 5: Clans.

Enad Global 7 shuts down Toadman, cuts staff at MechWarrior dev Piranha Games

Enad Global 7 shuts down Toadman, cuts staff at MechWarrior dev Piranha Games

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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Square Enix prepared to take legal action to protect staff from harassment

Square Enix prepared to take legal action to protect staff from harassment

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Screenshot of the 2023 Early Access game, Robocraft 2.

Robocraft 2 developer Freejam shuts down

Robocraft 2 developer Freejam shuts down

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Key artwork for Assassin's Creed Shadows

Ubisoft taking 'decisive steps' to reshape company and renew focus on gameplay quality

Ubisoft taking 'decisive steps' to reshape company and renew focus on gameplay quality

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Concept art for Wonder Legends Studio's debut project.

Wonder Legends Studio raises $1 million to fund debut transmedia project

Wonder Legends Studio raises $1 million to fund debut transmedia project

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Splash Damage is scaling down after scrapping Transformers: Reactivate

Splash Damage is scaling down after scrapping Transformers: Reactivate

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Plaion CEO and co-founder Klemens Kundratitz to step down after 31 years

Plaion CEO and co-founder Klemens Kundratitz to step down after 31 years

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Key art for 2024's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Rocksteady ended its tumultuous 2024 by laying off staff

Rocksteady ended its tumultuous 2024 by laying off staff

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Teaser image for indie studio Jar of Sparks.

Jar of Sparks pauses operations as leaders search for new publishing partner

Jar of Sparks pauses operations as leaders search for new publishing partner

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Report: Ex-Annapurna Interactive staff taking charge of Take-Two's Private Division label

Report: Ex-Annapurna Interactive staff taking charge of Take-Two's Private Division label

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Reflections on the journey of publishing Everseeker: Little Critters

Reflections on the journey of publishing Everseeker: Little Critters

byJoão Victor Kaian, Buscariol Maiettini

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U.S. Department of Defense adds Tencent to list of 'Chinese military companies'

U.S. Department of Defense adds Tencent to list of 'Chinese military companies'

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Key artwork for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Activision spent almost $1.8 billion developing three Call of Duty titles

Activision spent almost $1.8 billion developing three Call of Duty titles

byChris Kerr, News Editor

The Krafton and Tango Gameworks logos overlaid on Hi-Fi Rush artwork

New year, new you: Tango Gameworks reborn as Tango Gameworks Inc

New year, new you: Tango Gameworks reborn as Tango Gameworks Inc

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Screenshot from 2025's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.

SNK opens new studio to 'evolve' fighting game franchises

SNK opens new studio to 'evolve' fighting game franchises

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: Chris Kerr's top 5 games of the year

Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: Chris Kerr's top 5 games of the year

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Hothead Games has shut down after almost 20 years

Hothead Games has shut down after almost 20 years

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Promo art for Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road.

ZeniMax will pivot Elder Scrolls Online to seasonal content in 2025

ZeniMax will pivot Elder Scrolls Online to seasonal content in 2025

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Characters from Epic Games' Fortnite.

Tencent removes directors from Epic Games after Justice Dept. inquiry

Tencent removes directors from Epic Games after Justice Dept. inquiry

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Key artwork for Elden Ring

Sony to become largest shareholder in FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa

Sony to become largest shareholder in FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa

byChris Kerr, News Editor

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