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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
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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
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Three Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Zombies playable characters strike a pose.
Audio
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
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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
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Cover art for 2021's Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance.
Business
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 adaptationPacific Drive is on the road towards a TV adaptation
byJustin Carter
Dec 17, 2024
1 Min Read
The 18+ PEGI rating overlaid on a Balatro screenshot
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'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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byBryant Francis, Senior 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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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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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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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for 2022's Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
Business
Nintendo owns Monolith Soft after completing stake buyout
Nintendo owns Monolith Soft after completing stake buyout
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
Kratos and Atreus in 2022's God of War Ragnarok.
Art
God of War art director Raf Grassetti joins Naughty Dog after Netflix studio's collapse
God of War art director Raf Grassetti joins Naughty Dog after Netflix studio's collapse
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
Key art for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Business
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
A screenshot from Deceive Inc
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
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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
Screenshot of the 2020 horror game Phasmophobia.
Business
Phasmophobia scares up one million copies sold on consoles
Phasmophobia scares up one million copies sold on consoles
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
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
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Business
Sony's PlayStation retrospective digs into the console's 30-year hardware history
Sony's PlayStation retrospective digs into the console's 30-year hardware history
Nov 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Console
PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida is departing the company
PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida is departing the company
Nov 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Screenshot of the Nintendo Switch.
Business
Nintendo will kill the Switch's Chinese eShop in May 2026
Nintendo will kill the Switch's Chinese eShop in May 2026
Nov 26, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing 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
The Humanoid Origin logo overlaid on concept art for the studio's debut project
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
The PlayStation Portal resting on a counter
Console
Report: Sony is developing a dedicated PlayStation handheld
Report: Sony is developing a dedicated PlayStation handheld
Nov 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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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
A screenshot from Stalker 2
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
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
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Programming
What GameMaker's 25-year run tells us about the game engine market
What GameMaker's 25-year run tells us about the game engine market
Nov 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Screenshot of 2024's Farming Simulator 25.
Business
Farming Simulator 25 has series-best launch with 2 million copies sold in opening week
Farming Simulator 25 has series-best launch with 2 million copies sold in opening week
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Pro-worker picket signage set down on the sidewalk
Production
SAG-AFTRA doesn't want you to forget about striking workers during awards season
SAG-AFTRA doesn't want you to forget about striking workers during awards season
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key artwork for Elden Ring
Business
Update: Sony working to acquire FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa
Update: Sony working to acquire FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor

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