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EA will use Flexion to bring its mobile games to third-party app stores
Third-party app stores are slowly gaining more attention, and EA is one of the biggest publishers to recognize them.
Feb. 26, 2025
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Bloober Team to continue Konami partnership with another IP game
The two companies will 'continue their collaboration' with a second game project based on another Konami property.
Feb. 26, 2025
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Forte Labs-owned Phoenix Labs shutters Dauntless after laying off studio
Phoenix Labs is sunsetting Dauntless after a six-year run on May 29.
Feb. 25, 2025
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NetEase commits to supporting overseas studios but feels structural changes are 'necessary'
'Our studios in North America, the UK, Spain, France, and Japan all continue to refine and develop their ongoing game projects.'
Feb. 25, 2025
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Players lambast Activision after publisher confirms generative AI was used in Black Ops 6
The Microsoft-owned publisher has admitted generative AI tools were used to 'help develop some in game assets.'
Feb. 25, 2025
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Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa Games confirms layoffs amid industry 'turmoil'
The studio intends to reshape into small teams working on 'novel game ideas brought to players as early as possible.'
Feb. 24, 2025
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Unity cut ties with over 1,700 workers and closed 23 offices in 2024
The engine maker spent $214 million on a colossal restructuring program that resulted in widespread layoffs.
Feb. 24, 2025
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Balatro's contentious PEGI 18 rating has been amended thanks to 'mitigating fantastical elements'
European ratings agency PEGI has decided it should be safe for some young people to dive into the award-winning deck builder.
Feb. 24, 2025
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Writer-director Sam Lake and game designer Lucas Pope honored at GDCA 2025
Sam Lake will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award. Lucas Pope will be recognized with the Pioneer Award.
Feb. 22, 2025
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Report: NetEase cuts staff and projects as CEO prioritizes 'evergreen, mass-market' hits
The Chinese conglomerate has made heavy cuts across its game division as founder/CEO William Ding becomes more involved in its operations.
Feb. 22, 2025
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Obituary: Carter Lipscomb, Iron Galaxy's business specialist, has passed away
For nearly 35 years, Lipscomb worked at developers like Maxis, Sony Interactive, and Iron Galaxy.
Feb. 22, 2025
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Report: Sony dismisses ex-Bungie director's lawsuit claims, alleged 'consistent misconduct' took place
Sony claims Chris Barrett attempted to create 'unprofessional levels of intimacy' with multiple women staffers at Bungie.
Feb. 22, 2025