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Firaxis strikes up partnership with Shawnee Tribe for 'sincere representation' in Civilization VII
Firaxis strikes up partnership with Shawnee Tribe for 'sincere representation' in Civilization VII
Shawnee Tribe Chief Ben Barnes hopes that the move ensures the future of Shawnee language
Oct. 7, 2024
Report: Tencent and the Guillemot family considering Ubisoft buyout
Report: Tencent and the Guillemot family considering Ubisoft buyout
Ubisoft shares have gone up 30 percent following the report of a buyout.
Oct. 5, 2024
Antstream Arcade conducts 'small' layoffs in 'strategic shift in focus'
Antstream Arcade conducts 'small' layoffs in 'strategic shift in focus'
'The games industry is currently facing a very challenging period, [and] we have made the difficult decision to make a small number of redundancies within the Antstream Arcade team.'
Oct. 5, 2024
Obituary: LucasArts artist Ti-Ning Kwa has passed away
Obituary: LucasArts artist Ti-Ning Kwa has passed away
Kwa provided art and model work for The Sims sequels and their expansions and Tribes 2 before pivoting to making award-winning, high-end luxury eyewear.
Oct. 4, 2024
11 Bit Studios quietly laid off eight employees at the end of 2023
11 Bit Studios quietly laid off eight employees at the end of 2023
The Frostpunk 2 dev kept its layoffs from last year in the dark, but recently said they were caused by 'production changes' for an unrevealed project.
Oct. 4, 2024
Saber Interactive teams with Paramount to develop triple-A Avatar project
Saber Interactive teams with Paramount to develop triple-A Avatar project
Paramount and Saber will collaborate on a new action-RPG based on Nickelodeon's hit fantasy anime.
Oct. 4, 2024
New indie, Day 4 Night Studios, formed by Ubisoft Milan and Rockstar alums
New indie, Day 4 Night Studios, formed by Ubisoft Milan and Rockstar alums
The new developer consists of former designers and producers from Ubisoft, and they're partnering with Krafton on a fully original project.
Oct. 4, 2024
FromSoftware raises base salary for graduates in Japan by 11 percent
FromSoftware raises base salary for graduates in Japan by 11 percent
The move brings its starting wage in line with Capcom, Atlus and Konami.
Oct. 4, 2024
Aggro Crab shares early prototype of Another Crab's Treasure
Aggro Crab shares early prototype of Another Crab's Treasure
Take a peek at a 2021 build of the 2024 hit.
Oct. 4, 2024
Why art tests fail artists and the game dev industry
Why art tests fail artists and the game dev industry
Art tests in game dev often harm diversity and fail to reflect real skills. It's time to rethink their use and adopt more inclusive hiring practices.
Oct. 4, 2024
Sharkmob's London team at risk of layoffs after canceled project
Sharkmob's London team at risk of layoffs after canceled project
The developer is currently undergoing consultation to determine how much of its London staff will be let go, and how to lessen that impact.
Oct. 3, 2024
UK publication Play Magazine is shutting down after 29 years
UK publication Play Magazine is shutting down after 29 years
Over nearly 30 years, the PlayStation-focused magazine went through a pivot to digital, one shut down, and a revival.
Oct. 3, 2024