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Yakuza director Toshihiro Nagoshi forms new studio at NetEase
Yakuza director Toshihiro Nagoshi forms new studio at NetEase
NetEase had reportedly been in talks with Nagoshi for some time.
Jan. 24, 2022
Stillfront acquires mobile publisher 6waves for $201 million
Stillfront acquires mobile publisher 6waves for $201 million
6waves is one of the leading publishers of mobile free-to-play strategy titles in Japan.
Jan. 24, 2022
Activision Blizzard vets launch community-centric publisher New Tales
Activision Blizzard vets launch community-centric publisher New Tales
The French company will combine internal development with global publishing.
Jan. 24, 2022
Kwalee acquires narrative game maker Tictales
Kwalee acquires narrative game maker Tictales
The deal marks Kwalee's first ever acquisition.
Jan. 24, 2022
Unity acquires Ziva Dynamics to democratize real-time character creation
Unity acquires Ziva Dynamics to democratize real-time character creation
"Ziva's technology is designed to power anything that deforms, in any size, and in real-time, on consumer hardware."
Jan. 24, 2022
Steam sets a new record of concurrent players in less than a month
Steam sets a new record of concurrent players in less than a month
In less than a month, Valve's service, Steam, was able to break its previous record of concurrent players, and set a new one.
Jan. 23, 2022
International Day of Education: How Cisco Networking Academy is empowering people worldwide with career possibilities
International Day of Education: How Cisco Networking Academy is empowering people worldwide with career possibilities
In honor of International Day of Education, learn how Cisco Networking Academy is providing learners inclusive skills-to-jobs pathways.
Jan. 23, 2022
Raven Software QA staff unionize, call on Activision Blizzard for recognition
Raven Software QA staff unionize, call on Activision Blizzard for recognition
Update: "We strive to foster work environments where Quality Assurance Testers are respected and compensated for our essential role in the development process."
Jan. 22, 2022
Last week for GDC 2022 early bird registration
Last week for GDC 2022 early bird registration
Early registration for GDC 2022 ends at 11:59pm PT on January 26, after which the cost will increase to general registration prices.
Jan. 22, 2022
Renee Gittins to step down as IGDA Executive Director
Renee Gittins to step down as IGDA Executive Director
Developer and consultant Rami Ismail will join the executive board to help with the search for a new executive director.
Jan. 22, 2022
Riot sues mobile game studio for alleged Teamfight Tactics clone
Riot sues mobile game studio for alleged Teamfight Tactics clone
Imba Network is accused of blatantly copying Teamfight Tactics character and art for its game I Am Hero: AFK Tactical Teamfight.
Jan. 22, 2022
Obituary: Game designer Zach Ford
Obituary: Game designer Zach Ford
Colleagues at PUBG Madison are raising funds for Ford's family after his sudden passing.
Jan. 22, 2022