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Microsoft settles antitrust lawsuit contesting Activision Blizzard acquisition
The Xbox maker puts another lawsuit aiming to stop its purchase of Activision Blizzard to bed.
Oct. 16, 2024
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SAG-AFTRA performers and game devs to reignite negotiations next week
The actors' union will reenter discussions with major studios like Formosa, Disney, and WB Games starting October 23.
Oct. 16, 2024
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Riot Games lays off staff to 'solve challenges and build for the future'
The developer is conducting layoffs across its League of Legends team in preparation for the 'next phase' of the (almost) 15-year-old MOBA.
Oct. 16, 2024
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Update: Game composer Nobuo Uematsu will 'cut back' on making game music post-Fantasian release
Update: Uematsu clarified that Fantasian will not be his final game as a composer, but he will step back from making whole soundtracks for games going forward.
Oct. 16, 2024
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Plants Vs Zombies 3 is shutting down for 'major overhaul'
From today, players will no longer be able to download the game or make in-app purchases.
Oct. 16, 2024
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Outersloth receives more funding, partners with 'Slay the Spire' creator
The 'Among Us' developer has signed 13 games to its new label since its announcement in June.
Oct. 16, 2024
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NetEase and Bungie reveal F2P mobile Destiny spin-off Destiny: Rising
The announcement comes years after the two companies first partnered up, and months after Bungie enacted mass layoffs.
Oct. 15, 2024
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Rare alum Craig Duncan appointed Xbox Game Studios head
At the end of November, Duncan will oversee Xbox's first-party developers, including Halo Studios, The Coalition, and more.
Oct. 15, 2024
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Creating dozens of unique pixel worlds for UFO 50
UFO 50's creators reveal the creative inspirations behind the ambitious faux-retro compilation.
Oct. 15, 2024
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Report: Bandai Namco is cutting its workforce and cancelling several titles
Three games have purportedly been shelved, with almost 100 staff pressured into resignation.
Oct. 15, 2024
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Hackers hit Pokémon developer Game Freak, expose troves of sensitive data
The hack reportedly contains over 1TB of private information.
Oct. 14, 2024
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Xbox games will be available on Android next month
Android owners can soon play and purchase games directly from the Xbox app.
Oct. 12, 2024