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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
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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
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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
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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
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Aggro Crab shares early prototype of Another Crab's Treasure
Take a peek at a 2021 build of the 2024 hit.
Oct. 4, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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Report: Cloud Imperium enacts temporary 7-day work mandate for Star Citizen devs
Update: Cloud Imperium said it has 'no statement or comment' about the claims of a seven-day work week policy for its staff.
Oct. 3, 2024
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Orphan Age dev Studio Black Flag closes down after publisher split
'Ultimately,' said Studio Black Flag, 'we appear to be another casualty of the current downturn in the video game industry.'
Oct. 3, 2024
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Microsoft discontinues Hololens 2 with no successor in sight
Microsoft calls it quits on mixed reality hardware after the Hololens 2's five-year run, but will continue to support the headset until the end of 2027.
Oct. 2, 2024
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Devolver Digital launches publishing label Big Fan Games for licensed games
Big Fan wants to help indie studios bring non-game properties like comics and TV shows to the medium and make a name for delivering 'quality adaptations.'
Oct. 2, 2024