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Roses are red, Meta is blue, Reality Labs lost $4.5 billion during Q2
In news you can file under 'painfully predictable,' Meta spent another quarter burning through the GDP of a small nation in a bid to birth the metaverse.
Aug. 1, 2024
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Humble Games' recent restructure is hurting devs and their games
Developers Squid Shock and Stairway are unable to push console updates, and the former is resorting to Patreon while looking for a solution.
July 31, 2024
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Keywords subsidiary Lively Games hit with 'small' layoffs in studio restructuring
Lively's reportedly minimal reductions are said to be isolated to itself, and will not spread to fellow studio Electric Square.
July 31, 2024
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Fantastic Fest launches game showcase for horror game devs
The popular genre film festival is offering studios a chance to present their horror games to attendees in September.
July 31, 2024
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Xbox hardware revenue is in decline, but Microsoft says subscriptions and content define success
Xbox hardware revenue dipped by 13 percent across the last fiscal year, and Microsoft expects that trend to continue.
July 31, 2024
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EA beats net bookings expectations in Q1, feels record-breaking Q2 could be on the cards
The publisher is optimistic about the prospects of a release slate featuring EA Sports FC 25, Madden NFL 25, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
July 31, 2024
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SAG-AFTRA performers to hold first strike picket outside WB Games
Union members are striking to combat the 'existential threat' of AI.
July 31, 2024
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Destiny developer Bungie cutting 220 jobs after exceeding 'financial safety margins'
Bungie also plans to integrate over 100 employees into Sony Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation Studios to help 'save a great deal of talent.'
July 31, 2024
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Obituary: Actor Tony Pankhurst has died at age 67
Pankhurst provided the face likeness for the Curator across Supermassive's Dark Pictures anthology series.
July 30, 2024
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Report: 'Employee bingo' driving heavy losses at Meta's Reality Labs
Mark Zuckerberg's determination to win the metaverse has reporedly caused a yearslong crisis at Reality Labs.
July 30, 2024
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RIP, Xbox 360 Store (2005-2024)
After nearly 20 years, players can no longer Jump In to the console's storefront.
July 30, 2024
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How union-backed 'recall rights' can protect jobs at ZeniMax and beyond
Securing recall rights in a union can't completely fix the layoff storm across the industry, but it can alleviate the impact.
July 30, 2024