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ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax Workers United has "overwhelmingly voted" to authorise a strike against Microsoft.
May 30, 2025
Nintendo says $449.99 price tag for Switch 2 was not affected by US tariffs
Nintendo says $449.99 price tag for Switch 2 was not affected by US tariffs
Nintendo has confirmed that the US tariffs, which were introduced on the same day as the Switch 2 event last week, were…
May 30, 2025
The Molasses Flood merges into CD Projekt Red
The Molasses Flood merges into CD Projekt Red
Boston-based developer The Molasses Flood has merged with CD Projekt Red as part of the CDPR Group.
May 30, 2025
Tequila Works auctions off game rights and IP following insolvency
Tequila Works auctions off game rights and IP following insolvency
Tequila Works has begun auctioning off the rights to its games and IP after filing for insolvency last November.
May 30, 2025
Sony announces price rises for PS5 consoles in Europe, UK, Australia, and New Zealand
Sony announces price rises for PS5 consoles in Europe, UK, Australia, and New Zealand
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced price increases for the base PlayStation 5 in Europe, United Kingdom, Aust…
May 30, 2025
Scopely won't make layoffs to Niantic's games business following acquisition
Scopely won't make layoffs to Niantic's games business following acquisition
Update, April 16, 2025: As reported by Mobilegamer.biz, these layoffs were previously known, and affected Niantic's Spa…
May 30, 2025
NetEase executive Simon Zhu steps down from role
NetEase executive Simon Zhu steps down from role
NetEase president for global investments and partnership Simon Zhu has stepped down from his role.
May 30, 2025
Takahisa Taura forms new studio after leaving PlatinumGames
Takahisa Taura forms new studio after leaving PlatinumGames
Takahisa Taura has formed a new studio after leaving PlatinumGames.
May 30, 2025
IGDA appoints three members to its board of directors
IGDA appoints three members to its board of directors
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has appointed three new members to its board of directors.
May 30, 2025
SNK CEO Kenji Matsubara steps down
SNK CEO Kenji Matsubara steps down
SNK Corporation has announced Kenji Matsubara will be stepping down from his role as CEO.
May 30, 2025
Haven Studios founder and CEO Jade Raymond leaves developer
Haven Studios founder and CEO Jade Raymond leaves developer
Jade Raymond, founder and CEO of Haven Studios, has left the company.
May 30, 2025
New games accelerator Spawn Point launches to support Norwegian indie devs
New games accelerator Spawn Point launches to support Norwegian indie devs
New accelerator Spawn Point has launched, and has already secured its first cohort of studios.
May 30, 2025