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Games actors raise concerns over recording sexually explicit scenes without notice
Games actors raise concerns over recording sexually explicit scenes without notice
Trigger warning: This article contains references to rape and sexual assault
Aug. 19, 2024
89% of Devcom speakers believe AAA games don't need additional purchases
89% of Devcom speakers believe AAA games don't need additional purchases
As the Devcom developer conference kicks off in Cologne today, the organisers have shared the results of this year's sp…
Aug. 19, 2024
Climax opens new studio in Scotland
Climax opens new studio in Scotland
Climax Studios has opened a new location in Edinburgh.
Aug. 19, 2024
Adam Boyes steps down as co-CEO of Iron Galaxy
Adam Boyes steps down as co-CEO of Iron Galaxy
Adam Boyes is leaving Iron Galaxy after eight years with the developer.
Aug. 16, 2024
Riot Games shuffles leadership for esports and entertainment
Riot Games shuffles leadership for esports and entertainment
Riot Games has re-organised its leadership in its esports and entertainment segments.
Aug. 16, 2024
North Beach Games opens new studio in Prague
North Beach Games opens new studio in Prague
North Beach Games has announced the opening of a new studio in Prague, and development of Stranded Deep 2.
Aug. 16, 2024
Payload Studios lays off 25% of staff
Payload Studios lays off 25% of staff
TerraTech developer Payload Studios has announced a wave of layoffs affecting 25% of its workforce.
Aug. 15, 2024
Mad Crusader to invest $30 million in AA games
Mad Crusader to invest $30 million in AA games
Mad Crusader has announced it will invest $30 million in premium AA game IPs developed in its incubation program.
Aug. 15, 2024
New report says the games industry is "showing signs of a recovery"
New report says the games industry is "showing signs of a recovery"
The games industry is "showing signs of a recovery" from "record-breaking layoffs, closures, and business turmoil."
Aug. 15, 2024
New game tech report claims biggest issue affecting game dev right now is funding
New game tech report claims biggest issue affecting game dev right now is funding
Perforce's latest annual State of Game Technology report claims the top three issues game developers currently face are…
Aug. 15, 2024
Eschatology Entertainment secures $11.3m in Series A funding round
Eschatology Entertainment secures $11.3m in Series A funding round
Eschatology Entertainment has raised $11.3 million in series A funding, led by Krafton.
Aug. 14, 2024
FRVR closes $12.7m funding round to "further develop AI-powered game creation"
FRVR closes $12.7m funding round to "further develop AI-powered game creation"
FRVR has closed a $12.7 million funding round, led by Iberis Capital, in partnership with Indico Capital Partners and L…
Aug. 13, 2024