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Ubisoft reportedly implements "anti-harassment plan" for Assassin's Creed Shadows devs
Ubisoft reportedly implements "anti-harassment plan" for Assassin's Creed Shadows devs
Ubisoft has reportedly implemented an "anti-harassment plan" for developers that worked on Assassin's Creed Shadows.
May 30, 2025
Midia Research: Global games industry estimated to reach $236.9bn in 2025
Midia Research: Global games industry estimated to reach $236.9bn in 2025
The global games industry is predicted to increase by 4.6% in 2026 to $236.9 billion, and is expected to reach $280.1 b…
May 30, 2025
ID@Xbox has paid indie devs more than $5bn since 2013
ID@Xbox has paid indie devs more than $5bn since 2013
Microsoft has revealed it has paid developers in its ID@Xbox program more than $5 billion since it launched in 2013.
May 30, 2025
ESA launches Accessible Games Initiative to improve visibility of accessibility features
ESA launches Accessible Games Initiative to improve visibility of accessibility features
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has announced the formation of the Accessible Games Initiative.
May 30, 2025
Opus Major raises $10m in seed funding round
Opus Major raises $10m in seed funding round
Paris-based developer Opus Major has raised $10 million in a seed funding round, led by Griffin Gaming Partners and ear…
May 30, 2025
German games market drops 6% to €9.4bn in 2024
German games market drops 6% to €9.4bn in 2024
The German games market decreased by 6% year-on-year to €9.4 billion in 2024, with sales of premium games dropping 17% …
May 30, 2025
Silent Hill F has not been banned in Australia
Silent Hill F has not been banned in Australia
Silent Hill F has not been refused classification in Australia, as confirmed by the country's Classification Board.
May 30, 2025
Games London's Ensemble 2025 cohort announced
Games London's Ensemble 2025 cohort announced
The organisers of London Games Festival this year's cohort for its flagship Ensemble exhibition, championing the work a…
May 30, 2025
Crystal Dynamics lays off 17 employees
Crystal Dynamics lays off 17 employees
Crystal Dynamics has announced its decision to lay off 17 employees to "better align with [its] current business needs".
May 30, 2025
Warner Bros. Games reportedly cancels expanded content for Hogwarts Legacy
Warner Bros. Games reportedly cancels expanded content for Hogwarts Legacy
Warner Bros. Games has reportedly cancelled an unannounced expansion for Hogwarts Legacy due for release later this yea…
May 30, 2025
Half of Myst developer Cyan Worlds laid off
Half of Myst developer Cyan Worlds laid off
Myst developer Cyan Worlds has announced the decision to lay off half of its team.
May 30, 2025
SAG-AFTRA issues new agreements to permit members to work with students and game jams
SAG-AFTRA issues new agreements to permit members to work with students and game jams
SAG-AFTRA - the union that represents 160,000 actors, voiceover artists, and other media professionals - has issued two…
May 30, 2025