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SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative agreement with major studios that includes 'AI guardrails'
SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative agreement with major studios that includes 'AI guardrails'
The performer union has been on strike for almost a year in a bid to secure better working conditions and AI protections for members plying their trade in the video game industry.
June 10, 2025
'A new way to get discovered:' Apple pitches its new game app to developers
'A new way to get discovered:' Apple pitches its new game app to developers
Apple Games is a unified hub that will let players engage with and discover titles across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
June 10, 2025
The first Xbox handhelds have finally arrived
The first Xbox handhelds have finally arrived
The ROG Xbox Ally range has been developed by Microsoft in collaboration with Asus.
June 9, 2025
'I was afraid of him:' French court hears harassment allegations against former Ubisoft execs
'I was afraid of him:' French court hears harassment allegations against former Ubisoft execs
Three former Ubisoft executives are standing trial in France after being accused of sexually harassing and bullying their co-workers.
June 9, 2025
Skybound spins up new fighting game studio Quarter Up
Skybound spins up new fighting game studio Quarter Up
Look at what Skybound needs to mimic a fraction of the game industry's power.
June 9, 2025
Patch Notes #8: Tim Sweeney starts peddling AI, Nintendo leaves journalists in the lurch, and Epic teases The Witcher 4
Patch Notes #8: Tim Sweeney starts peddling AI, Nintendo leaves journalists in the lurch, and Epic teases The Witcher 4
The Switch 2 has finally arrived (assuming you snagged a pre-order) but there's plenty of other news to chew on this week.
June 5, 2025
Build A Rocket Boy execs depart one week before MindsEye launches
Build A Rocket Boy execs depart one week before MindsEye launches
'A heartfelt thank you will have to do.'
June 5, 2025
RuneScape studio Jagex lays off an undisclosed number of 'non-player facing' staff
RuneScape studio Jagex lays off an undisclosed number of 'non-player facing' staff
The studio says its roadmap 'won't change because of these job reductions.'
June 5, 2025
Subway Surfers Blast developer Outplay Entertainment has laid off 21 workers
Subway Surfers Blast developer Outplay Entertainment has laid off 21 workers
'This step was taken to align our operations with current business.'
June 5, 2025
Reports of Switch 2 screen punctures raise questions over hardware packaging
Reports of Switch 2 screen punctures raise questions over hardware packaging
A number of Switch 2 owners claim their console was damaged after a receipt was stapled to the box of their device.
June 5, 2025
The Witcher 4 tech demo highlights the open world credentials of Unreal Engine 5.6
The Witcher 4 tech demo highlights the open world credentials of Unreal Engine 5.6
The latest version of the popular engine also includes powerful new animation and rigging features.
June 4, 2025
Tencent sinks more cash into Playground Games founder's new studio
Tencent sinks more cash into Playground Games founder's new studio
Lighthouse Games was established by Gavin Raeburn in 2022 and is currently working on a racing franchise.
June 4, 2025