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GamesBeat spins off from VentureBeat to become 'niche independent publication'
GamesBeat spins off from VentureBeat to become 'niche independent publication'
'We are excited about this powerful new chapter for GamesBeat and the industry we are serving.'
April 22, 2025
Devolver cuts 40 percent of workforce at Reigns developer Nerial
Devolver cuts 40 percent of workforce at Reigns developer Nerial
Reigns has earned over $20 million to become one of Devolver's most successful franchises.
April 22, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 dodges tariff price increase, but accessories will experience 'price adjustments'
Nintendo Switch 2 dodges tariff price increase, but accessories will experience 'price adjustments'
The Nintendo Switch 2 will still cost $449, but the camera and controllers will be more expensive.
April 18, 2025
Mario Kart World features missions for the first time in 20 years
Mario Kart World features missions for the first time in 20 years
Originally introduced in Mario Kart DS, the Switch 2 exclusive is reintroducing missions, this time in an open-world setting.
April 18, 2025
Removal of Unity 6 from China 'not tied' to tariffs, says Unity
Removal of Unity 6 from China 'not tied' to tariffs, says Unity
Developers in China can no longer access Unity 6, but will retain access to the Chinese version of Unity and Unity 2022 LTS.
April 18, 2025
Frostpunk 2 nears 600,000 sales after 'tough' year for developer 11 Bit Studios
Frostpunk 2 nears 600,000 sales after 'tough' year for developer 11 Bit Studios
The Polish studio delivered record sales in 2024, but said the year was fraught with 'significant challenges.'
April 17, 2025
How Balatro publisher Playstack delivered a marketing masterclass
How Balatro publisher Playstack delivered a marketing masterclass
A carefully curated 'Wheel of Attention' became Balatro's best friend.
April 15, 2025
Ubisoft open-sources color blindness accessibility tool Chroma
Ubisoft open-sources color blindness accessibility tool Chroma
The French publisher said it hopes developers will use the tool to design games with accessibility in mind.
April 15, 2025
Saber Interactive CEO donates $5 million for game industry institute at University of Texas
Saber Interactive CEO donates $5 million for game industry institute at University of Texas
Matt Karch, CEO and co-founder of Saber Interactive, appears to be the first game industry figure with his name on a university program.
April 12, 2025
U.S. tariff pause could give Nintendo time to amass a Switch 2 stockpile
U.S. tariff pause could give Nintendo time to amass a Switch 2 stockpile
A 90-day reprieve for countries due to be hit by heightened U.S. tariffs has created a window of opportunity for the Japanese company.
April 11, 2025
SAG-AFTRA receives bipartisan congressional support for anti-deepfake and AI act
SAG-AFTRA receives bipartisan congressional support for anti-deepfake and AI act
The 'NO FAKES' act is aimed at protecting actors, recording artists, and broadcasters alike.
April 11, 2025
Actors union protests outside BAFTAs to call for better working conditions in the UK
Actors union protests outside BAFTAs to call for better working conditions in the UK
Union leadership said they hoped to catch the attention of some of the 'richest companies in the world.'
April 11, 2025