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CCP hires former bank economist to 'legitimize' EVE Frontier's in-game economy
CCP hires former bank economist to 'legitimize' EVE Frontier's in-game economy
Economist Stefán Þórarinsson has been brought onto CCP to help EVE Frontier achieve its dreams of having a 'truly open financial system within a virtual world.'
March 7, 2025
How individualism in the dead internet age challenges technocapitalism and 'the things we lost along the way.'
How individualism in the dead internet age challenges technocapitalism and 'the things we lost along the way.'
"Games are a type of art that is deeply meaningful in the digital landscape. I think, even if there is negative friction, that's where artists need to be."
March 7, 2025
Exploring an unknown language in Ginger
Exploring an unknown language in Ginger
'I hope the world can be united together, but language barriers are everywhere.'
March 7, 2025
Translation studio Transperfect acquires support dev Technicolor Games
Translation studio Transperfect acquires support dev Technicolor Games
As part of Transperfect's game division, Technicolor will 'reinforce its reputation as a premier provider of art, animation, and VFX services to the global video game industry.'
March 6, 2025
Pantaloon launches micro-indie publishing label to champion 'small games with big hooks'
Pantaloon launches micro-indie publishing label to champion 'small games with big hooks'
'Part of Pantaloon’s mission as an indie label is to restore—what we believe to be—the broken power balance in the indie publishing world.'
March 6, 2025
Report: Sony cutting jobs at Visual Arts and Malaysia support studios
Report: Sony cutting jobs at Visual Arts and Malaysia support studios
PlayStation maker Sony is reportedly continuing a layoff spree that has resulted in widespread redundancies, project cancellations, and studio closures.
March 5, 2025
Activision Blizzard is using generative AI to hawk games that don't exist
Activision Blizzard is using generative AI to hawk games that don't exist
The publisher is using the controversial technology to determine if players would want spinoffs for Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot.
March 4, 2025
Secret Mode splits from Sumo to become independent publisher
Secret Mode splits from Sumo to become independent publisher
Update: Secret Mode has laid off a 'small number' of staff following its independence from Sumo Group.
March 3, 2025
PlayStation VR2 gets its first (and permanent) price drop to $399
PlayStation VR2 gets its first (and permanent) price drop to $399
Sony is lowering the price for its VR headset in an effort to get more eyes on the two-year-old device and its game library.
Feb. 28, 2025
French union STJV agrees deal with Don't Nod that could save up to 23 jobs
French union STJV agrees deal with Don't Nod that could save up to 23 jobs
'Collective action gets results, it is our best weapon.'
Feb. 27, 2025
WB Games shuts down three internal studios, including Monolith and Player First
WB Games shuts down three internal studios, including Monolith and Player First
WB Games' struggles continue with the closures of Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego.
Feb. 26, 2025
NetEase commits to supporting overseas studios but feels structural changes are 'necessary'
NetEase commits to supporting overseas studios but feels structural changes are 'necessary'
'Our studios in North America, the UK, Spain, France, and Japan all continue to refine and develop their ongoing game projects.'
Feb. 25, 2025