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Players lambast Activision after publisher confirms generative AI was used in Black Ops 6
Players lambast Activision after publisher confirms generative AI was used in Black Ops 6
The Microsoft-owned publisher has admitted generative AI tools were used to 'help develop some in game assets.'
Feb. 25, 2025
Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa Games confirms layoffs amid industry 'turmoil'
Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa Games confirms layoffs amid industry 'turmoil'
The studio intends to reshape into small teams working on 'novel game ideas brought to players as early as possible.'
Feb. 24, 2025
Unity cut ties with over 1,700 workers and closed 23 offices in 2024
Unity cut ties with over 1,700 workers and closed 23 offices in 2024
The engine maker spent $214 million on a colossal restructuring program that resulted in widespread layoffs.
Feb. 24, 2025
Writer-director Sam Lake and game designer Lucas Pope honored at GDCA 2025
Writer-director Sam Lake and game designer Lucas Pope honored at GDCA 2025
Sam Lake will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award. Lucas Pope will be recognized with the Pioneer Award.
Feb. 22, 2025
Report: Sony dismisses ex-Bungie director's lawsuit claims, alleged 'consistent misconduct' took place
Report: Sony dismisses ex-Bungie director's lawsuit claims, alleged 'consistent misconduct' took place
Sony claims Chris Barrett attempted to create 'unprofessional levels of intimacy' with multiple women staffers at Bungie.
Feb. 22, 2025
Supergiant denies recasting Hades II actor over interim SAG-AFTRA contract request
Supergiant denies recasting Hades II actor over interim SAG-AFTRA contract request
An unexpected game studio is in the spotlight for accusations of refusing to sign the interim SAG-AFTRA agreement.
Feb. 21, 2025
Marvel Rivals topped 40 million players before U.S. developers were laid off
Marvel Rivals topped 40 million players before U.S. developers were laid off
NetEase delivered game revenues of $11.5 billion during the 2024 fiscal year.
Feb. 20, 2025
Neil Druckmann: studio leaders should ascend the ranks to make space for next generation
Neil Druckmann: studio leaders should ascend the ranks to make space for next generation
'When I am done with this, it will create a bunch of opportunities for people.'
Feb. 20, 2025
Unity reports revenue downturn but says business rebuild is making 'progress'
Unity reports revenue downturn but says business rebuild is making 'progress'
'The year-over-year decrease was driven by our portfolio reset.'
Feb. 20, 2025
Update: NetEase laid off Marvel Rivals devs in Seattle to 'optimize development efficiency'
Update: NetEase laid off Marvel Rivals devs in Seattle to 'optimize development efficiency'
'We are investing more, not less, into the evolution and growth of this game.'
Feb. 19, 2025
Starbreeze projects positivity as Payday 3 sales tumble into the abyss
Starbreeze projects positivity as Payday 3 sales tumble into the abyss
The Swedish company recorded a full-year loss of $18.5 million after a sizeable downturn in net sales.
Feb. 18, 2025
Sony keen to bolster first-party earnings as PS5 nears 75 million lifetime sales
Sony keen to bolster first-party earnings as PS5 nears 75 million lifetime sales
The company has upgraded its fiscal forecast after a bumper quarter.
Feb. 13, 2025