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Unknown Worlds files lawsuit against ousted founders for allegedly downloading over 170,000 confidential files
Unknown Worlds files lawsuit against ousted founders for allegedly downloading over 170,000 confidential files
After filing a lawsuit against Krafton, Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire, and Ted Gill are now being sued by their former employer for purportedly making off with reams of confidential information including business records, intellectual property, and more.
Aug. 20, 2025
Microsoft says next Xbox will have 'AI-powered features' that will 'transform' gameplay
Microsoft says next Xbox will have 'AI-powered features' that will 'transform' gameplay
Speaking on the official Xbox podcast, Jason Ronald, Microsoft's VP for the Xbox Gaming Devices and Ecosystem division, mentioned that the company's next-gen Xbox console will feature AI-powered features.
Aug. 20, 2025
Starbreeze says PUBG collab was its 'single largest revenue contributor' in Q2
Starbreeze says PUBG collab was its 'single largest revenue contributor' in Q2
In the latest financial report by Starbreeze, the company said its PUBG collaboration project was the "single largest revenue contributor" in Q2.
Aug. 19, 2025
Roblox Corp responds to Louisiana lawsuit that claims it built 'the perfect place for pedophiles'
Roblox Corp responds to Louisiana lawsuit that claims it built 'the perfect place for pedophiles'
A new lawsuit has accused Roblox of knowingly enabling the 'systemic sexual exploitation and abuse of children across the United States.'
Aug. 18, 2025
Gamescom exec 'surprised' Latam event was criticized by local developers
Gamescom exec 'surprised' Latam event was criticized by local developers
Felix Falk has suggested 'miscommunication' might have led to the scathing open letter sent to Gamescom Latam organizers by developers in Brazil
Aug. 18, 2025
Patch Notes #18: Arkane union brands Microsoft an 'accomplice' to genocide, Krafton hits back at Unknown Worlds founders, and is collective action the answer to miscrediting?
Patch Notes #18: Arkane union brands Microsoft an 'accomplice' to genocide, Krafton hits back at Unknown Worlds founders, and is collective action the answer to miscrediting?
Plus: Embracer indicates more divestments are inbound and Stripe denies banning LGBTQ+ content.
Aug. 15, 2025
'It is not our aim to grow, grow, grow:' Gamescom 2025 touts record exhibitors but organizers says quality is better than quantity
'It is not our aim to grow, grow, grow:' Gamescom 2025 touts record exhibitors but organizers says quality is better than quantity
'We don't want the atmosphere to be worse because we squeeze in too many people.'
Aug. 15, 2025
Video games have a serious crediting problem, but unions can help
Video games have a serious crediting problem, but unions can help
How are unions working to fix the industry's issue with credits?
Aug. 14, 2025
Blackbird Interactive reacquires ownership of Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Blackbird Interactive reacquires ownership of Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Blackbird Interactive has reacquired full intellectual property rights to Hardspace: Shipbreaker from publisher Focus Entertainment.
Aug. 14, 2025
Godforge dev Fateless raises $14M through community driven investments
Godforge dev Fateless raises $14M through community driven investments
Fateless, developer of the upcoming RPG Godforge, has completed a second funding round, bringing a total of $14 million, which
Aug. 14, 2025
'We would be in development for 30 years:' Krafton reiterates that Unknown Worlds founders 'abandoned' Subnautica 2
'We would be in development for 30 years:' Krafton reiterates that Unknown Worlds founders 'abandoned' Subnautica 2
Krafton claims Unknown Worlds' former leaders chose to prioritize their own 'monetary interests' over the best interests of the Subnautica franchise.
Aug. 13, 2025
Instinct3 launches new full-service game publishing label
Instinct3 launches new full-service game publishing label
Instinct3 has launched Sidekick Publishing, a new full-service game publishing label led by industry veterans Jasmin Oestreicher and Melvin Frank.
Aug. 13, 2025