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Alan Wake 2 becomes profitable and Control sequel enters full production
Alan Wake 2 becomes profitable and Control sequel enters full production
'Growing and expanding the two franchises will be a key part of our future.'
Feb. 12, 2025
Crytek laying off 15 percent of workforce and placing Crysis 4 on hiatus
Crytek laying off 15 percent of workforce and placing Crysis 4 on hiatus
The company intends to focus on expanding extraction shooter Hunt: Showdown 1896.
Feb. 12, 2025
Paradox's year-end report touts 'strong' 2024 output despite revenue decline
Paradox's year-end report touts 'strong' 2024 output despite revenue decline
CEO Fredrik Wester says Paradox's quarterly performance varied in 2024, but the studio's releases did well and continue to improve.
Feb. 11, 2025
Massachusetts game dev among those suing Trump administration over anti-trans passport policy
Massachusetts game dev among those suing Trump administration over anti-trans passport policy
The lawsuit argues in part that policies denying Americans gender-affirming identity markers on their passports can harm the safety of game developers.
Feb. 11, 2025
Report: Unity continues mass layoffs with 'abrupt' communications and 5am emails
Report: Unity continues mass layoffs with 'abrupt' communications and 5am emails
'Unity must do better in how they treat their workers in hard times.'
Feb. 11, 2025
Take-Two financials: NBA 2K exceeds expectations and GTA V surpasses 210M sales
Take-Two financials: NBA 2K exceeds expectations and GTA V surpasses 210M sales
The publisher is predicting one of its 'strongest ever' calendar years with GTA VI on track to launch in fall.
Feb. 7, 2025
Sega lowers sales forecast after scrapping Football Manager 25
Sega lowers sales forecast after scrapping Football Manager 25
The Japanese publisher has upgraded its forecast in other areas and said Metaphor: ReFantazio is exceeding sales expectations.
Feb. 7, 2025
nDreams opens new VR studio after shuttering two others
nDreams opens new VR studio after shuttering two others
The company's latest opening, Compass, has been unveiled following the closure of nDreams Studio Orbital and nDreams Studio.
Feb. 6, 2025
Paradox to acquire Surviving Mars developer Haemimont Games
Paradox to acquire Surviving Mars developer Haemimont Games
'Our main focus now is to ensure that they can continue to create great games.'
Feb. 6, 2025
Forget E3: The ESA is back with a new video game conference for 'changemakers'
Forget E3: The ESA is back with a new video game conference for 'changemakers'
Leaders from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Take-Two, Ubisoft, and more will be in attendance.
Feb. 6, 2025
EA says Dragon Age 'underperformance' justifies decision to prioritize 'highest-potential opportunities'
EA says Dragon Age 'underperformance' justifies decision to prioritize 'highest-potential opportunities'
'Q3 was not the financial performance we wanted or expected'
Feb. 5, 2025
Update: ProbablyMonsters confirms more layoffs after pledging to build 'stable home for developers'
Update: ProbablyMonsters confirms more layoffs after pledging to build 'stable home for developers'
Social media posts from impacted employees indicate more jobs have been placed on the chopping block.
Feb. 5, 2025