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Update: XR Games CEO confirms jobs at risk amid restructuring
Update: XR Games CEO Bobby Thandi verified the studio is currently in consultation about upcoming layoffs after 'many months' of pursuing alternate options.
Oct. 1, 2024
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Blizzard's workplace culture seemed destined for chaos from day one
The new book Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment sheds light on how Blizzard's road to success was shaped by a chaotic workplace culture.
Oct. 1, 2024
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Patch Notes #4: Strange Scaffold rejected a 'culture of hope' to resurrect I Am Your Beast
Xalavier Nelson Jr. explains how the famously efficient studio honed its process to build a goated shooter in nine months.
Sept. 27, 2024
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Remedy enters into €15 million loan agreement with Tencent
The Alan Wake developer said the cash will help realize the potential of its production slate.
Sept. 27, 2024
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How to get maximum benefit (and fun) from participating in a game jam
A comprehensive guide on participating in a game jam while also having the most fun.
Sept. 27, 2024
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Ubisoft employees in France called to strike over return-to-office mandate
French union STJV is calling for the strike and has also raised concerns over wages and 'appalling' conversations with management.
Sept. 26, 2024
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Subscription services are not yet driving major changes in game design
While 168 million global subscriptions present a significant opportunity for broader reach and steady revenue, developers are treading carefully.
Sept. 26, 2024
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SAG-AFTRA pulls League of Legends into video game strike over VO studio's conduct
Formosa Interactive, an audio outsource studio that's worked on League of Legends, has been accused of trying to bypass rules of the ongoing voice actors' strike.
Sept. 25, 2024
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Frostpunk 2 sells over 350K copies in opening weekend
11 Bit Studios declares Frostpunk 2 a success, says it's made back the money it spent developing and marketing the sequel.
Sept. 24, 2024
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Behaviour Interactive acquires Darkest Dungeon dev Red Hook Studios (after shutting down Midwinter Entertainment)
Days after shutting down Midwinter's 'Project T' and closing the studio, Behaviour Interactive has acquired another studio.
Sept. 24, 2024
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Update: Gamurs Group cutting jobs across network of game publications
An email penned by Gamurs leadership indicates 30 people have been laid off.
Sept. 24, 2024
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Group photo: The editors of Game Developer discuss their favorite photo modes
As we close out Photography Week, let's talk about some of our favorite photo modes and how they've enhanced our playing experience.
Sept. 21, 2024