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Bungie devs imply CEO drove studio off a cliff while chasing growth
The studio's turbulent period has resulted in shuttered projects, departing alums, and a general uncertainty for its future endeavors.
Aug. 3, 2024
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Nintendo financials show the post-Zelda comedown is real
Hardware and software sales took a hammering during the first quarter, but Nintendo still thinks it can sell another 13.5 million consoles before the fiscal year is out.
Aug. 2, 2024
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Studio global presence in game development as competitive advantage
'Once you realise the importance of having a robust and adaptive framework and implement a similar structure into your operational approach, your workflow will become unmatched.'
Aug. 2, 2024
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Roses are red, Meta is blue, Reality Labs lost $4.5 billion during Q2
In news you can file under 'painfully predictable,' Meta spent another quarter burning through the GDP of a small nation in a bid to birth the metaverse.
Aug. 1, 2024
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Xbox hardware revenue is in decline, but Microsoft says subscriptions and content define success
Xbox hardware revenue dipped by 13 percent across the last fiscal year, and Microsoft expects that trend to continue.
July 31, 2024
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EA beats net bookings expectations in Q1, feels record-breaking Q2 could be on the cards
The publisher is optimistic about the prospects of a release slate featuring EA Sports FC 25, Madden NFL 25, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
July 31, 2024
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Destiny developer Bungie cutting 220 jobs after exceeding 'financial safety margins'
Bungie also plans to integrate over 100 employees into Sony Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation Studios to help 'save a great deal of talent.'
July 31, 2024
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RIP, Xbox 360 Store (2005-2024)
After nearly 20 years, players can no longer Jump In to the console's storefront.
July 30, 2024
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How union-backed 'recall rights' can protect jobs at ZeniMax and beyond
Securing recall rights in a union can't completely fix the layoff storm across the industry, but it can alleviate the impact.
July 30, 2024
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More Than Movements: Solving Animation Problems
Common animation problems in mobile game development and finding practical solutions to improve quality.
July 30, 2024
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Deprioritizing skill-based matchmaking turned Call of Duty into The Bad Place
Nobody liked that.
July 29, 2024
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More Than Movements: Animation in Mobile Game Dev
Common animation problems in mobile game development and finding practical solutions to improve quality.
July 29, 2024