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Candy Crush boss Todd Green appointed president of mobile powerhouse King
Candy Crush boss Todd Green appointed president of mobile powerhouse King
Green will replace outgoing King president Tjodolf Sommestad, who is departing to ‛take some time out of the industry.‛
May 23, 2025
Fortnite returns to the App Store in the U.S. after five year absence
Fortnite returns to the App Store in the U.S. after five year absence
The lengthy hiatus was the result of a protracted legal battle between developer Epic and platform holder Apple.
May 21, 2025
Former Xbox console exclusive Senua‛s Saga: Hellblade II is heading to PS5
Former Xbox console exclusive Senua‛s Saga: Hellblade II is heading to PS5
The news comes a month after Indiana Jones and the Great Circle also jumped to the rival platform.
May 21, 2025
Trump administration cuts funding for the Strong Museum of Play
Trump administration cuts funding for the Strong Museum of Play
The Trump administration's legally questionable slashing of funded government programs has hit the video game industry.
May 20, 2025
Voice actor union strikes back after Fortnite debuts controversial AI-powered Darth Vader
Voice actor union strikes back after Fortnite debuts controversial AI-powered Darth Vader
SAG-AFTRA has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the Epic Games subsidiary behind the problematic Darth Vader chatbot.
May 20, 2025
Bungie confirms the use of stolen art assets in Marathon alpha
Bungie confirms the use of stolen art assets in Marathon alpha
Bungie blamed a former employee for the use of another artist's work in Marathon.
May 19, 2025
Take-Two projects annual growth despite GTA VI delay
Take-Two projects annual growth despite GTA VI delay
Fiscal year 2026 will be "the new baseline" for Take-Two's earnings, says CEO Strauss Zelnick.
May 19, 2025
Report: Bungie morale in 'free fall' ahead of make-or-break Marathon launch
Report: Bungie morale in 'free fall' ahead of make-or-break Marathon launch
'The vibes have never been worse.'
May 19, 2025
Former PlayStation boss says 'stupid money' crippled the game industry
Former PlayStation boss says 'stupid money' crippled the game industry
Shuhei Yoshida offers his take on the recent industry implosion and ponders whether there's light at the end of the tunnel.
May 19, 2025
Epic Games CEO resubmits Fortnite to Apple App Review... again
Epic Games CEO resubmits Fortnite to Apple App Review... again
'There is no way a rapidly evolving multi-platform game like Fortnite can operate if platforms use their power or processes to obstruct.'
May 16, 2025
Sony may 'pass on' Trump tariffs to customers, is considering US manufacturing on hardware
Sony may 'pass on' Trump tariffs to customers, is considering US manufacturing on hardware
The tariffs could result in a $680 million hit for the Japanese company.
May 15, 2025
Report: EA's new hybrid work policy requires a minimum of three days in-office
Report: EA's new hybrid work policy requires a minimum of three days in-office
The 'offsite local' work model will be sunset within three to 24 months.
May 15, 2025