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Embracer confirms 4A Games and Zen Studios are going nowhere
Embracer confirms 4A Games and Zen Studios are going nowhere
The company has concluded the financial portion of its Saber Interactive divestment, but buyer Beacon Interactive has waived the option to purchase 4A Games and Zen Studios.
Sept. 13, 2024
CWA slams Microsoft over 'extremely disappointing' layoffs
CWA slams Microsoft over 'extremely disappointing' layoffs
The union, which threw its weight behind Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard, has underlined the 'devastating' impact of layoffs.
Sept. 13, 2024
PlayStation 5 Pro tests most fervent fans' loyalty
PlayStation 5 Pro tests most fervent fans' loyalty
PS5 Pro's premium price point is not unexpected, but it is unprecedented.
Sept. 13, 2024
Exclusive: Unity is killing its controversial Runtime Fee
Exclusive: Unity is killing its controversial Runtime Fee
The company is reverting to a seat-based subscription model, but will be increasing the price of Unity Pro and Unity Enterprise in January 2025.
Sept. 12, 2024
'This was essentially a two-week long DDoS attack': Game UI Database slowdown caused by relentless OpenAI scraping
'This was essentially a two-week long DDoS attack': Game UI Database slowdown caused by relentless OpenAI scraping
The free repository relaunched a few weeks ago to provide 'the ultimate reference tool for game designers.' Then OpenAI came knocking.
Sept. 9, 2024
Embracer studio Lost Boys Interactive confirms another round of layoffs
Embracer studio Lost Boys Interactive confirms another round of layoffs
The Tiny Tina's Wonderlands developer is cutting more jobs after previously laying off an undisclosed number of workers in January.
Sept. 9, 2024
5 things to learn from AAA studios
5 things to learn from AAA studios
This article covers five key aspects—production, community, development, storytelling, and updates—valuable for both indie and AAA game developers.
Sept. 9, 2024
Roblox rolls out higher-rev share plan for devs making premium games
Roblox rolls out higher-rev share plan for devs making premium games
Roblox developers making pay-to-access "experiences" can now earn a higher revenue share than before.
Sept. 7, 2024
Spiders employees secure boosted wages, better remote work policies
Spiders employees secure boosted wages, better remote work policies
Developers at French studio Spiders will receive better pay after threatening to strike.
Sept. 6, 2024
Power progression in games: Crafting rewarding player experiences
Power progression in games: Crafting rewarding player experiences
Within this article I will be exploring power progression, how it is a fundamental element of game design, and why it taps into the human desire for growth and mastery.
Sept. 6, 2024
Sony execs claim the company isn't creating enough original franchises
Sony execs claim the company isn't creating enough original franchises
'We don't have that much IP that we fostered from the beginning.'
Sept. 5, 2024
'Just ask:' Hooded Horse chief product officer tells devs to treat publishers like an open book
'Just ask:' Hooded Horse chief product officer tells devs to treat publishers like an open book
'I think, especially in a new relationship, there's a bit of coyness.'
Sept. 5, 2024