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Arrowhead CEO says over-hiring would be 'horrible' response to Helldivers 2 success
'The act of over-hiring to then do layoffs is a horrible practice and a bad experience for employees.'
Feb. 21, 2024
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Netflix Games' latest exclusive turns Rainbow Six into a twee rogue-lite
Smol soldiers.
Feb. 21, 2024
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Report: Blizzard is laying off almost 140 workers in Ireland
It's claimed the company has refused to negotiate with union representatives since announcing the cuts.
Feb. 19, 2024
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Baldur's Gate 3 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 big winners at 27th Annual DICE Awards
The prestigious Game of the Year prize was handed to Larian's acclaimed RPG.
Feb. 19, 2024
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Did Xbox back itself into a corner over minor leaks?
The angst over an Official Xbox Podcast announcement was all a lot of noise for a few games going to other platforms.
Feb. 16, 2024
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Update: Blackbird Interactive confirms layoffs and wider "realignment plan"
Multiple posts on social media indicate job cuts are happening "across the company."
Feb. 15, 2024
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Embracer says it's looking out for shareholders after cutting almost 1,400 jobs
"Our overruling principle is to always maximize shareholder value in any given situation."
Feb. 15, 2024
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Starbreeze admits Payday 3 is massively underperforming
The studio believes it can rehabilitate the struggling title but has warned there's no "simple" fix.
Feb. 15, 2024
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Embracer-owned studio Flying Wild Hog has unionized
The union hopes to "change the industry for the better."
Feb. 15, 2024
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Panic fulfills Playdate pre-orders, begins shipping to Malaysia
Playdate is manufactured in Malaysia but has, until now, been unavailable for purchase in the country.
Feb. 14, 2024
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 tops 10 million sales in under four months
The Spider-Men are flying high but first-party software sales are down year-on-year at Sony.
Feb. 14, 2024
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PS5 hardware sales hit quarterly high, but that isn't good enough for Sony
The company hoped to sell 25 million consoles during the current fiscal year, but feels that target is now out of reach.
Feb. 14, 2024