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Patch Notes #11: Peak hits new heights, the layoffs keep on coming, and union workers make history
Patch Notes #11: Peak hits new heights, the layoffs keep on coming, and union workers make history
We also saw fans take a developer to task for using generative AI, the UK government announce a significant video game growth package, and much more.
June 27, 2025
Obituary: Unity senior program manager Andy Brammall has passed away
Obituary: Unity senior program manager Andy Brammall has passed away
Brammall was also responsible for direct sales of Unity to game developers in EMEA for over seven years.
June 27, 2025
Halo Studios grants blessing for fan-made Halo "survivors" game
Halo Studios grants blessing for fan-made Halo "survivors" game
'Made by the community, with the community, for the community.'
June 26, 2025
How co-op climbing hit Peak achieved 2 million sales for less than $200,000
How co-op climbing hit Peak achieved 2 million sales for less than $200,000
The secret behind Aggro Crab and Landfall's latest hit? Korean barbecue and the power of friendship.
June 26, 2025
Report: Lost Records developer Don't Nod is making layoffs
Report: Lost Records developer Don't Nod is making layoffs
'The dread across the entire video games industry in the last few years has been a constant.'
June 26, 2025
Frontier pulls generative AI portraits from Jurassic World Evolution 3 after fan backlash
Frontier pulls generative AI portraits from Jurassic World Evolution 3 after fan backlash
The UK studio was called out by Steam players after confirming generative AI would be used to create portraits of scientists in-game.
June 25, 2025
Xbox launches a branded Meta Quest 3S headset
Xbox launches a branded Meta Quest 3S headset
The "This is an Xbox" marketing slogan continues to expand.
June 25, 2025
ZeniMax union workers ratify historic contract with Microsoft
ZeniMax union workers ratify historic contract with Microsoft
'Going toe-to-toe with one of the largest corporations in the world isn't a small feat.'
June 24, 2025
Report: Microsoft is planning another round of major Xbox layoffs
Report: Microsoft is planning another round of major Xbox layoffs
The company's video game division houses major studios including Bethesda, Obsidian, 343 Industries, and more.
June 24, 2025
GenAI animation startup Motorica raises $5.8 million investment
GenAI animation startup Motorica raises $5.8 million investment
The company says its generative AI animation tool is being used by AAA studios, including Quantic Dream.
June 24, 2025
Report: Still Wakes the Deep developer The Chinese Room is making layoffs
Report: Still Wakes the Deep developer The Chinese Room is making layoffs
Testimonials from a number of former employees indicate the Sumo Group subsidiary is downsizing.
June 23, 2025
Update: Aggro Crab and Landfall 'side hustle' Peak sold 1 million copies in six days
Update: Aggro Crab and Landfall 'side hustle' Peak sold 1 million copies in six days
The Another Crab's Treasure developer created the title in collaboration with Landfall to bounce back after burnout.
June 23, 2025