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Obituary: Eiyuden Chronicle and Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama has passed away
His final project is slated to release in April 2024.
Feb. 14, 2024
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MTG agrees to sell Kongregate to Texas studio Monumental
Monumental is set to acquire Kongregate, but MTG plans to take a 30 percent stake in the newly-combined company.
Feb. 13, 2024
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Nintendo says Super Mario Bros. Wonder soared due to multiplayer magic
"Around half of the people who play this game do so in multiplayer mode."
Feb. 12, 2024
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Composer Yoko Shimomura and game designer Fawzi Mesmar honored at GDCA 2024
Composer Yoko Shimomura and game designer Fawzi Mesmar honored At GDCA 2024
Feb. 9, 2024
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Runescape developer Jagex is being acquired by CVC Capital and Haveli Investments
"Together with the expertise of CVC and Haveli we intend to level-up again."
Feb. 9, 2024
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Disney is dropping a cool $1.5 billion to invest in Epic Games
Disney has announced it's acquiring a massive $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games. It also plans to collaborate on an "all-new games and entertainment universe" with the Fortnite developer.
Feb. 8, 2024
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Microsoft layoffs will target Toys for Bob, Sledgehammer Games, and Infinity Ward
A cascade of WARN notices indicate the job cuts will impact 899 workers in California alone.
Feb. 8, 2024
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Hidden Path makes layoffs and pauses development on unnamed RPG
"In the face of a challenging environment, we now have no choice but to pause development on that project and reduce the company size."
Feb. 8, 2024
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Persona 3 Reload becomes fastest-selling title in Atlus history
The remake sold 1 million copies in the space of a week.
Feb. 8, 2024
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FromSoftware owner Kadokawa buys Octopath Traveler developer Acquire
Kadokawa wants to build on the success of Elden Ring by creating more original franchises.
Feb. 8, 2024
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Game developers, don't give up on your bad sketches
Generative AI art tools make it easy to whip up images for concepts and storyboarding. But don't throw out your pen and paper just yet!
Feb. 8, 2024
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IGN workers unionizing to fight for better wages and job stability
A majority of editorial and creative employees at IGN are unionizing to secure better pay, protections from layoffs, and "measurable steps" to increase staff diversity.
Feb. 7, 2024