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FromSoftware owner Kadokawa buys Octopath Traveler developer Acquire
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
Game developers, don't give up on your bad sketches
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
IGN workers unionizing to fight for better wages and job stability
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
Square Enix reviewing production pipeline amid spluttering sales
Square Enix reviewing production pipeline amid spluttering sales
The Japanese publisher hopes that bigger projects and less outsourcing could provide its video game business with a welcome boost.
Feb. 7, 2024
More layoffs at Visual Concepts Austin after 2K cuts "several" jobs
More layoffs at Visual Concepts Austin after 2K cuts "several" jobs
"The games industry bloodletting continues. Today, Visual Concepts Austin laid off myself and a group of very talented developers."
Feb. 7, 2024
Report: Investment firm CVC to purchase Runescape dev Jagex in £900M deal
Report: Investment firm CVC to purchase Runescape dev Jagex in £900M deal
It's claimed CVC wants to purchase franchise assets with global appeal.
Feb. 7, 2024
Paradox sets new revenue record, says it needs to address quality issues
Paradox sets new revenue record, says it needs to address quality issues
"The quarter's game releases have not held the quality we want."
Feb. 7, 2024
Tencent takes control of Swords of Legends developer Wangyuan Shengtang
Tencent takes control of Swords of Legends developer Wangyuan Shengtang
The Chinese conglomerate has expanded on home soil.
Feb. 7, 2024
Indie dev Crop Circle Games appears to be laying off staff
Indie dev Crop Circle Games appears to be laying off staff
Crop Circle is one of many studios from Undead Labs founder Jeff Strain and is currently working on an unannounced project.
Feb. 6, 2024
Nintendo Switch nears 140 million lifetime sales, tops 122 million annual playing users
Nintendo Switch nears 140 million lifetime sales, tops 122 million annual playing users
The Switch is entering its golden years, but Nintendo still thinks there's room for one in every home.
Feb. 6, 2024
Report: Tencent wants to replicate Genshin Impact success with mobile version of Elden Ring
Report: Tencent wants to replicate Genshin Impact success with mobile version of Elden Ring
The project has reportedly been in development since 2022 but is making slow progress.
Feb. 6, 2024
Super Mario Bros. Wonder delivers record-breaking sales after over 10 million players ride the inchworm
Super Mario Bros. Wonder delivers record-breaking sales after over 10 million players ride the inchworm
The plumber and the pipe make history.
Feb. 6, 2024