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Microsoft owes everyone more context for mass Xbox layoffs
Microsoft owes everyone more context for mass Xbox layoffs
Costs are down, revenues are up, and its stock has never been higher-yet Microsoft still laid off nearly 2,000 developers.
Feb. 2, 2024
Mike McCain returns to Harebrained Schemes, now as executive producer
Mike McCain returns to Harebrained Schemes, now as executive producer
McCain is rejoining the studio after co-founder and executive producer Mitch Gitelman stepped back into an advisory role in late 2023.
Feb. 1, 2024
Austin Wintory, Troy Baker celebrate iconic game music in GDC 2024 Main Stage concert
Austin Wintory, Troy Baker celebrate iconic game music in GDC 2024 Main Stage concert
GDC 2024 Main Stage live concert with Austin Wintory and Troy Baker
Feb. 1, 2024
Update: Devolver confirms Showgunners developer Artificer is laying off 28 employees
Update: Devolver confirms Showgunners developer Artificer is laying off 28 employees
"Layoffs are not easy, and the remaining team at Artificer and Devolver Digital are committed to supporting these talented and creative professionals find new roles throughout the industry."
Feb. 1, 2024
Devolver Digital CEO Douglas Morin has stepped down
Devolver Digital CEO Douglas Morin has stepped down
The indie publisher has named co-founder Harry Miller as its new CEO with immediate effect.
Feb. 1, 2024
Supermassive Games appoints new CEO, bids farewell to co-founders after 15 years
Supermassive Games appoints new CEO, bids farewell to co-founders after 15 years
Co-founders Joe and Pete Samuels have left the Until Dawn and Dark Pictures Anthology developer.
Feb. 1, 2024
Microsoft delivers over $7B in gaming revenue during Q2, barely mentions almost 2,000 layoffs
Microsoft delivers over $7B in gaming revenue during Q2, barely mentions almost 2,000 layoffs
"Great content is key to our growth."
Jan. 31, 2024
Sega of America is laying off 61 workers based in Irvine
Sega of America is laying off 61 workers based in Irvine
The company has filed two WARN notices that indicate the job cuts will take place in March.
Jan. 31, 2024
Unity developers can start building apps for the Apple Vision Pro
Unity developers can start building apps for the Apple Vision Pro
Unity has become the first third-party platform to roll out support for Apple's XR headset.
Jan. 31, 2024
Mojang and Toca Boca veterans form Roro to create "digital dollhouse"
Mojang and Toca Boca veterans form Roro to create "digital dollhouse"
"No rules, no goals, no anxiety inducing social features. Play with rewarding tools that allow you to express yourself."
Jan. 31, 2024
Volition devs regroup as Shapeshifter Games after Embracer shuttering
Volition devs regroup as Shapeshifter Games after Embracer shuttering
"It's been five months since the closure of Volition, but I'm grateful to post that a group of us have re-formed as Shapeshifter Games."
Jan. 30, 2024
Aonic launches Megabit publishing arm to serve up Warren Spector's next project (and others)
Aonic launches Megabit publishing arm to serve up Warren Spector's next project (and others)
"It was a natural next step for us to build a publishing arm–one that that works in synergy with our studios to bring their works of art to market."
Jan. 30, 2024