News

None
Pantaloon launches micro-indie publishing label to champion 'small games with big hooks'
'Part of Pantaloon’s mission as an indie label is to restore—what we believe to be—the broken power balance in the indie publishing world.'
March 6, 2025
None
Report: Sony cutting jobs at Visual Arts and Malaysia support studios
PlayStation maker Sony is reportedly continuing a layoff spree that has resulted in widespread redundancies, project cancellations, and studio closures.
March 5, 2025
None
Activision Blizzard is using generative AI to hawk games that don't exist
The publisher is using the controversial technology to determine if players would want spinoffs for Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot.
March 4, 2025
None
Secret Mode splits from Sumo to become independent publisher
Update: Secret Mode has laid off a 'small number' of staff following its independence from Sumo Group.
March 3, 2025
None
PlayStation VR2 gets its first (and permanent) price drop to $399
Sony is lowering the price for its VR headset in an effort to get more eyes on the two-year-old device and its game library.
Feb. 28, 2025
None
French union STJV agrees deal with Don't Nod that could save up to 23 jobs
'Collective action gets results, it is our best weapon.'
Feb. 27, 2025
None
WB Games shuts down three internal studios, including Monolith and Player First
WB Games' struggles continue with the closures of Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego.
Feb. 26, 2025
None
NetEase commits to supporting overseas studios but feels structural changes are 'necessary'
'Our studios in North America, the UK, Spain, France, and Japan all continue to refine and develop their ongoing game projects.'
Feb. 25, 2025
None
Players lambast Activision after publisher confirms generative AI was used in Black Ops 6
The Microsoft-owned publisher has admitted generative AI tools were used to 'help develop some in game assets.'
Feb. 25, 2025
None
Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa Games confirms layoffs amid industry 'turmoil'
The studio intends to reshape into small teams working on 'novel game ideas brought to players as early as possible.'
Feb. 24, 2025
None
Unity cut ties with over 1,700 workers and closed 23 offices in 2024
The engine maker spent $214 million on a colossal restructuring program that resulted in widespread layoffs.
Feb. 24, 2025
None
Writer-director Sam Lake and game designer Lucas Pope honored at GDCA 2025
Sam Lake will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award. Lucas Pope will be recognized with the Pioneer Award.
Feb. 22, 2025