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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

World Of Tanks Studio Seized By Russia, Accused Of Supporting Ukraine

Lesta Games faces accusations of funneling money to Ukraine from World of Tanks amid the ongoing conflict.
fromInverse
4 days ago

'Oblivion Remastered' Studio Head On Why The Unseen Side Of The Games Industry Is More Important Than Ever

The role of co-development studios has shifted, becoming a more integral piece of creation, rather than something ancillary.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Video Games Weekly: I still don't miss E3

I deeply believe that innovation in the industry stems from untethered, experimental spaces, and SGF has consistently provided room for these types of experiences to shine.
Video games
#switch-2
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Many Physical Switch 2 Games Don't Contain The Game At All

Switch 2's 'Game Key Card' cartridges will require digital downloads, triggering concerns over game preservation and environmental waste.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Switch 2 Price Likely To Increase As Nintendo Pulls US Preorders Over Trump's New Tariff Policies

fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

Is Nintendo losing its identity with the Switch 2? Ex-PlayStation bigwig Shuhei Yoshida seems to think so

fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

Kotaku's Weekend Guide: 6 Great Games We're Saying Goodbye To May With

Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Many Physical Switch 2 Games Don't Contain The Game At All

Switch 2's 'Game Key Card' cartridges will require digital downloads, triggering concerns over game preservation and environmental waste.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Switch 2 Price Likely To Increase As Nintendo Pulls US Preorders Over Trump's New Tariff Policies

fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

Is Nintendo losing its identity with the Switch 2? Ex-PlayStation bigwig Shuhei Yoshida seems to think so

fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

Kotaku's Weekend Guide: 6 Great Games We're Saying Goodbye To May With

#labor-rights
Video games
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights

The United Videogame Workers-CWA aims to establish standardized working conditions for game industry workers across the US and Canada.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

ZeniMax QA workers win tentative union contract with Microsoft

ZeniMax Workers United-CWA reached a tentative union contract with Microsoft, securing wage increases and protections for quality assurance employees.
fromVG247
2 months ago
Women in technology

The United Video Game Workers union has been revealed at GDC and already it's gaining members

from48 hills
2 months ago
Video games

Lo-fi, free-form and plant-based: Game Developers Conference's indie offerings - 48 hills

Video games
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights

The United Videogame Workers-CWA aims to establish standardized working conditions for game industry workers across the US and Canada.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

ZeniMax QA workers win tentative union contract with Microsoft

ZeniMax Workers United-CWA reached a tentative union contract with Microsoft, securing wage increases and protections for quality assurance employees.
fromVG247
2 months ago
Women in technology

The United Video Game Workers union has been revealed at GDC and already it's gaining members

from48 hills
2 months ago
Video games

Lo-fi, free-form and plant-based: Game Developers Conference's indie offerings - 48 hills

#game-development
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

The Callisto Protocol Dev Cuts More Jobs In Gaming's Latest Layoffs

Striking Distance Studios has laid off staff as part of efforts to establish a sustainable environment amid uncertain project developments.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Diablo 4 Will Be Around "For Years," Blizzard Says; Don't Expect Diablo 5 Soon

Diablo 4 will be supported for years with expansions rather than immediately pursuing a sequel.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Marvel Rivals Devs Laid Off Despite The Game's Huge Success

Layoffs at NetEase Games for Marvel Rivals developers surprise due to game's success.
Despite success, NetEase is scaling back on video game development overall.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Steam's most popular indie game of 2025 is a bigger deal than Assassin's Creed Shadows

Schedule I, an indie game, has achieved remarkable success, selling two million copies on Steam and challenging AAA titles in popularity.
fromVG247
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Nier creator Yoko Taro fears that game developers "may be treated like bards" due to AI's use in video game development

Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

The Callisto Protocol Dev Cuts More Jobs In Gaming's Latest Layoffs

Striking Distance Studios has laid off staff as part of efforts to establish a sustainable environment amid uncertain project developments.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Diablo 4 Will Be Around "For Years," Blizzard Says; Don't Expect Diablo 5 Soon

Diablo 4 will be supported for years with expansions rather than immediately pursuing a sequel.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Marvel Rivals Devs Laid Off Despite The Game's Huge Success

Layoffs at NetEase Games for Marvel Rivals developers surprise due to game's success.
Despite success, NetEase is scaling back on video game development overall.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Steam's most popular indie game of 2025 is a bigger deal than Assassin's Creed Shadows

Schedule I, an indie game, has achieved remarkable success, selling two million copies on Steam and challenging AAA titles in popularity.
fromVG247
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Nier creator Yoko Taro fears that game developers "may be treated like bards" due to AI's use in video game development

#take-two-interactive
Video games
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Take-Two stock dips after Rockstar Games says 'Grand Theft Auto 6' will be delayed yet again

'Grand Theft Auto 6' delayed until 2026, causing a drop in Take-Two's stock despite expected record earnings.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Video games

'Grand Theft Auto' Publisher Swaps DEI for 'Diversity of Thought' in Annual Report

Video games
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Take-Two stock dips after Rockstar Games says 'Grand Theft Auto 6' will be delayed yet again

'Grand Theft Auto 6' delayed until 2026, causing a drop in Take-Two's stock despite expected record earnings.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Video games

'Grand Theft Auto' Publisher Swaps DEI for 'Diversity of Thought' in Annual Report

#microsoft
Video games
fromVG247
2 weeks ago

The FTC has dropped its lawsuit against Microsoft following the Activision Blizzard acquisition, letting the tech giant loose

FTC drops its legal case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, allowing Microsoft to proceed without legal obstacles.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The FTC will finally stop challenging Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard

The FTC has decided to stop challenging Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Video games
fromVG247
2 weeks ago

The FTC has dropped its lawsuit against Microsoft following the Activision Blizzard acquisition, letting the tech giant loose

FTC drops its legal case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, allowing Microsoft to proceed without legal obstacles.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The FTC will finally stop challenging Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard

The FTC has decided to stop challenging Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
#nintendo-switch-2
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Experts predict a huge June launch - and a high price - for Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to have the biggest console launch ever, costing between $399-$499.
Analysts expect 6-8 million units available at launch, boosting expectations for record-breaking sales.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Switch 2 Won't Sell As Well As Original Due In Part To Backward Compatibility - Analyst

The Nintendo Switch 2's initial sales are projected to be slower than its predecessor due to price and modest upgrades.
Video games
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Nintendo Changes User Agreement That Allows It To Permanently Disable Your Expensive Game Console If You Break The Rules - Above the Law

Nintendo Switch 2's new User Agreement can permanently disable consoles for violations, raising ownership concerns among consumers.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Experts predict a huge June launch - and a high price - for Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to have the biggest console launch ever, costing between $399-$499.
Analysts expect 6-8 million units available at launch, boosting expectations for record-breaking sales.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Switch 2 Won't Sell As Well As Original Due In Part To Backward Compatibility - Analyst

The Nintendo Switch 2's initial sales are projected to be slower than its predecessor due to price and modest upgrades.
Video games
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Nintendo Changes User Agreement That Allows It To Permanently Disable Your Expensive Game Console If You Break The Rules - Above the Law

Nintendo Switch 2's new User Agreement can permanently disable consoles for violations, raising ownership concerns among consumers.
#gta-6
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

How GTA 6 Delay And Switch 2 Launch Could Impact Video Games In 2025 And Beyond

The delay of GTA 6 significantly impacts the video game industry, affecting hardware sales and overall revenue forecasts.
Video games
fromVG247
2 months ago

"GTA 6 is basically a huge meteor and we will just stay clear": multiple major publishers are reportedly prepared to delay games to avoid clashing with Rockstar's little thing

GTA 6's anticipated release is causing other publishers to delay their game launches to avoid competition.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

GTA 6 Delay Could Wipe Out A Jaw-Dropping Amount Of Money From Global Games Industry

GTA 6's delay to 2026 could cost $2.7 billion in anticipated revenue and creates opportunities for other game publishers.
fromKotaku
3 months ago
Online learning

GTA Online Could Get Updates After GTA 6 If People Are Still Playing, Suggests Take-Two CEO

Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

How GTA 6 Delay And Switch 2 Launch Could Impact Video Games In 2025 And Beyond

The delay of GTA 6 significantly impacts the video game industry, affecting hardware sales and overall revenue forecasts.
Video games
fromVG247
2 months ago

"GTA 6 is basically a huge meteor and we will just stay clear": multiple major publishers are reportedly prepared to delay games to avoid clashing with Rockstar's little thing

GTA 6's anticipated release is causing other publishers to delay their game launches to avoid competition.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

GTA 6 Delay Could Wipe Out A Jaw-Dropping Amount Of Money From Global Games Industry

GTA 6's delay to 2026 could cost $2.7 billion in anticipated revenue and creates opportunities for other game publishers.
fromKotaku
3 months ago
Online learning

GTA Online Could Get Updates After GTA 6 If People Are Still Playing, Suggests Take-Two CEO

#sag-aftra
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Fortnite In Legal Trouble After Adding AI Darth Vader

SAG-AFTRA filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games for using AI without proper communication or bargaining.
The union demands control over the representation of its members' work using technology.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Video Game Voice Actors And Publishers Clash Over "Best And Last" Offer To End The Strike

fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices

Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Fortnite In Legal Trouble After Adding AI Darth Vader

SAG-AFTRA filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games for using AI without proper communication or bargaining.
The union demands control over the representation of its members' work using technology.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Video Game Voice Actors And Publishers Clash Over "Best And Last" Offer To End The Strike

fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices

#art-theft
#ubisoft
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Release Is "Bit Of An Existential Moment" For Ubisoft, Analyst Says

fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

The Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time Remake Will Launch By March 2026, Ubisoft Says

fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Release Is "Bit Of An Existential Moment" For Ubisoft, Analyst Says

fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

The Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time Remake Will Launch By March 2026, Ubisoft Says

fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

Borderlands 4's Price Is A Mystery, Even To Randy Pitchford

"I'll tell you the truth, I don't know; that is the truth."
Video games
Video games
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts 4 nostalgic classics: What do you think of their picks?

The World Video Game Hall of Fame inducted four influential games of 2025, recognizing their impact on the industry and gaming culture.
#tariffs
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Worst-Case Tariff Scenario Could Hike Game Console Prices By Over 69 Percent

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Worst-Case Tariff Scenario Could Hike Game Console Prices By Over 69 Percent

#rockstar-games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

GTA 6 Delay Could Hurt Total Video Game Industry Sales In 2025

GTA VI's delay will negatively impact the video game industry market and console sales.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

GTA 6 Could Prompt Major Studios To Delay Games - Report

Publishers may delay game releases due to the anticipated dominance of Grand Theft Auto VI.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

GTA 6 Delay Could Hurt Total Video Game Industry Sales In 2025

GTA VI's delay will negatively impact the video game industry market and console sales.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

Nintendo Is Making One Big Change That Could Make Life Harder For Independent Games

The Nintendo Switch eShop now prioritizes revenue over downloads in its best-seller charts, impacting the visibility of indie games.
#codemasters
#electronic-arts
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

EA Lays Off Hundreds of Workers, Cancels Titanfall Game

Electronic Arts is laying off hundreds of workers and canceling a Titanfall game in response to strategic realignments.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Apex Legends Studio Cancels Two "Incubation" Projects, Lays Off Staff Amid Big EA Shakeup

EA has confirmed layoffs at Respawn affecting about 100 people and canceled two incubation projects due to underperformance.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

EA Lays Off Hundreds of Workers, Cancels Titanfall Game

Electronic Arts is laying off hundreds of workers and canceling a Titanfall game in response to strategic realignments.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Apex Legends Studio Cancels Two "Incubation" Projects, Lays Off Staff Amid Big EA Shakeup

#until-dawn
#layoffs
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

The Internet Reacts To Shocking Marvel Rivals Layoffs

NetEase's surprising layoffs of the Marvel Rivals team follow its successful launch, highlighting instability even in successful projects.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Another Live-Service Game Is Shutting Down, With Dauntless Going Offline Soon

Dauntless will shut down on May 29, with no new updates, following critical user feedback and significant layoffs at developer Phoenix Labs.
Media industry
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Marvel Rivals team hit with layoffs despite huge success of game

NetEase laid off members of the successful Marvel Rivals team despite the game performing well on Steam.
fromVG247
2 months ago
Video games

Joy, Rage, Collaboration, Uncertainty, and Optimism: the state of the video game industry from GDC 2025

Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

The Internet Reacts To Shocking Marvel Rivals Layoffs

NetEase's surprising layoffs of the Marvel Rivals team follow its successful launch, highlighting instability even in successful projects.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Another Live-Service Game Is Shutting Down, With Dauntless Going Offline Soon

Dauntless will shut down on May 29, with no new updates, following critical user feedback and significant layoffs at developer Phoenix Labs.
Media industry
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Marvel Rivals team hit with layoffs despite huge success of game

NetEase laid off members of the successful Marvel Rivals team despite the game performing well on Steam.
fromVG247
2 months ago
Video games

Joy, Rage, Collaboration, Uncertainty, and Optimism: the state of the video game industry from GDC 2025

Video games
fromVG247
2 months ago

Following a weekend of tariff tension, Japanese video game industry sees stock price tumble - Sony, Nintendo, Capcom and more impacted

The Japanese stock market, particularly in video gaming, suffered severe losses due to US tariffs imposed by President Trump.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Game Informer is back and so is its entire team

The new owners insisted on the idea of Game Informer remaining an independent editorial outlet. They felt just as strongly as our team did that the only path forward was with an editorial group.
Video games
#sag-aftra-strike
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Zenless Zone Zero voice actors replaced as union negotiation remains 'far apart' on AI protections

The video game performers' strike is centered on AI and digital replicas, creating significant negotiating disputes.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Zenless Zone Zero voice actors replaced as union negotiation remains 'far apart' on AI protections

The video game performers' strike is centered on AI and digital replicas, creating significant negotiating disputes.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Says AI Could "Destroy" The Reputation Of Game Companies

Samantha Beart warns against AI's detrimental effects on the creative industry.
AI in game development poses reputational risks and threatens jobs.
Actors are united against AI and committed to protecting their careers.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Industrywide Video Game Union Announced, Open To Anyone In The Business

The Communications Workers of America has launched a new labor union for video game professionals to unite workers and advocate for their rights.
NYC startup
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Jeff Strain is suing investor NetEase, claiming internal gossip caused his game company to shut down

Jeff and Annie Strain are suing NetEase for defamation, claiming their actions led to the collapse of Prytania Media and its studios.
Video games
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Pokemon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion

Niantic sells video game business to Scopely for $3.5 billion, signaling Saudi Arabia's expansion into the gaming industry.
Video games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

The best adult video games according to an expert

The adult gaming industry is rapidly expanding, offering diverse experiences that cater to unique sexual preferences.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

As The Sims Turns 25, EA Wants To Embrace The Series' Past

"We definitely know that there's a big love for those products, and I think reintroducing them would be quite a kick because players who've never played those early generations of The Sims would actually be surprised by how different they are in a lot of ways."
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Why Dynasty Warriors makers scrapped sequel to reinvent series

"Dynasty Warriors has always sold significantly better in Japan than in the West... But times may be changing, as the release of Dynasty Warriors: Origins in January 2025 has seen encouraging sales."
Golden State Warriors
fromVG247
4 months ago

Square Enix enacts new anti-harassment policy to protect its staff from real world and online abuse

Square Enix recognizes the importance of player feedback but emphasizes that harassment crosses a line that endangers employee safety and disrupts customer experiences.
Video games
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