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Rockstar Presents Evidence in Ongoing Union Court Case
Following a preliminary hearing at the UK Employment Tribunal, details have emerged about the evidence submitted by Rockstar to justify the termination of 34 employees due to severe misconduct. The hearing resulted in the Glasgow Employment Tribunal denying a request for interim relief. The evidence in question involves 'confidential information' that was allegedly shared on a Discord server crea…
Jan. 15, 2026, 10:44 a.m.
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Germany Sees 81% Surge in Game Companies Between 2018 and 2024
A recent report from the German Games Industry Association (Game) reveals a significant expansion of the German gaming sector between 2018 and 2024, marked by an 81% increase in the number of game companies. According to the report, the total number of game studios grew from 594 to 948 during this period. The introduction of a federal-level games funding program, which offers an annual €125 mill…
Jan. 15, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
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Appcharge Declares Direct-to-Consumer Transactions a Key Revenue Stream
A recent study by Appcharge reveals that direct-to-consumer monetisation has evolved into a fundamental revenue system. After examining over $700 million in transaction data, the mobile monetisation platform found that direct-to-consumer transactions have transitioned from an experimental phase to a core, scalable revenue system. According to the report, the top 200 global mobile publishers are l…
Jan. 15, 2026, 9 a.m.
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Leading Gaming Companies Strengthen Commitment to Player Safety Across Platforms
The major gaming console manufacturers, including Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Microsoft, are continuing their collaborative effort to promote safer and more positive online gaming environments across their respective platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. In 2020, these companies initially came together to announce their joint commitment to improving playe…
Jan. 14, 2026, 9:06 p.m.
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Liquidnitro Games Secures $19.1 Million in Series A Funding
Liquidnitro Games, a prominent India-based company specializing in game development and live services, has successfully completed a Series A funding round worth $19.1 million. Led by Northpoint Capital and accompanied by Nexus Venture Partners, this funding aims to bolster Liquidnitro's proprietary AI-enabled platform. This platform is designed to enhance game production and live services, foster…
Jan. 14, 2026, 8:32 p.m.
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Nintendo of America and Contractor Face Labor Complaints
The National Labor Relations Board in the US has received two labor complaints against Nintendo and its contractor, Teksystems. The complaints, filed in December 2025 and January 2026, allege that both companies have breached labor laws by interfering with employees' self-organizing activities and by discriminating against workers who have filed charges. Nintendo of America works with Teksystems …
Jan. 14, 2026, 4:54 p.m.
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Ubisoft Announces Staff Reductions at Abu Dhabi Mobile Studio
Ubisoft has confirmed that 29 positions have been eliminated at its Abu Dhabi office in the UAE, following social media posts from affected employees. The layoffs, which occurred in November, were a result of the company's decision to restructure its mobile studio and concentrate on Growtopia, a free-to-play MMO acquired in 2017. "As part of this restructuring, we had to make the tough decision t…
Jan. 14, 2026, 3:47 p.m.
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Meta Cuts Back on VR Studios Following Reality Labs Restructuring
Meta has closed down three of its virtual reality studios as part of a broader 10% reduction in staff at its Reality Labs division. According to an internal memo obtained by Bloomberg, the affected studios include Twisted Pixel Games, known for Marvel's Deadpool VR, Sanzaru Games, which developed Asgard's Wrath, and Armature Studio, responsible for the Resident Evil VR port. Additionally, Within,…
Jan. 14, 2026, 11:25 a.m.
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Holiday Season Sees Arc Raiders and Detroit: Become Human as Top Sellers, Analysts Reveal
The holiday period saw Arc Raiders emerge as the best-selling game across all platforms. Data from Video Game Insights indicates that Embark Studios' extraction shooter surpassed four million copies in sales across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox last month. Additionally, Alinea Analytics reports that the game secured an estimated 1.2 million copies on Steam between December 21, 2025, and January 5,…
Jan. 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
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Fallout Game Sales Surge During Christmas Season Following New TV Series Launch
The holiday season brought a significant boost to the Fallout franchise's sales, thanks to the premiere of the second season of the Amazon series. Video Game Insights reported notable increases in engagement and sales across all platforms. On December 29, Fallout 4 sold over 12,000 units on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. By January 7, Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 4 saw substantial sales growth, …
Jan. 14, 2026, 10:13 a.m.