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Kotick Claims Lawsuit Against Microsoft-Activision Deal Was Linked to Embracer's Sales Ambitions
Former CEO of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, has stated that a lawsuit filed by a Swedish pension fund, Sjunde AP-Fonden AP7, was motivated by Embracer's desire to gain a competitive edge in the California market at Activision's expense. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, objected to Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, alleging that Kotick rushed the sale to avoid consequence…
Jan. 14, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
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Rockstar Introduces Official Mod Marketplace
Rockstar has unveiled the Cfx Marketplace, a dedicated platform where players and servers can purchase mods. This development follows the company's acquisition of Cfx.re, a prominent modding team behind Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, in 2023. Cfx.re is known for its work on the FiveM and RedM servers, which focus on multiplayer role-playing experiences. FiveM was established in 201…
Jan. 13, 2026, 8:36 p.m.
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Shift Up CEO: AI is Crucial for Smaller Nations to Compete with China and the US
According to Shift Up's CEO, Hyung-tae Kim, the key to remaining competitive lies in embracing AI technology, as human resources alone are insufficient to rival larger nations. Speaking at the 2026 Economic Growth Strategy event in South Korea, Kim emphasized that AI can optimize workforce utilization and protect jobs by upskilling developers. He illustrated the disparity by noting that while Shi…
Jan. 13, 2026, 6:55 p.m.
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Hazelight Founder Vows to Keep Company Private
Josef Fares, Hazelight's CEO and founder, has reaffirmed his commitment to keeping the company private, citing the need to prioritize creative decisions over financial considerations. In an interview, Fares expressed his reluctance to take Hazelight public, stating that doing so would require making decisions that compromise the company's artistic vision in favor of boosting stock prices. He beli…
Jan. 13, 2026, 5:10 p.m.
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M&A Activity in the Video Game Industry Dropped to $500 Million in Q4 2025, According to Aream & Co
A recent report by Aream & Co indicates that the video game industry experienced a substantial decline in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a total value of just $500 million. This represents an 89% decrease compared to the same period in the previous year. The company's Video Game Market Update for Q4 attributes this decline to a shift in focus towards s…
Jan. 13, 2026, 5 p.m.
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One Rule Games Secures Seed Funding for Hybrid Mobile Game Development
French mobile game developer One Rule Games has completed a successful seed funding round, led by prominent venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners. With this investment, the company aims to expedite its mission to create innovative hybrid games that combine casual entertainment with deeper engagement, offering endless replay value. Founded by four seasoned industry professionals, including …
Jan. 13, 2026, 4:23 p.m.
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Court Denies Interim Relief to Former Rockstar Employees
The Glasgow Employment Tribunal has turned down a request for interim relief from former Rockstar staff who were let go. According to reports from IGN and Bloomberg, Rockstar argued that the employees were dismissed for leaking information about the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 on a Discord server, rather than for their attempts to unionize. The case was brought by the Independent Workers' Union o…
Jan. 13, 2026, 12:20 p.m.
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Arc Raiders Achieves Impressive Sales of 2.4 Million Copies in 2026
As of 2026, the extraction shooter Arc Raiders has seen significant sales, with over 2.4 million copies sold. According to Nexon, the parent company of developer Embark Studios, the game has achieved total sales of 12.4 million units. Notably, by the end of December 2025, the game had already sold 10 million units. In January, Arc Raiders reached a peak of 960,000 concurrent users. Nexon's presid…
Jan. 13, 2026, 11:29 a.m.
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Ubisoft Announces Staff Reductions at Swedish Studios Amid Ongoing Cost-Cutting Efforts
Ubisoft has confirmed that it will be eliminating 55 positions at its Swedish-based studios, Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm. This decision follows the completion of a voluntary redundancy program initiated last year, which did not yield the desired results, prompting the company to take additional measures to align with its future plans. According to an internal communication, the la…
Jan. 13, 2026, 11:03 a.m.
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Meta Plans to Reduce Reality Labs Workforce by 10%
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is allegedly preparing to downsize its Reality Labs division, which focuses on metaverse, virtual reality, and augmented reality, by approximately 10% of its staff. According to The New York Times, the announcement of these layoffs could be made as early as today. In a related development, Meta's Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, has scheduled a meet…
Jan. 13, 2026, 10:31 a.m.