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Industry Jobs Roundup: May 2025
The games industry has seen numerous appointments and transitions recently. To help keep track, we've compiled the latest updates in our semi-regular roundup. If you have any new appointments or transitions to share, please send the details to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Stillfront has appointed Tim Holland as its interim CFO, following the resignation of Andreas Uddman in January 2025. Holland, …
May 27, 2025, 8:20 a.m.
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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Achieves 500,000 Sales in Three Days
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May 27, 2025, 7:20 a.m.
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Women in Gaming Event Scheduled for June 6, Ahead of IGN Live
On June 6, IGN and Meta are set to co-host a Women in Gaming networking event, kicking off the IGN Live festivities. Located at the Magic Box in Los Angeles, this celebration aims to recognize the influential women in the gaming industry, featuring expert-led panel discussions and other engaging activities. Additionally, Meta will provide interactive hardware demonstrations, while a pop-up photo …
May 25, 2025, 7:09 a.m.
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Six One Indie Expands into Game Publishing
The creators of the Six One Indie Showcase and The Indie Game Awards have announced the launch of their own publishing arm. Six One Indie Publishing positions itself as a unified platform that prioritizes the needs of independent game developers. The label will provide a range of services, including launch strategy development, media outreach, showcase integration, as well as development support …
May 23, 2025, 12:52 p.m.
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US Regulator Abandons Case Against Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The Federal Trade Commission of the United States has withdrawn its complaint regarding Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard. The decision to dismiss the case came after the FTC lost its appeal against Microsoft earlier this month, with an order issued on May 22, 2025. According to the commission, the public interest is best served by dismissing the case, leading to the formal dismissal of…
May 23, 2025, 10:40 a.m.
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Elden Ring Film Adaptation in the Works with A24 and FromSoftware
A partnership between FromSoftware and A24 has been established to bring the Elden Ring universe to the big screen. Alex Garland, known for his work on Ex Machina and Annihilation, will be directing the film. Garland's impressive portfolio also includes writing credits for 28 Days Later and Sunshine, as well as the upcoming projects 28 Years Later and The Bone Temple. George R. R. Martin, the ren…
May 23, 2025, 8:40 a.m.
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Microsoft Confirms Business Ties with Israel's Ministry of Defence, Finds No Evidence of AI Misuse
Microsoft has undertaken an internal review in response to concerns that its Azure and AI technologies were being utilized by the Israel Ministry of Defence to target civilians or cause harm in the Gaza conflict. An investigation by the Associated Press earlier this year alleged that Microsoft's commercial AI products were being used by the Israeli military for mass surveillance and intelligence …
May 23, 2025, 7:47 a.m.
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Embracer Group Reports Decline in Net Sales for PC, Console, and Mobile Games in FY2024/25
Embracer Group has released its financial results for the fourth quarter ending March 2025, showing a decline in net sales across its PC, console, and mobile segments for both the quarter and the fiscal year. The company's full-year accounts reveal a reduction in total game development projects from 141 to 108 and a decrease in headcount from 9692 to 7180, with 5378 of those staff being game deve…
May 22, 2025, 7:43 p.m.
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Roblox Introduces New Head of Parental Advocacy to Foster Safe Online Environments for Families
Roblox has announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov as its inaugural head of parental advocacy, a role aimed at bolstering support for families navigating the complexities of digital safety and online well-being. Based in the UK, Dr. Milovidov will focus on developing partnerships and innovative tools to enable parents to help their children use digital platforms responsibly and safel…
May 22, 2025, 6:31 p.m.
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Nordic Game Awards 2025: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Takes Top Honors
The 17th Nordic Game Awards saw Indiana Jones and the Great Circle emerge as the biggest winner, taking home two coveted awards. The first-person licensed game, developed by MachineGames, won both the Nordic Game of the Year and Best Audio categories. Other notable winners included the indie horror game Mouthwashing, Simogo's puzzle adventure Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and Snufkin: Melody of Moo…
May 22, 2025, 6:20 p.m.