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Rebecca Lautner of Landfall to Present at Game Republic New Horizons 2026
Organizers of the Game Republic New Horizons 2026 conference have unveiled their second speaker, Rebecca Lautner, Chief Business Officer at Landfall. Lautner will engage in a fireside chat with features editor Lewis Packwood to delve into Landfall's operations and its newly established publishing arm, Evil Landfall. As Chief Business Officer, Lautner oversees brand development, drives business gr…
April 28, 2026, 8 a.m.
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Applications for Into Games' IG50 Initiative Reopen Next Month, Supporting Emerging Talent from Underrepresented Backgrounds
Into Games has commenced accepting applications for its IG50 program, an annual initiative that showcases 50 exceptional, yet-to-be-discovered individuals from working-class and low-income backgrounds in the UK games industry. Now in its fifth iteration, the program is backed by Ubisoft as its headline sponsor, offering internships of up to three months at UK-based studios. The initiative also pr…
April 27, 2026, 8:15 p.m.
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Xbox Executive Warns Memory Shortage Will Affect Pricing and Availability of Project Helix
The ongoing memory shortage crisis is expected to have a significant impact on the pricing and availability of Xbox's upcoming console, Project Helix, according to Xbox executive Asha Sharma. The company recently unveiled early details of Project Helix, which promises to deliver high performance and an enhanced gaming experience. However, Sharma has acknowledged that the memory shortage will be a…
April 27, 2026, 7:46 p.m.
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Epic Games Introduces Immediate Refund Policy for D4vd Cosmetics Amidst Murder Allegations
Following the recent murder charge against singer D4vd, Fortnite's developer has announced that players who purchased D4vd-related cosmetics can receive an immediate self-service refund. D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has been accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and possessing child pornography. Burke has denied the allegations. The singer initially gained fame b…
April 27, 2026, 7:26 p.m.
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Ubisoft Loses Key Talent as Benoit Richer Departs to Co-Found Servo Games
Notable game director Benoit Richer has made the move from Ubisoft to co-establish Servo Games, an independent game development studio based in Quebec. This transition was announced via LinkedIn, where Richer also disclosed his new position as game director at the studio. Previously, Richer held the role of game director for the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed title, Codename Hexe. At Servo G…
April 27, 2026, 9:42 a.m.
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Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe Game Director Benoit Richer Departs Ubisoft
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April 27, 2026, 9:42 a.m.
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People Can Fly Acquires Cooldown Games to Expand Publishing Operations
In a strategic move to bolster its publishing capabilities, Warsaw-based game developer People Can Fly has acquired Cooldown Games. The acquisition will see People Can Fly establish a dedicated publishing division within its organizational structure. Founded in 2024 by industry experts from renowned companies such as Gearbox, Id Software, and Warner, Cooldown Games is based in Dallas, Texas. As p…
April 27, 2026, 7:46 a.m.
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Weekly Gaming Update: Call of Duty, Game Pass, and the Mario Movie
We're kicking off the weekend with a new episode of the pre-alpha GamesIndustry.biz Podcast. I'm joined once again by Lewis Packwood to delve into the week's top stories, including Xbox's decision to remove Call of Duty from Game Pass and slash its price. This significant move is backed by data that sheds light on the reasoning behind it. Although we recorded this episode before Xbox released its…
April 24, 2026, 5:19 p.m.
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Microsoft CEO Views Xbox as a Crucial Segment for the Company's Future
In a recent interview, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has a long-term vision for Xbox, considering it a vital audience and category for the company's future. Sharma emphasized the importance of Xbox, stating that it boasts one of the most impressive entertainment brands and portfolios. According to Sharma, Nadella expressed his enthusiasm for her role, citing her c…
April 24, 2026, 4:19 p.m.
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Atari Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Emulation Studio Implicit Conversions
Atari has finalized the acquisition of Implicit Conversions, a renowned emulation studio, for an undisclosed sum. Implicit Conversions is specialized in leveraging proprietary emulation technology to port classic games to modern consoles, even in the absence of source code. Over the last year, the studio has worked closely with Atari, through preservation firm Digital Eclipse, on various projects…
April 24, 2026, 2:37 p.m.