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IGDA-F Reinforces Its Pledge to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with New Leadership
The International Game Developers Association Foundation (IGDA-F) has appointed Shannon Loftis as the new chair of its board of directors, succeeding Ed Fries who served for two years and will remain a board member. With over 30 years of experience in game development and a strong commitment to inclusion from her time at Microsoft, Loftis is poised to advance the Foundation's mission of promotingā€¦
April 7, 2025, 8:05 p.m.
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Uncertainty Over Tariffs Leads to Decline in Japanese Publisher Stock Prices
Global financial markets are feeling the impact of the recent tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump, with Japanese gaming publishers experiencing a decline in stock prices. The Nikkei 225 index in Japan saw a 7% drop at the start of trading, following a 9% decline the previous week, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. This downward trend is reflected in the stock prices of major puā€¦
April 7, 2025, 4:13 p.m.
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Renowned Art Director Bill Petras Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy in Gaming
The gaming community is mourning the loss of Bill Petras, a visionary art director who played a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of several genre-defining games, including Overwatch and World of Warcraft. The news of his passing was announced by Harley D. Huggins II, a former cinematic projects director at Blizzard, who paid a heartfelt tribute to Petras on LinkedIn, describing him asā€¦
April 7, 2025, 10:17 a.m.
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Minecraft Movie Generates $157 Million at US Box Office on Opening Weekend
The Minecraft Movie, produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, has garnered $157 million in US box office sales during its debut weekend, totaling $301 million globally. Initial projections suggested the film would earn between $70 million and $80 million, according to Variety. Released on April 4, the movie had a production budget of $150 million. It has become the highest-grossing debut of 2025 in theā€¦
April 7, 2025, 9:23 a.m.
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Twin Sails Interactive Gains Independence from Asmodee Group
Following a strategic management buyout, Twin Sails Interactive has announced its independence from Asmodee Group, a leading tabletop publisher. The company will retain its existing team, including CEO Nicolas Godement, production director Laurent Lichnewsky, and marketing director Adrien Rotondo, as part of the transition. According to Godement, "This new chapter is an exciting development forā€¦
April 7, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
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Nintendo Introduces Pre-Order Limitations for Switch 2 Console
In a recent update on April 4, 2025, Nintendo announced the postponement of pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the US, citing the need to assess potential tariff impacts and evolving market conditions. The company has stated that it will provide an update on the timing at a later date, while confirming that the June 5 launch date remains unchanged. Initially, Nintendo had introduced pre-order restricā€¦
April 4, 2025, 4:10 p.m.
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Ubisoft Leamington Closes Its Doors
Following the recent layoffs, Ubisoft Leamington has officially ceased operations. This news was announced on the studio's LinkedIn page, where they expressed gratitude to their team for their contributions to the gaming industry. Although the studio is closed, some team members will still be present at local industry events. In January, it was confirmed that a small group of staff would transitiā€¦
April 4, 2025, 9:56 a.m.
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Inzoi Achieves Milestone of 1 Million Sales Within First Week of Early Access
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April 4, 2025, 9:33 a.m.
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Nvidia Unveils Nintendo Switch 2 Capabilities, Including Ray Tracing Support
Nvidia has officially announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 will feature ray tracing capabilities, courtesy of a custom-designed processor. A recent blog post from Nvidia shed light on the console's hardware, revealing the inclusion of new RT Cores for ray tracing and Tensor Cores for Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) to enhance resolution. According to Nvidia, the Switch 2 boasts "ten times theā€¦
April 4, 2025, 8:16 a.m.
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TestFly Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Red Cerberus
TestFly, a prominent quality assurance testing solutions provider for the gaming sector, has announced the acquisition of Red Cerberus, a Brazilian testing company, from its parent firm tinyBuild. While the terms of the deal have not been disclosed, reports suggest it was finalized for $1.5 million in cash. According to TestFly, this move will substantially enhance its capabilities by leveraging ā€¦
April 3, 2025, 6:41 p.m.