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Diablo 4 Development Marred by Mismanagement and Crunch
As the release date for Diablo 4 approaches, current and former Blizzard employees have come forward to discuss the game's problematic development process. According to a report by The Washington Post, which spoke to 15 current and former employees, the game's development has been plagued by mismanagement, crunch, and shifting release dates. The employees blame poor leadership, including former d…
Dec. 8, 2022, 9:27 p.m.
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Activision Takes California Civil Rights Department to Court
Activision Blizzard has initiated legal action against the California Civil Rights Department, citing the agency's handling of a misconduct lawsuit against the company. According to a report by Axios, the lawsuit claims that the department, formerly known as the Department for Fair Employment and Housing, has withheld information related to its interactions with the media and labor unions regardi…
Dec. 8, 2022, 8:20 p.m.
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US Regulator Moves to Block Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The US Federal Trade Commission has initiated legal proceedings to halt Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, citing concerns that the deal could enable Microsoft to stifle competition in the gaming sector. The FTC alleges that Microsoft's ownership of Activision Blizzard could lead to the suppression of competitors to its Xbox consoles and cloud-gaming business. …
Dec. 8, 2022, 8:06 p.m.
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IGN Faces Significant Layoffs as Part of Ziff Davis Restructuring
Reports have emerged that IGN has implemented a round of significant layoffs, as confirmed by various current and former staff members on social media. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the layoffs have affected multiple departments within IGN, including content creation, engineering, and advertising sales, with the total number of redundancies reaching at least double digits. These cuts are part…
Dec. 8, 2022, 7:39 p.m.
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GameMaker Launches Complimentary Education Edition
GameMaker has introduced a free version of its platform, enabling educators to teach game design using its resources and materials without incurring costs. According to GameMaker, this non-paid program will facilitate students' understanding of fundamental programming concepts and foster STEM skills. The decision to release a free education version is attributed to the increasing budgetary co…
Dec. 8, 2022, 5:51 p.m.
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Starbreeze Expands with New UK-Based Studio
Starbreeze, the renowned developer behind Payday 2, is launching a brand-new studio in the United Kingdom. This expansion aims to bolster the company's development and publishing capabilities, particularly for its recently acquired IPs. Tancred Dyke-Wells and Lawrence Bishop, co-founders of Cinder Cone, will spearhead the new studio as creative director and technical director, respectively. The p…
Dec. 8, 2022, 5:29 p.m.
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Epic Games Introduces Age-Restricted Accounts for Minors
Epic Games has introduced a new type of account designed specifically for minors, enhancing safety and inclusivity for young gamers. When minors log into the Epic Games platform, their account automatically switches to a restricted mode, prompting them to provide a parent or guardian's email address for consent. To access certain features, such as voice chat, purchasing items, linking accounts to…
Dec. 8, 2022, 3:51 p.m.
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Blaze Entertainment Falls Victim to Robbery, With Evercade Units Stolen
A recent robbery has affected Blaze Entertainment, the company behind the Evercade console, with a significant quantity of stock stolen on December 6. According to a statement from the firm, a lorry carrying limited edition Evercade EXP units was the subject of a suspected targeted attack. Although the full extent of the incident is unclear, reports suggest that over £500,000 worth of hardware wa…
Dec. 8, 2022, 2:22 p.m.
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Withdrawal of Lawsuit Against ZA/UM Majority Shareholder
Kaur Kender, a partner at ZA/UM and producer of Disco Elysium, has dropped a lawsuit against Tütreke, the majority shareholder of the company. The lawsuit, which surfaced last month, alleged that ZA/UM CEO Ilmar Kompus had deceived Kender out of €1 million as part of a larger scheme to gain control of the studio. According to ZA/UM, Kender's claims will not be pursued in Estonian courts, with the…
Dec. 8, 2022, 1:59 p.m.
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GameStop's Q3 Losses Persist
GameStop, a leading video game retailer, has reported continued year-over-year losses in its third quarter. The company's financial results for the three-month period ending October 29, 2022, revealed the following key statistics: - Net sales totaled $1.2 billion, representing an 8% decrease from the same period last year - The net loss stood at $94.7 million, down 10% year-over-year - …
Dec. 8, 2022, 12:06 p.m.