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Veteran Square Enix Artist Toshiyuki Itahana Departs After 25 Years
Acclaimed character designer and Square Enix veteran, Toshiyuki Itahana, has announced his departure from the company after dedicating over 25 years of his career. Itahana revealed in a statement, available in both Japanese and English, that he made the decision to leave Square Enix by the end of the previous year, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy 9. He expressed that as he r…
Jan. 5, 2026, 6:18 p.m.
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Embark Studios CEO Denies Using AI to Replace Human Workers in Game Development
Patrick Söderlund, founder and CEO of Embark Studios, has addressed concerns that the company is utilizing artificial intelligence to minimize its workforce. In an interview with GamesBeat, Söderlund emphasized that the gaming industry is inherently people-driven and that AI is not intended to supplant human workers. Instead, AI is used to streamline certain processes, allowing developers to focu…
Jan. 5, 2026, 3:40 p.m.
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Gamesight Study Reveals Significant Conversion Rate Boost from Improved Steam Reviews
Achieving higher Steam review scores can substantially enhance ad performance, especially when game developers prioritize community feedback and implement updates that address player concerns. According to Gamesight's Performance Marketing Playbook, transitioning review scores from 'Mixed' to 'Very Positive' can lead to a significant increase in conversion rates when developers incorporate featur…
Jan. 5, 2026, 2:45 p.m.
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Ubisoft Halifax Employees Establish First North American Union
The staff at Ubisoft's Halifax studio have formally established a union, marking a significant milestone in the company's North American business. According to CTV, 61 employees have joined the Game & Media Workers Guild of Canada, Local 30111, following certification by the Nova Scotia Labour Board on December 18, 2025. The newly formed bargaining unit, dubbed Ubisoft Workers of Canada, Halifax,…
Jan. 5, 2026, 1:55 p.m.
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Michael French of London Games Festival Receives MBE Honour
Veteran games industry professional Michael French has been bestowed with an MBE as part of the 2026 New Year Honours. This prestigious award acknowledges his dedication to the games industry, as well as his contributions to promoting inclusion and charity work, notably through the Game Changer initiative and the Ensemble exhibition. His efforts with the video games charity GamesAid have also bee…
Jan. 5, 2026, 1:48 p.m.
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Veteran Xbox Figure Albert Penello Dies at 53
The gaming community is mourning the loss of Albert Penello, a veteran Xbox executive who passed away on December 31st at the age of 53, following a courageous battle with cancer. The news of his passing was shared on social media by Mike Ybarra, a fellow Microsoft alumnus, who revealed that Penello is survived by his wife, Dara, and daughter, Lily. Penello's illustrious career in the gaming indu…
Jan. 5, 2026, 11:56 a.m.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Claims Top Honors at 2025 Steam Awards
The 2025 Steam Awards winners have been revealed, with Hollow Knight: Silksong taking the coveted Game of the Year title. This highly anticipated sequel from Team Cherry also received the Best Game You Suck At award, making it a dual winner. Silksong achieved an impressive milestone, surpassing 500,000 concurrent players on Steam just a day after its launch in September, and it broke into the top…
Jan. 5, 2026, 11:12 a.m.
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CD Projekt RED Sells GOG Platform to Co-Founder for $25 Million
In a significant move, CD Projekt RED, the renowned developer and publisher, has divested its GOG distribution platform to one of its co-founders, Michał Kiciński, for a sum of approximately $25 million. This transaction, valued at 90.7 million Polish zlotys, is fully financed through external funding, allowing Kiciński to become the sole owner of GOG while retaining a 10% stake in CD Projekt RED…
Dec. 30, 2025, 8:27 p.m.
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Season's Greetings from GamesIndustry.biz
As we close out the year, please note that we'll be on hiatus until 2026. Although our site will feature some new content and re-runs during the holiday season, along with a few newsletters, the GamesIndustry.biz team is taking a well-deserved break for the remainder of 2025. We appreciate your company throughout the year. The past 12 months have been challenging for the industry, marked by sig…
Dec. 24, 2025, 11:27 a.m.
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NCsoft Acquires Majority Stake in Indygo, Expands into Casual Mobile Market
In a significant move, Korean gaming powerhouse NCsoft has acquired a majority stake in Singapore-based mobile publisher Indygo Group, valued at $103.8 million, giving it a 67% ownership of the company. This deal also includes the acquisition of Vietnam-based casual game developer Lihuhu, which is fully owned by Indygo Group. Additionally, NCsoft is purchasing casual mobile game studio Springcome…
Dec. 23, 2025, 10:40 a.m.