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Netflix Introduces App for Kids' Games
As part of its revamped gaming strategy, Netflix has launched a standalone app for kids' games. The Netflix Playground app features a range of exclusive titles from popular franchises like Peppa Pig, Sesame Street, and Dr. Seuss, all carefully curated for children aged eight and under. This app is included with a standard Netflix membership and can be downloaded as a separate entity from app stor…
April 8, 2026, 7:39 a.m.
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Sony Set to Acquire Cinemersive Labs, Enhancing AI and Visual Computing Capabilities
Sony has announced its intention to acquire Cinemersive Labs, a UK-based company specializing in machine learning and computer vision, particularly in immersive 3D photography and video for virtual and augmented reality applications. This acquisition will integrate Cinemersive Labs into Sony Interactive Entertainment's Visual Computing Group, a division focused on research and engineering. The mo…
April 7, 2026, 1:22 p.m.
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IGN Entertainment and Dentsu Gaming Introduce Women in Gaming UK
On Friday, April 17, IGN Entertainment and Dentsu Gaming are set to host the Women in Gaming UK event in collaboration with Meta at Dentsu London. The event will include specially curated panels with key figures from the gaming industry, as well as a pop-up photography studio for attendees, demonstrations of Meta's latest hardware, and numerous networking opportunities. Further details will be a…
April 7, 2026, 11:03 a.m.
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Co-Founder of Raven Software, Brian Raffel, Announces Retirement
After 36 years of dedication to the gaming industry, Brian Raffel, the co-founder of renowned game developer Raven Software, has decided to retire. Raffel, along with his brother Steve, established the Wisconsin-based studio in 1990 and played a pivotal role in its growth, serving as vice president from the outset and later becoming studio head in 1997. He was also appointed as co-studio head wit…
April 7, 2026, 9:18 a.m.
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Take-Two Interactive Allegedly Disbands AI Team
Take-Two Interactive is reported to have dismantled its entire artificial intelligence team as part of a restructuring effort. Luke Dicken, the company's former AI head, announced on LinkedIn that his tenure with the parent company of Rockstar and Zynga had come to an end. 'For seven years, we've developed cutting-edge technology to support game development,' Dicken wrote. 'The team has consisten…
April 7, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
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Coffee Stain Malmö Studio Closes Its Doors
Coffee Stain, the developer behind Goat Simulator, has announced the closure of its Malmö studio, which focused on mobile game development. The studio's VP of mobile, Daniel Persson, shared the news on LinkedIn, stating that his role as team leader has come to an end. Persson reflected on the experience of building the studio from scratch, praising the talented team and expressing pride in their …
April 2, 2026, 1:54 p.m.
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Piranha Games, Developer of MechWarrior, Hit by Layoffs
Piranha Games, the studio behind MechWarrior 5: Clans, has allegedly undergone a round of staff reductions. Former employees of the Canadian-based studio have taken to LinkedIn to share their experiences, with affected roles spanning multiple departments including writing, visual effects, environment and technical art, level design, and software development. One former employee cited 'economic re…
April 2, 2026, 10:04 a.m.
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Nintendo's Patent for In-Game Character Summoning Rejected by US Patent Office
The US Patent and Trademark Office has overturned its previous decision to grant Nintendo a patent for a gaming mechanism that allows a character to call upon a secondary character for assistance during battles. This rejection is based on prior art references from published US patent applications. The decision is not yet final, giving Nintendo a two-month window to respond, with the possibility o…
April 2, 2026, 8:46 a.m.
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IGN Live 2026: Tickets Now Available for Los Angeles Event
IGN Entertainment has officially launched ticket sales for the highly anticipated consumer event, IGN Live 2026, set to take place in Los Angeles on June 6-7. This year's event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, with two days of live showcases, including world-exclusive game announcements, new trailers, and interviews with A-list celebrities. The show floor will boast an impressive …
April 1, 2026, 4:02 p.m.
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Rec Room VR Platform to Cease Operations by June 2026
The social virtual reality gaming platform Rec Room is set to shut down on June 1, 2026. In a recent blog post, Rec Room Inc. revealed that despite its success, the company was unable to achieve long-term profitability. The developer stated, "Our expenses consistently surpassed our revenue, and we were unable to find a viable solution to make the platform financially sustainable." The decision to…
April 1, 2026, 1:35 p.m.