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2K's California-Based Motion Capture Studio Seeks Union Representation
In a recent development, 2K's motion capture studio in Petaluma, California, has initiated the process of forming a union. A spokesperson for 2K stated: "At 2K, our employees are our top priority, and we strive to create a supportive work environment that fosters growth and opportunities. We are aware that the IATSE union is seeking to represent certain employees at our motion capture studio, and…
Oct. 24, 2024, 6:53 p.m.
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Steady Expansion in Global Gaming Industry Mergers and Acquisitions, Reveals Drake Star Report for Q3 2024
The global gaming industry has witnessed a consistent increase in merger and acquisition activities over the past four quarters, with a total of 56 announced deals amounting to $2.5 billion in disclosed transaction value during the period. According to the Drake Star Global Gaming Report for Q3 2024, which provides an in-depth analysis of deal-making within the gaming sector over the last three m…
Oct. 24, 2024, 6:39 p.m.
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Record-Breaking Launch: EA Sports FC 25 Tops US Sales Charts
EA Sports FC 25 has achieved the highest launch month sales of any soccer game to date, debuting at number one on Circana's US charts for September. The game saw a significant increase in sales compared to its predecessor, EA Sports FC 24, with double-digit percentage growth. It topped the charts for both PlayStation and Xbox platforms. PlayStation-exclusive Astro Bot took the second spot and deb…
Oct. 24, 2024, 10:55 a.m.
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Fawzi Mesmar Takes Helm as Creative Director for Beyond Good & Evil 2
Veteran game designer Fawzi Mesmar has been appointed as the new creative director of Ubisoft Montpellier's Beyond Good & Evil 2 project, as announced on his LinkedIn profile. With over two decades of experience in the gaming industry, Mesmar has worked at Ubisoft for the past three years, serving as vice president of global creative and overseeing titles such as Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, S…
Oct. 24, 2024, 10:05 a.m.
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Ubisoft Dissolves Development Team for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Initial report, October 23, 2024: The development team responsible for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been disbanded by Ubisoft. According to a statement from the developer, as cited by BBC News, the majority of the team members have been relocated to other projects where their skills can be utilized. The company emphasized that this decision did not result in any layoffs. Senior producer A…
Oct. 24, 2024, 10 a.m.
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Gamescom Asia Shatters Attendance Record with Over 40,000 Visitors
Gamescom Asia has achieved a record-breaking attendance, attracting 41,013 visitors to the Singapore-based event last week, marking a 20% increase in attendance, according to organiser Koelnmesse. This year's event saw 177 exhibitors participate, compared to 136 in 2023. The event also witnessed a significant rise in international participation from countries including Japan, the Philippines, Sin…
Oct. 24, 2024, 9:16 a.m.
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Roblox Enhances Child Safety Measures for Users Under 13
Roblox has unveiled plans to bolster its parental controls, scheduled for implementation next month, as part of its ongoing efforts to create a safer environment for its younger users. According to an email sent to parents, as reported by Bloomberg, the updates will encompass revised content maturity levels and default settings. Notably, children under 13 will require parental consent to access s…
Oct. 24, 2024, 9:06 a.m.
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Austrian Court Rules in Favor of EA, Deems FIFA Ultimate Team Packs Non-Gambling
A recent Austrian court ruling has favored Electronic Arts, determining that FIFA Ultimate Team packs do not constitute gambling. The Higher Regional Court of Vienna reached this verdict after considering the intent behind purchasing these packs, which the court found was for in-game use rather than profit generation. According to the court's interpretation of the Austrian Gaming Act, the absence…
Oct. 24, 2024, 7 a.m.
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Arma 2 Achieves Milestone with Over 47 Million Units Sold in 15 Years
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Oct. 23, 2024, 7:43 p.m.
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Over 120 Games from 49 Companies Have Signed SAG-AFTRA Agreements
As SAG-AFTRA prepares to resume negotiations with video game developers, the union has announced that more than 120 games from 49 companies have signed either tiered-budget or interim agreements. The key point of contention has been the union's demand for proper consent, fair compensation, and transparency regarding the use of artificial intelligence for all members working under the contract. Wi…
Oct. 23, 2024, 5:28 p.m.