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Airship Syndicate Reduces Workforce by 12 Amid Restructuring Efforts
A reported 12 employees have been let go from the Airship Syndicate development studio. According to a report by Polygon's senior reporter, Nicole Carpenter, both president Ryan Stefanelli and CEO Joe Madureira are also undergoing pay reductions as the company undergoes restructuring. A representative stated, "This move is necessary to ensure Airship Syndicate's continued operation and ability to…
Feb. 1, 2024, 10:38 a.m.
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PlayStation's State of Play Highlights Death Stranding 2 and Kojima's New Stealth Game
During its recent State of Play event, Sony revealed a plethora of upcoming titles for the PlayStation 5, culminating in an in-depth preview of Death Stranding 2. Titled Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, the sequel sees the return of Norman Reedus as Sam Bridges and Léa Seydoux, with an increased emphasis on combat as they attempt to expand the network to new lands. The game is slated for release …
Feb. 1, 2024, 10:19 a.m.
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Palworld Achieves Record-Breaking Launch on Xbox Game Pass
- With seven million players, Palworld has secured the largest third-party launch on Xbox Game Pass to date. [ Read more from the official source here ] - The game has also garnered a significant following, reaching 19 million players since its launch, including 12 million users on the Steam platform. [ Read more from the official source here ]
Feb. 1, 2024, 9:55 a.m.
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Veterans from Mojang and Toca Boca Launch New Gaming Studio Roro
A group of former Mojang Studios and Toca Boca employees have collaborated to establish Roro, a novel game development studio. The studio's founders include CEO William Sampson, Robin Flodin, and Kristoffer Jelbring, all of whom bring extensive experience to the table. Sampson's background includes a four-year tenure as general manager at Toca Boca, while Flodin boasts a seven-year stint as CEO…
Jan. 31, 2024, 10:01 p.m.
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Devolver's Artificer Studio Hit with Significant Layoffs
According to reports by Kotaku, Artificer, a Polish game development studio, has undergone a substantial reduction in workforce, affecting nearly half of its employees. This comes after the release of their turn-based tactics game, Showgunners, which debuted on Steam in May to overwhelmingly positive reviews. It is anticipated that further layoffs will occur, with around 10-12 remaining developer…
Jan. 31, 2024, 9:18 p.m.
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Former Volition Developers Launch New Studio, Shapeshifter Games
A team of veteran developers from Volition has come together to establish Shapeshifter Games, with Matt Madigan at the helm as studio head. Madigan announced the studio's launch on social media, stating, "We aim to provide a stable workforce model, supporting developers and publishers in their growth. It's been great to reconnect with former colleagues and help those impacted by the industry." Sh…
Jan. 31, 2024, 9:16 p.m.
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Mountaintop Secures Additional $30 Million in Funding
Mountaintop has revealed its newest funding round, with the remotely operated game developer obtaining an additional $30 million for its debut game project. This recent funding injection succeeds the studio's previous funding rounds, which included $30 million in Series A funding and $5.5 million in seed funding, both secured in 2021. The latest funding round was spearheaded by Zack Zaharis…
Jan. 31, 2024, 8:40 p.m.
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GameSpot Experiences Staff Reduction
GameSpot, a gaming outlet owned by Fandom, has undergone a new round of staff layoffs, as confirmed by current and former employees on social media platforms. Although the employees' posts do not provide specific details about the extent or focus of the layoffs, they mention that a certain number of staff members were let go. A spokesperson for Fandom declined to comment on the matter, stating th…
Jan. 31, 2024, 8:06 p.m.
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Nimble Giant Entertainment Cuts Workforce by 28
Reports indicate that Nimble Giant Entertainment, a subsidiary of Embracer, has reduced its workforce by 28 employees. According to sources cited by Kotaku, this round of layoffs follows similar cuts made in 2023. Affected staff members have taken to social media to announce their job searches. Founded in 2002, Nimble Giant Entertainment is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has developed game…
Jan. 31, 2024, 8:04 p.m.
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Tokyo RPG Factory Shuts Down as Square Enix Takes Over
Square Enix has officially dissolved Tokyo RPG Factory, integrating the subsidiary into its main operations. According to reports from Gematsu and Gamebiz, the company will assume ownership of the studio's assets and liabilities. Established in 2014, Tokyo RPG Factory focused on creating innovative console RPGs. The studio's notable releases include I Am Setsuna in 2016, Lost Sphear in 2017, and …
Jan. 31, 2024, 7:08 p.m.