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Guilty Gear Strive Hits 3 Million Players Globally
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July 2, 2024, 8:34 p.m.
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Surgent Studios Undergoes Staff Reduction Months Following Debut Game Release
Update: Surgent Studios has acknowledged that it is among the game studios affected by layoffs this year, with the reduction in force affecting slightly more than a dozen individuals. In a statement posted on X, the studio expressed: Regrettably, Surgent has become one of the many game studios hit by layoffs this year, resulting in just over a dozen staff members being impacted. Given the c…
July 2, 2024, 8:18 p.m.
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Nintendo Takes Legal Action Against Two Alleged Switch Pirates
Nintendo of America has filed lawsuits against two individuals accused of copyright infringement by selling and trading 'circumvention devices'. The lawsuits, filed against Ryan Michael Daly and James C. Williams, also known as 'Archbox', allege that the defendants have engaged in trafficking of circumvention devices, copyright infringement, breach of contract, and interference with contract. Acc…
July 2, 2024, 5:51 p.m.
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Daybreak Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Singularity 6
Daybreak Game Company has announced the acquisition of Singularity 6, with the studio to continue operating independently under its existing leadership. The acquisition will enable Singularity 6 to tap into expanded resources, driving development and paving the way for the launch of Palia across multiple platforms. According to Anthony Leung, co-founder of Singularity 6, the partnership with Dayb…
July 2, 2024, 1:26 p.m.
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Last Chance to Enter the 2024 UK Best Places To Work Awards
UK-based games companies still have an opportunity to participate in the 2024 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards. This year's awards feature revised questions, focusing on key areas that matter most to games companies and their employees, particularly after a challenging year. In addition to the main awards, companies can also participate in special awards, which recognize excellenc…
July 2, 2024, 11:54 a.m.
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BeReal Implements Staff Reductions After Acquisition by Voodoo
Following its acquisition by Voodoo, BeReal has undergone a restructuring process, resulting in layoffs. According to a LinkedIn post by the company's COO, Romain Salzman, 28 employees from various departments, including engineering, quality assurance, and marketing, have been let go as part of a strategic shift towards talent based in France and Europe. This development comes after Voodoo's acqu…
July 2, 2024, 11:17 a.m.
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Cloud Imperium Games Must Compensate Ex-Employee in Disability Bias Case
A UK employment tribunal has ruled in favor of a former Cloud Imperium Games employee, ordering the company to pay £27,748 in compensation for wrongful termination related to its office return policy. The case involves senior programmer Paul Ah-Thion, who was let go in 2022 after the company denied his request to work from home permanently due to a disability. Ah-Thion had previously worked from …
July 2, 2024, 10:21 a.m.
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Gamurs Group Undertakes Staff Reductions Across Multiple Publications
A series of layoffs has occurred within the Gamurs Group, affecting an unspecified number of employees across its diverse range of publications. News of the layoffs emerged through social media posts by former staff members, though the exact scope of the impacted sites remains unclear. Among those let go are key personnel from Destructoid, including social video lead Brett Medlock and video edito…
July 2, 2024, 9:45 a.m.
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SNK Establishes Presence in Singapore
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July 2, 2024, 9:42 a.m.
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Nintendo Plans to Combat Scalping for Switch Successor by Fulfilling Demand
To counter scalping upon the release of the Switch's successor, Nintendo intends to ensure ample console supply to retailers. During a recent shareholders' meeting, as reported by VGC, President Shuntaro Furukawa outlined plans to combat resellers by meeting customer demand through sufficient hardware availability. Furukawa also stated that the semiconductor shortage, which contributed to a sales…
July 1, 2024, 2:55 p.m.