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IGN Employees Move Towards Unionization
Over 80 IGN employees are taking steps towards unionizing, with the IGN Creators Guild announcing that 87% of eligible staff members have signed union authorization cards, seeking improved working conditions and benefits. The group is unionizing with the NewsGuild-CWA and expects voluntary recognition from IGN's parent company, Ziff-Davis, similar to previous recognitions at Mashable and PCMag. S…
Feb. 6, 2024, 5:01 p.m.
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Tencent Secures Majority Stake in Wangyuan Shengtang, Developer of Swords of Legends Series
In a significant move, Tencent has substantially increased its ownership in Wangyuan Shengtang, the renowned Beijing-based developer of the action-RPG series Swords of Legends. This series is also known as 'Gujian' in China. Through its investment arm, Guangxi Tencent Venture Capital, the company acquired a 100% stake in Dongtai Yunpeng Culture Co. Dongtai previously held a 43% stake in Wangyuan,…
Feb. 6, 2024, 3:17 p.m.
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Renowned Game Industry Figure Laralyn McWilliams Passes Away
Laralyn McWilliams, a veteran game designer and creative director, has passed away at the age of 58 due to complications from heart surgery. Her gaming career, which began in 1994, was marked by her work as a lead designer at several studios, including Media Station, High Voltage Software, and Pandemic Studios. McWilliams also held the position of creative director for the MMO Free Realms at Sony…
Feb. 6, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
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Silent Hill: The Short Message Surpasses 1 Million Downloads
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Feb. 6, 2024, 11:44 a.m.
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Nintendo Sees $2.7 Billion Profit Despite Slowing Switch Sales
Nintendo has reported an increase in sales and net profit for the nine months ending December 31, which may be the final holiday season before the release of the Switch's successor. Although hardware and software sales declined, the company has slightly raised its forecast for the full year. Key figures include net sales of ¥1.4 trillion ($9.4 billion), up 7.7% year-over-year, and net profit of ¥…
Feb. 6, 2024, 11:22 a.m.
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Microsoft May Release Exclusive Titles on Multiple Platforms
Microsoft is allegedly contemplating the release of its prominent first-party exclusives on various platforms. According to recent reports, the company is evaluating which titles will remain exclusive to Xbox and which may become available on the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Notable games under consideration include Bethesda's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, as well as Starfield, which …
Feb. 6, 2024, 8:45 a.m.
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Grammy Award for Best Video Game Score Goes to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
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Feb. 6, 2024, 8:34 a.m.
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Crop Circle Games Experiences Staff Reductions
Several developers from Crop Circle Games have reported that the studio has been affected by layoffs, as first reported by Game Developer. This was discovered through LinkedIn updates from multiple developers at the studio, stating they were let go. Further research by GamesIndustry.biz found additional profiles of Crop Circle Games employees who have been laid off or are looking for new roles, a…
Feb. 5, 2024, 9:58 p.m.
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Square Enix Sees Minimal Sales Growth in First Nine Months of Fiscal Year
Square Enix, the developer of the iconic Final Fantasy series, has released its financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2023. Key highlights include: - Net sales of ¥257.6 billion ($1.7 billion), representing a 1% year-over-year increase - A profit of ¥26.8 billion ($180 million), marking a 42% decline from the previous year - Digital Entertainment net sales of ¥…
Feb. 5, 2024, 4:56 p.m.
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Should Xbox Release Its Games on PlayStation?
In this episode, James Batchelor and Chris Dring delve into the week's most significant news. The main discussion revolves around the possibility of Microsoft releasing its prominent exclusives, such as Starfield and Indiana Jones, on competing platforms, including the PlayStation 5. They examine Microsoft's past experiences with releasing games on rival platforms and the potential implications o…
Feb. 5, 2024, 3:58 p.m.