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Arrival Emerges as the New Identity of Formosa Interactive
Streamland Media's gaming division, formerly known as Formosa Interactive, has undergone a rebranding and will now operate as Arrival. At the helm of this newly christened company is President Paul Lipson, who brings nearly a decade of experience from his time at Formosa, where he progressed from VP of creative services to SVP of interactive worldwide. Prior to his tenure at Formosa, Lipson spent…
Jan. 6, 2026, 10:24 a.m.
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Nintendo Acknowledges Shift in Open-World Preferences During Metroid Prime 4's Prolonged Development
Nintendo has acknowledged that public perception of open-world games underwent a significant transformation during the extended development period of Metroid Prime 4. According to an unnamed developer who spoke to Famitsu, when the project first began, there was a strong desire among fans for Nintendo to draw inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which had been released around…
Jan. 6, 2026, 9:44 a.m.
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Industry Jobs Update: January 2026 - Notable Appointments and Transitions
Staying on top of the constant flux of personnel changes within the gaming industry can be daunting, which is why we compile these updates in regular installments. To submit new appointments or company transitions for inclusion, please email the appointee's name, new role, company, and previous role and company to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Recently, Chris Leggett has taken on the role of senior…
Jan. 6, 2026, 9:08 a.m.
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Founder of ZeniMax Online Confirms Departure Following Microsoft's Cancellation of Project Blackbird
Matt Firor, the founder of ZeniMax Online, has officially confirmed that he left the studio after Microsoft canceled Project Blackbird, a game he had been eager to create throughout his entire career. The cancellation of the long-in-development MMO was announced in July, as part of Microsoft's broader cuts and layoffs, and Firor departed the company the same month. In a recent LinkedIn post, Firo…
Jan. 5, 2026, 8:47 p.m.
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Arc Raiders Surpasses 12 Million Copies Sold, Reaches 3.2 Million Daily Active Users
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Jan. 5, 2026, 8:02 p.m.
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Rainbow Six Siege Suffers Holiday Downtime Due to Hack
The popular game Rainbow Six Siege experienced significant disruptions over the holidays after a hacking incident forced Ubisoft to intentionally take the game offline. The company's service status page continues to report unplanned issues with connectivity, authentication, in-game store, and matchmaking, even after the initial incident was reported on December 27. Following the hack, which saw t…
Jan. 5, 2026, 7:54 p.m.
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Veteran Square Enix Artist Toshiyuki Itahana Departs After 25 Years
Acclaimed character designer and Square Enix veteran, Toshiyuki Itahana, has announced his departure from the company after dedicating over 25 years of his career. Itahana revealed in a statement, available in both Japanese and English, that he made the decision to leave Square Enix by the end of the previous year, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy 9. He expressed that as he r…
Jan. 5, 2026, 6:18 p.m.
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Embark Studios CEO Denies Using AI to Replace Human Workers in Game Development
Patrick Söderlund, founder and CEO of Embark Studios, has addressed concerns that the company is utilizing artificial intelligence to minimize its workforce. In an interview with GamesBeat, Söderlund emphasized that the gaming industry is inherently people-driven and that AI is not intended to supplant human workers. Instead, AI is used to streamline certain processes, allowing developers to focu…
Jan. 5, 2026, 3:40 p.m.
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Gamesight Study Reveals Significant Conversion Rate Boost from Improved Steam Reviews
Achieving higher Steam review scores can substantially enhance ad performance, especially when game developers prioritize community feedback and implement updates that address player concerns. According to Gamesight's Performance Marketing Playbook, transitioning review scores from 'Mixed' to 'Very Positive' can lead to a significant increase in conversion rates when developers incorporate featur…
Jan. 5, 2026, 2:45 p.m.
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Ubisoft Halifax Employees Establish First North American Union
The staff at Ubisoft's Halifax studio have formally established a union, marking a significant milestone in the company's North American business. According to CTV, 61 employees have joined the Game & Media Workers Guild of Canada, Local 30111, following certification by the Nova Scotia Labour Board on December 18, 2025. The newly formed bargaining unit, dubbed Ubisoft Workers of Canada, Halifax,…
Jan. 5, 2026, 1:55 p.m.