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September 2025 Jobs Roundup: Blizzard Entertainment Names Walter Kong SVP of Live Games and Mobile Development
Keeping track of the latest appointments and transitions in the gaming industry can be challenging, which is why we've compiled this semi-regular roundup. To have your company's appointments included, please send the names of appointees, their new roles, and previous roles to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Walter Kong has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Head of Live Games and Mobile Devel…
Sept. 30, 2025, 9:36 a.m.
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Free Mental Health Awareness Sessions for Community Managers Offered by Safe in Our World Charity
The mental health charity, Safe in Our World, is launching complimentary workshops to educate community managers and developers on promoting mental wellbeing within their communities. These customized, three-hour sessions, made possible by Humble and led by Mind Fitness, focus on enhancing online safety, recognizing mental health issues, and developing strategies to manage stress and establish he…
Sept. 29, 2025, 7:57 p.m.
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Majority of Japanese Game Developers Leverage Generative AI
A recent survey of 54 Japanese game development companies conducted by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) between June and July 2025 reveals that more than half of the respondents, or 51%, are incorporating generative AI into their game development processes. The primary applications of this technology include the generation of visual assets such as images and character desi…
Sept. 29, 2025, 7:34 p.m.
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Kevin McCoy and Simon Sparks to Lead Roundtable Discussion at GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2025
Kevin McCoy from Next Jump and Simon Sparks from GameDataCore are set to host a roundtable at the upcoming GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, taking place this week. Their session, titled 'Level Up or Get Left Behind: How to Win When You're Short on People, Resources, Time, and Money,' will delve into practical approaches to creating a coaching culture, including resetting the feedback environment. McC…
Sept. 29, 2025, 1:24 p.m.
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Electronic Arts Set to be Acquired by Consortium of Investors for $55 Billion
In a significant development, Electronic Arts has announced that it will be acquired by a group of investors, including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The acquisition, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of FY27, will see the investment group purchase 100% of the company's shares, with the Public Investment Fund rolling over its exist…
Sept. 29, 2025, 12:22 p.m.
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Silent Hill f Achieves One Million Copies Sold in Record Time
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Sept. 29, 2025, 11:18 a.m.
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Brazil Prohibits Loot Box Sales to Minors
The President of Brazil has enacted a law banning the sale of loot boxes to individuals under the age of 18, as part of a broader effort to safeguard children and adolescents in the digital realm. The ECA Digital law, signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is the country's first dedicated legislation to protect minors in digital environments. According to Article 20 of the law, loot boxes…
Sept. 29, 2025, 10:58 a.m.
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New Study Reveals Most Gaming Content Creators Are Independent
A staggering 92.7% of gaming content creators operate without the representation of an agency, with the majority juggling content creation alongside full-time employment or education, according to the findings of Yrs Truly's Gaming Content Creator Report 2025. The report aims to assist games marketing professionals in establishing relationships with content creators across social media platforms.…
Sept. 29, 2025, 10:02 a.m.
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Newzoo Report Reveals Nearly Half of Single-Player AAA Games Released Within a Three-Month Window Since 2021
A recent study by Newzoo has found that 45% of single-player AAA games released between 2021 and 2024 were launched within a narrow three-month window from August to November. The firm analyzed 155 games across PlayStation, PC, and Xbox, defining AAA games as those priced above $60 or remasters of AAA titles. The research highlights two significant release concentrations: February and March, with…
Sept. 29, 2025, 9:34 a.m.
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IGN Entertainment Unveils Imagine Platform
IGN Entertainment has introduced Imagine, a cutting-edge analytics platform that merges cultural insights with artificial intelligence to analyze and engage specific audience groups. Launched in beta, with a full release scheduled for early 2026, the platform comprises two primary modules: Imagine+ and Imagine Audience. Imagine+ utilizes data from IGN Entertainment's diverse brands to create deta…
Sept. 29, 2025, 8:15 a.m.