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Noice Gaming Platform Closes Its Doors
The multiplayer gaming and live streaming platform, Noice, has announced its shutdown. Despite securing $21 million in funding in 2023, CEO Tuomas Rinta revealed in a LinkedIn statement that the decision was not unexpected within the company, but he encouraged staff to take pride in their accomplishments. Rinta expressed his sadness in delivering the news to the team, acknowledging the challe…
June 10, 2025, 7:27 p.m.
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Entries Now Open for the 2025 UK GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards
The submission period for the 2025 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards is now underway, inviting UK-based games companies to participate. The awards process has been refined to reflect the current challenges and priorities of the industry, focusing on key areas such as diversity, employee wellbeing, and corporate social responsibility. Eligible companies include developers, publishers, s…
June 10, 2025, noon
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Apple Introduces Forthcoming Gaming Platform
Apple has introduced a new gaming application, Apple Games, slated for release this fall across all its devices. The announcement was made during the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference, where it was revealed that the application would integrate the Game Center application with the gaming section of the App Store, and also include a direct link to Apple Arcade, the company's gaming subscriptio…
June 10, 2025, 9:35 a.m.
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SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Deal with Major Game Developers to End Strike
A tentative agreement has been reached between SAG-AFTRA and a coalition of major game studios and publishers, which includes representatives from prominent companies such as Activision, Electronic Arts, and WB Games. The agreement is subject to review and approval by the national board and ratification by the membership council. Once these steps are completed, the specifics of the terms will be …
June 10, 2025, 8:49 a.m.
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Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie Release Pushed Back
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June 10, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
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Former Ubisoft Executives Face Allegations of Systemic Sexism and Abuse
A French court has been hearing testimony from former Ubisoft developers who claim that the company's former executives, including Serge Hascoet, Tommy Francois, and Guillaume Patrux, fostered a culture of sexism and abuse. The allegations include being tied to a chair, forced to perform handstands, and subjected to constant sexual comments and jokes. The trial has also heard reports of executive…
June 9, 2025, 7:38 p.m.
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Doug Jung Tapped as Showrunner for Amazon's Forthcoming Mass Effect Series
Doug Jung, renowned for his work on Star Trek Beyond, has been named showrunner for Amazon Prime's highly anticipated adaptation of Mass Effect. According to Deadline, Jung will also take on the role of executive producer for the project. Currently, Jung is executive producer and showrunner for Apple TV+'s Chief of War, with additional credits in notable series such as Mindhunter, Banshee, and Bi…
June 9, 2025, 9:34 a.m.
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Outer Worlds 2 Becomes First Xbox Game Studios Title to Carry $80 Price Tag
Following Microsoft's announcement of planned price hikes last month, The Outer Worlds 2, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios, is set to be the first Xbox title to hit the market with an $80 price point. Its launch date is slated for October 29, 2025, coinciding with the start of the holiday season. This move aligns with Microsoft's earlier confirmation that con…
June 9, 2025, 8:51 a.m.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Projected to Sell Over 13 Million Units in 2025
According to a recent report by Ampere Analysis, more than 13 million gamers are anticipated to purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. The data firm estimates that the console will sell 32.2 million units by next year, 51.2 million by 2027, and 104.3 million by the end of the decade. Initially, sales are expected to be higher due to pent-up demand from existing Switch users, but the console's sa…
June 6, 2025, 11:02 a.m.
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Outplay Entertainment Reduces Workforce by 15% to Adapt to Current Market Conditions
Outplay Entertainment, a prominent mobile game developer based in Dundee, Scotland, has undergone a restructuring process, resulting in the loss of over 20 jobs. This move aims to realign the company's operations with the current business landscape. The studio, which claims to be the largest independent mobile game developer in the UK, reportedly has 135 employees, although it is unclear if this …
June 5, 2025, 7:50 p.m.