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Bungie Hit by Layoffs Affecting Around 100 Employees
As of November 1, 2023, it has been reported that approximately 100 staff members at Bungie have been let go, accounting for about 8% of the company's 1,200 employees, according to Bloomberg. This move comes after CEO Pete Parsons announced earlier in the month that the company would be implementing cost-cutting measures, including salary and hiring freezes, as well as restrictions on travel, pri…
Nov. 1, 2023, 9:38 a.m.
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Ubisoft's Chief People Officer Anika Grant to Depart in November
Anika Grant, Ubisoft's Chief People Officer, is set to leave the company next month. According to an internal email, Grant's departure is due to her pursuit of new opportunities. She joined Ubisoft in 2021, following a series of scandals that affected the company in the previous year. During the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit in September, Grant expressed that the company was on the path to recovery…
Oct. 31, 2023, 5:48 p.m.
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Embark Studios Reveals The Finals' Voice Technology
According to Embark Studios, the developer behind The Finals, the game incorporates both pre-recorded voice lines and AI-generated audio through text-to-speech technology. This revelation comes in response to criticism from voice actors and game developers regarding the studio's decision to utilize AI in its upcoming title. A representative from Embark Studios stated, "Our approach involves blend…
Oct. 31, 2023, 5:42 p.m.
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Over Two Dozen Games Achieve Metacritic Scores of 90 and Above in 2023
By October, 25 games had reached a Metacritic score of 90 or higher, a figure that has not been seen in 20 years, according to Axios data that considers titles achieving this threshold on at least one platform. This surpasses the typical count for most of the last decade, which was roughly half the number seen in 2023. However, amidst this success, the industry has been plagued by widespread layo…
Oct. 31, 2023, 3:10 p.m.
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Five Nights at Freddy's Movie Rakes in $80 Million at Domestic Box Office
The film adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's has garnered an impressive $80 million in domestic box office sales. According to Deadline, the horror movie, a collaboration between Universal and Blumhouse, has accumulated a total of $130.6 million worldwide. Released over the recent weekend, the Emma Tammi-directed film stands as the second-highest grossing video game adaptation this year, closel…
Oct. 31, 2023, 2:02 p.m.
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Graphic Israeli Government Ads for Gaza Conflict Appear in Popular Mobile Games
A disturbing advertisement from the Israeli government, featuring footage of the Gaza conflict, has been spotted in several mobile games, including Angry Birds. According to an investigation by Reuters, six instances of the ad, which includes videos of explosions and rocket attacks, have been found in mobile games in various countries, including the UK, France, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlan…
Oct. 31, 2023, 11:53 a.m.
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Atari Set to Acquire Digital Eclipse in $20 Million Deal
Atari has announced its intention to acquire Digital Eclipse, a US-based developer renowned for its work on retro game remasters, in a deal valued at $20 million. Founded in 1992, Digital Eclipse has garnered acclaim for its releases such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection and the Disney Classic Games Collection. The studio's previous collaboration with Atari on the Atari 5…
Oct. 31, 2023, 9:37 a.m.
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Pole to Win Extends Global Reach with New Brazilian Office
Pole To Win is broadening its global presence by establishing a new entity, PTW Brazil, to tap into the South American market. A new office is slated to open in São Paulo by early 2024, aiming to recruit more than 100 professionals from the region's gaming sector to work across various disciplines including quality assurance, customer support, art creation, and localization quality assurance. Joa…
Oct. 31, 2023, 9:36 a.m.
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New Guidelines Released to Help Gaming Industry Minimize Carbon Footprint
The Playing for the Planet Alliance has unveiled a comprehensive report aimed at reducing carbon emissions within the gaming sector. Conducted by the Carbon Trust, a leading climate consultancy firm, the study surveyed ten gaming companies to gather insights into their emission reduction strategies. With support from UKIE, a trade body, the project outlines a framework for the industry to follow.…
Oct. 31, 2023, 8:50 a.m.
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Midwest Games Receives $3 Million in Funding
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Oct. 30, 2023, 7:24 p.m.