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Failbetter and Alexis Kennedy Resolve Long-Standing Disputes
Failbetter Games, the developer of Fallen London, has announced that it has reached a settlement with its co-founder and former CEO, Alexis Kennedy, regarding their long-standing disputes. In a statement released on social media, the studio expressed its pleasure at having resolved all outstanding issues with Kennedy, allowing both parties to focus on creating engaging games. Kennedy, who departe…
Oct. 2, 2023, 6:05 p.m.
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Team17 Undergoes Restructuring as CEO Michael Pattison Departs
UK-based independent games publisher Team17 is experiencing a round of layoffs amidst a company-wide restructure. The departure of Michael Pattison, CEO of Team17 Digital, has been confirmed. A company spokesperson stated, “We have amicably parted ways with Michael Pattison, and we are currently in a consultation period within Team17 Digital, with Astragon and Storytoys remaining unaffected.” Ini…
Oct. 2, 2023, 3:36 p.m.
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Highlights from the 2023 UK GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards
The UK's premier gaming awards ceremony, hosted by GamesIndustry.biz, took place in London at BAFTA's headquarters, recognizing excellence in the industry and celebrating companies that prioritize staff well-being and support. A total of 25 companies were honored across various categories, including small, medium, and large enterprises, with additional special awards for outstanding achievements…
Oct. 2, 2023, 2:04 p.m.
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Highlights from the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit
GamesIndustry.biz recently hosted its first-ever HR Summit at BAFTA's London headquarters, drawing approximately 200 games industry professionals. The event, which preceded the 2023 Best Places To Work UK Awards, featured an array of presentations, panels, and roundtable discussions, commencing with a keynote address by Ubisoft's chief people officer, Anika Grant. The summit tackled various topic…
Oct. 2, 2023, 1:42 p.m.
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Games London's Game Changer Initiative to Appear at GI Investment Summit
Games London is set to bring its Game Changer group of entrepreneurs to the upcoming GI Investment Summit. This program is designed to support game developers from underrepresented groups, with 40 business founders participating in 2023. The initiative aims to enhance their prospects with investors and publishers. At the Investment Summit, these founders will have the opportunity to engage with i…
Oct. 2, 2023, 11:18 a.m.
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EA Sports FC 24 Debuts as UK's Second-Largest Retail Launch of 2023
Electronic Arts' debut football title under its new series has secured the top spot in the UK retail charts. According to data from GfK shared with GamesIndustry.biz, the initial sales of EA Sports FC are 30% lower than those of FIFA 23 during its launch week. The rebranding was anticipated to have a short-term impact on sales, and a potential surge in digital sales could mitigate this gap. Despi…
Oct. 2, 2023, 8:35 a.m.
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Gran Turismo Sport Online Mode to Shut Down in January
Sony has revealed that online services for Gran Turismo Sport will soon come to an end. The game's servers, developed by Polyphony Digital, are scheduled to go offline on January 31, 2024. Following this date, players will no longer have access to online features such as community tools, open lobby, and sport mode, as well as custom liveries and other online items. However, users will still be ab…
Sept. 29, 2023, 3:57 p.m.
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Nvidia's French Office Targeted in Antitrust Probe
French law enforcement officials have conducted a raid on Nvidia's office in France due to suspicions of anticompetitive practices. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the French competition regulator has launched a broader investigation into the cloud computing sector. The regulator is concerned that companies in the cloud computing industry may be leveraging their market position …
Sept. 29, 2023, 3:01 p.m.
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Negotiations Between SAG-AFTRA and Game Developers End Without Accord
Planned negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and ten major game companies have concluded without reaching a mutually acceptable agreement regarding the rights and working conditions of voice actors and performers. The union has been engaged in discussions with prominent industry players such as Activision, Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Take-Two, Insomniac, and Warner Bros to establish a new Interactiv…
Sept. 29, 2023, 9:46 a.m.
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Minecraft Dungeons Surpasses 25 Million Players
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Sept. 29, 2023, 9:39 a.m.