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Japanese Publishers Urge OpenAI to Cease Unauthorized Use of Copyrighted Works in Sora 2
Multiple Japanese publishers, including prominent companies such as Square Enix, Bandai Namco, and Kadokawa, have publicly urged OpenAI to discontinue the unauthorized use of their creative works in training its artificial intelligence tool, Sora 2. The Content Overseas Distribution Association, a Japanese organization established to promote the global development of Japanese content and combat p…
Nov. 3, 2025, 9:11 p.m.
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EA Vows to Preserve Creative Independence in Consortium Sale
Electronic Arts (EA) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining artistic autonomy if its acquisition by a consortium of investors, comprising Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, is successful. This confirmation comes after EA announced it was entering an acquisition agreement with the investor group at the end of September. The consortium, which includes S…
Nov. 3, 2025, 8:38 p.m.
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Fantastic Pixel Castle Seeks New Publisher After NetEase Divestment to Avoid Shutdown
November 3, 2025 Update: Fantastic Pixel Castle's head, Gregg Street, has confirmed the studio's closure date as November 17. In a LinkedIn post, Street expressed that while there's still a chance to secure funding after the closure date, the outcome depends on how much of the team remains intact. The primary focus has shifted towards supporting developers in finding new employment opportunities,…
Nov. 3, 2025, 7:53 p.m.
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Nintendo Secures Court Victory Against Streamer for Pirating Games
Nintendo has emerged victorious in a lawsuit against a streamer who illegally livestreamed pirated games before their official release. The lawsuit, filed last November, targeted streamer Jesse 'Every Game Guru' Keighin, who was accused of streaming leaked games on over 50 occasions since 2022, including unreleased titles such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdo…
Nov. 3, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
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Yuji Horii, Creator of Dragon Quest, Receives Prestigious Japanese Honor
Noted game designer Yuji Horii has been included in Japan's autumn honors list, marking a historic milestone as the first game designer to receive such recognition. Among the 3,963 individuals honored this year, Horii was awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, a distinction conferred upon those who have rendered distinguished service to the nation in various fiel…
Nov. 3, 2025, 2:23 p.m.
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Saudi Arabia No Longer Hosting Olympic Esports Games
The planned Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia, initially set for 2027, have been cancelled due to a mutual agreement to end the partnership between the involved parties. This decision was made following an internal review by the International Olympic Committee, the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the Esports World Foundation. According to the IOC, all parties have decided to p…
Nov. 3, 2025, 11:02 a.m.
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Roblox Reaches Billion-Dollar Milestone in Creator Payouts for 2025
In conjunction with its latest earnings report, Roblox announced a significant milestone: it has already paid out over $1 billion to its community of game developers through the Developer Exchange program in 2025, surpassing the total of $923 million paid out in 2024. This achievement marks the first time the company has reached this figure within a single calendar year. Previously, Roblox highli…
Oct. 31, 2025, 4:52 p.m.
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Roblox Exceeds Q3 Expectations with Impressive Revenue and Bookings
Roblox has announced its Q3 performance, surpassing expectations with significant growth in both revenue and bookings. The company's financial results exceeded its guidance, with notable increases in key metrics. Key highlights include: - Revenue of $1.35 billion, representing a 48% year-over-year increase - Bookings of $1.92 billion, marking a 70% year-over-year jump - Net losses of $2…
Oct. 31, 2025, 11:41 a.m.
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Don't Nod Sees Revenue Surge to €7m, Unveils Netflix Partnership
French game developer Don't Nod has announced a significant increase in revenue, with earnings rising to €7 million in the first half of 2025, up from €1.8 million in the same period last year. This growth is attributed to the successful integration of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage into the PlayStation Plus lineup. However, the game's performance fell short of expectations, resulting in a write-down…
Oct. 31, 2025, 9:04 a.m.
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Heart Machine Experiences Second Round of Layoffs This Month Ahead of Launch
The Los Angeles-based development studio, Heart Machine, has initiated a second round of layoffs within the same month. According to reports from Game Developer, although the studio hasn't made an official announcement, several developers have taken to social media to confirm their redundancies, mere days before the release of their Devolver Digital-published title, Possessor(s), on November 11. …
Oct. 30, 2025, 8:52 p.m.