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Yuji Naka Faces Second Insider Trading Allegation
Reports indicate that Yuji Naka has been arrested for a second time on suspicion of insider trading, with the latest allegations connected to Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier. According to a Japanese news outlet, Naka was re-arrested alongside former Square Enix employee Taisuke Sazaki, who was also taken into custody earlier this month. The allegations suggest that Naka and Sazaki invested i…
Dec. 7, 2022, 12:19 p.m.
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Apple Introduces Enhanced Pricing Options for App Developers
Apple has introduced significant changes to its App Store pricing structure, offering developers a wider range of pricing options from next year onwards. The updated model will include an additional 600 predefined price points, as well as 100 extra points available upon request, resulting in a total of 900 pricing options for developers to choose from. Prices will now range from $0.29 to $10,000,…
Dec. 7, 2022, 11:35 a.m.
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CD Projekt Embarks on Restructuring Efforts with Spokko Merger
CD Projekt is set to undergo significant organizational changes, commencing with the integration of its mobile subsidiary Spokko into the prominent Red studio. This restructuring was announced in an FAQ on the Spokko website, following the news that the location-based mobile game The Witcher: Monster Slayer will cease operations in June. As a result of the merger, some Spokko staff will have the …
Dec. 7, 2022, 11:32 a.m.
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Microsoft Vows to Release Call of Duty on Nintendo Consoles if Activision Deal is Approved
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has made a public commitment that if Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard King gains approval, the popular Call of Duty series will be made available on Nintendo platforms. In a recent statement, Spencer revealed that Microsoft has pledged to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo for a decade following the merger. Moreover, Activision's bestselling fran…
Dec. 7, 2022, 10:09 a.m.
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December 2022 Jobs Recap: Apple Veteran Joins Roblox
Tracking the constant flow of new appointments and departures in the gaming industry can be challenging, which is why we put together regular roundups of notable moves. To submit new appointments or company transitions for inclusion, please email the appointee's name, new role, company, and previous role and company to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. John Stauffer, a 23-year Apple veteran, has joined…
Dec. 6, 2022, 7:35 p.m.
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The Game Awards Unveils 2022 Future Class Inductees
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Dec. 6, 2022, 4:06 p.m.
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GameStop Undertakes Further Staff Reductions
GameStop has implemented an additional round of staff reductions, preceding the scheduled release of its quarterly financial report on December 7. According to Axios, the layoffs have affected multiple employees involved in GameStop's blockchain initiatives. At least six staff members from the engineering and e-commerce departments have been let go, but the total number of affected personnel is u…
Dec. 6, 2022, 11:27 a.m.
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Zenimax QA Staff to Decide on Union Formation
Approximately 300 quality assurance workers at Microsoft-owned Zenimax are taking steps to establish a union with the Communications Workers of America's CODE-CWA initiative. If a majority of eligible workers vote in favour, this would not only be the first union within Microsoft but also the largest for game industry workers in the United States. Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to neutra…
Dec. 6, 2022, 10:20 a.m.
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Microsoft Announces Price Hike for New Xbox Exclusive Games in 2023
Microsoft has confirmed that it will be raising the price of its new first-party Xbox games to $70 in 2023, up from the current $60. As reported by IGN, upcoming titles such as Forza Motorsport, Redfall, and Starfield are expected to be among the first to adopt this new pricing strategy. At present, there has been no official word on whether this price increase will apply to other regions as we…
Dec. 5, 2022, 8 p.m.
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UK Games Industry Sees Decline in Job Openings in November
The UK games sector witnessed a continued decline in job vacancies in November, as indicated by a recent report. The study, conducted by Games Jobs Live, which tracks job openings on company websites, reveals that the industry has seen a consistent decrease in available positions since June. November recorded the lowest number of job openings in the past 12 months, with a decrease in listings acr…
Dec. 5, 2022, 5:54 p.m.