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Seasoned Gaming Experts Launch Midnighters, a New Australian Publishing House
A team of seasoned professionals from the gaming industry has established Midnighters, a publishing company based in Australia. The company's leadership comprises four co-directors, including Zea Wolfe, formerly of Massive Monster and Die Gute Fabrik, Jair McBain from Land & Sea and Lune Interactive, Aaron Oak of Zero Dimension and Funselektor, and Jacob Vincent, who has worked with Funselektor a…
Sept. 26, 2025, 1:03 p.m.
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Niki Head and Chiara Santevecchi to Discuss AI's Impact on Work Culture at GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2025
Niki Head, People and Development Director at Stellar Entertainment, and Chiara Santevecchi, Founder and CEO of Teem Camp, are set to participate in a panel discussion about AI at the upcoming GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit. Their session, 'Culture in the Age of AI', will delve into the transformative effects of AI on work culture and strategies for introducing AI tools to employees. Head, who has b…
Sept. 26, 2025, 12:07 p.m.
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Microsoft Halts Certain Services to Israeli Ministry of Defense
Microsoft has suspended a range of services to a part of the Israel Ministry of Defense following a thorough review. The decision was made after the company's vice chair and president, Brad Smith, examined a report from The Guardian alleging that an Israeli Defense Forces unit was utilizing Azure for storing data and phone calls obtained through widespread surveillance of civilians in the Gaza St…
Sept. 26, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
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Forza Horizon 6 Confirmed for PlayStation 5 Release After Initial Launch
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Sept. 26, 2025, 8:07 a.m.
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Nintendo of America Announces Leadership Transition as Doug Bowser Retires
In a significant move, Nintendo has revealed that its current president and COO, Doug Bowser, will be retiring, paving the way for Devon Pritchard to assume the role of president. Satoru Shibata, who has been serving as managing executive officer and corporate director, will take on the additional responsibility of CEO. This transition is set to occur on December 31, 2025. Bowser, who joined Nint…
Sept. 26, 2025, 7:28 a.m.
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Itch.io Faces Backlash Over Prolonged Payment Delays for Developers
A growing number of developers are speaking out about significant delays in receiving payments from itch.io, with some waiting over 100 days without compensation. The issue, initially reported by Rascal and further covered by GameDeveloper, has sparked widespread discussion on social media, including a heavily upvoted Reddit thread where developers share their experiences and frustrations with th…
Sept. 25, 2025, 9:26 p.m.
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Starbreeze Concedes Mistake Over Unannounced DLC Price Increase
Starbreeze has acknowledged a mistake in its handling of a recent price increase for the Infamous Collection DLC bundle for Payday 2, which coincided with the launch of a premium DLC subscription service. The company introduced the subscription service as part of the game's 12th anniversary, offering access to all downloadable content for a monthly fee of $4.99 or a six-month subscription for $19…
Sept. 25, 2025, 8:12 p.m.
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UK Game Developer Splash Damage Gains Independence from Tencent
In a significant development, Splash Damage, the UK-based game development studio, has parted ways with its former owner, the Chinese gaming giant Tencent, following its acquisition by private-equity investors. The studio, known for its expertise in crafting engaging multiplayer experiences, will continue to operate under the guidance of its existing leadership team. However, the company has opte…
Sept. 25, 2025, 3:49 p.m.
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Sarah Brewster to Deliver Keynote at GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2025
Sarah Brewster, founder of Fresh Seed, a consultancy specializing in people and culture, has been confirmed as a speaker for the upcoming GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, scheduled for October 2, 2025. Brewster's presentation, titled 'The new deal at work – psychological contracts in games,' will delve into shifting employee expectations and the measures studios can take to adapt. According to Brewst…
Sept. 25, 2025, 12:17 p.m.
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Hades 2 Claims Top Spot on Metacritic's 2025 PC Game Rankings
Hades 2 has secured its position as the highest-rated PC game of 2025 on Metacritic, eclipsing notable titles such as Blue Prince, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Following its exit from early access on September 25, the game has garnered widespread critical acclaim. With a Metascore of 95 based on 30 critic reviews, Hades 2 ranks third among the best games of the year s…
Sept. 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m.