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Unity to Cut 25% of its Staff
Unity, the multiplatform game engine company, has announced that it will be reducing its workforce by about 25%, which accounts for approximately 1,800 of its employees. The layoffs, which affect all segments of the company, are to be completed by March 2024 and is part of the company’s restructuring to refocus on its core business.…
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New Co-op Mode, Cosmic Exploration, Brings Starfield Action to Even Final Fantasy 14
Final Fantasy 14 is preparing to launch a new feature, Cosmic Exploration, that aims to further immerse players in an intergalactic journey. The upcoming mode promises a cooperative experience, taking players on a journey across multiple planets, working on various projects. This addition to the game follows in the footsteps of the popular Animal Crossing-inspired…
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‘Cult of the Lamb’ Releases ‘Sins of the Flesh’ Update on January 16
The anticipated update for the game “Cult of the Lamb” titled “Sins of the Flesh” will be released on January 16, according to the game’s publisher Devolver Digital and developer Massive Monster. They also revealed that since its release in August 2022, the game has sold more than 3.5 million copies. In the massively updated…
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Former Activision Blizzard executive sues, claiming he was dismissed due to being an ‘older white male’
James Reid Venable, a 57-year-old previous senior director of business operations, is currently suing his former employer Activision Blizzard for age discrimination. He alleges the company treated him unfairly after he complained about discrimination, claiming that he was laid off for being older and white. Furthermore, Venable has accused the former CEO, Bobby Kotick, of…
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Today Marks the Start of Steam Capitalism and Economy Festival
Steam, the dominant platform in the digital PC gaming world, has begun the year with the announcement of their first sale event: The Steam Capitalism and Economy Fest, featuring over 14,000 titles released in 2023. The festival consists of an array of money-focused games, ranging from Brewpub Simulator and Cities Skylines to Planet Zoo. Other…
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Wizards of the Coast Confesses to Utilizing AI Art Despite Its Ban
Magic: The Gathering publisher, Wizards of the Coast, has confessed to publishing a marketing image for the game that utilized AI components, despite their earlier claims of the art being solely human-made and their ban on AI artwork in 2023. The image, posted on the Magic: The Gathering account on X and later removed, depicted…
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Next Limited Job in FFXIV Will Be Beastmaster
During the FFXIV Fan Festival 2024 keynote, the game’s Director and Producer, Naoki Yoshida, announced that Beastmaster, a new limited job, would be introduced in the latter part of the 7.X series. The Beastmaster will be a unique role with a prospective “collection” feature and it will allow players to play solo or in parties…
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Revelations from FFXIV Tokyo Fan Fest: Introduction of Pictomancer, Release Date for 6.55, and Timing for Dawntrail
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is commencing with two new jobs, namely Viper which was launched in Summer and Pictomancer, which derives its inspiration from Final Fantasy VI. The specific release date is yet to be disclosed but is promised for the summer. Director and producer Naoki Yoshida shed light on this while displaying the entirety…
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Nintendo Switch to Launch Grime on January 25
After several postponements, Clover Bite and Akupara Games have set January 25 as the launch date for the Nintendo Switch version of their much-anticipated game, Grime. This Soulslike game was first announced in December 2021 with a projected release window of Summer 2022. The release date comes with the introduction of the game’s third and…
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Jaws Receives Official Pinball Game Nearly Fifty Years After Its Release
Stern has released details of its long-awaited Jaws pinball machine which pays tribute to the original movie and its subsequent sequels. This exciting new offering features an array of toys, targets, and ramps, including a mini playfield and a boat target which unveils a bash target shaped like the iconic shark. The machine is available…
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Keiji Inafune Pledges to Release Fantasy Life i by Summer 2024
During Famitsu’s 2024 New Year Greetings column, Keiji Inafune, the producer of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, proclaimed his dedication to improving the game’s quality for the Summer 2024 release. Famitsu also shared Inafune’s 2024 aspirations of “explosion,” symbolizing his desire for continual personal evolution and growth. Originally unveiled in February 2023…
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Atlus unveils animated intro video for Persona 3 Reload with a fresh original song
As the release of Persona 3 Reload nears, with less than a month to go, Atlus revealed the animated opening sequence for the remake of the renowned RPG Persona 3. The opening carries a new theme and is set for release on various platforms, including PC, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on…
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