Tag: Game Developers
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Hideki Kamiya’s Reason for Departing PlatinumGames Explained
Hideki Kamiya, best known for his work on the critically acclaimed game Okami, was most recently engaged in a revealing conversation with Kento Koyama, CEO of CLOVERS Inc. In the discussion, which took place in Japan, Kamiya delved into a variety of points, including his recent decision to part ways with PlatinumGames and his subsequent…
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Former Firaxis Games Intern Arrested in UHC Shooting Incident
On December 4th, 2024, a chilling incident transpired on the Manhattan streets – the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, fell victim to an act of violence when he was shot by an unidentified assailant. A few days later, on December 10th, an employee at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania noticed a suspicious man whose appearance closely…
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Netflix Closes AAA Game Studio Headed by Halo, Overwatch Veterans
In the thriving gaming industry, unexpected changes are bound to occur, including layoffs and closures. One such event has recently transpired with Netflix where a particular gaming studio, branded as “Team Blue,” has officially been terminated, marking another eventful moment in a tough year of layoffs within gaming. “Team Blue,” based in Southern California, was…
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Nintendo Initiates Legal Action Against Palworld Developers
Gaming giant Nintendo has initiated legal proceedings against Pocketpair, the creators of widely-successful game Palworld. The lawsuit alleges patent rights infringement and marks a significant escalation in the ongoing intellectual property dispute. The litigation, lodged on September 18th in Tokyo District Court, involves both Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. The plaint maintains that Palworld, authored…
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Creators of Risk of Rain Shift to Valve, Ceasing Development on Future Game
Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse, co-founders of Hopoo Games, the studio behind Risk of Rain, have announced their move to Valve to develop new games. Several other team members from Hopoo Games are also joining them at Valve. Subsequently, Hopoo Games has ceased development on its unannounced title, a decision acknowledged with gratitude toward Valve…
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Over 500 Developers at Blizzard Vote to Create Microsoft’s Largest Comprehensive Union for World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft developers have become the second-largest union at Microsoft, with over 500 employees joining efforts. Following a similar move by 241 Bethesda Games Studios staffers, this new union – known as the World of Warcraft GameMakers Guild – includes members from every department, from designers to producers, spanning across offices in California and…
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Developers of Paradise Killer reintroduce strange crime drama through the open-world Promise Mascot Agency
Kaizen Game Works, the developers of 2020’s hit Paradise Killer, have revealed their next venture, an open-world game named Promise Mascot Agency, scheduled for release in 2025. The game follows the adventures of disgraced Yakuza member Michi who, after taking over a struggling mascot agency, finds himself tasked with both business turnaround and unravelling the…
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Ex-Blizzard Chief Believes Gamers Should Have the Option to Tip Developers an Extra $10-$20 Over the $70 Game Price
Former Blizzard president, Mike Ybarra, recently suggested the option for players to tip developers after completing a game. His idea, prompted by his own awe-inspiring reactions to games like Elden Ring, Baldur’s Gate 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, explores its intended application to $70 games, letting players show…