Game Developers
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Developers working on Magic: The Gathering Arena have officially secured union representation after a successful election, marking a major labor milestone for the team behind the digital card game. The group, known as United Wizards of the Coast – CWA, had previously announced that workers voted in favor of unionizing earlier in the year. With…
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Double Fine Productions, a gaming studio celebrated for crafting artistically unique and narrative-focused games, unveiled their latest creation, Keeper, at the Xbox Games Showcase this past Sunday. Scheduled for launch on October 17 for Xbox Series X and Windows PC, it will also be accessible on Xbox Game Pass from day one. In this intriguing…
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Electronic Arts, the esteemed publisher responsible for celebrated games like Battlefield, Apex Legends, Split Fiction, The Sims, and numerous renowned sports series, recently shook up their work structure, signaling an imminent end to their remote work provisions. They plan to reinstate a full and regular in-office routine. EA’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wilson, has confidently…
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There is never a joy in conveying difficult news, particularly when it pertains to layoffs within the gaming studio credited for concepts such as “Myst” and “Riven” – Cyan Worlds. The studio has just recently gone through an excruciatingly difficult phase, announcing layoffs for 12 of its team members. This drastic move has led to…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…