Tag: Gaming Industry
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Naoki Yoshida Proposes That The Younger Generation Should Tackle Final Fantasy XVII
Naoki Yoshida, director of Final Fantasy XIV and producer of XVI, recently suggested in an interview that it could be time for a younger generation of developers to handle the next installment of the saga. Although he clarified that the team at Square Enix has not yet decided a director for Final Fantasy XVII, Yoshida…
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“Steam To Allow Most AI-Generated Games, Given They Are Properly Disclosed”
Indie platform holder Valve has declared a fresh policy for Steam games that adopt AI technology, now requiring developers to divulge how they are utilizing AI tools, including the measures they are taking against live-generated content that might violate the law or infringe copyrights. The company is also launching a new reporting system for infringements.…
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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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Hironobu Sakaguchi is Continuing his FFXIV Adventure and Penning a New Scenario
Mistwalker CEO Hironobu Sakaguchi recently revealed that the studio is commencing production on a new project as part of their 2024 plans. Though he didn’t outright specify the type of scenario the studio is working on, the developer shared that the project has moved past the plotting phase and is now in the stage of…
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Square Enix Explores How AI Might ‘Transform Our Creation Methods’
In a 2024 New Year’s message, Square Enix president, Takashi Kiryu, highlighted the potential impacts of AI on the digital entertainment industry. Kiryu noted that the advancements in AI technology have made it easier to generate and translate text, leading to conversations that can be generated easily. Square Enix, recognizing the vast capabilities of AI…
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Versus Evil, a game publisher, ceases operations and lays off staff just days before Christmas.
After a decade in the industry, indie game publisher Versus Evil announced its indefinite closure. Earlier noted for distributing popular games like The Banner Saga by Stoic Studio and Pillars of Eternity by Obsidian Entertainment, the news was confirmed just days before Christmas and following a $2 million investment by Atari in Versus Evil’s parent…
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‘Lead Hacker for GTA 6 Could Receive Lifetime Confinement in Secure Hospital’
Arion Kurtaj, the 18-year-old hacker behind the infamous Grand Theft Auto 6 leak has been sentenced to indefinite custody at a secure hospital. Deemed unfit to stand trial due to his acute autism, Kurtaj will remain in hospital until he ceases to be a threat. A member of the international hacking group Lapsus$, Kurtaj faced…
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Over 50 Million PlayStation 5 Units Sold
Sony Interactive Entertainment recently revealed that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) has crossed another salient mark with over 50 million units sold in just three years since its launch in November 2020. The spike in sales in 2023 is mainly attributed to the release of new popular games, solidifying its position in the global gaming community.…
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Bobby Kotick Sets Resignation Date from Activision Blizzard as December 29
The tenure of Bobby Kotick at Activision Blizzard will officially conclude on December 29. Rather than appointing a new successor, key executives from Activision Blizzard will now report to Matt Booty, Microsoft’s game content and studios president. In addition, several other high-ranking Activision Blizzard personnel are set to vacate their positions through March 2024, outcomes…
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ReFantazio Developers Discuss Game Elements: An Insight into Metaphor
The game developing company Atlus released a behind-the-scenes video for their upcoming game, Metaphor: ReFantazio. In this fourteen-minute video, which was aired originally during a Japanese livestream, the three main creative figures of the team, namely director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro, spoke about various facets of the game. The…
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E3 has completely ceased operations
The iconic Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has been indefinitely canceled, marking the end of an era for the game industry’s biggest event. The decline of E3 began when main players like Sony Interactive Entertainment started skipping the event, and new possibilities emerged due to the advent of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite an…
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Larian CEO Reveals That Almost None of the D&D Team Who Launched Baldur’s Gate 3 Remain
Swen Vincke, the director of Baldur’s Gate 3 and CEO of Larian Studios, expressed his sorrow over the latest layoffs at Wizards of the Coast by Hasbro, noting that most of those involved in the initial discussions about the Dungeons & Dragons-based game are no longer at the company. In his remarks, Vincke offered gratitude…