Tag: Video Game Industry
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Overwatch 2 Revives Original Thrill in Classic Mode
Blizzard, the revered developer and publisher, recently revealed that its celebrated sequel, Overwatch 2, will introduce a temporary new mode. Surprisingly, this update doesn’t attempt to innovate but rather takes a page out of its predecessor’s book, infusing the game with a palpable sense of nostalgia. They have labeled this mode “Overwatch: Classic,” which gamers…
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Masahiro Sakurai Unveils New Game in Final YouTube Clip
In the concluding episode of a much-anticipated YouTube channel titled “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games”, Masahiro Sakurai, the illustrious game director, revealed some exciting news – he has a new game in the works. At this point, however, Sakurai did not provide further specifics about his forthcoming project. In the same breath, he made an…
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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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Silent Hill 2 Remake Surpasses 1 Million Sales
Ever since its release on October 8, 2024, the reimagined version of Silent Hill 2 has stirred considerable excitement in the gaming community, already achieving over a million sales globally. This impressive figure, officially verified by Capcom, accounts for sales across all gaming platforms and includes both digital downloads and physical copies sold. This fresh…
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All Announcements from Nintendo Direct, August 2024
Nintendo introduced a new format for its live Nintendo Direct broadcast in August, with a mixture of Partner news and Indie World content. The 40-minute broadcast featured news, trailers, and announcements from both major third-party developers and independent teams. Despite desires for details on its “Nintendo Switch successor”, slated for release in 2025, Nintendo did…
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Masahiro Sakurai Filmed His Last Episode for His YouTube Channel
Masahiro Sakurai has announced the completion of the final episode for his YouTube channel “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games”. Sakurai revealed this on his Twitter account, while noting that the release date is yet to be determined as other regular episodes will precede it. The decision to conclude the series was made public in early…
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Avalanche, Makers of Just Cause, Shutters Montreal and New York Studios, Laying Off 50 Employees
Avalanche Studios, known for creating Just Cause, Mad Max, and co-developing Rage 2, has announced plans to lay off 50 of its developers, accounting for 9% of their global staff, and shut down studios in New York and Montreal. The decision is a strategic move intended to “ensure a stable and sustainable future” for the…
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Families of Uvalde Shooting Victims File Lawsuit Against Activision, Publisher of Call of Duty, and Meta
Several families of victims of the 2022 Uvalde elementary school shooting are bringing a lawsuit against Call of Duty publisher Activision, Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, and Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting. The lawsuit alleges that all three companies played a role in “grooming” the shooter,…
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Square Enix Set to Report Exceptional Loss of 22.1 Billion Yen Due to “Content Abandonment Losses” After Changing Development Methods
Square Enix, a prominent video game company, has announced its anticipation of formidable losses of 22.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2024. This is due to the company’s strategic decision to adjust its developmental approach towards high-definition games, with an objective of being more discerning and concentrated in allocating developmental inputs. The…
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CEO Andrew Wilson Informs EA Employees 5% of Them Will Be Made Redundant Through Vague and Provoking Email
In the recent news, EA CEO, Andrew Wilson, announced a second round of layoffs for EA staff in less than a year, affecting another 5% of the team. Wilson broke the news after extolling the company’s growth, leading position in the industry, and the shift focus towards “our owned IP, sports, and massive online communities”.…
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Nintendo Files Lawsuit Against Creators of Yuzu, an Open-Source Switch Emulator
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Tropic Haze, the makers of the open-source Nintendo Switch emulator, Yuzu. According to the lawsuit, Nintendo alleges that Yuzu bypasses the company’s security measures, allowing the decryption of games with an illegally obtained copy of prod.keys, thus enabling unauthorized versions of games to be played on PCs or Android…