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Report: Amazon lays off 180 employees in its video game divisions
Like the previous Amazon layoffs earlier in the year, the company's newest cuts affect the Crown Channel and Game Growth teams in its game division.
November 13, 2023
Like the previous Amazon layoffs earlier in the year, the company's newest cuts affect the Crown Channel and Game Growth teams in its game division.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
November 13, 2023
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Obituary: Jim Southworth, Baldur's Gate 3 cinematics lead, has passed away
In addition to Baldur's Gate 3, Southworth worked on games such as MediEvil: Resurrection, Blade II, and Boundless.
November 13, 2023
In addition to Baldur's Gate 3, Southworth worked on games such as MediEvil: Resurrection, Blade II, and Boundless.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
November 13, 2023
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Longtime Blizzard art director Sam Didier departs studio
During his time at Blizzard, Didier drew art for nearly all of the studio's games, and famously created the Pandaren race for World of Warcraft.
November 13, 2023
During his time at Blizzard, Didier drew art for nearly all of the studio's games, and famously created the Pandaren race for World of Warcraft.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
November 13, 2023
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Baldur's Gate 3, Tears of the Kingdom headline Game Awards 2023 nominees
The Game Awards will air on December 7, and its many nominees include the likes of Alan Wake II, Spider-Man 2, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.
November 13, 2023
The Game Awards will air on December 7, and its many nominees include the likes of Alan Wake II, Spider-Man 2, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
November 13, 2023
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Remedy rebooting freemium project codenamed Vanguard due to market risks
The title will become a premium release with a "strong, cooperative multiplayer component."
November 13, 2023
The title will become a premium release with a "strong, cooperative multiplayer component."
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
November 13, 2023
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Nick Poole named CEO of UK video game trade body Ukie
Poole said he's joining Ukie to help the game industry "secure the recognition and investment it deserves."
November 13, 2023
Poole said he's joining Ukie to help the game industry "secure the recognition and investment it deserves."
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
November 13, 2023
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Stray Gods, God of War: Ragnarok composers among 2024 Grammy nominees
Some familiar faces from the world of game music will be returning to the 2024 Grammy Awards
November 13, 2023
Some familiar faces from the world of game music will be returning to the 2024 Grammy Awards
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
November 13, 2023
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Blizzard may be ready to annualize World of Warcraft's expansions
The team infrastructure for Blizzard's popular MMO is finally in a place where it may change how and when World of Warcraft expansions come out.
November 10, 2023
The team infrastructure for Blizzard's popular MMO is finally in a place where it may change how and when World of Warcraft expansions come out.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
November 10, 2023
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Sega teams with AI startup Eques on voxel generation tool
Sega has its eyes on user-generated content, and thinks Eques' new generative AI-powered voxel tool will make the technology viable for greater use in its games.
November 10, 2023
Sega has its eyes on user-generated content, and thinks Eques' new generative AI-powered voxel tool will make the technology viable for greater use in its games.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
November 10, 2023
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Naughty Dog's technology head Christian Gyrling departs after 17-year tenure
Gyrling worked as a programmer on nearly every Naughty Dog game starting with <>Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, and also worked on Darkwatch and The Bourne Conspiracy.
November 10, 2023
Gyrling worked as a programmer on nearly every Naughty Dog game starting with <>Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, and also worked on Darkwatch and The Bourne Conspiracy.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
November 10, 2023
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Valve has sold "multiple millions" of Steam Decks
Valve's first foray into the handheld business is off to a strong start and shows no signs of slowing down with a Steam Deck OLED on the horizon.
November 10, 2023
Valve's first foray into the handheld business is off to a strong start and shows no signs of slowing down with a Steam Deck OLED on the horizon.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
November 10, 2023
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Sledgehammer calls Modern Warfare III "labor of love" after crunch reports
"This has been a labor of love to lead the first ever back-to-back sequel in Call of Duty."
November 10, 2023
"This has been a labor of love to lead the first ever back-to-back sequel in Call of Duty."
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
November 10, 2023
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Unity says controversial Runtime Fee will have "minimal benefit" in 2024
"While we did not expect the introduction of the fees to be easy, the execution created friction with our customers and near-term headwinds."
November 10, 2023
"While we did not expect the introduction of the fees to be easy, the execution created friction with our customers and near-term headwinds."
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
November 10, 2023
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Killbug developer Samurai Punk is shutting down after a decade
"It's been an amazing run and we'd like to thank our team past and present."
November 10, 2023
"It's been an amazing run and we'd like to thank our team past and present."
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
November 10, 2023
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Unity is reviewing its product portfolio and says layoffs are "likely"
Interim CEO Jim Whitehurst said interventions will "likely include discontinuing certain product offerings, reducing our workforce, and reducing our office footprint."
November 10, 2023
Interim CEO Jim Whitehurst said interventions will "likely include discontinuing certain product offerings, reducing our workforce, and reducing our office footprint."
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
November 10, 2023
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