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Alec Mason in Red Faction: Guerrilla--Remarstered Edition.
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Red Faction game from Chorus dev Fishlabs among cancelled Embracer projectsRed Faction game from Chorus dev Fishlabs among cancelled Embracer projects

Under Fishlabs' direction, the Red Faction series would've returned with a goal of evoking the cult classic, Red Faction: Guerrilla.

byJustin Carter
Jun 21, 2024
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The player character in Monster Hunter Wilds leaps in the air to stab a worm-looking monster.
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Monster Hunter Wilds' open world leap is thanks to growing global popularityMonster Hunter Wilds' open world leap is thanks to growing global popularity
byAlessandro Fillari
Jun 21, 2024
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Promotional artwork for Minecraft
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Microsoft developing native version of Minecraft for PS5Microsoft developing native version of Minecraft for PS5
byChris Kerr
Jun 21, 2024
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The Embracer logo on a stylized background
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Embracer rolls out new AI policy to 'massively enhance game development'Embracer rolls out new AI policy to 'massively enhance game development'
byChris Kerr
Jun 20, 2024
3 Min Read
A screenshot from the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer featuring Samus Aran
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom headline Nintendo DirectMetroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom headline Nintendo Direct
byChris Kerr
Jun 18, 2024
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A screenshot from Life by You
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Paradox shutters Tectonic studio and cancels Life by YouParadox shutters Tectonic studio and cancels Life by You
byChris Kerr
Jun 18, 2024
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A screenshot from Alone in the Dark
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Report: Embracer studio Pieces Interactive has shut down
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Jun 17, 2024
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byChris Kerr
The EA logo on a red background
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EA execs earned $60 million in 2024 despite layoffs and office closures
EA execs earned $60 million in 2024 despite layoffs and office closures
Jun 17, 2024
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byChris Kerr
The CodeDev - The Unreal Guys logo
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Industry vets launch specialist co-development studio The Unreal Guys
Industry vets launch specialist co-development studio The Unreal Guys
Jun 17, 2024
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byJustin Carter
Assassin's Creed Shadow protagonists Yasuke and Naoe strike a pose.
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The dual protagonists of Assassin's Creed Shadows enabled the series' jump to feudal Japan
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Jun 14, 2024
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6 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari
The Tango Gameworks office
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Tango Gameworks developer documents the studio's final day
Tango Gameworks developer documents the studio's final day
Jun 14, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Key art for Teamfight Tactics. Various fantasy characters watch cuter fantasy characters open presents.
Design
'Novelty' will help Teamfight Tactics thrive another five years, says Riot
'Novelty' will help Teamfight Tactics thrive another five years, says Riot
Jun 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis
The Netflix Games logo
Business
Netflix Games boss Mike Verdu is taking on a new role at the streamer
Netflix Games boss Mike Verdu is taking on a new role at the streamer
Jun 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A group of characters interacting in VRChat
Business
'We did not set everyone up for success': VRChat cutting 30 percent of jobs after overhiring
'We did not set everyone up for success': VRChat cutting 30 percent of jobs after overhiring
Jun 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Astro Bot strikes a pose with a dog on his back.
Design
Astro Bot makes the tech demo mascot into leading bot material
Astro Bot makes the tech demo mascot into leading bot material
Jun 12, 2024
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5 Min Read
byGeorge Yang
A screenshot from Borderlands 3
Business
Gearbox is officially out from under Embracer Group
Gearbox is officially out from under Embracer Group
Jun 12, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Image via League of Geeks
Production
Solium Infernum developer League of Geeks enters hibernation months after layoffs
Solium Infernum developer League of Geeks enters hibernation months after layoffs
Jun 12, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Production
Postmortem: The journey of Inkbound through Early Access
Postmortem: The journey of Inkbound through Early Access
Jun 11, 2024
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10 Min Read
byMark Cooke
A promotional photo for Lionbridge's testing services
Business
CWA accuses Activision QA supplier Lionbridge of retaliatory layoffs
CWA accuses Activision QA supplier Lionbridge of retaliatory layoffs
Jun 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Dom and Marcus in Gears of War: E-Day
Business
Xbox Game Showcase 2024 promises a first-party deluge (at some point)
Xbox Game Showcase 2024 promises a first-party deluge (at some point)
Jun 10, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A deck of cards falling down
Design
How Pile-up Poker survived cancellation to become a Puzzmo hit
How Pile-up Poker survived cancellation to become a Puzzmo hit
Jun 10, 2024
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8 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A goat host character presides over a retro TV set
Production
Psychonauts 2's cooking show level serves inspiration for all aspiring devs
Psychonauts 2's cooking show level serves inspiration for all aspiring devs
Jun 7, 2024
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4 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau
Logo for new UK studio Kindred Spirit Games.
Business
New studio, Kindred Spirit Games, formed by ex-Mediatonic staff
New studio, Kindred Spirit Games, formed by ex-Mediatonic staff
Jun 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The Suicide Squad meet a foe
Business
Live-service dissonance and 'toxic positivity' thwarted Suicide Squad
Live-service dissonance and 'toxic positivity' thwarted Suicide Squad
Jun 6, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
The Bespoke Pixel logo
Business
Bespoke Pixel launches with $25M investment and Ubisoft veteran at the helm
Bespoke Pixel launches with $25M investment and Ubisoft veteran at the helm
Jun 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Key artwork for Lords of the Fallen
Business
CI Games hires Tencent and PlayStation veteran to spearhead development
CI Games hires Tencent and PlayStation veteran to spearhead development
Jun 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
The PlayStation Studios logo overlaid on a collage of iconic PlayStation characters
Business
'Expectations for us are high': New PlayStation CEOs outline their vision of the future
'Expectations for us are high': New PlayStation CEOs outline their vision of the future
Jun 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A photograph of the Avalanche Studios Group offices
Business
Just Cause developer Avalanche closing two studios and laying off 50 workers
Just Cause developer Avalanche closing two studios and laying off 50 workers
Jun 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
PC
Porting Pixel Gun 3D to PC: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Porting Pixel Gun 3D to PC: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Jun 3, 2024
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6 Min Read
byDmitry Amroyan
Promotional artwork for a Private Division black friday sale featuring characters from key franchises
Business
Report: Take-Two will either sell or shut down Private Division
Report: Take-Two will either sell or shut down Private Division
Jun 3, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
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Audio
Game audio overview: Sound effects for games
Game audio overview: Sound effects for games
May 31, 2024
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9 Min Read
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Logo and graphic for Polish developer Bloober Team.
Business
Bloober Team's publishing deal with Private Division reportedly gutted
Bloober Team's publishing deal with Private Division reportedly gutted
May 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art for 2020's Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.
Business
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem to lose multiplayer and dev support in September
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem to lose multiplayer and dev support in September
May 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The PlayStation buttons on a stylized background
Business
Sony gutted PlayStation Studios to 'keep room for future growth'
Sony gutted PlayStation Studios to 'keep room for future growth'
May 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A screenshot from Wildermyth showing a party in combat
Production
Wildermyth developer Worldwalker Games entering 'hibernation'
Wildermyth developer Worldwalker Games entering 'hibernation'
May 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr

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