Warner Bros Games San Francisco reportedly hit with layoffs
Warner Bros. Games has reportedly dismissed an unknown number of staff at its San Francisco studio.
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The new owner of GOG discusses taking on Steam, the devil of DRM, and following in Nightdive's footsteps
Just after Christmas, the surprise news emerged that GOG, the DRM-free distribution platform focused on classic games, had been sold by Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt RED (CDPR). The buyer was Michał Kiciński, who co-founded CDPR alongside Marcin Iwiński back in 1994, but who left the firm well over a decade ago.
With €125m in annual government support, the German games industry is feeling good about 2026
The German games industry has its eyes set on growth thanks to increased funding from the federal government.
Maxis stresses "values have not changed" following $55bn EA acquisition
Maxis has emphasised its "values have not changed" following the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by an investor consortium, which includes the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund.
Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 raises over $2.4m | News-in-brief
Report: GameStop closing hundreds of stores in the United States
Does the game development unionisation wave risk being smothered in the crib? | Opinion
We begin 2026 with not one but two major stories about unionisation in the headlines; an omen, I suspect, of how much of the rest of the year is likely to turn out. Games industry unionisation has gathered steam in recent years after literally decades of being something of a punchline, but progress towards meaningful labour organisation remains slow. This year is likely to be a pivotal one in which those gains are tested against the stubbornly deep-rooted ideological resistance to the concept from many of the industry’s leaders.
Larian will not use generative AI for Divinity concept art
Belgian games developer Larian Studios has confirmed that there will be no generative AI used for concept art during the creation of the upcoming RPG Divinity.
Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse won't work with studios using generative AI
Game publisher Hooded Horse has said that it is refusing to work with developers who are using generative AI.
Peak co-creator: Anyone can make the next big hit, but there are few opportunities for developers
The co-creator of indie smash hit Peak, Nick Kaman, has said that there is always going to be an audience for good games, but there are fewer opportunities to have them made.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei secure most nominations at DICE Awards 2026
The 29th Annual DICE Awards nominations have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei leading the charge. Both games secured eight nominations, including Game of the Year.
Phasmophobia developer launches Kinetic Publishing to "support and champion creativity within the indie space"
Phasmophobia creator Daniel Knight is one of the lucky few developers to have seen their idea blossom into not only a massive hit, but one that helped define a genre. His self-published ghost-hunting game, of which he was the solo developer, has sold over 25 million copies since its 2020 release, and there's now a Hollywood movie adaptation in the works from Blumhouse Films.
CWA Canada says it will "pursue every legal recourse" to protect unionised Ubisoft Halifax workers
The CWA Canada union has said that it will "pursue every legal recourse" to defend the recently unionised workforce at the soon-to-be-closed Ubisoft Halifax.
Monument Valley maker Ustwo is now a "PC first" studio
Discord reportedly makes confidential filing for IPO
Games-focused chat platform Discord is allegedly still exploring the possibility of going public.
Union requests interim relief for employees affected by Rockstar layoffs
The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has requested interim relief for employees dismissed by Rockstar Games last November.
Shape of Dreams surpasses 1m units sold | News-in-brief
Roblox rolls out global age checks for any user wanting to use its chat feature
Further to the voluntary age checks rolled out to "limit communication between minors and adults" back in November, Roblox has began its "global enforcement" of requiring users to verify their age before they can access chat.
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles tops 1 million copies sold across all platforms | News-in-Brief
Warner Bros. Discovery's board "unanimously" rejects Paramount Skydance's amended offer
Warner Bros. Discovery's board of directors has once again rejected Paramount Skydance's amended tender offer.
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