Former MultiVersus devs "try something different" with indie studio, Airlock Games, moving away from "horrific" AAA space
Directors from Warner Bros.' defunct MultiVersus have launched a new independent studio, Airlock Games.
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Amazon to shed 14,000 jobs "to be organized more leanly" despite acknowledging it "is performing well"
Amazon is shedding around 14,000 jobs as part of "organizational changes" to "get even stronger by further reducing bureaucracy, removing layers, and shifting resources to ensure we’re investing in our biggest bets and what matters most to our customers’ current and future needs."
Mafia co-dev Stormind Games announces investment to fund new projects
Stormind Games, the independent Italian studio which created the Remothered series and recently supported 2K Games and Hangar 13 in delivering the Sicilian location of Mafia: The Old Country, has completed a new round of investment to fund development of new games.
GDC Festival of Gaming: The industry reacts to the controversial rebrand
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt to be taken offline in April 2026
Vampire: The Masquerade's free-to-play battle royale Bloodhunt will shut down on April 28, 2026.
Experts see a "massive opportunity" for Roblox to accentuate growth on consoles
New analysis by Newzoo, conducted in partnership with native Roblox studio Gamefam, has found that while 80% of the game's daily active users are on mobile, its popularity on other platforms is seeing major growth.
US H-1B visas: alternatives to a $100,000 fee
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 trails far behind Battlefield 6 on Steam preorders
According to data from Alinea Analytics, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has sold under 200,000 pre-order copies on Steam 18 days ahead of launch, whereas Battlefield 6 had already sold almost a million during the same time frame.
Krafton to undergo "complete" reorganization as it positions itself as an "AI-first company"
Steal a Brainrot Roblox game creator sues Fortnite Creative copycat for copyright infringement
Spyder Games, the developer behind the viral hit Steal a Brainrot on Roblox, is suing a Fortnite Creative copycat game for copyright infringement.
Roblox "strongly contests" Iraqi ban, claims the government's reasoning is "inaccurate"
Roblox has responded to the decision of Iraq to ban access to Roblox on the grounds of child safety concerns, saying it "strongly contests" the Iraqi government's claim that its platform is "incompatible with social values and traditions."
"Everything's changing in the industry and we need to change as well": inside the new-look GDC
The only time Mark DeLoura's cheery demeanour dips is when I ask him about the teaser campaign. The news that the Game Developer's Conference was becoming the "GDC Festival of Gaming" was announced with CGI teaser videos showing the previous logo being destroyed, which attracted an almost entirely negative reaction from across the industry. It's clear this took a toll.
Surprise Steam co-op hit RV There Yet? sells 1.3 million
The online co-operative game RV There Yet? has sold 1.3 million units on Steam since its launch on October 21, much to the surprise of the studio behind it, Nuggets Entertainment.
Phil Spencer: Xbox isn't mandating AI for creatives, and is seeing good growth in Japan
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has said the company's current use of AI is chiefly for security and Xbox Live moderation, and there is no mandate for it to be used in the creative process. He separately highlighted the brand's improved reach in the historically challenging Japanese market.
Apple loses UK antitrust lawsuit, tribunal rules firm charged "excessive and unfair prices"
Apple has lost a landmark UK antitrust lawsuit, which ruled it charged "excessive and unfair prices" for app distribution and in-app purchases.
The job market is being held back by economics – and AI | Opinion
The videogames industry, like so many others, moves in cycles – at least, so the conventional wisdom goes. A few tough years should be followed by a boom, and vice versa; growth leads into consolidation leads into growth.
Over 206,000 visitors attend inaugural Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show
The inaugural Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show saw 206,159 visitors from 95 countries across its four day schedule.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A sells 5.8m units during launch week | News-in-brief
Valnet cuts "entire features team" amid widespread layoffs at TheGamer
Valnet has cut several members of TheGamer's editorial team, including the "entire TheGamer features team alongside several other staff members."
Former Ridgeline Game GM "disappointed" EA omitted staff from Battlefield 6 credits "despite their significant contributions"
Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo and former leader of Ridgeline Games, has said he's "disappointed" that Ridgeline Games staff have not been credited in the recent release of Battlefield 6.
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