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Ubisoft Strike Spreads to Italy: Employees Rebel Against Return-to-Office Mandate
A strike by Ubisoft staff in France has expanded to Italy, with employees protesting the company’s order to work from the office at least three
GAMES INDUSTRY SHAKEN: Riot Games’ Layoffs Spark Concern Over Job Security
Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends, has announced a surprising move: laying off an unspecified number of developers from the game’s PC team
THE FALL OF A GIANT: Bandai Namco’s Layoffs and Cancellations Exposed
A shocking report from Bloomberg reveals Bandai Namco’s drastic measures to cut costs due to lackluster demand. The beloved gaming company behind Tekken, Dragon Ball,
REVOLUTIONARY WIN: Xbox Games Invade Android – Epic Court Victory Unlocks Mobile Gaming!
In a massive win for gamers, Xbox has announced that you’ll soon be able to buy and play Xbox games directly within the Android app!
Xbox Game Studios Gets New Leadership: Rare’s Craig Duncan Steps Up
Microsoft stunned the gaming world today, announcing Craig Duncan as the new head of Xbox Game Studios. Duncan, formerly at the helm of Rare, replaces
Sony’s Remake Recipe for Disaster: Until Dawn Flops Harder Than Concord
In a shocking turn of events, Sony’s highly anticipated Until Dawn remake has crashed and burned, debuting with a whopping 28.6% lower player count than
Firaxis Partners with Shawnee Tribe for Authentic Representation in Civilization VII
Firaxis Games is collaborating with the Shawnee Tribe to ensure accurate cultural representation in the upcoming Civilization VII. The game will feature 19th-century indigenous leader
Steam adds license warning ahead of California law change
Valve’s Steam platform now displays an upfront warning to customers that they’re buying a license, not a game, in preparation for California’s AB 2426 law
Halo Studios Unveils New Era: Multiple Games, Unreal Engine, and Rebranding
343 Industries, now rebranded as Halo Studios, has revealed its vision for the future of the iconic Halo franchise. During the Halo World Championships, the
AEW’s Gaming Future Uncertain Amidst Development Issues
All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) video game franchise is at a crossroads. Sources close to the company reveal that AEW is “strongly considering” partnering with a
Studio Black Flag Shuts Down Amidst Bankruptcy and Industry Downturn
The gaming industry has suffered another blow with the closure of Studio Black Flag, also known as Blackflag Games. The French indie studio, developer of
XR Games, Developer of Hitman 3 VR, Faces Mass Layoffs Amid Restructuring
XR Games, the VR studio behind Starship Troopers: Continuum and Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded, has announced a significant restructuring, putting 72 employees at risk of
Sharkmob London Confirms Layoffs Following Canceled Game Project
Sharkmob London, a subsidiary of Tencent, has announced layoffs due to the cancellation of an unannounced game project. Reasons Behind Layoffs In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, Sharkmob
Antstream Arcade Latest to Suffer Layoffs Amid Gaming Industry Challenges
Game streaming platform Antstream Arcade has announced a round of layoffs, citing a “very challenging period” in the gaming industry and a strategic shift within
Ubisoft Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Data Sharing with Facebook
Ubisoft is facing a new challenge as two plaintiffs, Trevor Lakes and Alex Rajjoub, have filed a class action lawsuit against the studio. The lawsuit
Rainbow 6 Franchise VP Cameron Lee Departs Ubisoft
Cameron Lee, Vice President of the Rainbow 6 franchise, has left Ubisoft after a tenure of over two years. Lee joined the franchise in April
Ubisoft’s Founding Family and Tencent Explore Take-Private Deal Amidst Company Struggles
Ubisoft’s Guillemot family and shareholder Tencent are reportedly considering a joint effort to take the company private. This move comes after a string of high-profile
Red Barrels, Developer of Outlast Series, Suffers Major Data Breach
Red Barrels, the independent game development studio behind the psychological horror games Outlast and Outlast 2, has confirmed a significant data breach. The cyber attack
Motorsport Games Hit with New Wave of Layoffs Amid Ongoing Financial Struggles
Motorsport Games, the developer behind Le Mans Ultimate and other racing titles, has suffered another round of layoffs. According to sources, the latest cuts have