The Protomen Deliver Long-Awaited Act 3 After 16 Years
The Protomen release Act 3 after a 16-year development period. The album rolls out episodically, with two tracks currently available.…
Microsoft Raises Xbox Game Pass Price and Tests Free Ad-Supported Streaming
Microsoft increased Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 50%. Free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming allows limited streaming access. Some…
Netflix Seeks GenAI Director to Boost Gaming Push
Netflix offers high pay for a Director of GenAI for Games role. The company faces scrutiny for layoffs alongside AI…
Wordle Players Tackle “SPASM” in October 3 Puzzle Challenge
Wordle's October 3 puzzle answer was "SPASM." Players faced clues about “misbehaving muscles” to solve it. The game maintains consistent…
Private Equity Firms Acquire EA for $55 Billion, Shifting Industry Dynamics
The $55 billion EA buyout alters industry power structures significantly. Analysts expect a focus on existing successful franchises under new…
ZA/UM Workers Form Union as Studio Prepares Zero Parades Launch
ZA/UM forms the Workers' Alliance union after internal company changes. Management gives voluntary recognition, allowing open staff-management dialogue. Upcoming titles…
Larian Boss Criticizes Fast, Costly Game Development Trends
Vincke critiques rapid, profit-driven shifts in game production strategy. EA’s buyout and Game Pass price hikes draw industry-wide concern. Larian’s…
Capcom Veteran Criticizes Palworld as Nintendo Lawsuit Continues
Pocketpair faces a lawsuit from Nintendo over Palworld’s similarities to Pokémon. Industry legend Yoshiki Okamoto publicly criticized the game and…
Industry Experts Warn Massive EA Buyout May Trigger Layoffs
EA faces uncertainty after a $55B leveraged buyout. Analysts warn of likely layoffs and studio closures. Long-term creative ambitions may…
Dead Finger Dice Delivers Dice Poker With a Grim Twist
Dead Finger Dice revives Dice Poker as a horror-themed digital roguelike. Players bet fingers during dice games against demonic, wealthy…
