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…
Investors Push $50 Billion Buyout to Take EA Private
EA faces a potential $50 billion leveraged buyout by global investors. Studios like BioWare and Respawn could see operational changes.…
Brazil Bans Loot Boxes for Minors to Protect Young Gamers
Brazil bans loot boxes for under-18 gamers through new legislation. Secure age verification systems are now mandatory for gaming platforms.…
Doug Bowser Announces Retirement as Nintendo of America President
Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser will retire end of 2025. Devon Pritchard set to become president, Satoru Shibata named…
Wordle Players Tackle ‘DALLY’ as the Latest Challenge
Wordle's September 26 answer was "DALLY," involving a repeated letter. Hints and strategic guessing support users through tougher puzzles. Player…
