PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst says "striking balance" between AI and human-made games will be crucial for industry's future
AI's role in gaming demands a balance between innovative AI experiences and human-crafted content.
XDefiant becomes the latest live service thing to bite the bullet, with Ubisoft set to shutter studios and lay off up to 277 staff
Ubisoft has discontinued XDefiant due to insufficient player retention, resulting in layoffs and studio closures.
After 31 years, PlayStation is losing one of its most senior names - and an important voice for indie games
Shuhei Yoshida is leaving Sony after 31 years, emphasizing his dedication to indie games during his tenure.
Geralt voice actor walks back Witcher 4 spoilers by drawing attention to Witcher 4 spoilers
Doug Cockle retracts statements about Geralt's appearance in The Witcher 4 after being advised by CD Projekt Red.
PowerWash Simulator VR Support Ends And Washes Away
FuturLab ends support for PowerWash Simulator VR, prioritizing job security for its VR team amid financial challenges in the VR industry.
Naughty Dog Founder Reveals Budgets Of Original Games And Why They Sold To Sony
Naughty Dog sold to Sony primarily due to escalating development costs, seeking financial stability and support to continue creating high-quality games.
PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst says "striking balance" between AI and human-made games will be crucial for industry's future
AI's role in gaming demands a balance between innovative AI experiences and human-crafted content.
XDefiant becomes the latest live service thing to bite the bullet, with Ubisoft set to shutter studios and lay off up to 277 staff
Ubisoft has discontinued XDefiant due to insufficient player retention, resulting in layoffs and studio closures.
After 31 years, PlayStation is losing one of its most senior names - and an important voice for indie games
Shuhei Yoshida is leaving Sony after 31 years, emphasizing his dedication to indie games during his tenure.
Geralt voice actor walks back Witcher 4 spoilers by drawing attention to Witcher 4 spoilers
Doug Cockle retracts statements about Geralt's appearance in The Witcher 4 after being advised by CD Projekt Red.
PowerWash Simulator VR Support Ends And Washes Away
FuturLab ends support for PowerWash Simulator VR, prioritizing job security for its VR team amid financial challenges in the VR industry.
Naughty Dog Founder Reveals Budgets Of Original Games And Why They Sold To Sony
Naughty Dog sold to Sony primarily due to escalating development costs, seeking financial stability and support to continue creating high-quality games.
Video Game Layoffs Sadly Continue With More Cuts At Ubisoft
Ubisoft continues to cut jobs as part of a strategy to improve profitability and align teams with business goals.
This week's layoffs follow a larger trend of over 1,000 job cuts within Ubisoft's studios.
Suicide Squad Developer Let Go Of More Employees At The End Of 2024 - Report
Rocksteady laid off additional staff due to poor sales of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, reflecting ongoing struggles within the studio.
Outriders Developer Scales Down Self-Publishing Projects And Lays Off 120 Employees
People Can Fly has laid off 120 employees and scaled back its self-publishing projects due to ongoing external pressures in the video game industry.
Life Is Strange Dev's Workers Are Going On Strike Over Impending Layoffs
Don't Nod workers are striking against layoffs as the studio faces financial difficulties and a reorganization plan proposed by management.
Rocksteady Hit With Layoffs After Suicide Squad Sells Poorly: Report
Rocksteady Studios' layoffs, particularly in QA, stem from the commercial failure of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, affecting overall product quality.
Video Game Layoffs Sadly Continue With More Cuts At Ubisoft
Ubisoft continues to cut jobs as part of a strategy to improve profitability and align teams with business goals.
This week's layoffs follow a larger trend of over 1,000 job cuts within Ubisoft's studios.
Suicide Squad Developer Let Go Of More Employees At The End Of 2024 - Report
Rocksteady laid off additional staff due to poor sales of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, reflecting ongoing struggles within the studio.
Outriders Developer Scales Down Self-Publishing Projects And Lays Off 120 Employees
People Can Fly has laid off 120 employees and scaled back its self-publishing projects due to ongoing external pressures in the video game industry.
Life Is Strange Dev's Workers Are Going On Strike Over Impending Layoffs
Don't Nod workers are striking against layoffs as the studio faces financial difficulties and a reorganization plan proposed by management.
Rocksteady Hit With Layoffs After Suicide Squad Sells Poorly: Report
Rocksteady Studios' layoffs, particularly in QA, stem from the commercial failure of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, affecting overall product quality.
Call Of Duty Keeps Getting More Expensive To Make Even Though It's Selling Fewer Copies
Call of Duty's development costs are escalating, raising concerns about profitability amid declining sales.
Steven Spielberg 'Loves Call Of Duty' But Only Plays With Keyboard And Mouse
Steven Spielberg enjoys gaming, primarily playing story-driven campaigns on PC, using a keyboard and mouse instead of a controller.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accounted for 19% of Comcast Internet traffic last week
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's launch broke records for Game Pass subscribers and significantly impacted internet traffic amid concerns over its massive download size.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 creatively revitalizes the franchise while balancing innovation with its established core gameplay mechanics.
Call Of Duty Keeps Getting More Expensive To Make Even Though It's Selling Fewer Copies
Call of Duty's development costs are escalating, raising concerns about profitability amid declining sales.
Steven Spielberg 'Loves Call Of Duty' But Only Plays With Keyboard And Mouse
Steven Spielberg enjoys gaming, primarily playing story-driven campaigns on PC, using a keyboard and mouse instead of a controller.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accounted for 19% of Comcast Internet traffic last week
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's launch broke records for Game Pass subscribers and significantly impacted internet traffic amid concerns over its massive download size.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 creatively revitalizes the franchise while balancing innovation with its established core gameplay mechanics.
Stellar Blade might not be everyone's cup of tea, but when all the staff get a PS5 Pro and $3.4k as an end of year bonus after a year full of layoffs, you can't help but cut it a bit of slack
Shift Up rewarded employees with cash bonuses and PS5 Pros, reflecting a positive company culture during challenging times in the game industry.
I played Bloodborne on PS5 Pro, and all I'm left with are these lousy questions
Bloodborne fans remain frustrated by a lack of updates and enhancements from developers since the game's original release in 2014.
Stellar Blade might not be everyone's cup of tea, but when all the staff get a PS5 Pro and $3.4k as an end of year bonus after a year full of layoffs, you can't help but cut it a bit of slack
Shift Up rewarded employees with cash bonuses and PS5 Pros, reflecting a positive company culture during challenging times in the game industry.
I played Bloodborne on PS5 Pro, and all I'm left with are these lousy questions
Bloodborne fans remain frustrated by a lack of updates and enhancements from developers since the game's original release in 2014.
Premium live-service games are failing. Why is Diablo 4 a success?
Live-service games face challenges with high-profile failures; success arises from creating quality experiences instead of strictly adhering to the live-service model.
One Of The Most Popular Books For Aspiring Game Designers Is Getting A New Edition
Level Up by Scott Rogers is the go-to guide for aspiring game developers, offering essential insights into game design and project management.
Two Of 2025's Most Exciting Open Worlds Are Wisely Going Back In Time
Open-world crime games are shifting focus from vast activities to narrative depth.
Premium live-service games are failing. Why is Diablo 4 a success?
Live-service games face challenges with high-profile failures; success arises from creating quality experiences instead of strictly adhering to the live-service model.
One Of The Most Popular Books For Aspiring Game Designers Is Getting A New Edition
Level Up by Scott Rogers is the go-to guide for aspiring game developers, offering essential insights into game design and project management.
Two Of 2025's Most Exciting Open Worlds Are Wisely Going Back In Time
Open-world crime games are shifting focus from vast activities to narrative depth.
The Elder Scrolls Online Developers Have Unionized
ZeniMax Online Studios has formed the union ZOS United-CWA, recognized by Microsoft, marking a significant stride in unionization within the gaming industry.
ZeniMax Online Studios workers form their own union
Workers at ZeniMax Online Studios have formed a union to push for improved workplace conditions, job security, and better pay.
The Elder Scrolls Online Developers Have Unionized
ZeniMax Online Studios has formed the union ZOS United-CWA, recognized by Microsoft, marking a significant stride in unionization within the gaming industry.
ZeniMax Online Studios workers form their own union
Workers at ZeniMax Online Studios have formed a union to push for improved workplace conditions, job security, and better pay.
GTA Parent Company Boss On State Of AAA Games: "It's Hard And Getting Harder"
The AAA gaming market is increasingly challenging, with rising consumer expectations demanding higher quality from developers.
Sega is delisting tons of its classic games
Sega will delist multiple classic games from digital storefronts on December 6, affecting over 60 titles.
Halo, Call Of Duty Co-Developer Sold At "Most Difficult Time" In Gaming
Keywords Studios acquired Certain Affinity, reinforcing its gaming portfolio and providing stability for Certain Affinity amid market challenges.
Bandai Namco reportedly uses layoff-by-boredom
Bandai Namco reportedly uses 'expulsion rooms' to manage layoffs by boring employees into quitting, amidst strict Japanese labor laws.
Console makers seek to avoid 25% price bump driven by Trump's trade war
The Trump administration's proposed tariffs could severely impact the video game industry, prompting major console makers to seek exemptions to protect consumers and jobs.
Who is new the new head of Xbox Game Studios, Craig Duncan?
Craig Duncan has been appointed head of Xbox Game Studios, succeeding Alan Hartman, who is retiring after 30 years.
Former Humble Games staff form new publisher that will work with their old company
Good Games Group aims to support indie games while partnering with its former parent company, Humble Games.
CEO Alan Patmore emphasizes collaboration with indie developers and a vision for the future.
How World of Warcraft Made (and Broke) Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard's tale underscores how monumental success paired with relentless growth can lead to a company's decline.
The Silent Hill 2 remake adds yet another layer of interpretation
Bloober Team's remake of 'Silent Hill 2' attempts to balance modern gameplay mechanics with the original's narrative complexities and fan expectations.
A Scrapped Overwatch Netflix Show, A Proposed Call Of Duty RTS, And Four More Details From An Upcoming Book On Blizzard
Activision Blizzard faces scrutiny from harassment lawsuits, layoffs, and a significant Microsoft acquisition, impacting its company culture.
Concord Claimed to be Sony's 'Biggest Loss Ever' With $400 Million Budget
Concord, Sony's major live service game, launched and failed within two weeks, costing an estimated $400 million to develop.
Megan Ellison, the award-winning daughter of billionaire Larry Ellison, has a headache on her hands
Annapurna Interactive's entire staff resigned due to internal tensions after failed independence discussions, reflecting serious dissatisfaction in company culture.
'Astro Bot' Is Brilliant, 'Black Myth: Wukong' Is Killer, and 'Concord' Is Conquered
Astro Bot showcases a blend of innovative gameplay and nostalgic elements, highlighting the evolution of platformers.
Writer Of Hit Single Says Rockstar Offered $7,500 To Put It In GTA 6: 'Go F*** Yourself'
Rockstar Games offered Martyn Ware $7,500 for a buyout of his song 'Temptation' for GTA VI, igniting controversy over artist compensation.
Making A Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Is One Of Warner Bros.' "Biggest Priorities"
Hogwarts Legacy has sold 24 million copies and a sequel is a top priority for Warner Bros. Discovery.
J.K. Rowling's views continue to impact the franchise, despite the game's success.
Here's Why Borderlands 4 Is Launching On Steam After Borderlands 3 Didn't
Borderlands 4 marks Gearbox's shift back to Steam, diverging from its earlier exclusive deal with Epic Games Store.
Take-Two Looks at GTA 6, Other New Games to Boost Bookings in Next 2 Years
Take-Two anticipates significant growth in future net bookings, driven by Grand Theft Auto VI's release.