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What's ailing Ubisoft? | Opinion

Yet another share price drop has drawn attention to an activist investor's demands for a takeover; his prescription would be disastrous, but Ubisoft's problems are very real

Sept. 13, 2024 Rob Fahey

News

First Ontario game dev labour union formed at Joydrop, majority of staff who voted reportedly laid off

UPDATE: Company says some of the union's claims around the situation are false

Sept. 13, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

News

Absurd Ventures launches new studio with Ascendant Studios staff

San Rafael-based developer to be led by Immortals of Aveum director Bret Robbins

Sept. 13, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

News

Embracer confirms it's keeping Metro dev 4A Games and Zen Studios following Saber sale

Option for Beacon Interactive to acquire studios cancelled, Embracer receives early payment for Saber assets

Sept. 13, 2024 James Batchelor

News

Suda51: "Everyone cares too much about Metacritic scores"

Meanwhile, Shinji Mikami says big budget titles are drowning out "more unique games"

Sept. 13, 2024 James Batchelor

Feature

Annapurna Interactive team quits after spin-off talks fail

The publisher's parent company wants to integrate games into its core business

Sept. 12, 2024 Christopher Dring

News

Latino Representation in Gaming Coalition wants more transparency and representation in games

Group also pushes for "a greater Latino representation in the industry and leadership"

Sept. 12, 2024 Vikki Blake

News

Campfire raises $3.95m for generative AI engine, Sprites

"The shift to AI-native games represents the biggest advancement since the move to 3D," says investor

Sept. 12, 2024 Vikki Blake

A hyper-realistic warehouse with an enemy crouched by a pillar, holding out a rifle

News

Drama Studios announces new $2.5m seed series investment round

French studio hopes "to strengthen the core development team"

Sept. 12, 2024 Vikki Blake

News

Unity cancels Runtime Fee

"We want to deliver value at a fair price," CEO says

Sept. 12, 2024 Vikki Blake

Feature

How well will the PS5 Pro sell?

Analysts weigh up the opportunities and barriers facing Sony's new console

Sept. 12, 2024 James Batchelor

News

Valve introduces improved parental controls with Steam Families

Adults will be able to share games and limit child spending with new and existing features

Sept. 12, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

News

Microsoft cuts another 650 staff from games division

Xbox boss Phil Spencer attributes decision to process of "aligning [its] post-acquisition team structure"

Sept. 12, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

News

Epic, EA, Roblox, and more face EU complaint over tricking players into spending

"Companies use tricks to lure younger consumers into spending more" with in-game currency, complaint reads

Sept. 12, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

Feature

A second chance for Shinji Mikami and Suda51's lesser-known collaboration

We speak to the development legends about Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, plus Zombie Rider – their third joint project that never got off the ground

Sept. 12, 2024 James Batchelor