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Microsoft to convert contractor group to unionized full-timers
The decision was part of ongoing talks with the CWA and ZeniMax Workers United
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Game studio Triple Topping is now bankrupt
CEO Astrid Refstrup said that plans are being made for its title Dead Pets Unleashed, which is slated for a 2024 release
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Where to get illegally pirated games | This Week in Business
A look at who is allowed to profit off counterfeit games and how the industry goes after everyone else
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Hideo Kojima's OD, Marvel's Blade and new Monster Hunter led The Game Awards 2023 reveals
Release dates also given for Skull & Bones, Visions of Mana, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
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Lego Fortnite is first step towards Epic and Lego's kid-friendly metaverse
Epic continues to grow Fortnite as a platform with Psyonix's Rocket Racing and Harmonix's Fortnite Music Festival
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Baldur's Gate 3 shadow drops on Xbox following parity issues
No split-screen on Xbox Series S, cross-save available with other formats
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Video games in 2024: Eager anticipation, or just treading water?
With pandemic-delayed titles finally arriving in 2023, and GTA 6 not due until 2025, next year could see a slump in blockbuster games – creating opportunities for other titles
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Baldur's Gate 3 sweeps The Game Awards 2023
Alan Wake 2 won three awards, including Best Narrative
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CWA issues union guidelines for AI in the workplace
The principles provides guidance on bargaining and public policy engagement for the technology
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THQ Nordic delays Alone In The Dark reboot | News-in-brief
The publisher attributed the decision to avoiding any potential crunch over the holidays
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Rovio closes Studio Lumi
Publisher's second Montreal-based developer Studio Six was not affected by the decision
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The industry will rally soon, says RallyHere head
Hi-Rez president and RallyHere CEO Stewart Chisam says we're seeing a bullwhip effect from COVID and the recovery will begin this quarter
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Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo cancelled due to threats against staff
Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 tournaments also postponed over safety concerns
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Sony will reportedly take over Bungie if it doesn't meet financial targets
Staff speak of pressure on delayed Destiny 2: The Final Shape as they fear losing independence
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Playdigious and DotEmu co-founder launches mobile distributor StoreRider
New Paris-based company to specialise in distribution on alternative Android stores
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FTC appeals to block already-completed Microsoft-Activision deal
US regulator claims it only needed to show the potential for Microsoft to withhold games, not prove the deal was anticompetitive
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The UK's best-selling Grand Theft Auto games | UK Time Tunnel
GfK reveals the top selling GTA games released so far
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GameStop posts lower sales, reduced losses
Retailer sees sales slump across the board, but narrows losses from $92.6 million in the year-ago quarter to $3.1 million
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Steve Escalante to exit from Versus Evil
The founder and general manager will also leave his post at outsourcing firm Red Cerebus
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With GTA 6 not due until 2025, what will drive games in 2024?
Analysts discuss expectations for Rockstar's blockbuster, and how its launch window affects the rest of the industry
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Report: US predicted to account for 40% of growth in mobile gaming revenue in 2024
Data.ai also predicts that TikTok will becoming the highest grossing app, outperforming Candy Crush
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GTA 6 reveal gains viewers faster than any game trailer in history
Update: GTA 6 trailer reaches over 100 million views, breaks record for most watched video game reveal in 24 hours
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Bandai Namco to open three more stores in UK
Ealing, Brighton, and Sheffield are the latest locations to see dedicated shops
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Twitch to cease operations in South Korea next year
Streaming platform plans to help creators move to "alternative live streaming services"
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League of Geeks: "We'll fight till the last breath"
We talk to studio director Trent Kusters as developer cuts off 50% of its workforce after investment falls through, with Jumplight Odyssey's development put on hold indefinitely