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PS5 version of Redfall dropped after Xbox acquisition of ZeniMax
Update: Microsoft claims it has not pulled any titles from PlayStation platforms
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Unity details 2023 roadmap
GDC 2023: Engine provider also says developers will gain access to more tech from Speedtree and Ziva later this year
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UK regulator now says Call of Duty exclusivity would be "significantly loss-making" for Microsoft
Update: Microsoft and Activision provide statements after CMA updates provisional findings to say Activision acquisition would not harm console competition
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First annual Activision Blizzard DEI report: 26% of workforce are women or non-binary
Publisher reports 38% of staff come from underrepresented ethnic groups, both figures up 2% over 2021
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The building blocks of a AAA partnership: Lego and 2K on their first game together, and beyond
As the two firms finally unveil Lego 2K Drive, we find out why an open-world driving game is a "no brainer" for Lego
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Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarök sweep GDC 2023 Awards
Meanwhile, Betrayal At Club Low takes both top accolades at Independent Games Festival Awards
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Atari to acquire Nightdive Studios for $10m
Studio behind System Shock and Shadowman remasters could earn further $10m based on three-year performance
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Amazon Luna launches in the UK, Germany and Canada
Ubisoft+ support also available to UK subscribers from today as Amazon's cloud gaming service expands
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Player spending on Epic Games Store reached $820m in 2022
Revenue dipped by 2% but spending on third-party titles rose 18%, last year saw more PC game launches than ever
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ID@Xbox has paid out more than $4bn to developers in ten years
Microsoft's indie initiative has launched over 3,000 games, another 3,000 to come, revamped submission process in the works
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California judge dismisses gamer lawsuit against Microsoft ABK acquisition
But plaintiffs given 20 days to refine complaint, plan to resubmit "with additional factual detail"
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CCP raises $40m for AAA blockchain game in EVE Online universe
Funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz
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Whynow Media acquires Wireframe Magazine, launches Whynow Gaming
Magazine's former editor Ryan Lambie on board to head up the new online editorial team
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Amazon to cut 9000 roles
Update: Over 400 Twitch staff laid off as user and revenue growth fail to meet expectations due to "current macroeconomic environment"
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Netflix taking "more strategic" approach as it ramps up dev partnerships
Streaming giant "really proud" of progress so far as it signs Super Evil Megacorp and Ustwo Games for future releases
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Respawn opens third studio to keep Apex Legends going for '10 to 15 years'
Call of Duty veteran Ryan Burnett to lead new studio in Madison, Wisconsin
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Royal Match developer Dream Games opens new office in London
Branch will aid mobile firm's international growth, ex-King execs join UK team
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Facepunch cancels GDC meet-up following threats to developer safety
Rust developer will instead speak to attendees and review portfolios via email
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Microsoft offers remedies to EU to win approval for ABK acquisition
European Union's antitrust regulator will make a final decision on $68.7 billion deal by May 22
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Twitch CEO Emmett Shear steps down
Current president Dan Clancy takes charge as co-founder resigns to spend time with family
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The full return of GDC
New leaders Stephanie Hawkins and Ashley Corrigan on plans for this year's event, the decision to drop livestreams, and opening up discussion around controversial topics
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Grammy-winning songwriter BloodPop forms new games studio GenPop
Team features former Halo, Cyberpunk and Red Dead devs, has raised $6.5 million in seed funding
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PlayStation 5 tops Japanese monthly charts for the first time
UPDATE: The newest Kirby title was February's best-seller, while Nintendo boxed sales made up 34.5% of the market
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China games association publishes draft for industry self-regulation guidelines
Document details 11 requirements before games can be distributed in China, local games firms have until April 13 to give feedback
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IO Interactive opens new studio in Istanbul
Hitman firm's fourth branch located in Maslak district, will play a "significant role" in development of Project 007 and Project Fantasy