Bethesda | Head of publishing retires after 24 years
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 16, 2023 | News
Bethesda head of publishing Peter Hines is retiring, ending a 24-year career at the company, culminating in the release of Starfield....
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Payday 3 | The number of PC players has dropped sharply since launch
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 16, 2023 | News
Heist sequel Payday 3 has suffered a major drop in PC players since September, with its userbase having dropped over 90 percent since launch.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal has finally closed
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 13, 2023 | News
After months of drama and bits of paperwork flying around, Microsoft now officially owns Activision Blizzard....
PlatinumGames co-founder Hideki Kamiya is now a YouTuber
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 13, 2023 | News
Having left PlatinumGames, Hideki Kamiya is at a loose end for a year - so he's set up his own YouTube channel...
The Lord Of The Rings Gollum | Former devs describe its troubled making
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 09, 2023 | News
Former developers at the now-closed Daedalic reveal the chaotic making of The Lord Of The Rings Gollum - including allegations that its apology was written using ChatGPT.
Hyenas | Cancelled game was reportedly Sega's "biggest budget" title ever
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 05, 2023 | News
Stories are beginning to emerge about Hyenas' troubled development, including the size of its budget and the involvement of director Neill Blomkamp.
Bungie posts a job ad for Generative AI engineer
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 04, 2023 | News
Destiny studio Bungie has posted a job listing for a Generative AI engineer who can "collaborate with artists, designers, engineers, and more."
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U online services to close in April 2024
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 04, 2023 | News, Uncategorised
Online functionality for the majority of 3DS and Wii U games will end in April 2024, as Nintendo announces those services are to be shut down.
The Last Of Us multiplayer spin-off reportedly on hold as Naughty Dog cuts staff
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 03, 2023 | News
Developer Naughty Dog is reportedly putting The Last Of Us multiplayer spin-off on hold as it lays off "dozens" of contractors.
Baldur's Gate 3 | His Majesty the cat is once again bald
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 03, 2023 | News
Following an outcry from Baldur's Gate 3 players, Larian has reversed an earlier patch that added fur to the previously bald His Majesty the cat.
Epic Games | Director of publishing announces his departure
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 03, 2023 | News
Sergiy Galyonkin, Epic Games' director of publishing, has announced he's leaving - "I am not a good fit for this new version of Epic," he writes.
Team17 becomes the latest company to announce layoffs
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 03, 2023 | News
British publisher Team17 has announced "restructuring plans" that include the departure of its CEO and around 50 staff.