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Wildlight Entertainment reportedly lays off staff within weeks of first game's launch
Wildlight Entertainment reportedly lays off staff within weeks of first game's launch
One impacted developer suggests that the layoff have impacted most of Wildlight 100+ person team.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Wildlight Entertainment reportedly lays off staff within weeks of first game's launch
Blizzard agrees to redesign Overwatch hero's appearance after backlash
Blizzard agrees to redesign Overwatch hero's appearance after backlash
The voice actor behind Anran expressed disappointment over changes to the character's design between promotional materials and her launch in-game.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Blizzard agrees to redesign Overwatch hero's appearance after backlash
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Control Resonant won't use generative AI, but there is 'varied interest' in the tech within Remedy
Control Resonant won't use generative AI, but there is 'varied interest' in the tech within Remedy
Interim CEO Markus Maki said the upcoming sequel has not been shaped by the controversial tech.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Control Resonant won't use generative AI, but there is 'varied interest' in the tech within Remedy
Unity appoints Zynga veteran Bernard Kim to its board of directors
Unity appoints Zynga veteran Bernard Kim to its board of directors
Meanwhile, Unity co-founder David Helgason has departed the board.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Unity appoints Zynga veteran Bernard Kim to its board of directors
Mattel acquires control of mobile studio Mattel163 from NetEase
Mattel acquires control of mobile studio Mattel163 from NetEase
NetEase received $159 million for its stake in the California studio.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Mattel acquires control of mobile studio Mattel163 from NetEase
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NEW: A Ubisoft union rep at Solidaires Informatique told me that around 1,200 workers went on strike yesterday to protest a five-day RTO policy and ongoing cost-cutting at the French publisher.
The international strike will continue today and tomorrow at Ubisoft studios around the world.
The international strike will continue today and tomorrow at Ubisoft studios around the world.
February 11, 2026 at 10:38 AM
NEW: A Ubisoft union rep at Solidaires Informatique told me that around 1,200 workers went on strike yesterday to protest a five-day RTO policy and ongoing cost-cutting at the French publisher.
The international strike will continue today and tomorrow at Ubisoft studios around the world.
The international strike will continue today and tomorrow at Ubisoft studios around the world.
Pacific Drive developer Ironwood Studios raises $4 million in seed funding
Pacific Drive developer Ironwood Studios raises $4 million in seed funding
The vehicular survival title has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Pacific Drive developer Ironwood Studios raises $4 million in seed funding
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I’m doing a new thing @gamedeveloper.bsky.social!! A monthly blog about inspiring elements in game narrative.
Kicking it off with a piece about Cairn and its protagonist, Aava.
Cairn could have just been an amazing climbing sim. She makes it so much more.
Kicking it off with a piece about Cairn and its protagonist, Aava.
Cairn could have just been an amazing climbing sim. She makes it so much more.
Cairn's prickly protagonist serves a powerful purpose - Narrative Notebook #1
Cairn's prickly protagonist serves a powerful purpose - Narrative Notebook #1
Selfish protagonists come in all shapes and sizes.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I’m doing a new thing @gamedeveloper.bsky.social!! A monthly blog about inspiring elements in game narrative.
Kicking it off with a piece about Cairn and its protagonist, Aava.
Cairn could have just been an amazing climbing sim. She makes it so much more.
Kicking it off with a piece about Cairn and its protagonist, Aava.
Cairn could have just been an amazing climbing sim. She makes it so much more.
Cairn's prickly protagonist serves a powerful purpose - Narrative Notebook #1
Cairn's prickly protagonist serves a powerful purpose - Narrative Notebook #1
Selfish protagonists come in all shapes and sizes.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Cairn's prickly protagonist serves a powerful purpose - Narrative Notebook #1
Report: Mindseye dev installed surveillance software without employees' knowledge
Report: Mindseye dev installed surveillance software without employees' knowledge
The surveillance software is "directly linked to Mindseye's success," co-CEO Mark Gerhard reportedly told employees.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Report: Mindseye dev installed surveillance software without employees' knowledge
Krafton delivers record annual revenue (and says its AI tech could birth humanoid robots)
Krafton delivers record annual revenue (and says its AI tech could birth humanoid robots)
The PUBG and Subnautica publisher believes it might be able to transfer 'game-validated AI
capabilities' to the real world.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Krafton delivers record annual revenue (and says its AI tech could birth humanoid robots)
Control has topped 5 million sales and attracted 20 million players
Control has topped 5 million sales and attracted 20 million players
Meanwhile, multiplayer shooter FBC: Firebreak is limping along with player counts 'stable but low.'
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February 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Control has topped 5 million sales and attracted 20 million players
Update: The closure of Intrepid Studios has been confirmed in a WARN notice filed in California.
The notice describes the situation at Intrepid as a permanent closure and indicates 123 people lost their jobs as a result of the shutdown.
The notice describes the situation at Intrepid as a permanent closure and indicates 123 people lost their jobs as a result of the shutdown.
Ashes of Creation developer Intrepid Studios shuts down
A statement from co-founder Steven Sharif indicates the closure is the result of an internal feud.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Update: The closure of Intrepid Studios has been confirmed in a WARN notice filed in California.
The notice describes the situation at Intrepid as a permanent closure and indicates 123 people lost their jobs as a result of the shutdown.
The notice describes the situation at Intrepid as a permanent closure and indicates 123 people lost their jobs as a result of the shutdown.
Control Resonant won't use generative AI, but there is 'varied interest' in the tech within Remedy
Control Resonant won't use generative AI, but there is 'varied interest' in the tech within Remedy
Interim CEO Markus Maki said the upcoming sequel has not been shaped by the controversial tech.
www.gamedeveloper.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Control Resonant won't use generative AI, but there is 'varied interest' in the tech within Remedy
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Hello! I will once again be attending GDC for Game Developer. Please do reach out if you'd like to pitch an interview or (perhaps even discreetly) chat about other industry happenings.
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I'll be in SF from March 7 - 14. Get in touch!
DMs are open. Email is in bio. Signal QR is pinned.
I'll be in SF from March 7 - 14. Get in touch!
February 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Hello! I will once again be attending GDC for Game Developer. Please do reach out if you'd like to pitch an interview or (perhaps even discreetly) chat about other industry happenings.
DMs are open. Email is in bio. Signal QR is pinned.
I'll be in SF from March 7 - 14. Get in touch!
DMs are open. Email is in bio. Signal QR is pinned.
I'll be in SF from March 7 - 14. Get in touch!
No ICE in Minnesota bundle launches on itch.io
No ICE in Minnesota bundle launches on itch.io
The bundle currently features 1,439 items, including tabletop and video games, with proceeds to support Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
No ICE in Minnesota bundle launches on itch.io
Riot Games lays off roughly 80 employees from 2XKO team
Riot Games lays off roughly 80 employees from 2XKO team
'Overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term.'
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February 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Riot Games lays off roughly 80 employees from 2XKO team
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Scopely confirms it used generative AI to advertise Star Trek Fleet Command
Scopely confirms it used generative AI to advertise Star Trek Fleet Command
Set phasers to stunned.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Scopely confirms it used generative AI to advertise Star Trek Fleet Command
Control developer Remedy names former EA exec as new CEO
Control developer Remedy names former EA exec as new CEO
Jean-Charles Gaudechon spent over 15 years at Electronic Arts across two separate spells.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Control developer Remedy names former EA exec as new CEO
Discord will soon require age verification for full access
Discord will soon require age verification for full access
Face scans or government IDs will be used to verify the age of users.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Discord will soon require age verification for full access
The biggest Roblox creators earned an average of $1.3 million in 2025
The biggest Roblox creators earned an average of $1.3 million in 2025
Roblox Corp also revealed it's working on AI tools capable of supporting 'large scale, photo-realistic' multiplayer experiences.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The biggest Roblox creators earned an average of $1.3 million in 2025
'This is untenable:' Australian minister questions Roblox's PG rating over child grooming concerns
'This is untenable:' Australian minister questions Roblox's PG rating over child grooming concerns
The platform has been accused of failing to protect children from predators who 'actively seek to exploit their curiosity and innocence.'
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February 9, 2026 at 12:53 PM
'This is untenable:' Australian minister questions Roblox's PG rating over child grooming concerns
Nintendo president says a long-term memory shortage 'may put pressure on profitability'
Nintendo president says a long-term memory shortage 'may put pressure on profitability'
'If the situation deteriorates significantly, we will carefully assess market trends and respond.'
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February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Nintendo president says a long-term memory shortage 'may put pressure on profitability'
Ustwo Games makes layoffs to facilitate 'PC-first' pivot
Ustwo Games makes layoffs to facilitate 'PC-first' pivot
The UK studio has made four people redundant.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Ustwo Games makes layoffs to facilitate 'PC-first' pivot
Scopely confirms it used generative AI to advertise Star Trek Fleet Command
Scopely confirms it used generative AI to advertise Star Trek Fleet Command
Set phasers to stunned.
www.gamedeveloper.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Scopely confirms it used generative AI to advertise Star Trek Fleet Command