GameStop’s Retro Pivot: Can a UK CeX Model Resurrect North American Retail?
The weekend rush at a Milton Keynes CeX store offers a stark contrast to the often-quiet aisles of GameStop in North America, a difference that may hold the key to…
Disney Invests $1.5 Billion in Epic Games to Forge New Entertainment Universe
The Walt Disney Corporation has announced a monumental investment of $1.5 billion into Epic Games, signaling a strategic pivot to co-create a vast, persistent universe that will intertwine its iconic…
Die Gute Fabrik Halts Production Amidst Challenging Game Funding Landscape
Danish game development studio Die Gute Fabrik, renowned for its critically acclaimed indie titles such as the uniquely charming narrative adventure Mutazione, has announced a significant pause in its current…
Rockstar Games Acquires Video Games Deluxe, Expanding Australian Development Presence
Rockstar Games has officially announced the acquisition of Video Games Deluxe, a prominent Australian development studio renowned for its work on the critically acclaimed L.A. Noire remaster and its virtual…
GAME Staff Informed of Potential Redundancies as UK Retailer Shifts to Zero-Hours Contracts
The UK video game retail landscape, already reeling from a turbulent year marked by widespread redundancies and studio closures, is facing further disruption as staff at the prominent chain GAME…
Microsoft Shuts Down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Alpha Dog Games in Sweeping Xbox Cuts
In a significant and jarring wave of restructuring, Microsoft has confirmed the closure of three Xbox game development studios: Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Alpha Dog Games. Additionally, Roundhouse Studios…
Midsummer Studios Emerges: XCOM and The Sims Veterans Launch New Life Sim Venture
The landscape of PC strategy and life simulation gaming is set for a significant shake-up with the formal announcement of Midsummer Studios, a newly formed development house founded by industry…
The Video Game Industry Faces Unprecedented Layoff Crisis Amidst Showcase Season
While the summer months typically herald a period of excitement and anticipation for video game enthusiasts, marked by a flurry of industry showcases such as Summer Game Fest and the…
EA’s Executive Earnings Surpass $60 Million Amidst Workforce Reductions and Industry Layoff Trends
Electronic Arts (EA), a titan in the video game publishing industry, has reported a remarkably prosperous fiscal year 2024, with net revenues exceeding $7 billion. This financial success stands in…
Dr. Disrespect Dropped by Co-Founded Game Studio The Midnight Society Amid Renewed Allegations
Streamer Guy "Dr. Disrespect" Beahm has been officially severed from his role as co-founder and partner at The Midnight Society, the game development studio he helped establish. This significant departure…