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Wizards of the Coast declines to voluntarily recognize game worker unionWizards of the Coast declines to voluntarily recognize game worker union

'When we spoke up about our desire to unionize, they responded only to the press.'

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
May 5, 2026
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Report: VR specialist Survios has laid off the majority of its development teamReport: VR specialist Survios has laid off the majority of its development team
byChris Kerr
May 1, 2026
1 Min Read
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GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50
byChris Kerr
May 1, 2026
4 Min Read
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Rebellion's Atomfall is being turned into a TV seriesRebellion's Atomfall is being turned into a TV series
byDiego Argüello
Apr 30, 2026
2 Min Read
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GameMaker incorporates Claude Code to enable AI-assisted workflowsGameMaker incorporates Claude Code to enable AI-assisted workflows
byChris Kerr
Apr 30, 2026
2 Min Read
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Sony clarifies confusion around DRM game licenses on PlayStationSony clarifies confusion around DRM game licenses on PlayStation
byDiego Argüello
Apr 30, 2026
2 Min Read
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'The company as a whole no longer exists:' GreedFall developer Spiders confirms closure
'The company as a whole no longer exists:' GreedFall developer Spiders confirms closure
Apr 30, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Xbox delivers record monthly active users, but hardware revenue is still in decline
Xbox delivers record monthly active users, but hardware revenue is still in decline
Apr 30, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Landfall and Aggro Crab team up for Make-a-Wish game bundle
Landfall and Aggro Crab team up for Make-a-Wish game bundle
Apr 29, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Starbreeze to develop a second Payday experience in Roblox
Starbreeze to develop a second Payday experience in Roblox
Apr 29, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Digital Bros buys the rights to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for €4 million
Digital Bros buys the rights to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for €4 million
Apr 29, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Sony to increase PlayStation hardware prices in Southeast Asia
Sony to increase PlayStation hardware prices in Southeast Asia
Apr 28, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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GitHub Copilot is pivoting to usage-based billing after becoming unsustainable
GitHub Copilot is pivoting to usage-based billing after becoming unsustainable
Apr 28, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Magic: The Gathering Arena devs are unionizing to deliver genAI and layoff protections
Magic: The Gathering Arena devs are unionizing to deliver genAI and layoff protections
Apr 27, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Xbox boss: Memory crisis could impact next-gen hardware availability and pricing
Xbox boss: Memory crisis could impact next-gen hardware availability and pricing
Apr 27, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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People Can Fly acquires Cooldown Games to establish dedicated publishing vertical
People Can Fly acquires Cooldown Games to establish dedicated publishing vertical
Apr 27, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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The Steam Controller will retail for $99
The Steam Controller will retail for $99
Apr 27, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has topped 8 million sales worldwide
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has topped 8 million sales worldwide
Apr 24, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Xbox will reevaluate exclusivity and target daily active players under new leadership
Xbox will reevaluate exclusivity and target daily active players under new leadership
Apr 24, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions
Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions
Apr 24, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Build A Rocket Boy facing legal action, Behaviour Interactive cuts jobs, and Xbox has a new 'north star' - Patch Notes #49
Build A Rocket Boy facing legal action, Behaviour Interactive cuts jobs, and Xbox has a new 'north star' - Patch Notes #49
Apr 24, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Fired Unknown Worlds execs withdraw claim that Krafton violated court order by announcing Subnautica 2 release date
Fired Unknown Worlds execs withdraw claim that Krafton violated court order
Apr 23, 2026
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3 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
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Canada federal government concerned about children's safety in Roblox
Canada federal government concerned about children's safety in Roblox
Apr 23, 2026
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earns $747M at global box office
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earns $747M at global box office
Apr 23, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Newly-launched Ivors Composers Awards will honor video game composers
Newly-launched Ivors Composers Awards will honor video game composers
Apr 23, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
'It's going to be extremely hard to repair the relationship:' The Subnautica 2 legal dispute is far from over
'It's going to be extremely hard to repair the relationship:' The Subnautica 2 legal dispute is far from over
Apr 23, 2026
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7 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
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Business
Nintendo is being sued by customers seeking tariff refunds
Nintendo is being sued by customers seeking tariff refunds
Apr 22, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms layoffs
Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms layoffs
Apr 22, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Report: Ubisoft cancels social-sim game Alterra
Report: Ubisoft cancels social-sim game Alterra
Apr 22, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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'A scope document is not your plan:' Laying the groundwork for indie success
'A scope document is not your plan:' Laying the groundwork for indie success
Apr 22, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Windrose surpasses 1M sales within a week
Windrose surpasses 1M sales within a week
Apr 21, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Xbox is slashing the price of Game Pass
Xbox is slashing the price of Game Pass
Apr 21, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Sanrio launches self-publishing label Sanrio Games
Sanrio launches self-publishing label Sanrio Games
Apr 21, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Union workers take legal action against Build A Rocket Boy over alleged privacy violations
Union workers take legal action against Build A Rocket Boy over alleged privacy violations
Apr 21, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Sony rolls out age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland
Sony rolls out age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland
Apr 21, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

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