Former Sony Exec Claims That Industry Layoffs Aren’t Because Of Corporate Greed
Layoffs in the video game industry have been extremely high in 2024, with an estimated 11,500 workers laid off from companies like Ubisoft, Bungie, and many others. But now, former…
Games Industry Criticizes Bungie Management, CEO Pete Parsons in Wake of Layoffs: ‘Inexcusable’
After another massive round of layoffs at Bungie, current and former employees as well as other members of the games industry are criticizing Bungie's leadership and calling for CEO Pete…
After 22 years, legendary strategy game Industry Giant is finally back
You look around today, with Manor Lords, Cities Skylines 2, and the upcoming Civilization 7, and you can’t help but appreciate the rich history of the strategy game. First-person shooters…
Dungeonborne bucks industry trends, doesn’t reveal price before launch
It’s not often that you don’t know how much a videogame will cost mere days before launch. Typically we’re drowning in $70 triple-A releases with multiple editions, virtual currency, and…
Xbox President Sarah Bond Responds to Bethesda Studio Cuts, Points to Lack of Industry Growth and Need to Manage the Business ‘Through This Moment of Transition’
Xbox president Sarah Bond has responded to questions about Microsoft’s decision to shut a number of much-loved studios this week, insisting it was about ensuring the Xbox business remains healthy…
Baldur’s Gate 3 Dev Larian’s Publishing Director Calls Games Industry an ‘Avoidable F*ck Up’
Larian Publishing Director Michael Douse called games industry layoffs an 'avoidable f*ck up' in a new interview, touting what he says is the Baldur's Gate 3 dev's healthy and sustainable…
Baldur’s Gate 3 Director Blames Industry Layoffs on Corporate Greed
Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke has been public with his criticisms of the games industry, and that doesn’t seem likely to change. He had some choice words for publishers…
Video Game Industry Layoffs Are Worse Than Ever. How Did We Get Here?
On February 27, Sony announced it would lay off 900 people across its worldwide games business, affecting several games studios. Among them were Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games, both of…
The ‘Killmonger Cut’ Is Everywhere In Games, Here’s Why the Industry Needs to Fix This
Since the movie premiere of Black Panther, the 'Killmonger Cut' hairstyle sported by Michael B. Jordan's character has taken over video games, reducing black characters to a single template.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Devs Talk About the State of the Industry During DICE Awards Speeches
The 27th annual DICE awards have come and gone, with Larian Studios‘ Baldur’s Gate 3 walking away with several big wins. These included Game of the Year, RPG of the…