Logo via Ziff Davis / Image via IGN It has only been about a month since IGN’s parent company Ziff Davis acquired significant publications from Gamer Network such as GamesIndustry.biz, RockPaperShotgun, VG247, and others. Soon afterward, a number of employees across those outlets were let go. Now, Ziff Davis is prompting yet another staff exodus
Read MoreNarrated by the technique of Folks Can Fly/Square Enix. Outriders developer Folks Can Fly is initiating layoffs and putting one of its game projects on hold. In an announcement from the organization, CEO Sebastian Wojciechowski revealed they are “suspending or parting ways with” over 120 employees engaged on the undisclosed ‘Project Bifrost.’ The studio is
Read More2024 is almost concluded, and Xsolla is actively creating gaming pattern academies across the globe. The gaming commercial agency recently partnered with the telecommunications company StarNest and the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) to establish an academy and incubator program located in Azerbaijan. Launching next year, developers, game designers, and studios primarily based in
Read MoreWithin the shooter genre, one of the most widely embraced styles on mobile devices, speed and reaction time play vital roles. However, mobile control systems vary greatly from traditional keyboard and mouse configurations or gamepads – and this is where the auto-aim feature becomes essential. What is auto-aim? This is a mechanism that reduces the
Read MoreBuild A Rocket Boy (BARB) has recently declared its purchase of the UK-based PlayFusion. Through a press announcement, former Rockstar developer (and past president of Rockstar North) Leslie Benzies’ company has acquired PlayFusion. As part of this agreement, PlayFusion’s CEO and CTO, Trace Gerhard, will serve as Co-CEO alongside Benzies. “We have always appreciated PlayFusion’s
Read MoreLife is Strange: Double Trouble developer Deck Nine Games has terminated an unspecified number of employees. Studio CEO Trace Lyons verified this information in a LinkedIn post. “Today, we regret to inform that we must bid farewell to some of our skilled team members,” he expressed, echoing sentiments of studios that have undergone cutbacks in
Read MoreArriving in 2027 Credit: The Pokémon Company / Aardman The Pokémon Company has casually revealed that it is collaborating with Aardman Animation, the iconic British animation studio celebrated for creating Wallace & Gromit. While the project has yet to receive a title — and whether it will be a film, a short television piece, or
Read MoreIf you are in search of the top Nintendo gift suggestions this year, we’ve got you covered with this Nintendo-themed Holiday gift guide for 2024. Below, you will discover our best recommendations for stocking stuffers and game-related gift ideas to bring joy to your friends and family this Christmas. We are featuring Switch games, eShop
Read MoreA modern landscape of opportunities by Jim Norman 1:30pm Following a surprise reveal event in September, Inti Creates has now confirmed that Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark will be hacking and slashing its way to the Switch on 27th March 2025. This title serves as a sequel to last year’s Gal Guardians: Demon Purge,
Read MoreImage: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life Ah, yet another day, another wave of ‘Switch 2’ conjecture. Today’s discussions, however, are primarily based on something related to the Switch, following Nintendo’s Intellectual Property Update that recently included a mysterious new product code. Initially brought to attention on Twitter by @necrolipe, Nintendo’s official Wireless Regulatory Information now
Read MoreCaptured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) A few years back, Gust Studios—the renowned Atelier RPG developer—chose to create something a bit different by releasing a licensed RPG adaptation of the Fairy Tail anime and manga. It wasn’t an exceptionally large game, but it wasn’t terrible either, and it evidently resonated well enough with its audience that
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Read More“`html GameSpot may also earn income from affiliate and promotional partnerships by sharing this content and from purchases through links. 8BitDo is expanding its range of Nintendo Switch controllers with a second-generation version of its budget-friendly Ultimate C Bluetooth Controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller, much like the PC version that debuted earlier this
Read MoreGameSpot will also be evaluating income generated from affiliate and advertising collaborations for sharing this exclusive content and from purchases made through links. The studio We Are Needs, known for Cris Tales, has released a gameplay trailer for their upcoming title, Prisma. The artistic style of the game draws significant inspiration from Persona 5 while
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Read MoreWhile you requested me to reiterate suggestions on how to utilize $30 the day before this, I likely would have recommended you support your local pizza joint and order the daily special. However, now that I’ve come across this RPG bundle offering some of the classic titles as well as several newer, highly praised games
Read MoreNo, Microsoft will never produce an “Xbox 720,” regardless of what may circulate on social media. The Xbox UK Twitter account ignited excitement this week when it mysteriously tweeted, “Something small is coming…” alongside a video of a green meteor streaking through the sky. The post included a hashtag that reads, “ScoreMoreWithXbox.” Despite numerous hints
Read MoreThe initial responses to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 have arrived, and it appears that this third installment in the franchise significantly elevates the stakes for our speedy blue protagonist. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is helmed by Jeff Fowler and features Ben Schwartz reprising his role as the iconic hedgehog. The cast also includes Colleen O’Shaughnessey
Read MoreThe no-cost creature-hunting game Dauntless had been happily likened to a streamlined version of Monster Hunter for some time, but the game’s launch on Steam was accompanied by a significant overhaul that, according to players, effectively obliterated the enjoyment. Developer Phoenix Labs has addressed some of the unwelcome gameplay modifications in a notably message to
Read MoreSubservience has made its debut on Netflix – and while it currently occupies the top spot on the charts, viewers seem to be quite divided in their opinions about it. This science fiction film, directed by S.Good ample Dale and featuring a script by Will Honley and April Maguire, stars Megan Fox as an AI
Read MoreThe Culver Metropolis studio has successfully prepared its offerings for 3 projects in the gaming sector. Image credit: Clear Angle Studios Clear Angle Studios, a 3D capture and processing company, has inaugurated a new location in Culver Metropolis, Los Angeles. Based in Pinewood Studios, Clear Angle offers services such as character scanning, digital facial and
Read More“`html 2018 proved to be a transformative year for the gaming industry in India. Smartphones had already been progressing toward the widespread adoption seen in Western regions, but the launch of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds signified a major change for the market. Real-money gaming titles have dominated the Indian gaming landscape for over a decade and continue
Read MoreOur most recent regional special explores an essential emerging market GamesIndustry.biz is fitting in one last regional special before the year comes to a close, dedicating the remainder of the week to provide insights into India. Last month, editor-in-chief James Batchelor attended the India Game Builders Convention and spent the week engaging with developers, PR
Read MoreMonument Valley 3 is set to launch at a remarkable time, a decade after the series first appeared, showcasing the growth of the developer, Ustwo Games, throughout this period. Having explored downloadable content, subscription models, and games promoting community engagement and environmental themes, Ustwo appears to have taken these lessons and infused them into the
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Read MoreIt is now being rolled out. Image credit: Eurogamer/Game Science It was already known that Dim Fantasy: Wukong was set to deliver several “surprises” ahead of the end of the year, thanks to a few previous hints from its director. Now, it seems that at least some of those surprises have arrived, courtesy of a
Read MoreCurrently available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Image credit: CD Projekt Just a day after igniting fan excitement with the surprise announcement of a new Cyberpunk 2077 update, developer CD Projekt has detailed its contents – including enhanced customization options and fresh storytelling features – and has made it publicly available. The new
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Read MoreImage credit: HiWarp Naiad offers genuine joys and authentic challenges – yet always with a purpose in mind. There’s a moment while I’m swimming that I can’t seem to shake. I’m getting ready to start the front crawl. Feet against the edge of the pool, arms stretched forward, face in, kick out, and then… …Suddenly,
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