Star Wars Zero Company Studio Brings Back Furloughed Developers
Bit Reactor has begun recalling developers after pre-launch furloughs. Game File reports active payroll is back above half its previous level, with more staff still waiting.
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Gardens Raises Over $35 Million for Social Sandbox From Journey Veterans
Gardens Interactive has secured more than $35 million for its debut social sandbox, where players can leave lasting consequences for strangers exploring the same fantasy world.
Bobby Kotick Joins Skydance Board as Paramount and Warner Games Unite
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick joins Skydance’s board, while Tony Driscoll leads the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. games business.
Gravity Well Lays Off More Than 40 Developers After Losing Funding
By
Daniel Harrison
• 3 mins read
Gravity Well has cut most of its workforce after losing funding over the summer. The studio founded by Respawn veterans will continue with a much smaller team.
Eternal Strands Developer Yellow Brick Games Hit by Layoffs
By
Daniel Harrison
• 3 mins read
Employees at Mike Laidlaw’s Yellow Brick Games report layoffs across art, programming, QA and design, with the total and reasons still undisclosed.
Ubisoft Says Watch Dogs Still Matters, but Its Return Remains Uncertain
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Daniel Harrison
• 4 mins read
Yves Guillemot says Watch Dogs remains important to Ubisoft, but the series has no immediate creative-house assignment or confirmed new game.
Oddmar Developer Mobge Games Reaches $10 Million Valuation With Joygrid Investment
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Anisha Pandey
• 4 mins read
Joygrid Ventures backs the Oddmar developer at a $10 million valuation as Mobge Games plans to devote more resources to action projects with global potential.
ARC Raiders and The Finals Get Film and TV Adaptation Deal
By
Daniel Harrison
• 4 mins read
Chernin Entertainment will lead screen adaptations of both Embark shooters, with the developer involved and release dates still unannounced.
Ultima Creator Richard Garriott Says Copyrights Will Return in 2027
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Daniel Harrison
• 3 mins read
Richard Garriott says he expects to reclaim Ultima copyrights from EA next year, opening the door to reissues and sequels while trademark questions remain.
Ninja Theory Begins Layoffs as Hellblade Studio Faces Closure
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Daniel Harrison
• 3 mins read
Ninja Theory employees report layoffs and redundancy risks across several departments after two failed agreements left the Hellblade studio facing a proposed closure.
GTA VI Keeps Political Satire but Avoids Direct Real-World References
By
Anna Lee
• 4 mins read
Rockstar is filling Leonida with campaign messaging and culture wars while writing satire designed to outlast specific politicians and fleeting trends.
Ubisoft’s Motherbrain AI Team Reportedly Targets Gameplay Across Studios
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Daniel Harrison
• 4 mins read
Ubisoft reportedly plans to share Motherbrain's generative AI tools across its studios, extending research into conversational characters and voice-controlled gameplay.
Circle Games Raises $25 Million in Tencent-Led Series A
By
Daniel Harrison
• 3 mins read
Tencent leads a $25 million round for Circle Games as the mobile puzzle studio plans to expand Sort Express, Jelly Escape and its team.
Ninja Theory Faces Closure After Two Xbox Sale Deals Collapse
By
Daniel Harrison
• 3 mins read
Xbox says two agreements for Hellblade developer Ninja Theory have fallen through, prompting consultation on a proposed closure while alternatives remain under review.
Arcustin Games Raises $500,000 at a $10 Million Valuation
By
Daniel Harrison
• 3 mins read
The Istanbul mobile studio will use Webrazzi GSYF funding to grow its team, finish its first hybrid-casual puzzle game and acquire players.