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.
Google Launches Playground for Browser Game Creation as Unity Prepares Spark
Google’s prompt-based Playground opens to U.S. adults, with browser sharing and community games. Unity Spark will add a more advanced creation route.
Bobby Kotick Joins Skydance Board as Paramount and Warner Games Unite
By
Daniel Harrison
• 4 mins read
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.
Brazil Aims to Become a Top-Five Game Producer Within a Decade
By
Daniel Harrison
• 4 mins read
Abragames wants Brazilian studios to gain global scale and cultural influence, with export support and original games central to its ambition.
South Australia Doubles Digital Games Fund to A$1 Million
By
Daniel Harrison
• 4 mins read
South Australia is doubling its game development fund, with grants of up to A$150,000 and applications opening on October 21.
Ubisoft Says Watch Dogs Still Matters, but Its Return Remains Uncertain
By
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
By
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.