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Take-Two has purchased Gearbox from Embracer Group for US $460 million
Take-Two has officially purchased Gearbox, after months of speculation.
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Sega of America union ratifies its first contract
Sega of America union AEGIS-CWA has officially passed its first contract, protecting 150 unionised employees.
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Xbox boss Phil Spencer says recent games industry layoffs were due to lack of growth
Phil Spencer has talked about the nature of layoffs, and their links to industry growth, in a new interview.
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Apple's WWDC showcase returns in June 2024
Updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS are expected.
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Knockout City studio Velan facing major layoffs
Velan Studios is in the early stages of a restructure due to the cancellation of a major upcoming project.
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Apple hit with US antitrust lawsuit over alleged smartphone monopoly
A new US Justice Department lawsuit has alleged Apple maintains an unlawful monopoly in the smartphone industry.
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IGDA calls for industry leaders to condemn game developer harassment
IDGA has issued a response to recent harassment in the games industry.
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Wyrdsong developer Something Wicked Games reportedly gutted by layoffs
"Most staff" at Something Wicked Games have reportedly been laid off.
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Saber Interactive officially splits from Embracer Group
Saber Interactive is no longer an Embracer Group studio, following a major buyout deal.
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Apex Legends studio Respawn Entertainment reportedly impacted by layoffs
Social media has been flooded with reports of redundancies at Respawn Entertainment.