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Netflix appoints new Vice President of Game Studios
The video streaming service has hired another mobile game publisher executive to bolster its foray into video games.

Pokemon Go developer Niantic gets $416 million 'Real-World Metaverse' investment
Pokemon Go developer Niantic has received a $416 million investment, which will be used to create the 'real world' metaverse.

Amazon reportedly nears deal to create a 'Mass Effect' TV show
A new report claims Mass Effect is being adapted for TV by Amazon Studios.

Horizon Forbidden West characters will have unique 'attitudes'
Horizon Forbidden West will be governed by an attitude system that determines NPC behaviour.

Epic Games acquires Rock Band developer to make music for Fortnite
Harmonix has been acquired by Epic Games, with plans for the company to work on creating 'musical journeys' in Fortnite.

Activision Blizzard board forms 'Workplace Responsibility Committee'
Activision Blizzard's new 'Workplace Responsibility Committee' will oversee the company's current crisis.

Nintendo of America president reportedly calls Activision Blizzard news 'distressing'
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has reportedly emailed staff, telling them the latest Activision-Blizzard news is 'distressing and disturbing'.

Cricket 22 delayed following Tim Paine sexting controversy
Cricket 22 has been delayed due to circumstances beyond Big Ant Studios' control.

Hitman 3 roadmap reveals year two content, PC VR in 2022
Hitman 3 is coming to PC VR alongside new maps, modes and storylines in 2022.

The Arcade and IGEA announce SMART program recipients
The inaugural recipients of The Arcade's SMART program have been announced.