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Unity kicks off new year with 1,800 job cuts – around 25% of staff
Unity will cut nearly 25% of its workforce to focus on "long-term success and profitability."
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is departing in December 2023
After three decades, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will depart the company.
New Zealand game studios earned NZD $434.4 million in FY23
The New Zealand games industry continues to grow, despite competition from Australia.
Insomniac Games hackers publish stolen data online, including Wolverine gameplay and staff info
The stolen data includes passports and addresses for employees, a company roadmap, private emails, and much more.
Australian video game industry revenue rises to $345.5 million
IGEA has revealed the essential Australian games industry snapshot for 2023.
Activision Blizzard settles gender discrimination lawsuit for US $54 million
The settlement reportedly resolves recent gender discrimination and pay disparity allegations at the company.
Google has illegal app store monopoly, Epic Games lawsuit finds
After three years, Epic Games has won its antitrust lawsuit against Google.
NSW Government to introduce new video game funding
The Minns government has announced a new Creative Communities policy to support the arts in NSW.
TimeSplitters studio Free Radical Design officially shuts down
The Free Radical Design website has been wiped, and several employees have taken to LinkedIn to share their final thoughts.
The Day Before studio Fntastic announces closure
The Day Before will continue to operate, although its future is "unknown."