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Screen Australia announces new games funding initiatives
Three new funding programs will allow game developers to expand their ambitions, and push burgeoning projects forward.
Sega cancels Hyenas and other games, layoffs hit Creative Assembly
Sega has reportedly initiated "structural reforms" across its European operations.
Epic Games is laying off 870 staff, around 16% of workforce
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney reportedly told staff that the company had been spending more money than it was earning.
Blizzard Entertainment lays off several Hearthstone developers
The reported layoffs arrive amidst organisational changes for the company.
Screen Queensland announces $5 million boost for games industry
Queensland is looking to become a national leader in Australian game development.
FTC proceeds with challenge to Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The US Federal Trade Commission has announced its intention to continue an administrative case against Microsoft.
Sony investigating alleged cyberattack by ransomware group
Sony is reportedly investigating the claims of a hacker group known as Ransomed.vc.
NSW Government restores cut screen and games development funding
Budget cuts to several NSW screen funding programs have been reversed, following lobbying from workers and guilds.
Australia sets new classification standards for video games with gambling and loot boxes
Games featuring gambling and loot boxes will now get automatic, age-gated classifications in Australia.
Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya set to leave PlatinumGames
Hideki Kamiya is due to depart Platinum Games in October 2023.