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SXSW Sydney announces special Cowboy Game Jam
Yeehaw, it's time to boot scoot to the CowboyJam.

Bungie lays off 220 employees – 17% of its workforce
Bungie is undergoing "substantial changes" to balance its cost structure and development efforts.

EB Games announces paid loyalty program to immediate backlash
EB World Plus has been met with severe criticism from social media.

Daytona USA arcade machine allegedly used in Perth bikie crime
Police in Western Australia have found AUD $400,000 in cash inside a Daytona USA arcade machine.

The Olympics Committee canned Mario & Sonic for NFTs and esports
Mario and Sonic have officially withdrawn from The Olympics.

Melbourne International Games Week 2024: What you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about MIGW 2024.

Why SAG-AFTRA video game actors are striking
SAG-AFTRA is striking against the games industry for a range of pertinent reasons.

SAG-AFTRA issues strike authorisation over AI contract terms
SAG-AFTRA is moving closer to striking against video game companies over a lack of AI protections for actors.

World of Warcraft development team forms major new union
The union formation follows similar moves by fellow Microsoft-owned studio, Bethesda.

Ubisoft attempts to address Assassin's Creed Shadows discourse
Since it was revealed, some players have started a war of discourse against Assassin's Creed Shadows.