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NetEase rejects partnership extension offer from Activision Blizzard
Conflict between Activision Blizzard and NetEase continues to grow as the partnership dissolves.

Dungeons and Dragons producer issues new OGL apology
Dungeons & Dragons executive producer Kyle Brink has issued a new apology for the controversial OGL.

The Last of Us HBO features the game's original Clicker actors
The Last of Us on HBO will see Misty Lee and Phillip Kovats reprise their roles as the notoriously terrifying…

The Last of Us is the largest HBO debut after House of the Dragon
The Last of Us premiere episode launched to a combined 4.7 million US viewers, making it the second-largest debut in…

Google Stadia dev preserves lost game by hiding it in the sequel
The developers of Gunsport, a Stadia-exclusive game, have taken unique measures to preserve it.

Ubisoft Paris union calls for strike over CEO comments
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot recently claimed it was on Ubisoft workers to save the company from poor financial results.

The Philosophy of Achievement Design in Australian Games
Much has been said about the completionist drive of video game achievement hunters, but how do developers approach their implementation?

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal may face EU antitrust warning
The roadblock would be one of many on a harrowing path for Microsoft.

Google, Nvidia share concerns on Xbox and Activision Blizzard deal
Google and Nvidia have reportedly expressed concerns about Microsoft gaining competitive advantage.

High on Life creator Justin Roiland charged with domestic violence
Roiland has been charged by Californian police, after an incident in May 2020.