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Bayonetta 3: Sources dispute pay claims from voice actor
A new report contains claims that Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor was not offered just US $4,000 to reprise her…

PAX Aus 2022 Indie Showcase - People's Choice Winner Announced
We asked PAX Aus 2022 attendees to vote for their favourite Indie Showcase games – here's who they picked as…

Meta's Horizon Worlds metaverse is reportedly struggling
Meta's proprietary metaverse, Horizon Worlds, is reportedly underperforming and has little retention.

Trolli has created a Halo 'Feedler' that shoots gummy worms
The Feedler gun will shoot Trolli worms into the mouths of 'enemy targets' at the Halo World Championship.

Activision files patent for AI-generated game soundtracks
A new Activision patent could reveal the future of video game soundtracks – with artificial intelligence at the fore.

Bayonetta actor encourages boycott after 'immoral' pay offer (update)
Voice actor Hellena Taylor has alleged PlatinumGames offered her an 'insulting' low fee for work on Bayonetta 3.

League of Legends developer Riot Games acquires Wargaming Sydney
Wargaming Sydney will become known as Riot Sydney moving forward, with all staff transferring to the new brand.

How indie game development can be a rewarding hobby
'There will always be more game developers than paid game developers,' says developer Brendan Keogh.

PAX Aus 2022 was a homecoming that felt distinctly different
PAX Aus 2022 was certainly a welcome home, but it was hard not to feel a change in the air.

Konami is expanding its plans for NFTs and the metaverse
Konami is currently recruiting for a wide range of talent that will focus on Web3 development.