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Activision Blizzard converts all US QA staff to full-time
In wake of Raven QA team's union push, publisher will convert nearly 1,100 workers, increase minimum pay to $20 per hour
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Konami eFootball update intended to "regain the trust of our esteemed fans"
Publisher's launch of v1.0.0 update for much-criticized title will "make the game even more enjoyable"
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NPD merging with IRI
Union of retail-tracking data companies expected to close in back half of the year
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New Android rule requires old apps to be updated or lose discoverability
From November, existing apps will require target API level within two years of major OS update
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Legendary Play raises $4m for esports-themed mobile titles
The funding round was co-led by Bitkraft Ventures and MTG
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Lego and Epic Games form new partnership to create kid friendly metaverse
Companies to follow three principles to ensure digital spaces will prioritize the safety and empowerment of minors
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Tencent to shut down Penguin Esports
Twitch-like streaming platform dropped as online giant cites "changes to its business development strategy"
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Thunderful Group full-year revenues up to $345m
Company sees another yearly uptick in earnings, net profit in Q4 hits $5 million
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Prioritising staff wellbeing in a high pressure environment
Metacore's Maria Törnroos posits that there's no performance without wellbeing, and gives tips on how to maximize both
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Streamline Media Group opens Japan office
PlayStation veteran Kenji Kajiwara hired to lead the Tokyo-based team
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Remedy and Rockstar partner for Max Payne remakes
Remedy to develop Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne remakes, financed by Rockstar Games
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THQ Nordic to host digital showcase in August
The publisher will be providing updates on announced titles, and "present several, brand new games"
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Visit Digital Dragons next month to meet leading Polish and global game developers
The conference will take place May 16 - 17 in Kraków
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Simply Games reportedly has ceased operations
A rep said, "We are currently implementing changes to our internal systems and reviewing our pre-order process"
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Gender pay gap in UK games still wide at 17.1% for 2021
Disparity between men and women's pay still much higher than national average
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Stand Up for Games Aid raises over £11,000 for youth nonprofits
Proceeds will go towards supporting disadvantaged, disabled minors, and young people
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The Erosion of Ownership | 10 Years Ago This Month
Reports of always-online next-gen systems and on-disc DLC raised questions about what consumers are actually getting when they buy a game
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Crown prince of Saudi Arabia's foundation now has a 96% stake in SNK
Purchase follows after organization's 2020 controlling stake of 51% for The King of Fighters maker
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Valve, EA, Bandai Namco and Devolver Digital join GI Live: Online 2022
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick is our first keynote
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DeepWell exploring media as medicine
Devolver co-founder Mike Wilson talks about his latest start-up at the intersection of health and gaming
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Ubisoft ends Ghost Recon Breakpoint updates, working on NFTs for other titles
Last 'Digit' was released for Tom Clancy shooter on March 17, three months after experiment began
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Novos raises $6 million for games training platform
The funding round was led by MizMaa Ventures
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Mobile studio Superbloom raises $3m
Team led by former EA and Zynga execs aims to make games for women
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Why did so many people buy Elden Ring? | GI Asks
And what game are they most excited for next?
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Epic launches Unreal Engine 5
Epic VP of engineering Nick Penwarden discusses the updates and intent behind the latest iteration of the game-building tool