During its Switch 2 Direct on April 2, Nintendo revealed that some Switch 2 cartridges would be Game-Key Cards. Rather than storing the game, these cartridges instead simply act as keys to unlock a download of the title in question. The first such Game-Key Cards are now listed for pre-order, including the Switch 2 version … Read more
Electronic Arts has cut another 200 jobs, these redundancies coming on top of the 100 Respawn layoffs announced earlier today, April 29. IGN reports these wider cuts chiefly affect EA’s Experiences team, which typical serves to support players in customer service, fan care, and marketing, although “other EA departments saw reductions as well.” “As part … Read more
Two games and a pandemic later, Two Point Studios recently released the next game in its management sim franchise – Two Point Museum. But in a climate filled with simulation titles across various genres, there’s certainly a challenge in standing out. With that in mind, Two Point’s design director Ben Huskins tells GamesIndustry.biz that the … Read more
Sky: Children of the Light and Journey developer Thatgamecompany has launched a game jam with games investment initiative Coreblazer, themed around projects that create an emotional impact. A $4,000 prize will be available for the ‘Best Overall’ game category, with $2,000 prizes available for each of the Best Visual Design, Best Gameplay and the Community’s … Read more
Hazelight Studios’ smash hit Split Fiction is reportedly getting a film adaptation starring Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney with Wicked director Jon M. Chu at the helm. That’s according to Variety, which reports that the film is being written by Deadpool & Wolverine screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. It suggests that the film will be produced … Read more
With pre-orders for the Switch 2 finally open in most major markets, most of the attention this week has been focused on questions of launch supply and demand – with the basic assessment being that demand is sky-high despite the widespread grumbling about the price, while supply is clearly going to be heavily constrained for … Read more
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Meta has cut an unspecified number of jobs in its Reality Labs division, affecting teams at Oculus Studios. As reported by The Verge, Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton said the decision was made to “help Oculus Studios work more efficiently”. Sources told Bloomberg that more than 100 people may have been affected by the layoffs. “Some … Read more
The Big Con developer Mighty Yell has laid off an unconfirmed number of employees as it approaches the release of its next title, All Systems Dance. As shared on the Toronto-based company’s BlueSky account, the statement pointed to ‘financial challenges’ being the reason behind the studio laying off a ‘few’ of its developers. “This is … Read more
Privacy non-profit organization NOYB – European Center for Digital Rights has taken up a player’s case against Ubisoft, alleging its data collection practices have “no valid legal basis.” The complainant also takes issue with the fact Far Cry Primal could not be played offline or without setting up, and logging into, an Ubisoft account, stating … Read more