“It’s very interesting to see the huge amount of money that EA was paid by Kushner and the [Saudi Arabia] sovereign wealth fund,” says Charles Cecil, head of Revolution Software – the York-based developer behind the Broken Sword series. “But that’s at one end, where huge amounts of corporate finance come in, and venture capital. … Read more
Microsoft has refuted claims U.S. retailers have withdrawn sales of its Xbox Series X and S consoles, insisting major chains “remain committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games.” After Costco reportedly stopped selling Xbox consoles in the U.S. and UK in both its online and physical stores, some speculated that further retailers like Target … Read more
Remedy has issued a profit warning to investors due to “weak sales” of its co-op title FBC: Firebreak. The developer has lowered its long-term sales forecast for the game, and has recognised a non-cash impairment of €14.9 million. This represents “a majority” of Firebreak’s “capitalised development costs, allocated purchased publishing, and distribution rights.” Remedy has … Read more
Azerbaijan-based developer PolyDream Studio has raised $500,000 in funding. As Tech AZ reports, PolyDream Studio is currently developing its FPS project White Desert. It will use this investment to “execute broader plans” and “accelerate the game’s development process.” The developer currently consists of 15 developers, and aims to expand its team to over 100 employees … Read more
In September, a group of industry professionals announced Palestinian Voices in Games (PVG), a program “dedicated to empowering current and emerging Palestinian game developers.” Involving over 50 games industry representatives – including Lizardcube (Shinobi: Art of Vengeance), Santa Ragione (Saturnalia), Sickhouse (founders of the the Overkill Festival), and a handful of other studios and individuals … Read more
An open letter attributed to “93 employees and ex-employees” of Build A Rocket Boy has accused the studio’s leadership of “longstanding disrespect and mistreatment of your staff.” The open letter is accompanied by news that members of the Game Workers branch of the Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB) union have commenced legal action over … Read more
Like most industries, the games business is driven by trends and cycles. It’s rare for there to be something truly new in the world; more often, we see old ideas come back into fashion on the upcycle of the wheel, even as the trends of the moment peak and start their downward journeys. Handheld gaming … Read more
The UK Best Places to Work Awards 2025 took place at the Royal Institution in London last week, and now the entire awards ceremony is available to view online. The awards recognised a total of 23 firms across three categories – small, mid-sized, and large companies – for their excellence in supporting staff. In addition, … Read more
Last week marked the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation’s European launch – for which Shuhei Yoshida had an intimate inside view. Yoshida began working at Sony in the 1980s, but he joined the PlayStation group in February 1993, eventually becoming president of SIE Worldwide Studios. In his earliest days working on the console, he remembers … Read more
Double Eleven founder Lee Hutchinson is stepping down as CEO, with Kimberley Turner and Mark South leading the indie studio as co-CEOs. The change in leadership is part of a “revised senior management structure” for the company, as Hutchinson moves into a “broad strategic role” as chairman of Double Eleven’s parent company Pneuma Group. “I’m … Read more