A group of developers initially tapped to work on the canceled Disco Elysium sequel have announced the creation of a new development studio – Longdue Games – and a new game, which the studio describes as being “set in a game world designed for by the protagonists of the now-canceled Disco Elysium sequel. » Longdue … Read more
Microsoft has announced some major changes at 343 Industries, the studio behind the Halo games, including a new name, a new engine, and the start of work on several new titles in its flagship shooter. 343 Industries will now be known as Halo Studios, with Xbox Wire adding that in addition to the rebranding, the … Read more
Buying a pinball machine can cost a fortune, with prices often reaching over $1,000. They also take up a lot of space, making them less than ideal for cozy apartments or small homes. Luckily, these DIY tabletop pinball machines are a fun alternative for those looking to get their pinball fix in free play. Not … Read more
Spiders shared an update following its staff strike, shared the results of its mandatory annual negotiations that resulted in pay increases and a telecommuting agreement, and announced an audit of working conditions at the studio. The minimum wage at the French studio will rise by 11%, “in line with the demands of the union delegation,” … Read more
Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse, the co-founders of Hopoo Games, the development studio behind Risk of Rain, have announced that they will be joining Valve to work on the game's development. Several other Hopoo staff members will also be joining Valve, and the studio is ending development on its unannounced title. “We are incredibly grateful … Read more
An open letter signed by the developers of GreedFall 2: The Dying World decries Spiders' management's alleged lack of transparency, failure to achieve greater gender equality, increasing instability, and refusal to recognize collective action, all of which resulted in a difficult production cycle for GreedFall 2, according to the letter. Ahead of the early access … Read more
Savvy Games Group and Xsolla have announced a partnership to strengthen the gaming industry in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East. The memorandum of understanding between the two companies will lead to the creation of an incubator, an accelerator program and the Xsolla Savvy Game Development Academy. It will “nurture talent and promote game … Read more
Plenty of Labor Day sales are already live at major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Dick's, but the holiday isn't just about finding furniture and camping gear. Lovehoney — one of the most popular online destinations for sex toys — just launched its Labor Day sale, offering shoppers up to 70% off some of its … Read more
A new report from mobile gaming company Sandsoft says 81% of mobile developers are working on a new title, while 83% have raised capital to develop, launch or market a game. The Publisher Perception Report, created in partnership with Atomik Research, surveyed 454 developers in the US, Spain and France between June 4 and June … Read more
Developers who created games for Apple Arcade are “unhappy,” according to a new report. Mobilegamer.biz claims studios have reported problems getting timely responses from the Apple Arcade team, poor technical support and discoverability issues. One indie developer claimed they had to wait up to six months to get paid, “which almost put them out of … Read more