Deus Ex and Ultima Underworld creator Warren Spector retires from game development
The designer who helped define the immersive sim genre is stepping away after 44 years in the industry.
industry-news
Nintendo's Q1 profits jumped 150% despite a Switch 2 sales slump
Nintendo's latest financial results show a massive spike in operating profit, driven by software sales, a Mario Galaxy movie, and a $300 million US tariff refund.
Pokémon faces class-action lawsuit over hidden bathroom cameras
A former employee is suing The Pokémon Company International after an engineering director allegedly recorded staff and visitors in corporate bathrooms.
Xbox proves corporate consolidation and focusing on shareholders is bad for everyone
Microsoft is laying off approximately 3,200 employees across its global Xbox division in the largest restructure in the brand's history.
Krafton settles with Subnautica 2 developers over unpaid bonuses
The legal battle between Krafton and Unknown Worlds is over. Subnautica 2's massive sales mean bonuses for the whole team and an amicable exit for the CEO.
Xbox console prices are jumping by up to $150 in August
Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by up to $150 and discontinuing the 2TB model entirely on August 1.
Nintendo is building a 121 billion yen R&D center in Kyoto
The new Technology Development Center will house hardware and software teams, plus dedicated server infrastructure, when it opens in 2029.