Tag: gaming industry

‘There would be no Alan Wake 2 without Epic Publishing,’ Remedy says in defense of Epic’s deals with developers: ‘The publishing deal with Epic was very fair to Remedy’

‘There would be no…

If I was to put this in pro wrestling terms, I would say the Triple Threat match has become…
The biggest gaming controversies of 2024

The biggest gaming controversies…

2024 was a big year for gaming, and so naturally it was also a big year for gaming-related controversies.…
We learned just how small Valve really is this year, but also how good it is at raking in the cash: It’s making more money per employee than Apple

We learned just how…

We in the PC gaming-o-sphere tend to view Valve as a behemoth. Its iron-fisted dominance of the space is…
Three months after laying off a bunch of people, Payday studio Starbreeze lays off a bunch more people

Three months after laying…

It seems that troubles at Payday 3 developer Starbreeze have not abated, as multiple employees have reported on LinkedIn…
CEO of Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse wants it to be ‘a positive influence and a great company for 100 plus years’ by fighting AI and treating devs ethically

CEO of Manor Lords…

Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender and his excellent dog, who was quiet throughout the interview. (Image credit: Hooded Horse)…
2024 was the year gamers really started pushing back on the erosion of game ownership

2024 was the year…

Ever since the advent of digital distribution (which despite what some may think, does pre-date Steam), gamers have worried…
Prince of Persia: The Sand of Time Remake is cancelled as Ubisoft announces major internal restructuring and more layoffs and studio closures on the way

Prince of Persia: The…

After years of trying and failing to get it out the door, Ubisoft has finally pulled the plug on…
Former Destiny 2 and Marathon director is suing Sony and Bungie for $200 million over alleged wrongful dismissal

Former Destiny 2 and…

Former Destiny 2 and Marathon game director Christopher Barrett has sued Bungie and Sony over allegations that his former…
People Can Fly lays off more than 120 employees as it cuts back on in-development games: ‘We need to tailor our plans to our financial capacity’

People Can Fly lays…

People Can Fly, the Polish developer of games including Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders, has laid off…
PC Gamer magazine’s special new issue is on sale now: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

PC Gamer magazine’s special…

This month PC Gamer delivers world-exclusive access to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the stunning new dark fantasy RPG from…