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A flurry of financials, some lovely Jank, and Ubisoft workers in revolt - Patch Notes #38
Plus: Xbox hardware revenue in decline and Day of the Devs calls for submissions
Plus: Xbox hardware revenue in decline and Day of the Devs calls for submissions
A flurry of financials and Ubisoft workers in revolt
Plus: Xbox hardware revenue in decline and Day of the Devs calls for submissions.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:16 AM
A flurry of financials, some lovely Jank, and Ubisoft workers in revolt - Patch Notes #38
Plus: Xbox hardware revenue in decline and Day of the Devs calls for submissions
Plus: Xbox hardware revenue in decline and Day of the Devs calls for submissions
One in four developers laid off over the past two years
One in four developers laid off over the past two years
Data from the newly-published 2026 State of the Game Industry survey offers insights into the wave of job cuts that has engulfed the video game industry.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:51 AM
One in four developers laid off over the past two years
Analyzing the 2026 GDC State Of The Industry Report - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 63
Analyzing the 2026 GDC State Of The Industry Report - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 63
The GDC Podcast returns for 2026! We’re kicking off the year with an analysis of the GDC Festival of Gaming State of the Industry Report.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Analyzing the 2026 GDC State Of The Industry Report - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 63
82 percent of US-based game developers support unionization
82 percent of US-based game developers support unionization
Data from the newly-published 2026 State of the Industry survey offers some insights into the sentiment surrounding unionization across the U.S. video game industry.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
82 percent of US-based game developers support unionization
Women in Games CEO says 'ethical AI' should augment human creativity
Women in Games CEO says 'ethical AI' should augment human creativity
WIG's 2026 manifesto argues women should be involved in "building and governing" AI to prevent "bias" from going unchecked.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Women in Games CEO says 'ethical AI' should augment human creativity
Report: Amazon Game Studios boss is leaving the company
Report: Amazon Game Studios boss is leaving the company
Cristoph Hartmann is reportedly parting ways as Amazon shifts focus to its cloud gaming service.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Report: Amazon Game Studios boss is leaving the company
Meta retains 'optimism' in VR after Reality Labs loses $83.6 billion in six years
Meta retains 'optimism' in VR after Reality Labs loses $83.6 billion in six years
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims losses within the division have likely peaked.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Meta retains 'optimism' in VR after Reality Labs loses $83.6 billion in six years
Xbox hardware revenue tumbled by 32 percent in Q2
Xbox hardware revenue tumbled by 32 percent in Q2
The downturn was attributed to wilting console sales.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Xbox hardware revenue tumbled by 32 percent in Q2
'We are shutting it down:' Ubisoft unions call for international strike
'We are shutting it down:' Ubisoft unions call for international strike
Five unions in France have proposed a mass walkout in February in response to widespread cost-cutting and a return-to-office mandate.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:10 PM
'We are shutting it down:' Ubisoft unions call for international strike
Report: NetEase Games is cutting jobs in Montreal
Report: NetEase Games is cutting jobs in Montreal
The layoffs appear to have impacted staff working in QA.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Report: NetEase Games is cutting jobs in Montreal
Valve faces lawsuit over developer commissions on Steam
Valve faces lawsuit over developer commissions on Steam
The case has proposed estimated damages of up to $897.7 million.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Valve faces lawsuit over developer commissions on Steam
Godot 4.6 is here with a fresh look and a promise to prioritize workflow
Godot 4.6 is here with a fresh look and a promise to prioritize workflow
Godot has described 4.6 as the release that "puts you and your workflow first."
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January 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Godot 4.6 is here with a fresh look and a promise to prioritize workflow
Games that sell DLC and in-app purchases appear to benefit most from subscription services
Games that sell DLC and in-app purchases appear to benefit most from subscription services
Devs with games on subscription services that sell downloable content and expansion packs report a slight bump in revenue.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Games that sell DLC and in-app purchases appear to benefit most from subscription services
Micro-indie publisher Pantaloon closes pre-seed funding round
Micro-indie publisher Pantaloon closes pre-seed funding round
The company will use the cash to expand its nascent publishing label.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Micro-indie publisher Pantaloon closes pre-seed funding round
Capcom sold a record number of video games over the past nine months
Capcom sold a record number of video games over the past nine months
Catalog titles like Resident Evil 4 and Street Fighter 6 pushed software sales to new heights.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Capcom sold a record number of video games over the past nine months
Ubisoft proposing 200 voluntary redundancies at France headquarters
Ubisoft proposing 200 voluntary redundancies at France headquarters
The publisher has stressed the voluntary mutual termination agreement remains a 'proposal' at this stage.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Ubisoft proposing 200 voluntary redundancies at France headquarters
Saudi Arabia signs MoU to bolster pipeline for video game startups
Saudi Arabia signs MoU to bolster pipeline for video game startups
The Memorandum of Understanding will formalise links between Savvy Games Group and NEOM, both of which are backed by sovereign wealth fund, PIF.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Saudi Arabia signs MoU to bolster pipeline for video game startups
Congress members voice 'serious concern' over Saudi-led EA buyout
Congress members voice 'serious concern' over Saudi-led EA buyout
The proposed acquisition will place EA under the private ownership of investors including Saudi sovereign wealth fund, PIF.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Congress members voice 'serious concern' over Saudi-led EA buyout
Bowser on the move, layoffs at Moonshot, and Ubisoft takes a sledgehammer to its studio ecosystem - Patch Notes #37
Plus: South Korean publisher Nexon is eager to do more business in the west after the success of Arc Raiders
Plus: South Korean publisher Nexon is eager to do more business in the west after the success of Arc Raiders
Bowser on the move and Ubisoft dismantles its studio ecosystem
Plus: South Korean publisher Nexon eager to do more business in the west after the success of Arc Raiders.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Bowser on the move, layoffs at Moonshot, and Ubisoft takes a sledgehammer to its studio ecosystem - Patch Notes #37
Plus: South Korean publisher Nexon is eager to do more business in the west after the success of Arc Raiders
Plus: South Korean publisher Nexon is eager to do more business in the west after the success of Arc Raiders
Report: GameStop-owned EB Games to close all its New Zealand stores
Report: GameStop-owned EB Games to close all its New Zealand stores
RNZ reports that EB Games is closing its New Zealand operation on January 31, according to a new internal memo.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Report: GameStop-owned EB Games to close all its New Zealand stores
Report: Payday developer Starbreeze issues 'new wave' of layoffs
Report: Payday developer Starbreeze issues 'new wave' of layoffs
The previous wave of layoffs took place in October of last year.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Report: Payday developer Starbreeze issues 'new wave' of layoffs
Wildgate developer Moonshot Games confirms layoffs
Wildgate developer Moonshot Games confirms layoffs
The sci-fi shooter launched in July 2025 but has struggled to become sustainable.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Wildgate developer Moonshot Games confirms layoffs
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Ubisoft initiates colossal restructure to become a more 'gamer-centric' company
Ubisoft initiates colossal restructure to become a more 'gamer-centric' company
The publisher is restructuring around five 'creative houses' by implementing cost-cutting, project cancellations, and a more robust return-to-office mandate.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Ubisoft initiates colossal restructure to become a more 'gamer-centric' company
Ubisoft initiates colossal restructure to become a more 'gamer-centric' company
Ubisoft initiates colossal restructure to become a more 'gamer-centric' company
The publisher is restructuring around five 'creative houses' by implementing cost-cutting, project cancellations, and a more robust return-to-office mandate.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Ubisoft initiates colossal restructure to become a more 'gamer-centric' company
Belfast XR Festival launches £200,000 fund to support emerging XR developers
Belfast XR Festival launches £200,000 fund to support emerging XR developers
The UK-wide program will provide early-stage support for teams working in the space.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Belfast XR Festival launches £200,000 fund to support emerging XR developers