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THQ sells off assets, as reported in final letter to THQ employees

by 118 days ago

    It's a sad day for game development, but it appears this mess with THQ might finally be over. According to Kotaku, a THQ employee has sent along a final letter …

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    Atari filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US

    by 120 days ago

      Bloomberg News is reporting that the gaming giant of the past Atari is throwing in the towel and seeking to declare bankruptcy. I'd say this marks the end of an era, …

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      Gas Powered Games Shuts Down

      by 123 days ago

        In another bit of disappointing industry news, Kotaku is reporting that Gas Powered Games has closed down its offices. We've heard from two more sources saying that almost everyone at …

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        The Walking Dead hits Retail

        by 161 days ago

        It is a fantastic turn of events in our industry that an episodic title has managed to earn Game of the Year.  Based on the Robert Kirkman graphic novels, The …

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        Layoffs at Zynga

        by 210 days ago

          There are confirmed layoffs of around 100 employees at the Zynga offices in Austin, and unconfirmed reports of simultaneous layoffs at the Chicago and Boston development offices. This affects many …

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          Get ready – we are getting an Assassin’s Creed Movie!!

          by 211 days ago

            With Michael Fassbender attached, and New Regency set to partner up with Ubisoft Motion Pictures, we have now have an official announcement of an Assassin's Creed movie!  If you don't …

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            Sony announces 2000 layoffs

            by 213 days ago

              It's a tough day for folks working at Sony - today we see the announcement that they've unfortunately had to lay off 2000 workers. They already had to slice off …

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              Cliff Bleszinski Resigns from Epic Games

              by 230 days ago

                Cliff Bleszinski, creative force behind Xbox juggernaut Gears of War, has resigned from Epic Games. A blog post on Epic Games' website details the departure, along with quotes from higher-ups …

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                BioWare Founders Retiring

                by 245 days ago

                  As spotted on the BioWare blog, Drs. Muzyka and Zeschuk say they plan to retire from the company they founded. As the legend goes, Ray and Greg went to medical …

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                  Epic Games Adds Seattle Office

                  by 257 days ago

                    Epic Games has announced plans to open an office in Seattle to work on Unreal Engine 4. “The proximity to key partners, the density of world-class talent and all the …

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                    Layoffs at PopCap

                    by 273 days ago

                      Sad news at PopCap today as they announce the layoffs of ~50 people at their Seattle office. Electronic Arts-owned game developer PopCap has seen a round of layoffs that may …

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                      Nintendo Power Shuts Down

                      by 273 days ago

                        After more than 20 years of publication, Nintendo Power magazine will be shutting down. Nintendo Power's shuttering comes during a time of continuing struggles for the US magazine industry, which …

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