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Netflix Shuts Down Night School Studio, Moonloot
Streaming giant discontinues two game development studios just six weeks after the release of Night School's latest title.
Netflix Closes Studios Behind Oxenfree and Afterparty
Streaming giant shutters Night School Studio and Moonloot as it pivots focus within its games division.
Phasmophobia Developer Kinetic Games Launches Publishing Arm
Kinetic Games diversifies beyond horror development by announcing a slate of new titles including a witchy delivery game and a parasitic Metroidvania.
EA's Leveraged Buyout: Experts Weigh In on Financial Strain and Future Shifts
A private acquisition involving significant debt and Saudi Arabian investment could reshape Electronic Arts, with experts pointing to potential layoffs and a sharpened focus on profitable live-service games.
No-AI Clauses Become Standard in Game Contracts Amidst Legal Uncertainty
Videogame lawyer Haley MacLean states that clauses prohibiting generative AI use in game development and marketing are now commonplace due to significant legal liabilities.
Stop Killing Games Joins Dutch Lawsuit Against Sony's PlayStation Store Monopoly
The consumer rights group is backing a legal challenge alleging unfair practices by Sony's digital storefront.
Amazon Game Studios Exits MMO Market, Relinquishes Control of Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark
The tech giant is handing over Western operations of two major MMOs to their original developers, marking a significant shift away from the genre.
Amazon Game Studios Scales Back Publishing Operations, Exiting Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty
The tech giant continues its withdrawal from the gaming sector, shifting focus to other projects.
Paizo Expands DriveThruRPG Partnership Amid Financial Recovery Efforts
The tabletop publisher is making its full Pathfinder and Starfinder catalog available digitally on DriveThruRPG and will also sell physical books through the retailer as it navigates the aftermath of its former distributor's bankruptcy.