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California Politician Acknowledges Enforcement Challenges for Game Shutdowns Bill
Assemblymember Chris Ward discusses the practicalities of a bill aimed at protecting consumers from the abrupt closure of online game servers.
Pokémon Go Data Used to Train AI for Military Drones
Scans collected by players of the augmented reality game were part of the dataset for AI systems designed to navigate in GPS-denied environments.
Xbox Strategy Chief Still Backs In-Game Ads for Game Industry Growth
Matthew Ball, now Xbox's CSO, believes in-game advertising is key to keeping games affordable and funding development.
Xbox Poised for Significant Layoffs Amidst New CEO's 'Xbox Reset' Strategy
A new report indicates widespread job cuts and budget reductions are imminent as Xbox leadership addresses financial performance and strategic overhauls.
Latin America's Game Developers Forge Unique Identities Beyond Outsourcing
While many regional studios provide external development services to North American and European companies, a growing number are leveraging local culture and government support to create original games.
Ubisoft Reportedly Lays Off Up to 380 Staff, Closes Two Studios
Winnipeg and Belgrade studios are shuttered, while Ubisoft Barcelona refocuses on Rainbow Six titles.
Xbox CEO Acknowledges 'Over Extended' Business Amid Reports of Major Layoffs
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Matt Booty are reportedly planning significant job cuts as they aim to 'reset the business'.
Xbox's Rapid Pivot from Celebration to Layoffs Highlights Corporate Volatility
A swift shift from console giveaways and studio hypes to internal warnings of overextension and impending job cuts reveals Xbox's precarious position.
Microsoft Grapples with Memory Crisis Ahead of Next Xbox Launch
Xbox boss Asha Sharma acknowledges challenges in balancing cutting-edge performance with affordability due to memory pricing, hinting at new business models.