A developer turned Wikipedia into a social media-style feed Lyra Rebane’s Xikipedia is perhaps a healthier alternative to doomscrolling. Kris Holt Mon, February 2, 2026 RICCARDO MILANI via Getty Images While it’s important to stay informed about what’s going on in the world, endlessly scrolling through your social media feeds and absorbing what’s … Continue reading A developer turned Wikipedia into a social media-style feed
Merkur Group has acquired a ‘significant stake’ in ETG developer Spintec Rachael Davies Merkur Group has expanded its partnership with electronic table game developer Spintec to acquire a “significant stake” in the company. After initially investing back in 2019, Merkur Group has now acquired what it describes as “a significant stake” in Slovenia-based … Continue reading Merkur Group has acquired a ‘significant stake’ in ETG developer Spintec
Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic is laying off over a dozen staff The developer-publisher hasn’t shared the exact number of staff who will be let go. ian carlos campbell Sat, May 31, 2025 Playtonic Playtonic, the creators of Yooka-Laylee, is laying off some of its staff, the developer and publisher announced on social media. The post doesn’t … Continue reading Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic is laying off over a dozen staff
Google is following Apple’s lead by adding new developer fees in the EU It’s charging developers who lead users outside the Play Store as part of the Digital Markets Act. Steve Dent Thu, Mar 7, 2024 NurPhoto via Getty Images (March 30, 2024) Google outlined the changes it will make to comply with the … Continue reading Google is following Apple’s lead by adding new developer fees in the EU
Until Dawn and The Quarry developer Supermassive is reportedly laying off around 90 workers Indie studio Die Gute Fabrik has paused production amid funding difficulties. Kris Holt Mon, Feb 26, 2024 Supermassive Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment Yet another notable game studio is laying off a significant chunk of its workforce. Supermassive Games, the developer behind … Continue reading Until Dawn and The Quarry developer Supermassive is reportedly laying off around 90 workers
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands developer faces layoffs in latest Embracer cuts Lost Boys Interactive is the latest studio to face cost-cutting measures. Sarah Fielding Mon, Jan 15, 2024, Gearbox / 2K We’re just a couple of weeks into 2024, but the layoffs that plagued the gaming industry last year are back. An undisclosed number … Continue reading Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands developer faces layoffs in latest Embracer cuts
‘Immortals of Aveum’ first look: A little more magic and this might be wonderful It’s a first-person shooter with no guns, built by an independent AAA studio. Jessica Conditt EA When I saw the announcement trailer for Immortals of Aveum in the winter of 2022, I was surprised by my own interest in the … Continue reading Immortals of Aveum developer Ascendant Studios lays off almost half its staff
WWDC 2023: Vision Pro, iOS 17 and everything else Apple announced Jon Fingas @jonfingas To say that Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote was packed would be an understatement. The company introduced the Vision Pro, its first foray into mixed reality headsets, as well as a 15-inch MacBook Air. There was also an updated Mac … Continue reading Apple’s developer betas are now free to download and install
Newsweek Appoints Seasoned Audience Developer To Listen, Understand Signals by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, May 25, 2023 Newsweek has appointed Josh Awtry to senior vice president of audience development. The former senior vice president of audience at The Hill, Awtry previously led content strategy for Gannett USA. As Newsweek undergoes an editorial reinvention to find common … Continue reading Newsweek Appoints Seasoned Audience Developer To Listen, Understand Signals
Jessica Conditt @JessConditt The best thing I can say about Halo: Infinite is that it gets better as it goes. The single-player campaign starts out as a basic first-person shooter dripping in nostalgia juice, and it ends up as a rudimentary open-world shooter swimming in sci-fi tropes, starring everyone’s favorite emotionless space soldier and his … Continue reading Halo developer says franchise is ‘here to stay’ after studio ‘hit hard’ by Microsoft layoffs
