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The layoffs at Activision Blizzard seem set to continue, with over 100 employees at the company now facing redundancy.
Read More »Exclusive: Further layoffs expected at Activision Blizzard
PS5 launch – retailers struggle with huge demand under pandemic restrictions
With physical queues not an option, retailer sites struggled under demand
Read More »Ins and Outs – November/December 2020’s industry hires roundup
Here are the highlights from the recent industry hires and moves, as published in MCV/DEVELOP's November/December issue.
Read More »App Store revenue cut to be cut to 15% for small developers
Apple has today announced the App Store Small Business Program, which will lower the App Store revenue cut for small developers to 15 per cent
Read More »Playstation takes over Oxford Circus station to celebrate PS5 launch
Additionally, four other London tube stations have been taken over by some of Playstation's biggest games.
Read More »Embracer Group goes on an acquisition spree, picking up 12 game studios and a PR firm
Standouts include Phoenix Point developer Snapshot Games and Newcastle-based studio Silent Games.
Read More »Koch Media acquires Flying Wild Hog
Koch Media has reached an agreement with Flying Wild Hog to acquire 100 per cent of the Shadow Warrior developer.
Read More »Kalypso Media announces headcount grew by 50 per cent during 2020
Next-gen development and boosts in German federal funding had both played into the decision to expand
Read More »Wiggin acquires digital entertainment practice Purewal & Partners
Two of the top names in games law have joined forces today
Read More »BAFTA announces UK and US Breakthrough talents for 2020
Eight recipients for games across the UK and US
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