Category: Gaming News

Intel has initiated a round of layoffs following plans confirmed by the firm this April. As reported by IT publication CRN, the company issued a WARN notice that “roughly 107 employees” connected to Intel’s headquarters in Santa Clara would be affected by job cuts. According to the WARN notice, layoffs are expected to begin on…

The Dutch consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument (Mass Damage & Consumer Foundation) has filed a collective lawsuit against Sony, claiming that the console manufacturer has been exploiting its dominant position in the market. The group maintains that at least 1.7 million PlayStation owners in the Netherlands are paying too much for digital games on…

Peak sells 2m units in nine days | News-in-brief Source link

Update, June 30, 2025: The studio confirmed the layoffs occured in a statement to Eurogamer. “We are saddened to confirm that, following the completion of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, we had to make the difficult decision to proceed with a new round of layoffs, this time affecting our studio in Montreal.” “This decision was…

Epic Games has confirmed it is suing a Fortnite player for cheating in a tournament. Though Epic has not publicly named the player concerned, the company has issued a lifetime ban against the player and sued for $175,000 after the player “used cheating software and hardware and tried to avoid getting caught by using multiple…

Alex Boucher, founder and managing director of Analog, has been awarded an MBE for services to the gaming industry and entrepreneurship during the King’s recent birthday honors. Boucher – who also co-founded Game Dev Heroes and Games Growth Agency – previously worked at Biz Media for five years as MCV/Develop’s contract business development manager. He…

FBC: Firebreak surpasses 1m players | News-in-brief Source link

The National Videogame Museum has partnered with the UK Pavilion at the World Expo 2025. Taking place in Osaka, Japan from July 18 to July 24, the museum’s showcase – titled ‘Videogames Transforming Lives’ – will feature interactive exhibits that “demonstrate the UK’s global leadership in inclusive and innovative game design”. This includes a collaboration…

Riot Games is “responsibly” opening up sponsorship from betting companies for tier one League of Legends and Valorant esports teams in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This comes as part of a larger esports strategy rethink that’s been underway by Riot since 2023. As shared in a lengthy blog post by Riot’s…

Nonprofit organisation Games for Change has announced the winners of its 2025 awards. Recipients included Odd Meter’s Indika for Best Narrative and Game of the Year, Nomada Studios’ Neva for Best Gameplay, and Sunset Visitor’s 1000xResist for the Indie Breakout Award. Tilting Point’s chief business officer Asi Burak won the Hall of Change Award, while…