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Patch Notes #11: Peak hits new heights, the layoffs keep on coming, and union workers make history
We also saw fans take a developer to task for using generative AI, the UK government announce a significant video game growth package, and much more.Good morrow Patch People! How's your week…
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Report: Lost Records developer Don’t Nod is making layoffs
'The dread across the entire video games industry in the last few years has been a constant.'Don't Nod Montréal (DNM) has reportedly laid off an undisclosed number of employees across multiple…
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Halo Studios grants blessing for fan-made Halo “survivors” game
'Made by the community, with the community, for the community.'Halo Studios has granted official blessing to a fan project called Spartan Survivors.Announced via the project's BlueSky account,…
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GenAI animation startup Motorica raises $6.8 million investment
The company says its generative AI animation tool is being used by AAA studios, including Quantic Dream.Generative AI animation startup Motorica, which makes a tool that allows the use of a genAI…
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Report: Still Wakes the Deep developer The Chinese Room is making layoffs
Testimonials from a number of former employees indicate the Sumo Group subsidiary is downsizing.UK studio The Chinese Room, known for working on titles such as Dear Esther and Still Wakes the Deep,…
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Warner Bros. Games restructures around Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Mortal Kombat, and DC
The embattled publisher has promoted three studio heads to lead the company into a franchise-first future.Warner Bros. Games has announced an organizational restructure that will usher in a raft of…
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Patch Notes #10: Ubisoft workers file to unionize, Embracer downsizing laid bare, and Donkey Kong…
We also saw a small 'side hustle' deliver 100,000 sales in 24 hours, a concerning Marathon delay, and the debut of worldie simulator Rematch.Good morning to all of my Patch People and welcome to…
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Beat Games is ending support for Beat Saber on PS4 and PS5
The studio will no longer be updating the title on PlayStation and plans to ditch online multiplayer in January 2026.Beat Games is ending support for Beat Saber on PS4 and PS5 in a move that will…
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Embracer Group reduced its headcount by almost 2,000 employees last year
The Swedish conglomerate has revealed the scale of its ongoing downsizing efforts in its latest annual report.Swedish conglomerate Embracer Group reduced its headcount by 1,857 employees over the past…
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Aggro Crab and Landfall ‘side hustle’ Peak has sold 100,000 copies in 24 hours
The Another Crab's Treasure developer created the title in collaboration with Landfall to bounce back after burnout.Peak, a co-operative climbing adventure from Aggro Crab and Landfall, has sold…
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