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Take a deeper look at the events shaping the video game industry day-by-day. Learn more about the driving motivations behind recent and breaking news. Written by Nicole Carpenter. Published bi-weekly.

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Business
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Analysts explain how the high-risk leveraged buyout will impact Electronic Arts and the video game industry.

byNicole Carpenter, Columnist
Oct 9, 2025
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Business
What does Nintendo's recent Pokemon patent actually mean for game developers?What does Nintendo's recent Pokemon patent actually mean for game developers?
byNicole Carpenter
Sep 25, 2025
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Marketing
What happens when a colossus like Silksong scuppers your launch plans?What happens when a colossus like Silksong scuppers your launch plans?
byNicole Carpenter
Sep 11, 2025
1 Min Read
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Production
Video games have a serious crediting problem, but unions can helpVideo games have a serious crediting problem, but unions can help
byNicole Carpenter
Aug 14, 2025
1 Min Read
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Business
Data points to slowing layoffs, but doesn't capture true harm to game industryData points to slowing layoffs, but doesn't capture true harm to game industry
byNicole Carpenter
Jul 24, 2025
1 Min Read
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Design
Trump funding cuts 'devastate' video game research and developmentTrump funding cuts 'devastate' video game research and development
byNicole Carpenter
Jul 10, 2025
1 Min Read

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Obituary: Famed developer Vince Zampella has passed away at age 55Obituary: Famed developer Vince Zampella has passed away at age 55
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Dec 22, 2025
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