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GOG co-founder Michal Kicinski acquires the platformGOG co-founder Michal Kicinski acquires the platform

Michal Kicinski, a co-founder of CD Projekt and of GOG, has acquired the platform back from CD Projekt.

byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 29, 2025
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Business
Ubisoft Halifax workers form a unionUbisoft Halifax workers form a union
byDanielle Riendeau
Dec 23, 2025
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Business
Obituary: Famed developer Vince Zampella has passed away at age 55Obituary: Famed developer Vince Zampella has passed away at age 55
byDanielle Riendeau
Dec 22, 2025
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Business
Report: Naughty Dog employees hit with mandatory overtime on IntergalacticReport: Naughty Dog employees hit with mandatory overtime on Intergalactic
byDanielle Riendeau
Dec 22, 2025
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FIFA and Netflix partner for a new soccer gameFIFA and Netflix partner for a new soccer game
byDiego Argüello
Dec 18, 2025
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Business
Tencent and Sony reach 'confidential settlement' on Horizon cloning lawsuitTencent and Sony reach 'confidential settlement' on Horizon cloning lawsuit
byDiego Argüello
Dec 18, 2025
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Business
Sucker Punch Productions studio head is stepping down
Sucker Punch Productions studio head is stepping down
Dec 17, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
After delay, Bungie's Marathon is set to be released in March
Marathon is set to be released in March 2026 at $40
Dec 16, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Ubisoft acquires March of Giants dev Amazon Games Montreal
Ubisoft acquires March of Giants dev Amazon Games Montreal
Dec 16, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Update: Larian CEO says any AI tool 'used well' is additive, not a replacement for skill or craft
Update: Larian CEO says any AI tool 'used well' is additive, not a replacement for skill or craft
Dec 16, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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id Software workers form wall-to-wall union in response to mass Xbox layoffs
id Software workers form wall-to-wall union in response to mass Xbox layoffs
Dec 12, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Obituary: Ratchet & Clank voice actor Jim Ward has passed away at 66
Obituary: Voice actor Jim Ward has passed away at 66
Dec 11, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Disney buys into OpenAI, another studio escapes Embracer, and The Game Awards trailers cost how much? - Patch Notes #34
Disney buys into OpenAI, another studio escapes Embracer, and TGA trailers cost how much? - Patch Notes #34
Dec 11, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Report: The Game Awards trailers can cost devs up to $1 million
Report: The Game Awards trailers can cost devs up to $1 million
Dec 11, 2025
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4 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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UK Prime Minister promises to 'look into' Rockstar's firing of workers
UK Prime Minister promises to 'look into' Rockstar's firing of workers
Dec 10, 2025
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4 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Call of Duty ditches back-to-back releases of Modern Warfare and Black Ops
Call of Duty ditches back-to-back releases of Modern Warfare and Black Ops
Dec 10, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Major shareholder denounces Square Enix for 'sluggish' revenue and profit margins
Major shareholder denounces Square Enix for 'sluggish' revenue and profit margins
Dec 9, 2025
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Take-Two hires Perfect Dark studio leads for new team
Take-Two hires Perfect Dark studio leads for new team
Dec 9, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Mobile
Pokemon TCG Pocket, Dredge, & Cyberpunk win Apple Game of the Year honors
Pokemon TCG Pocket wins iPhone Game of the Year honors
Dec 8, 2025
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byAlissa McAloon, Editorial Director
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Business
Paramount bid for Warner Bros. backed by EA acquisition group investors
Paramount bid for Warner Bros. backed by EA acquisition group investors
Dec 8, 2025
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Kingdom of Gaming event to debut in Saudi Arabia with state backing
Kingdom of Gaming event to debut in Saudi Arabia with state backing
Dec 8, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada is leaving Bandai Namco
Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada is leaving Bandai Namco
Dec 8, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Report: iam8bit sues Skybound, alleging fraud
Report: iam8bit sues Skybound, alleging fraud
Dec 5, 2025
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
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Business
Yes, Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. Games
Yes, Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. Games
Dec 5, 2025
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Epic bets against Horses, Russia bans Roblox, and Saudi Arabia wants the majority of EA - Patch Notes #33
Epic bets against Horses, Russia bans Roblox, and Saudi Arabia wants the majority of EA - Patch Notes #33
Dec 5, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Wreckreation developer puts entire studio on redundancy notice
Wreckreation developer puts entire studio on redundancy notice
Dec 4, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Sony partners with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Games as producer and publisher
Sony partners with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Games as producer and publisher
Dec 4, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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EA makes eight more accessibility patents free-to-use
EA makes eight more accessibility patents free-to-use
Dec 4, 2025
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Roblox banned in Russia for hosting LGBTQ+ content
Roblox banned in Russia for hosting LGBTQ+ content
Dec 4, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Business
Netflix to sell Spry Fox back to founders
Netflix to sell Spry Fox back to founders
Dec 3, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
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Business
Hideo Kojima to deliver keynote at GDC 2026
Hideo Kojima to deliver keynote at GDC 2026
Dec 3, 2025
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byAlissa McAloon, Editorial Director
One of the runners in Marathon makes haste
Business
Marathon stolen art assets issue 'solved' with Bungie and Sony
Marathon stolen art assets issue 'solved' with Bungie and Sony
Dec 3, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Report: Embracer-owned Eidos-Montreal lays off staff
Report: Embracer-owned Eidos-Montreal lays off staff
Dec 3, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Coffee Stain and Paradox veterans unveil new studio Feeble Minds
Coffee Stain and Paradox veterans unveil new studio Feeble Minds
Dec 3, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Saudi Arabia will own 93.4 percent of EA after buyout
Saudi Arabia will own 93.4 percent of EA after buyout
Dec 3, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News

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