The recent strike called by The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has brought attention to the issue of AI protections in the video game industry. The strike affects video game voice acting, motion capture work, and other roles, following over 18 months of negotiations with major gaming companies such as
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In recent news, it has been reported that over 500 World Of Warcraft developers have decided to form their own union, joining forces with the Communication Workers of America (CWA). This move comes on the heels of a similar unionization effort by 241 Bethesda Games Studios employees who recently joined Microsoft. The World Of Warcraft
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the highly anticipated sci-fi shooter sequel from GSC Game World, has faced another delay. The game, originally set to launch on September 5th, has now been pushed back to November 20th. Despite the disappointment of the delay, the announcement was accompanied by a clever in-universe video, adding a touch of
The recent news of all 36 employees at Humble Games publishing being laid off has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. Business developer Nicola Kwan informed the staff at 9am that morning, stating that the company is shutting down. However, Humble disputes this claim, stating that they are undergoing restructuring rather than a full shutdown.
Counter-Strike 2 has recently seen a significant update from Valve, introducing new crates near the counter-terrorist spawn, close to bombsite A. This update has brought about a major change in the gameplay dynamics, particularly for players who are familiar with the map and its strategies. The addition of these new crates near the CT spawn
Fans of the Tekken series were in for a surprise when it was announced that Heihachi Mishima, the iconic mustachioed villain, would be making a comeback as the next DLC character in Tekken 8. Despite being famously thrown into a volcano by his son Kazuya, Heihachi’s return was not entirely unexpected, given the series’ penchant
Pacific Drive, the popular station wagon survival game, has recently received a summer update packed with exciting new features. Players can now enjoy a photomode, new upgrades for their garage machinery, a new sideways dodge maneuver for their cars, and even a piece of paid cosmetic DLC. This update marks the beginning of a new
In a gaming landscape dominated by violence and chaos, sometimes we all need a break. My recent exploration of the serene world of Bobo Bay has allowed me to do just that. After weeks of intense battles and grim encounters, stepping into a world filled with sentient blob critters and peaceful races has been a
Slitterhead, the highly anticipated horror game from Keiichiro Toyama, promises to deliver a skull-splitting experience for players. The game is set in a fictional East Asian city where two sets of body-stealing monsters, the Hyoki and the Slitterheads, engage in a relentless war. This concept immediately draws parallels to classic horror movies like John Carpenter’s
Clickolding is a game that opens with a unique and slightly unsettling experience. As a player, you find yourself staring at a man wearing a peculiar mask, while holding a clicker counter. The man’s mask resembles a bizarre mix of an Easter Island statue and Joe Camel, with googly eyes that seem to demand constant