Gaming
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‘Fortnite’ Studio Epic Games Lays Off 830 Employees With 16% Workforce Reduction
“I had long been optimistic that we could power through this transition without layoffs, but in retrospect I see that this was unrealistic,” CEO Tim Sweeney says
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PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan to Retire in March
The executive has worked at Sony almost 30 years and led the launch of PlayStation 5 during the pandemic
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Playstudios Founder Suggests Being Curious About Unexpected Opportunities: ‘Make It Yours’
Office With a View: Andrew Pascal’s formative years in Las Vegas helped him create a mobile game company worth over $1 billion
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Longtime ‘Mario’ Video Game Voice Actor Charles Martinet to Step Down
The voice behind the iconic Italian plumber since 1991 will move into the new role of “Mario Ambassador”
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Sony Television Studios President Katherine Pope Takes ‘Methodical and Thoughtful’ Approach to Turning Video Games Into TV
New series currently in the works based on the company’s video games include “Horizon Zero Dawn” and “God of War”
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Microsoft, Activision Blizzard Extend Deadline for $75 Billion Merger
The companies have until mid-October to gain U.K. regulatory approval
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Microsoft Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Moves Ahead a Space as FTC Injunction Denied
UK regulators still present an obstacle for the purchase despite its stateside momentum
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‘Star Wars: Outlaws’ Trailer Invites You to Play a Smuggler in a New Open World Adventure (Video)
Cinematic preview was unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase
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Microsoft-Activision Isn’t the End of Video Game M&A – It’s Just the Beginning | Analysis
The market saw deals worth $38 billion in 2022, and 2023 could see more
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UK Regulator Blocks Microsoft’s $68.7 Billion Activision Blizzard Acquisition
Microsoft president Brad Smith said the tech giant remains “fully committed to the acquisition and will appeal”
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Netflix to Boost Push Into Video-Game Market With 40 New Titles This Year
The streamer has released 55 games to date in a bid to keep subscribers’ loyalties
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Fandom’s ‘Inside Gaming’ Survey Debunks Stereotypes About Who Plays Video Games
The gaming industry is expanding, as are the demographics of those who participate
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Andreessen Horowitz Leads $40 Million Funding Round for Blockchain-Based Multiplayer Game
Developer CCP Games will incorporate the new title into its Eve Online Universe
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Nintendo Cuts Revenue Outlook Due to Low Switch Sales, but Raises Salaries 10%
The results accompanied speculation about a “special edition” Switch release to boost demand
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Why Hollywood Has Turned to Video Games as Its Next IP Gold Mine | Charts
Recent adaptations include Paramount+’s “Halo,” HBO’s “The Last of Us” and Universal Pictures and Illumination’s upcoming “Super Mario Bros.” movie
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