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Report: Don't Nod is making layoffs
AppWizard
June 28, 2025

Report: Don’t Nod is making layoffs

Don't Nod, a French video game developer, has initiated a series of layoffs, primarily affecting its Montreal office, as indicated by employee posts on LinkedIn. Senior game designer Mathieu Tremblay expressed disappointment over being part of the layoffs and reflected on the team's accomplishments with their recent title, Lost Records: Bloom and Rage. The exact number of employees affected by the layoffs is unclear.
Republic Games hires Chris Avellone for new RPG project
AppWizard
June 27, 2025

Republic Games hires Chris Avellone for new RPG project

Chris Avellone has officially joined Republic Games as a narrative designer. The studio is developing a new RPG featuring a rich story with meaningful choices and multiple endings. Studio founder Adam Williams expressed enthusiasm for Avellone's involvement, highlighting his significant contributions to the RPG genre. The game aims to create a dark fantasy experience with immersive gameplay and an interactive narrative. Avellone faced allegations of sexual harassment in 2020, which he has denied.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remastered Review
AppWizard
June 26, 2025

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remastered Review

The 25th Anniversary Remaster of System Shock 2, released by Nightdive Studios, features enhanced visuals with a new Dark engine upgrade, improved textures, and refined audio. The remaster includes a polished version of the original game, retains the classic PC gaming experience, and introduces a four-player co-op mode. Players navigate as a UNN space soldier aboard the Von Braun spaceship, encountering alien threats and exploring immersive environments. The remaster also includes extras like concept art and old trailers, and it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck at 60fps. Nightdive plans to support gameplay and balance mods from launch, enhancing the game's longevity.
Report: Xbox poised to make yet more layoffs
AppWizard
June 26, 2025

Report: Xbox poised to make yet more layoffs

Microsoft is expected to announce significant job cuts in its Xbox division next week, as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. This follows earlier reports of potential layoffs affecting thousands of positions in Microsoft's sales business. The upcoming layoffs at Xbox would mark the fourth round of job reductions in 18 months, totaling approximately 15,000 employees let go since January 2023. Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft's gaming division, confirmed the redundancy of 650 staff members in September 2024, highlighting the emotional impact of these changes and the importance of support within the team.
CHARTS: Rematch debuts at No.2 on Steam in another victory for Kepler
AppWizard
June 26, 2025

CHARTS: Rematch debuts at No.2 on Steam in another victory for Kepler

Kepler Interactive launched its football game, Rematch, on June 19th, debuting at No. 2 on Steam. The game was developed by Sloclap, known for Absolver (2017) and Sifu (2021). Earlier in the year, Kepler Interactive released Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which has sold over 3.3 million copies. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending June 24th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2 2. Rematch 3. Dune: Awakening 4. Dead by Daylight 5. Peak 6. PUBG: Battlegrounds 7. Steam Deck 8. Stellar Blade 9. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond 10. Black Myth: Wukong
Industry vet David Miller joins Coatsink
AppWizard
June 26, 2025

Industry vet David Miller joins Coatsink

David Miller has been appointed as the head of business development at Coatsink after a five-year tenure at War Child UK, where he led gaming partnerships and raised funds for youth in conflict zones. His previous experience includes roles at Bandai Namco, Bossa Studios, ITV, and The Imaginarium Studios. Coatsink, founded in 2009, was acquired by Thunderful Group in 2020 for .9 million, excluding performance payouts, enhancing its position in the indie gaming sector.
Google quietly launches HTML5 games hub Instant Games on select Android devices
BetaBeacon
June 25, 2025

Google quietly launches HTML5 games hub Instant Games on select Android devices

Google has quietly launched a new app called Instant Games on the Play Store. This app offers a variety of HTML5 games that users can explore, filter by categories, search for specific titles, and mark favorites. Some of the games featured include Banana Run, 99 Balls, Billiards Classic, and Om Nom Run. The app aims to provide easy access to games without the need for additional downloads and is currently only accessible on select Android devices.
Minecraft Competitor Hytale Shuts Down After a Decade of Development
AppWizard
June 25, 2025

Minecraft Competitor Hytale Shuts Down After a Decade of Development

Hypixel Studios has ceased development on its sandbox game, Hytale, due to insufficient financial support and challenges in aligning its vision with the evolving sandbox gaming landscape. The studio, founded in 2016 and acquired by Riot Games in 2020, faced difficulties despite a major overhaul of the game engine. Riot Games assisted in seeking additional investors but ultimately decided to halt the project, providing support to the team during the transition. The existing Hypixel Minecraft server will continue to operate independently. The announcement comes amid significant layoffs in the gaming industry, with over 10,500 jobs lost in 2023 and projections of an additional 14,600 in 2024.
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