Layoffs at CD Projekt studio as The Witcher: Monster Slayer is axed
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/layoffs-at-cd-projekt-mobile-studio-as-i-the-witcher-monster-slayer-i
The Witcher: Monster Slayer will be shut down in June 2023 by developer Spokko, resulting in job losses at the CD Projekt-owned studio.
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Google Stadia to shut down in January 2023
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/the-cloud/google-stadia-to-shut-down-in-january-2023
Google Stadia is ending service in January 2023, though its cloud streaming technology will be used in other areas of the Google business.
Stadia owners want Google to help controller survive shut down
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/google-is-being-asked-to-expand-wireless-support-for-stadia-controlle
A growing number of Stadia owners are asking Google to ensure the Stadia Controller can be used once the platform have been shut down.
Red Dead Redemption 2 fan with nearly 6,000 hours on Stadia begs Rockstar for character transfer | GamesRadar+
▻https://www.gamesradar.com/red-dead-redemption-2-fan-with-nearly-6000-hours-on-stadia-begs-rockstar
A Red Dead Redemption player with almost 6,000 hours logged on Google Stadia is begging Rockstar to allow character transfers after the news of the service’s closure.
A message about Stadia and our long term streaming strategy
▻https://blog.google/products/stadia/message-on-stadia-streaming-strategy
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #business #google #fermeture #fin #stadia #google_stadia #cloud_gaming #gaas #sundar_pichai #contrôleur #ihm #jeu_vidéo_red_dead_redemption_2 #rockstar_games #transfert
Xbox’s Activision Blizzard deal to get in-depth probe by UK regulators
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-s-activision-blizzard-deal-to-get-in-depth-probe-by-uk-regulator
Microsoft was given the option to address the CMA’s concerns about its merger with Activision Blizzard. After failing to do so, the CMA is launching a deeper probe into the deal.
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Ubisoft announces diversity plans, devs say more change needed
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-announces-diversity-plan-as-pro-worker-group-demands-further-
Ubisoft’s says it has a new five-year plan to become a better place to work. But current and former employees say that management still has yet to make changes where it counts.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #ressources_humaines #ubisoft #project_rise #harcèlement #culture_toxique #diversité #anika_grant #équité #salaires #équité_salariale #abu #a_better_ubisoft #serge_hascoët #michel_ancel #maxime_béland #ac_sisterhood #engagement #amélioration
Activision Blizzard accused of employee surveillance in new complaint
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/activision-blizzard-accused-of-illegal-surveillance-in-new-nlrb-compl
A new worker complaint to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleges that Activision Blizzard has been illegally surveilling its employees. […]
In response to accusations of illegal surveillance, an Activision Blizzard spokesperson said that “Recent employee walkouts have frequently been attended by reporters seeking comment from not only the participants but the company itself. We routinely have PR staff on-site, at a respectful distance from employees on strike, to assist media.”
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THQ Nordic announces Alone in the Dark remake
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/1992-alone-in-the-dark-is-a-remake-pieces-interactive
Alone in the Dark has been on ice for seven years, and now the franchise is returning with a remake of the original game.
Alone in the Dark returns – PlayStation.Blog
▻https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/12/alone-in-the-dark-returns
Experience the franchise that defined the survival-horror genre and pathed the way for classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill – yes, we’re delighted to let you know that the reimagining of Alone in the Dark is coming to PlayStation 5! A technical marvel when it first launched in 1992, Alone in the Dark set the standards for immersive horror adventures to come. Developer Pieces Interactive is returning to the franchise’s roots in terms of setting while updating and reimagining the game for a new generation of players.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #annonce #thq_nordic #pieces_interactive #remake #jeu_vidéo_alone_in_the_dark #horreur #atari #infogrames #mikael_hedberg #jeu_vidéo_amnesia_the_dark_descent #jeu_vidéo_soma #guy_davis #jeu_vidéo_resident_evil #jeu_vidéo_resident_evil_7 #jeu_vidéo_resident_evil_village #jeu_vidéo_resident_evil_4 #jeu_vidéo_the_callisto_protocol #striking_distance_studios #jeu_vidéo_dead_space #ea_motive #ea #electronic_arts #console_playstation_5
Unity signs multi-million deal supporting U.S. defense initiatives
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/unity-signs-multi-million-dollar-contract-to-help-u-s-government-with
The deal was announced less than a year after some workers questions Unity’s ethics for working on military projects.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #business #unity #armée #guerre #caci #applovin #ironsource
Blockchain game studio Immutable is making layoffs
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/web3-developer-immutable-games-studio-hit-with-layoffs
Founded in 2018 by Alex Connolly and James and Robbie Ferguson, and part of the blockchain company Immutable X, the studio develops NFT games. Immutable is credited with “pioneering the world’s first blockbuster NFT trading-card game” in Gods Unchained. It has also been involved with the development of upcoming mobile action-RPG, Guild of Guardians.
In March, Immutable X partnered with retailer GameStop to establish a $100 million fund in Immutable tokens to assist those looking to create NFT technology and content. GameStop recently launched its own NFT marketplace, which came under fire when it had to remove an NFT referencing a man who fell to his death during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks from its marketplace.
NFTs are trying to make a place for themselves in gaming Right now, numerous NFT and blockchain companies are trying to push into the mainstream video game market, while some developers and publishers have also flirted with the controversial technology.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #business #finance #immutable #licenciements #ressources_humaines #nft #chaîne_de_blocs #blockchain #gamestop #microsoft #jeu_vidéo_minecraft #nft_worlds #jeu_vidéo_final_fantasy_vii #playstation_studios #john_garvin #michael_mumbauer #liithios #jeu_vidéo_ashfall #web3 #jeu_vidéo_stalker_2_heart_of_chernobyl #gsc_game_world #crypto #game_developers_conference #gdc #jeu_vidéo_guild_of_guardians
Le désintérêt pour la technologie de la chaîne de blocs se poursuit dans les jeux vidéo :
Axie Infinity (AXS) Crypto Game Promised NFT Riches, Gave Ruin - Bloomberg
▻https://seenthis.net/messages/963689
Meta drops Facebook account requirement for Quest VR hardware
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/meta-drops-facebook-account-requirement-for-quest-vr-hardware
Meta will no longer require Meta Quest owners to create a Facebook account to use its VR hardware.
Starting in August, it will be possible to create a new Meta account that can be used with the company’s range of VR headsets. According to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the move will give “everyone more choice about how you show up in the metaverse.”
Providing more details on social media, Meta explained that a Meta account will let people log in to Meta VR devices, while a Facebook account will let them use Facebook.
Introducing Meta Accounts : A New Login for VR
▻https://www.oculus.com/blog/meta-accounts
In August 2022, we’ll begin rolling out a new Meta account structure that gives people more flexibility and control in VR. You’ll no longer be required to log into your Meta VR devices with a Facebook account.
Quelque temps après son rachat par Facebook, Oculus a tenté d’imposer la migration des comptes clients vers Facebook. Désormais, il faudra non plus un compte Facebook, mais un compte Meta pour continuer à utiliser le service.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #meta #facebook #vr #réalité_virtuelle #vieprivée #mark_zuckerberg
Rockstar Pauses Red Dead Redemption, GTA IV Remasters
▻https://kotaku.com/gta-iv-remastered-red-dead-redemption-canceled-rockstar-1849142371
Following recent rumors, Kotaku can confirm via its sources that Rockstar Games is currently focused on developing Grand Theft Auto 6, and has shelved all remakes following the poor reception of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition.
Yesterday, a tweet from Tez, an often reliable and trusted GTA insider, caught the attention of many Rockstar fans. According to the tweet, Red Dead Redemption and GTA IV remasters were no longer “on the table,” possibly due to the horrible mess that was last year’s GTA Trilogy remakes. While some questioned if this was true, I can confirm that Tez’s tweet is accurate and lines up with what I’ve been told.
Red Dead Redemption remaster reportedly cancelled by Rockstar Games
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/red-dead-redemption-remaster-cancelled-by-rockstar-games
Why would the developer shut down a remake of one of its best-selling games? The reasons are apparently two-fold. First, there’s the tumultuous release of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition (a remaster of Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas). At the time, Rockstar stated that the game "did not launch in a state that meets our own standards of quality, or the standards our fans have come to expect."
Maybe more importantly, Rockstar has apparently decided to focus its development efforts on releasing Grand Theft Auto VI. Development of a Red Dead Redemption remaster would be running parallel to the making of the next Grand Theft Auto, and Rockstar appears to be prioritizing the development of the latter game.
Rockstar Games abandonne le remake du jeu vidéo Red Dead Redemption et de GTA IV, suite à un succès mitigé de la réédition de GTA Trilogy, pour se concentrer sur le développement de GTA VI. Notons au passage que la véritable vache à lait du studio est le mode en ligne de GTA V.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #rockstar_games #jeu_vidéo_red_dead_redemption #remake #succès #annulation #jeu_vidéo_grand_theft_auto_the_trilogy_definitive_edition #jeu_vidéo_grand_theft_auto_iii #jeu_vidéo_grand_theft_auto_vice_city #jeu_vidéo_grand_theft_auto_san_andreas #jeu_vidéo_grand_theft_auto_vi #jeu_vidéo_grand_theft_auto_6 #
Activision Blizzard to recognize Raven QA union and hash out bargaining agreement
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/activision-blizzard-to-recognize-raven-qa-union-and-hash-out-bargaini
Activision Blizzard will begin “good faith negotiations” with the Raven Software workers who unionized with help from media union Communications Workers of America (CWA) to strike up a collective bargaining agreement.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #activision_blizzard #raven_software #syndicalisme #ressources_humaines #assurance_qualité #bobby_kotick #jeu_vidéo_call_of_duty #culture_toxique #microsoft #rachat #finance #business #bro_culture #frat_boy_culture #communications_workers_of_america
Ubisoft shuts down online services for over 90 older titles
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-shuts-down-online-services-for-over-90-older-titles
Ubisoft has switched off the online services for over 90 titles, including multiple entries in the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six, Might & Magic, and Just Dance franchises.
The vast majority of the games affected are older releases for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and Wii U, although there are some that remain available on PC.
Ubisoft explained the online multiplayer services for all of the affected titles have now been shut down, but that all offline features remain available.
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“Unlockable content (ULC) such as maps and skins will also be disabled, meaning that you will no longer be able to unlock them. On PC, ULC will no longer be available even if it has been redeemed previously. On console, the ULC will continue to be available unless you reset your saved game files.”
Avec la fermeture de la partie « en ligne » se pose le problème de la préservation et de l’archivage des jeux vidéo.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #ubisoft #multijoueur #fermeture #service #en_ligne #console_playstation_3 #console_xbox_360 #console_wii #console_wii_u #jeu_vidéo_assassin_s_creed #jeu_vidéo_far_cry #jeu_vidéo_rainbow_six #jeu_vidéo_might_and_magic #jeu_vidéo_just_dance #ubisoft_connect #fermeture #abandon #fin_de_vie
Activision Blizzard, Epic Games, and Take-Two to halt sales in Russia
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/activision-blizzard-and-epic-games-to-halt-sales-in-russia
Activision Blizzard, Epic Games, and Take-Two Interactive are the latest game companies to suspend sales in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #steam #valve #business #guerre #russie #ukraine #activision_blizzard #epic_games #take-two_interactive #retrait #ventes #jeu_vidéo_grand_theft_auto_online #jeu_vidéo_fortnite #epic_games_store #unreal_engine #sanctions
Microsoft to halt new sales of products and services in Russia
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-to-halt-new-sales-of-products-and-services-in-russia
Xbox maker Microsoft is suspending sales of its products and services in Russia.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #business #guerre #russie #ukraine #sanctions #microsoft #biélorussie #ventes #xbox
EA is suspending game and content sales in Russia and Belarus
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ea-is-suspending-game-and-content-sales-in-russia-and-belarus
Battlefield and Apex Legends publisher EA is the latest game company to halt sales in Russia and Belarus, following the likes of CD Projekt and Bloober Team. Microsoft has also pledged to stop selling products and services in Russia.
The publisher explained it will be suspending sales of its titles and content, including virtual currency bundles, in both regions until Russia ends its war on Ukraine.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #business #guerre #russie #ukraine #sanctions #ea #electronic_arts #origin #ventes #ea_sports #jeu_vidéo_fifa #jeu_vidéo_nhl
State of BioWare and Looking Ahead. – BioWare Blog
▻https://blog.bioware.com/2022/01/06/state-of-bioware
The pandemic has also taught us a lot about how we can work together, even while working across North America from hundreds of different locations. And now, we’ll use what we’ve learned and apply it to a new work model that will ensure flexibility for everyone in the studio. Our goal is to lean into the things that everyone likes about working from home, while also giving people the opportunity to return to the office with more flexibility. Going forward, we’ll have new challenges with a hybrid approach to work and are focused on new tech that will help maximize collaboration and communication between onsite and remote people. Another subtle but important change we’ve made is in our hiring practices: Previously, we were only looking for people willing to relocate to Austin and Edmonton; now we’re looking for new talent from anywhere in North America and we’ll meet them where they live.
BioWare will now hire remotely for its North American studios
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/bioware-will-now-hire-remotely-for-its-north-american-studios
BioWare’s posted a state of the studio blog with some interesting news for job-seekers in the video game industry. The company has announced that it’s now going to be recruiting employees to remotely work at its studios from anywhere in North America, not just at its offices.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vodéo #bioware #recrutement #travail #ressources_humaines #travail_à_distance #états-unis
Epic Games store to « welcome » games that use blockchain tech
▻https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/epic-games-store-to-welcome-games-that-use-blockchain-tech
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has announced that Epic Games will “welcome” games that use blockchain technology on the Epic Games Store. This follows Valve’s quiet decision that took effect earlier this morning to remove games that make use of blockchain-generated cryptocurrency.
Le P-DG d’Epic Games annonce prudemment l’autorisation a priori de jeux à base de chaînes de blocs au sein de sa boutique Epic Store.
#jeu_vidéo #jeux_vidéo #epic_games #epic_games_store #valve #steam #tim_sweeney #blockchain #édition #nft #cryptomonnaies