Within 24 hours of each other, reports confirmed that both Guild Wars 2 developer ArenaNet and Australian EA studio FireMonkeys are laying off employees in significant numbers.
Published
, by
Ana Valens
While total software and hardware sales dropped across January 2019 compared to January 2018, Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts 3 and Capcom's Resident Evil 2 remake both performed remarkably well during January.
Published
, by
Ana Valens
The move suggests Fortnite and other games may be able to continue drawing on pop culture references in game, despite multiple lawsuits targeting Epic Games with similar complaints.
Published
, by
Ana Valens
It's been a long time since a major publisher has had a stock climb because of a game's 'potential,' but EA is pulling out all the stops with Respawn's Apex Legends.
Published
, by
Ana Valens
Take-Two Interactive released its Q3 fiscal year 2019 report announcing over 23 million sales for Red Dead Redemption 2, with Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online both performing particularly well in terms of engagement.
Published
, by
Ana Valens
Phil Spencer, Xbox's head executive, has long stressed that Microsoft's plan for the future lies in letting users enjoy games beyond merely owning an Xbox console.
Published
, by
Ana Valens
Austin, Texas' independent game studio Certain Affinity is opening a second office in Toronto, Canada, which will be a 'fully integrated extension' of the original branch.
Published
, by
Ana Valens
GLAAD has addressed an ongoing controversy within Assassin's Creed Odyssey (and its latest DLC). Ubisoft is rectifying the problem, but it points to an industry still learning how to address LGBTQ issues.
Published
, by
Ana Valens
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a major success for the Switch and proves Nintendo's hybrid platform has the install base it needs for the next holiday season.
Published
, by
Ana Valens
Pokémon Go developer Niantic has a post-financing round valuation approaching $4 billion as investors contribute to a $245 million third round in investments.
Published
, by
Ana Valens
Ana Valens is a games journalist from Brooklyn, New York. Her coverage at GameDaily.biz specializes in player-developer relations, long-term business trends, and gender issues in the gaming industry. Alongside her frequent contributions to GameDaily, her work has appeared at the Daily Dot, Dot Esports, Waypoint, Rolling Stone's Glixel, and Fanbyte.
