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Activision Reportedly Planning To Layoff 136 Employees In Ireland Office
According to a report by Emer Walsh of the Irish Examiner, Activision Blizzard is planning to cut over 130 roles in its Irish office in Blackpool, Cork.
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Elder Scrolls Spinoffs Rejected Repeatedly By Bethesda Obsidian Co-Founder Says
Emerging reports suggest that Obsidian proposed more Fallout games and Elder Scrolls spin-offs but Bethesda turned them down. Obsidian co-founder and former creative officer Chris Avellone disclosed the information. New insights emerged last week after an old thread resurfaced on X. Obsidian released Fallout New Vegas (FNV) in 2010. Although Read more…
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Activision Wants To Recommend Games Based On Your Livestream Behavior, Disclosed New Patent Filing
A patent filed by Activision Publishing Inc. on July 17, 2023, but published on November 16, 2023, shows that the company wants to tailor game recommendations based on the livestreams the person watches.
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Modern Warfare 3 Launch Patch Released, Game Reportedly Developed In Just 16 Months
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was officially launched on November 10, 2023. Accompanying the release was a launch day patch. But many are talking about the development crunch.
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Massive Layoff Wind Blows Through Naughty Dog, Epic Games, Others
The last few months have seen massive layoffs in the gaming industry. The latest studio to let go of game developers is Naughty Dog, the studio that brought Uncharted and The Last of Us to life.
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Opinion: Why Africa’s Gaming Industry Potentials Remain Hidden From Investors
For a sector worth billions of dollars, Africa’s gaming industry is too big to be ignored. If properly harnessed, Africa’s gaming industry can become the new oil for a continent burdened with external debts.
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The $69 Billion Microsoft-Activision Deal Suffers Fresh Setback
More roadblocks have emerged on the path of the $69 billion Microsoft-Activision deal. A judge in the United States granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to temporarily block the acquisition.