Dan Lin out as Netflix film chief as streamer's job cuts continue
Lin's exit comes amid reported tensions over Greta Gerwig's Narnia adaptation as Netflix continues trimming its film division.
Forbes · +13 outlets
PEGI re-rates existing digital-only games with loot boxes up to PEGI 16
Europe's ratings board is retroactively raising age ratings on live digital-only titles containing paid random items, a first for existing releases.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Activision QA United-CWA union votes to authorise strike
QA workers claim Activision has failed to bargain in good faith over key issues in talks for a first contract.
Gamesindustry · +13 outlets
Wizards of the Coast declines voluntary recognition of D&D and Studio X union
Staff will instead vote in a secret-ballot election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board.
Gamesindustry · +8 outlets
Liquid Swords files for bankruptcy with staff reportedly unpaid for two months
The studio behind Samson is the latest games developer to fold amid a wave of industry closures.
Gamesindustry · +6 outlets
GTA 6 devs tried 'a million' weapon wheel alternatives amid RDR2 realism struggles
Rockstar experimented extensively with weapon systems as developers wrestled with balancing RDR2-style realism against GTA's arcade gameplay.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Google lets anyone build and use their own Android apps with AI
The feature lets Android users create apps without coding experience or a developer account.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Hacker reveals 68,000 AI companion toys could be hijacked
A security researcher found serious vulnerabilities in Energize Lab AI robots, warning of potential harms to children.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
AI laws and accreditation services take shape for game developers
UKIE has partnered with law firm Sheridans on an AI compliance and accreditation service as generative AI use grows across studios and regulations tighten.
Gamesindustry · +6 outlets
Valorant reveals new agent Hush, a telekinetic Duelist from China
Hush, a Guangdong-born Duelist, arrives in Riot's shooter on October 27.
Dexerto · +8 outlets
Rioters vandalise Team Vitality HQ and steal esports trophy during Paris protests
The Paris headquarters of the esports organisation was attacked and looted during a day of demonstrations in France.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
CS2 pro Aleksib faces suspended prison sentence over alleged tax fraud
Aleksi Virolainen could receive a four-month suspended sentence over tax fraud allegations.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Disney hired bankrupt Character.AI engineers, not its characters
Forbes examines the talent-focused nature of Disney's deal with the ailing AI startup.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Netflix earnings preview: not the time to chill
The Hollywood Reporter previews Netflix's upcoming results amid layoffs and film leadership turnover.
The Hollywood Reporter · +10 outlets
K/DA returns with Firestarter after six-year hiatus
League of Legends' virtual girl group racked up millions of views with its long-awaited comeback single.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Netflix reports box office grosses for the first time as La Bola Negra opens
Netflix disclosed theatrical grosses for the first time, while La Bola Negra earned $277,500 from four theatres.
Variety · +13 outlets
GDCA 2027 drops nominations system, opens submissions to publishers and developers
The Game Developers Choice Awards will accept direct submissions for the first time in its history.
Gamesindustry
Street Fighter leads box office with $31M as You Can See Everything debuts at $15M
The weekend's theatrical results saw the game adaptation hold the top spot.
Variety