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Nearly 200 Overwatch Developers Challenge Industry Norms With Groundbreaking Union

Microsoft bows to 200 Overwatch developers who dared form a union after 2,000 layoffs. Game creators are rewriting the rules of power.

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May 12, 2025

Gamers Brace for $80 Games—And Most Say They’ll Pay Up

Game prices jump to $80, and you'll likely open your wallet anyway. Microsoft leads…

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May 17, 2025

Snag Your Spot in Dune: Awakening’s Beta Before It Vanishes

Arrakis beta slots are vanishing faster than water on a desert planet. Learn the…

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May 16, 2025

Boredom at Ubisoft Sparked Clair Obscur’s Unexpected Creative Rebellion

Developer boredom at Ubisoft birthed gaming's rebellious new child: Clair Obscur. When…

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May 16, 2025

Shroom and Gloom Defies Deckbuilding Traditions With Wild Roguelike Demo Live

Conventional deckbuilders beware: Shroom and Gloom lets you cook your enemies into…

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May 16, 2025