Former EA exec Adolf Kristjansson appointed Starbreeze CEO

Adolf Kristjansson has been appointed as Starbreeze's new CEO. Kristjansson will assume the role on April 1. Read more

SAG-AFTRA issues new agreements to permit members to work with students and game jams

SAG-AFTRA - the union that represents 160,000 actors, voiceover artists, and other media professionals - has issued two new agreements to permit members to work with students and game jams. Read more

Split Fiction breaks three Guinness World Records | News-in-brief

Yoko Shimomura to receive BAFTA Fellowship

Japanese composer and pianist Yoko Shimomura will be awarded a BAFTA Fellowship at the BAFTA Game Awards on April 8, 2025. Read more

Monster Hunter Wilds sells 10m units in first month | News-in-brief

Half of Myst developer Cyan Worlds laid off

Myst developer Cyan Worlds has announced the decision to lay off half of its team. Read more

National Videogame Museum appoints new trustees

The National Videogame Museum has unveiled a new roster of trustees that will join the board of its governing charity, The BGI. Read more

Square Enix to shut down War of Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius in May 2025

Square Enix has announced that its mobile title War of Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius will shut down on May 30, 2025. Read more

Nintendo announces new lending feature for digital games

Nintendo has announced a new feature for the Switch and Switch 2 changing digital games to Virtual Game Cards. Read more

Nintendo launches Nintendo Today app on smart devices

Nintendo has launched a new app for smart devices focused on bringing news and updates directly to consumers. Read more