Tag: game industry
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Vince Zampella Dies at 55: A Look at the Flightpath of a Gaming Industry Pioneer
Introduction: Remembering a Gaming Industry Pioneer The video game industry is mourning Vince Zampella, a pivotal figure whose leadership helped shape the modern shooter landscape. Co-founder of Respawn Entertainment and long-time driving force behind EA’s Battlefield series, Zampella died at age 55 following a car crash on Southern California’s Angeles Crest Highway, according to NBC…
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Keita Takahashi’s Return to Japan: What It Means When a Fluorescent Indie Star Leaves the West
When stars step back, the industry takes notice The departure of notable game designer Keita Takahashi from Western gaming circles to return to Japan has sparked a broader conversation about the volatility of the games industry, the pressures of international markets, and the creative toll of ambitious indie projects. Takahashi, best known for imprinting a…
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Avalanche Studios restructures, closes Liverpool office and trims Swedish teams
Overview: major restructuring at Avalanche Studios Avalanche Studios, the Stockholm-born developer behind the Just Cause series, has confirmed a broad restructuring that includes the closure of its Liverpool office and significant staffing reductions at its Malmö and Stockholm sites. The announcement, issued amid ongoing industry turbulence, signals a shift in how the company plans to…
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Games Take Center Stage at Bokmässan Gothenburg Expo
Games Take Center Stage at Bokmässan Gothenburg In a bold move, Bokmässan — Sweden’s flagship books fair in Gothenburg — is placing games at the heart of cultural conversation. The idea isn’t to pit games against books, but to celebrate how storytelling through words and interactive digital experiences can coexist and enrich one another. Organizers…