Tag: Video Game Industry
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Swen Vincke’s Call for Reviewing Game Reviewers Sparks Debate
Introduction: A controversial stance from a public figure When a high-profile studio head weighs in on how the media covering his industry should operate, the industry takes notice. Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, recently triggered a heated discussion by raising the notion that game reviewers themselves should be subject to review. The comments have…
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Why Do So Many Games Get Delayed? Inside the Dev Team’s Message to Players
Introduction: The sting of a delay and what it reveals When a studio announces a delay, fans often feel disappointment, frustration, and a sense that the industry is failing to deliver. Yet behind every postponed date lies a complex mix of quality standards, technical hurdles, and evolving player expectations. In 2026, a delay message from…
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Call of Duty Underperforming: Black Ops 7 Set to Fall Over 60% Behind Last Year, Kotick Says
Overview: A Franchise in the Red The Call of Duty franchise increasingly faces a challenging market environment as new data points suggest Black Ops 7 may be significantly weaker than its predecessor. A lawsuit funded by a Swedish pension fund and supported by several investor groups has brought attention to the sales trajectory and market…
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Ex-Activision Boss Kotick Drops Bombshell on Call of Duty’s Performance: Claims of 60% Drop Ahead of Black Ops 7
Background: The Call of Duty Franchise in Turbulent Times The Call of Duty franchise has long been a powerhouse in the first-person shooter arena, delivering blockbuster releases and massive player engagement year after year. Yet recent murmurs from investors and industry observers have cast a shadow over the series’ momentum, particularly surrounding Black Ops 7,…
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Call of Duty on Track to Fall 60% Behind Last Year: Ex-Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Sticks Knife in Flagging FPS Franchise
Overview: The Spotlight on Call of Duty’s Latest Entry The Call of Duty franchise, long a quarterly staple for investments, publishers, and players, finds itself under intense scrutiny as investors question the trajectory of Black Ops 7. Allegations and comments from former Activision Blizzard chief executive Bobby Kotick have intensified pessimism around the latest release,…
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The 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2026: What to Watch For
Introduction: A New Year, A New Wave of Games As the gaming industry accelerates into 2026, players around the world are buzzing with excitement. From sweeping RPG epics to immersive action adventures and innovative live-service titles, this year promises a diverse slate that could redefine what we expect from modern games. In Pakistan and beyond,…
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How artists coped with the video game industry layoffs in 2025
Understanding the 2025 trend The video game industry has faced a prolonged wave of layoffs through 2023, 2024, and into 2025. Artists—concept artists, 3D modellers, animators, texture artists, and sound designers—found themselves balancing creative passion with real-world financial pressure. While headlines often focus on studios and executives, the human impact sits with individual artists who…
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Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Dies in Ferrari Crash
Industry Icon Vince Zampella Dies in California Ferrari Crash Vince Zampella, a veteran game designer whose work helped shape some of the most successful first-person shooters in modern video game history, has died in a car crash in California. Zampella was widely recognized as a co-creator behind the Call of Duty franchise, one of the…
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Trailblazing Game Designer Vince Zampella Dies in California Ferrari Crash
Veteran game developer Vince Zampella dies in California crash Vince Zampella, a veteran game designer and one of the co-founders behind one of the most influential shooter franchises in modern gaming, has died in a car crash in California. Early reports indicate a single-vehicle incident involving a Ferrari on a Sunday afternoon, with authorities confirming…
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Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in Car Crash Near Los Angeles
Tragic news shakes the gaming world The video game industry is mourning the sudden death of Vince Zampella, a pioneering game designer and executive, who was killed in a car crash while driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles. As a co-creator of one of the most influential franchises in gaming…