Ana Kessler
Editor
Devs Are Skeptical about the Potential of the Metaverse, Survey Reveals
A recent survey of over 2,300 game developers shows that many game makers are not convinced by the hype surrounding the metaverse. Additionally, they are not particularly interested in the possibilities of blockchain technology.
NetEase Publicly Destroys WoW Statue, As Bitter Separation from Blizzard Continues
The Chinese publisher has publicly smashed up a giant WoW Orc statue in a fiery response to a proposed extension of the current partnership deal with Blizzard.
Riot Games Has Laid Off 46 Employees Across Multiple Departments
The company said that the layoffs were a "normal course" of its business and noted that it continues to hire.
Microsoft Rolls Out Azure OpenAI Service
Microsoft is making Azure OpenAI service generally available. The service is set to allow businesses to integrate tools like DALL-E and ChatGPT into their own cloud apps.
Josh Sawyer On Issues Caused by Game Leaks and Early Announcements
Pentiment game director says that one of the major problems with leaks is the inability to defend oneself against unfounded claims and false narratives.
Diablo Immortal Being Investigated for False Advertising
A law firm has started an investigation into Diablo Immortal’s "misleading" Blessing of the Worthy gem.
Bokeh Game Studio Shares New Concept Art for Its Upcoming Game Slitterhead
The studio also announced that it's seeking key employees to work on the game.
Detroit: Become Human Sales Hit 8 Million Copies
Quantic Dream says that sales of all of its three titles boosted in 2022 compared to the previous year.
NetEase Says Blizzard's Proposal Was "Rude and Unreasonable"
NetEase confirmed that it rejected Blizzard's proposal to extend the partnership between the two companies for six months, saying that the offer was "inappropriate and commercially illogical."