Over 44% of Laid-Off Game Developers Likely to Leave the Industry, Report Finds
A Skillsearch report reveals that 44% of laid-off game industry workers plan to leave the gaming sector entirely due to ongoing job cuts and industry instability.
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Tokusatsu Giant Toei Launches Toei Games as New Business Pillar
Toei Company has announced the establishment of Toei Games, aiming to collaborate with global developers to create brand-new original game IPs alongside its film and TV divisions.
Witch Hat Atelier Creator Kamome Shirahama Reveals Manga Was Made for Global Readers from Day One
Witch Hat Atelier creator Kamome Shirahama shared that her hit manga was intentionally crafted with international readers in mind right from the very first page.
TOHO Aims to Produce 30 Anime Seasons Per Year by 2032 Amid Rising Demand
Japanese entertainment giant TOHO announces plans to scale up production to 30 anime seasons annually by 2032 to meet growing global demand.
Night of the Black Goat Developer Criticizes Bank for Blocking Overseas Revenue
The developer of indie eroge Night of the Black Goat spoke out after Resona Bank blocked legal overseas revenue from global game sales citing unspecified risks.
Hunter x Hunter Creator Togashi Draws Kurapika and Sailor Mars to Thank Wife, Teases Manga Return
Hunter x Hunter author Yoshihiro Togashi shared Kurapika and Sailor Mars art to thank his wife Naoko Takeuchi, while revealing progress on upcoming chapters.
Young Readers Disappearing: Publishing Researcher Reveals Manga Is Losing Youth Audience in Japan
Despite global market growth, a researcher warns that manga is losing young readers in Japan, with over 77% of students no longer reading manga magazines.
Japanese Game Developers Reveal They Often Learn About Sudden Game Shutdowns at the Same Time as Players
Japanese developers shared that they often find out about sudden game closures at the same time as players, sparked by the recent Link! Like! Love Live! end-of-service news.
Overwatch Updates Anran's In-Game Model to Look More Mature Following Fan and Voice Actor Feedback
Overwatch has updated Anran's character model to give her a more mature and distinct appearance, answering feedback from fans and her voice actress.
Peak Developer Plans Final Update Later This Year to Avoid Burnout After Massive Success
Aggro Crab has announced the final update for Peak later this year, choosing to step away to prevent team burnout following the game's unexpected viral success.
Shift Up Acquires Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami's Studio Unbound Games
South Korean developer Shift Up has announced the full acquisition of Unbound Games, a studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami.
Doom and Wizardry Creators Say Games Industry Is in a Worse State Than the 1983 Crash
John and Brenda Romero believe the current gaming industry crisis is worse than the 1983 crash, citing widespread studio closures and sudden project cancellations.