AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIndustry Shake-Up: Nearly 11,000 gaming jobs had been cut worldwide by Oct. 20, with further restructuring possible. EA’s planned BioWare shutdown underscores the pressure on established studios. Studio Watch: Ubisoft and other unnamed companies have reportedly bid for Arkane, while Xbox is also weighing a management buyout. A sale could secure backing for the studio’s Marvel’s Blade project. Developer Outlook: Indie veteran Rami Ismail says the industry has become more brutal and risk-averse as he returns to game development with Australia Did It. Nintendo Launch: The Ocarina of Time remake arrives on Switch 2 Nov. 5, though some players have received copies early and retailers warn that Nintendo’s shipping hold could delay pre-orders. AI and Games: Children at a Bundaberg workshop used AI to turn spoken ideas into playable games, while learning about design and building their own controllers.
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