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[Updated: 29 March 2025] It appears the contagion of layoffs, long endemic to Western game development, has now infiltrated Malaysia's shores. Lemon Sky Studios, a prominent name in our local gaming scene, has reportedly downsized, leaving several 3D artists seeking new opportunities. Over the past day, at least ten former employees—mainly from...
Midnight Society, the game studio once co-founded by Guy ‘Dr Disrespect’ Beahm, has officially shut its doors, taking its ambitious FPS, Deadrop, down with it. This closure comes just six months after the studio severed ties with the controversial streamer. In a heartfelt, if not predictable, social media post, the studio expressed gratitude t...
Ubisoft has slashed its workforce yet again, cutting 185 jobs across Europe as part of its ongoing restructuring saga. This latest move involves permanently closing Ubisoft Leamington—the studio formerly known as FreeStyleGames, creators of DJ Hero—while downsizing operations at Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Stockholm, and Reflections. Leamington Spa...
I know, I know—this news might not apply to many of you since it’s exclusive to Japan. But hear me out: Capcom’s new Capcom Games Competition is an idea so cool that I wish it were happening worldwide—yes, including right here in Malaysia. This initiative isn’t just about making games; it’s about fostering new talent, pushing creative b...
Humanoid Origin, the Edmonton-based studio led by Mass Effect co-creator Casey Hudson, has announced its sudden closure, citing a financial shortfall as the reason behind the decision. The studio’s shutdown was revealed in a heartfelt LinkedIn post earlier today. The statement acknowledged, “Despite our efforts to shield the studio from indu...
It hasn't been the best year for PlayStation and Sony. With the cancellation of The Last of Us multiplayer project and pulling Concord from shelves shortly after release, Sony’s year into live service games has faced challenges but with news coming out that the Bungie creative team has joined PlayStations Studios, hopefully, this will bolster Son...
As Malaysia celebrates its 67th year of independence, we’ve taken this opportunity to honour the achievements and creativity of our nation in the world of gaming. From esports champions to groundbreaking game studios, our Merdeka Day series explores the many facets of Malaysia's gaming culture. This feature serves as a gateway to all our articles...
Neil Druckmann, whom you may know as the creative director of Naughty Dog (of Uncharted and The Last of Us fame), says AI technology may be beneficial in the long run. In a recent Sony website interview as part of the company's Creative Entertainment vision presentation (via Video Games Chronicle), The Last of Us creative director said AI techno...
In a recent announcement, Take-Two Interactive, the powerhouse behind fan-favourite studio Rockstar Games, has revealed plans for a significant workforce reduction and game cancellations. The move, which affects approximately 5% of its employees, is part of a broader strategy aimed at cost-cutting and enhancing operational efficiency. The compan...
Disney Games has expanded its leadership team by bringing on board experienced professionals from renowned gaming companies such as Blizzard and Ubisoft. In addition to this, several longstanding executives within the company, including Sean Shoptaw, have been promoted. This move to bolster the team comes after Disney's announcement in February ...
Epic Games has outlined its upcoming pricing adjustments for Unreal Engine, maintaining its commitment to game developers. At the Unreal Fest 2023 conference, CEO Tim Sweeney announced that Unreal Engine would introduce charges for non-video game uses. However, he assured that this wouldn't affect game developers, a promise that has now been upheld...
Publisher and developer imissmyfriends has recently announced their upcoming indie game, Fishbowl will be part of over 70 games to be showcased at Wholesome Direct 2023. Interestingly, the studio is a two-person team that has become self-taught in making their first video game. Our team had the opportunity to interview them on their game developmen...
Let's face it. Female gamers are on the rise. Whether gaming is done for stress relief, competitively, or even just gaming development, us women, we're finally being seen for the big badass bosses that we are. That's why this month of March (on International Women's Day), we're celebrating women gamers that you may or may not know of in Malaysia. ...
Are you a game creator in Malaysia with a passion for making a difference in Southeast Asia? If so, the YSEALI Game Changers Program may be the perfect opportunity for you. This exciting program offers seed funding and mentorship with industry experts to help you create games that address some of the region's most pressing social a...
Riot Games has announced its acquisition of Sydney-based Wargaming Studios and will rename the company as Riot Sydney. The League of Legends and Valorant developer and publisher have been on a roll this past year, and to add to this, they continue to expand as they acquire Wargaming's Sydney studio. The studio will be renamed Riot Sydney and is ...
John Romero, one of the four co-creators of the Doom franchise has announced that his studio is working on a new first-person shooter. Romero was a founding member of id Software, the studio that brought the world-renowned shooter Doom into existence. In 1996, Romero parted ways with id Software and went on to start Ion Storm Inc. along with ...
Over the weekend, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park fame has brought up interest in NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and wants to find out more about it via a civil chat online on Twitter. https://twitter.com/mikeshinoda/status/1479862699022372867 The result is the following take from the spinmaster himself: Great convo here. What I think I learned: - Peop...
Longtime Asian game distributor and publisher PLAY Interactive are doing something beneficial for Malaysia's video game-making industry with all the hard-earned money it acquired. The company has recently opened up the PLAY Game Development Co-Investment Fund, which will help fledging Malaysian video game developers realize their dream of making...
Are you based in Malaysia? Do you have an awesome voice, a mic setup, and want to make a living off of voicing video games? You can start by paying attention to this group in Malaysia. Helmed by voice actors Su Ling Chan and Michelle "Lylia" Tan (from 2020's hit Malaysian-made game No Straight Roads), the Malaysian VA Community aims to promote M...
Hub. That's the buzzword we keep on hearing about when a country aspires to take center stage in whatever scene they are dabbling into. Be it technology, esports ... or even games development. Malaysia is currently at the cusp of achieving something great when it comes to digital economy, spearheaded by its agency - the Malaysia Digital Economy Cor...
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