Twitch Faces Backlash Over Amazon AI Training
Twitch is facing a wave of criticism from its community after introducing a setting that allows Amazon to use Twitch channel content to train generative AI models — with the option enabled by default. The change surfaced on August 12 and quickly drew
Netflix Shuts Down Oxenfree Developer Night School Studio
Netflix is closing Night School Studio, the acclaimed developer behind Oxenfree, alongside Moonloot Games as the streaming giant continues to restructure its video game business. Netflix is making another significant change to its gaming operation, confirming that it will shut down Night School
Gaming Industry Layoffs Continue as Hundreds of Developers Face Job Cuts in 2026
The video game industry’s prolonged employment crisis is showing few signs of disappearing. After years of layoffs, studio closures, canceled projects, and corporate restructuring, another wave of job losses has hit developers across the industry in recent weeks. From independent studios trying to
Splatoon Raiders Tops Japan Sales as Switch 2 Leads
Splatoon Raiders remains Japan’s best-selling physical game as Nintendo Switch 2 continues to lead the latest Famitsu hardware charts.