EA CEO Andrew Wilson has assured employees that the company’s values will “remain unchanged” following its US $55 billion private acquisition. The involvement of the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund has raised concerns regarding its potential influence.

This genuinely pissed me off so much today. The fact that the cards from these packs create new spots in the dex but you are unable to differentiate in trading whether you need the old cards or the new cards is absolutely diabolical

YouTube is actively rolling out the Collaboration feature in the video upload flow.

What does this mean

Here's a thing I did not expect to see in a storefront window in Shinjuku.

Currently at the airport about to fly back from TGS and I get jumpscared by the PAX IS NEXT WEEK promotional material, super exciting but also ahhh

uhhh it's wild that this just runs – really well – in my phone browser. also a super neat little game!

I try not to bring over twitter screenshots but I’m making an exception for this, the website that logs every slur said by TF2 players and reveals that the second most slur-using player is named “hekki grace”

Exclusive | Some of the people tasked with reviewing Australia's teen social media ban previously signed letters opposing the policy, @cameronwilson.bsky.social reports.

Brazil has passed a law that will ban loot boxes in videogames aimed at children or teens. The move comes as part of a wider act aimed at protecting young people in the digital world.

Already gone in every store that my partner has checked :(

TGS Day 2! I have had some fantastic interviews this week at TGS even with half a voice and I am feeling really grateful for video game devs that are so passionate and great at talking

This game at TGS looks familar idk why...

What fun things should I put on my business cards? Being at TGS has made me regret not having personal ones. Some designs I've seen are so fun!

"The decision has not affected Microsoft’s wider commercial relationship with the IDF, which is a longstanding client and will retain access to other services."

Precision headline. Well done.

It's only day 2 of TGS and my voice is completely gone 😭 I did so many interviews yesterday and woke up and it sounds like I swallowed bees. I feel completely fine otherwise, my vocal chords have just thrown in the towel 💀

I like how IO Interactive announced "Chinese people" at Tokyo Game Show 2025

this game fucking rules man i watched one of my two team members attack me and then the game was like “hmm…. Who do you think the traitor could be 🤔”

I RODE CHOCOBO TODAY

Official press at TGS day 1! If anyone sees me please say hi!

Don't mind me just freaking out about being invited to a VIP Sega party for the rest of my life

The recasting of Rikiya is NOT going down well

Hello Kitty x random man collaboration?? I have no idea who this man is but im obsessed

Like a vending machine

before it loudly proclaims its ideas to the player, baby steps actually works as a pretty potent analogy for disability, especially neurodivergence, and how exhausting it is to operate in a system that seems effortless and obvious to everyone but you also there is a froggy hat

What's everyone's favorite toystorylike of the decade?

Are you or someone you know skipping GDC (or considering doing so) because of worries about coming to the US/San Francisco in the current environment? If so, I want to hear from you for a piece. DM me here or kyle DOT orland AT arstechnica DOT com. Please spread the word

Only the most hardcore gamers earn the privilege of purchasing a small pin for $25 USD

So much for the (terrible) social media ban not including games. We’re already seeing proof that the ban’s definition of social media is broad enough to be applied to any internet service or website the minister of the day wishes to ban. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Autism announcement: I flew to Japan to see Shadow again

Boo I got tails (ok he's kinda cute)

Oh yes it is!  The Games Made in NZ Steam Sale is back for another year 🥳  Featuring 100+ games made by developers all over Aotearoa! Come on in ...... https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nzgames2025

the dungeon experience being published by devolver digital is such good news

Between Gorillaz and now this Epic has well and truly remembered that elder millennials have more disposable income and a greater disposition toward chasing nostalgia to feel something, anything

Is the rapture happening in PST or AEST has anyone confirmed

He's blending in

Picked a good time to start Silksong. See you soon Tokyo! (And by soon I mean in many, many hours)

i know i am getting old when my first tip for #paxaus is wearing comfortable shoes

We're hiring a part-time Community Manager! We'd love a local to join our studio, but remote work (from a compatible time zone) is fine for the right person. www.balancingmonkeygames.com/articles/wer...

Even Anthony Albanese is bumping the Rode wireless mics beloved by creators

Make it because you must, because it's like eating and drinking to you. Because something deep inside you screams every second you ignore what you truly wish to do. Make it because you are here now, and it is for you and no one else

So now that every day we are no longer Hubbling are Hubbl going to come out with a new song called Sorry for Hubbling

I'm predicting continued, solid growth. The NZ industry is flying right now!

she nuked her account — godspeed 👼 — but i want this diva to know that a) she gave me an anxiety stomachache b) people will forget about this soon enough! don't be discouraged by the gossip! however you probably have made a few blacklists! again, godspeed!

Okay! 1x Design resource thread coming up! 🫡 For context I've been a UX Designer for ~7yrs and working in games for 4. I'm constantly learning / finding stuff and no magically perfect unicorn ninja design guy but this is some stuff I've found useful! Feel free to add your own stuff in replies! ✨

Nonolith will be at Melbourne for PAX Aus this Oct 10-12 with a special new demo! Legends tell of a unique collector's pin that you can win, hidden in this very steam announcement: store.steampowered.com/news/app/320... @paxaus.bsky.social #PaxAus

@505games.com @nivalisgame.com this is gross. Don't describe a trans woman's voice as male in a casting. If you want a deep voice say that. And if you are looking to cast a man in a trans woman role that's disgusting too.

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