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Game Workers Unite Calls For ArenaNet CEO’s Head – Retracts Statement Hours Later

By Murasama February 27, 2019

It seems we've missed the mark on Mike O'Brien. For that, we apologize. 😔Mike is held in high regard by both ANet employees and fans.The layoffs originate from NCSoft West…

ArenaNet Reorganization Results in Mass Layoffs

By Murasama February 25, 2019

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-02-21-arenanet-reportedly-bracing-for-mass-layoffs This comes after several days of uncertainty when management informed employees last week that there would be a restructuring along with a reduction in force; a move coming down…

Labor/Personnel Issues at Smilegate (LOST ARK Related)

By Murasama February 24, 2019

An Inven article from back in October 2018 reveals some illicit details regarding labor related issues at Smilegate where employees were "forced" to resign depending on several different circumstances according…

When Will People Learn?…

By Murasama February 23, 2019

Plug Anthem into this chart. Unsurprising it launched with technical problems, game play issues, bugs, etc when the marketers and sales people often times place unrealistic launch dates onto these…

Layoffs at Blizzard Entertainment Began Today

By Murasama February 13, 2019

Activision Blizzard announced their 4th quarter and fiscal year 2018 financial results today while also noting they were taking steps to reach their full potential across their various brands and…

Former Diablo II Producer on Diablo: Immortal

By Murasama November 5, 2018

Since I was producer on Diablo 2, a lot of people have been asking for my thoughts on the whole "Diablo Immortal" fiasco. I hate to say it, but what…

And there’s the BOOM – Trion Worlds acquired by Gamigo

By Murasama October 23, 2018

"Assignment for the benefit of the creditors process". This is what was specified in Gamigo's corporate press release. In simpler english, Trion Worlds was effectively out of cash (insolvent) and…

The Exodus Continues at Blizzard Entertainment

By Murasama October 4, 2018

Another long time high profile executive has exited stage right from Blizzard Entertainment; this time, it is Blizzard president and CEO Mike Morhaime (he will continue to serve as a special…