Organisers of the Game Developers Choice Awards have revealed the recipients for this year's Lifetime Achievement and Ambassador accolades
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-awards-2...
More cuts and closures. Something needs to change in our industry
Our hearts go out to all those affected 💔
[ #gameperformancematters #diceawards #gamedev #videogames ]
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GPM supports all game industry workers worldwide in their fight for better protections! ✊️
Link to article below and in our story:
www.gamedeveloper.com/business/gho...
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GameDeveloper.com reports on @erikaishii 's 2026 D.I.C.E. awards acceptance speech for Outstanding Achievement in Character for their portrayal of Atsu in Ghost of Yotei. During their acceptance speech, Ishii advocated for better protection for game industry workers. (1/3)
Warner Bros. Discovery is "rebuilding its video game pipeline" after a "significant" 2025
www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-...
Credit for scan :
"Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has scanned the super-rare Electronic Games Hotline (formerly Arcade Express), which ran from 1982-1984. Here's an example 1983 front page, including Atari employees suing over unions, and Toys 'R Us profit booming."
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The fight for proper compensation, protections, and unionization has been ongoing in the gaming industry for decades. The many studio closings and layoffs recently have been very heavy. Our hearts go out to all those affected. 🎮🫶 (1/2)
If you tuned into State of Play last week, what are you most excited for? Was there anything not shown that you can't wait to see more of soon?
#sony #stateofplay
#videogames #gaming #Playstation
In addition to providing news/resources about our industry, we also love to celebrate games + share in the excitement of what's to come.
Sony's State of Play announcements included trailers for new games and IPs, actors returning to beloved franchises, upcoming DLC, long awaited sequels, and more.
A three-day international strike is underway at Ubisoft in response to its recent restructuring, with at least 1,200 employees taking part yesterday
www.gamesindustry.biz/at-least-120...
Link to article below and in our story: www.ign.com/articles/son...
[ #gameperformancematters #videogames
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Game Performance Matters supports and highlights the work of humans in our industry. We believe that AI can never truly replace or imitate the incredible people that work on games! 🎮
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While a patent does not mean this is certain to happen, it is important to acknowledge game companies continued push for generative AI using existing characters.
Let us know your thoughts! (2/4)
📣 INDUSTRY NEWS 📣
@igndotcom reports that Sony has patented a system to generate AI podcasts and personalized platform updates and advice using the voices of fan favorite Playstation characters and mascots. (1/4)
While a patent does not mean this is certain to happen, it is important to acknowledge game companies continued push for generative AI using existing characters.
Let us know your thoughts! (2/4)
Link to article:
www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-it...?
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📣 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 📣
GameDeveloper.com reports that 5 Ubisoft Unions in France will be striking reorganization within the company including cost cutting and return to office mandates
GPM supports game devs worldwide in their strike / unionization efforts ✊️ (1/2)
The trends are clear. Folks are being brave about standing up for better working conditions, and WINNING!
Some of our GPM crew (Florence, Lee, and Brittany) got to be a part of this Nerdsvote / Queervox chat! Check it out
GPM would like to congratulate ZA/UM workers on this achievement! We support all game developers worldwide in their labor organization and unionization efforts 🙌
📣 INDUSTRY NEWS 📣
GameDeveloper.com reports that UK workers at studio ZA/UM have unionized! This is a monumental first for the UK game industry 👏
Link to article:
www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wor...
SAG-AFTRA and the AFL-CIO have called on senators to remove a dangerous provision from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that would ban states from passing or enforcing laws protecting workers from the threats A.I. poses to their rights, jobs and safety. aflcio.org/press/releas...
Please support our friends at NAVA by tuning in to twitch.tv/navavoices for their "Day of Play” livestream on Saturday June 14th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT for an epic day celebrating games and raising critical funds to protect human voices in gaming! ❤️ 🎙🎮🕹
Follow @navavoices for more info!
It was a pleasure to offer my thoughts to @gpm-official.bsky.social about the importance of strike solidarity!
Thanks for having me on, and to whoever actually edited Matt Mercer into the clip because of my flippant little gag - I fucking love you.
Strike solidarity from UK voice actor & @equityuk.bsky.social member @kitharrison.com thanks for making our Monday, Kit! 🎙️💪🇬🇧
A reminder that we’re all in this fight for airtight AI protections together; not just in the US, but globally ♥️
Though the fight may be long, it is absolutely worthwhile!
Instagram Live Question & Answer. Wednesday, May 28, 3:15 Pacific Time. SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee Chair Sarah Elmaleh and NED & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland will discuss and answer questions about the Video Game negotiations and strike.
IG LIVE 🔴 Tune in TOMORROW, 5/28 at 3:15 PT as SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee Chair Sarah Elmaleh and NED & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland discuss and answer questions about the Video Game negotiations and strike. #VideoGameStrike
Many times, U.S. workers are passing on these opportunities because they are likely unsafe and contain no AI protections or convenient loopholes.
Proceed with caution! ⚠️
Link to full article: www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Though this specific event happened via work done years prior, GPM advises our international friends to please read your current contracts thoroughly, especially when receiving opportunities U.S. workers are currently passing on (whether related to our videogame strike or not).
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