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Unionised Blizzard staff ratify contract requiring bargaining on generative AI and 14-month recall rights

Unionised Blizzard employees ratified a contract that requires the company to bargain over use of generative AI tools and grants laid-off workers a 14-month recall window. The agreement also includes wage increases, grievance procedures and a three-day in-office hybrid workweek.

  • Unionised Blizzard staff ratified a contract requiring bargaining over generative AI use.
  • The agreement covers about 1,900 employees across major Blizzard teams including WoW and Overwatch.
1 sources84% confidence
Rock Paper Shotgun
Game developersDEVELOPING

Don't Nod warns it may run out of cash by 31 January 2027 — could cut up to 90 roles in France

Life is Strange developer Don't Nod says there is a material uncertainty over its ability to continue beyond 31 January 2027 after a sharp fall in operating revenue and higher development costs. The studio will refocus French operations onto a single production line and is considering a workforce reduction of up to 90 positions with union talks underway.

  • Don't Nod says there is a material uncertainty over its ability to continue beyond 31 January 2027.
  • Operating revenue fell 56% in H1 2026, equal to a €3.5m drop in sales.
1 sources82% confidence
PC Gamer
Industry and roundupsDEVELOPING

GTA 6 leak and studio reactions: XGTV UA summarizes the leak, METRO 2039 and STALKER 2’s success

XGTV UA covered a major leak of GTA 6 materials and reported Take‑Two’s response and panic at Rockstar. The episode also reviewed new METRO 2039 trailers and editions, and noted a successful DLC launch for STALKER 2.

  • XGTV UA reported a major leak of GTA 6 materials and describes Take‑Two’s response and reported panic at Rockstar.
  • The episode presented a new METRO 2039 trailer and announced a collector’s edition.
1 sources78% confidence
XGTV UA