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Life is Strange makers Don't Nod face layoffs and possible insolvency, French workers union STJV state
French game workers union STJV has reported that Don't Nod, the studio behind Life is Strange, is facing significant layoffs and potential insolvency. The company has entered a "safeguard procedure" to avoid liquidation due to an inability to pay debts, with widespread job cuts affecting nearly all non-managerial roles. The union criticizes the company's management for poor communication, alleged illegal targeting of employees, and a reliance on outsourcing.
Don't Nod is in financial strife, opens safeguard proceedings
The company behind the Life is Strange series, Don't Nod, has entered safeguard proceedings after the Paris Business Court granted its request due to a poor cash position that prevents it from securing financing for its operations and projects. CEO Oskar Guilbert acknowledged the impact on teams, indicating potential layoffs are likely as the company seeks a sustainable solution amidst a challenging industry environment.
A truly great character creator "lets the ugly parts in"
This article discusses the importance of character creators in video games, emphasizing that they should allow for the inclusion of 'ugly parts' to reflect human diversity and avoid becoming perpetual beauty simulators. The piece highlights how character creators can make or break a game, especially those with prominent character visibility, and mentions Dragon's Dogma 2 and Lost Records: Bloom and Rage as examples.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Nvidia says my RTX 4070 Super isn't capable of Multi Frame Gen, but I'm surprised by how smooth this…
Despite Nvidia's official limitations, an RTX 4070 Super graphics card can achieve higher Multi Frame Generation rates through unofficial mods, leading to surprisingly smooth gameplay in titles like Black Myth: Wukong and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. While some games exhibit artifacting or ghosting with these mods, the experiment suggests that current-generation hardware still has significant untapped potential, potentially delaying the need for an expensive upgrade.
Life is Strange developer Don't Nod look primed for layoffs, as the studio announces a "transformation intitiative"
Life is Strange developer Don't Nod is initiating a "transformation initiative" that is likely to result in layoffs, as the company cites deteriorating economic conditions in the video game industry. The studio has convened employee representative bodies to discuss a potential job protection plan and has begun negotiations with labor unions.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 17: PlayStation Summer Sale & Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
This weekend offers significant discounts on PlayStation and Xbox digital libraries, with sales like the PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale. Notable deals include discounts on Elden Ring Nightreign, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and various first-party and third-party titles across both platforms. Nintendo also has a sale on the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Life is Strange creator Don't Nod look to be in hot water as a financial report says they'll be out of cash by November
French game developer Don't Nod, known for the Life is Strange series, is reportedly facing a severe cash shortage and may run out of funds by November 2026. Despite releasing five games in three years, recent titles have not performed well enough, and minority stakeholder Tencent is not providing further funding. The company is exploring options including seeking external financing, accelerating a new game's release, or taking on work-for-hire projects.
Auditors warn Don't Nod will run out of cash by November if it is unable to secure financing
French game developer Don't Nod is at risk of running out of cash by November if it cannot secure additional financing, according to its auditor. The company has sought capital from its largest shareholder, Tencent, without success, and has also failed to secure funding from other industry players. Don't Nod, known for Life is Strange, has previously restructured and made staff redundant.
There's one game Don't Nod narrative designer Nina Freeman won't ever uninstall from her PC, because it's banned on Steam: 'It's tragic, because everyone should play this game'
Narrative designer Nina Freeman discusses her PC gaming habits, highlighting Devotion as a game she will never uninstall due to its quality and controversial Steam ban. She also shares her most played game, Dota 2, and her appreciation for complex branching narratives in titles like Scarlet Hollow.
All The Winners From The 2026 Canadian Game Awards
The 2026 Canadian Game Awards celebrated excellence in the Canadian video game industry, with South of Midnight taking home Game of the Year and Best Art Direction. Digital Extremes was awarded Studio of the Year, while Victor Lucas received the Game Changer Award and Femme Gaming won the Community Award.
Gayming Awards 2026 Reveals Hosts, Guests, And Early Award Winners
The Gayming Awards 2026 will celebrate queer geek culture on June 8, hosted by Erika Ishii and Dawn. Trixie Mattel will receive the LGBTQ+ Content Creator Superstar Award, and Darion Lowenstein will be honored with the Gayming Icon Award for his work in authentic LGBTQ+ representation in gaming. The event will feature various segments, including a D&D-style scene, a ranking of video game characters, a custom PC build giveaway, and a reunion of the 'Gaymer Guys'.
Share of the Week: Cozy
This week's PlayStation Share highlights moments from various cozy games, including When The Past Was Around, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, Stardew Valley, My Time At Sandrock, Stray, and Infinity Nikki. Players are encouraged to share their favorite game moments using #PSshare and #PSBlog, with the next theme being 'Celebrate'.
Gorgeous PS5 Sci-Fi Action Adventure Game Out Today on PS Store
Don't Nod has released Aphelion, a new sci-fi third-person action-adventure game, today on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. The game follows two European Space Agency astronauts stranded on the planet Persephone after their mission to survey it goes awry. Aphelion is available for $34.99, with a physical Pioneer Edition priced at $39.99.
DON’T NOD Releases Aphelion Today on PC, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5
DON'T NOD has released its cinematic sci-fi adventure game, Aphelion, on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game is available in Standard, Deluxe, and Day One Editions, with a special Pioneer Edition for PlayStation 5 releasing on July 2nd. Aphelion puts players in the role of ESA astronauts exploring the planet Persephone.
Daily Video Game Deals Apr 28 – Persona 3 Reload, Wild Hearts, Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Mortal Kombat 1, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Unicorn Overlord & More
The daily video game deals for April 28th feature discounts on numerous titles including Persona 3 Reload, Wild Hearts, Mortal Kombat 1, and Unicorn Overlord. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
It's Your Last Chance to Play Dave the Diver, Disaster Report 4, and More on PS Plus Extra
Six games are leaving PlayStation Plus Extra on April 21, 2026, including Dave the Diver and Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories. Players have until this date to play these titles before they are removed from the service and replaced with new additions for April 2026.
