Jeffrey Rousseau
Staff Writer
Jeffrey Rousseau is a staff writer at GamesIndustry.biz and he joined in 2021. Based in Florida, his writing has focused on the intersections of people, games, and media. He's a DEIA advocate. Outside of gaming news, his work focus on the socio political issues and mental health. He enjoys reading, podcasts, staying informed, finding new music and learning how people are tackling issues.
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This year's Game Awards sees an increase of title announcements
Among the 61 games revealed action/adventure titles made up 51% of the debuts televised
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Microsoft to convert contractor group to unionized full-timers
The decision was part of ongoing talks with the CWA and ZeniMax Workers United
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Game studio Triple Topping is now bankrupt
CEO Astrid Refstrup said that plans are being made for its title Dead Pets Unleashed, which is slated for a 2024 release
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CWA issues union guidelines for AI in the workplace
The principles provides guidance on bargaining and public policy engagement for the technology
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THQ Nordic delays Alone In The Dark reboot | News-in-brief
The publisher attributed the decision to avoiding any potential crunch over the holidays
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Steve Escalante to exit from Versus Evil
The founder and general manager will also leave his post at outsourcing firm Red Cerebus
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Can I Play That maker and volunteer team launch Game Content Triggers Database
The platform provides details on game content that may negatively impact a user's mental health
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Bandai Namco denies using AI in the latest Naruto title
The publisher refuted the claims soon after users shared concerns online about dialogue in the brawler
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EA open sources photosensitivity analysis technology
The IRIS tool has been tested on titles such as Madden NFL 24 and EA Sports FC 24
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Honkai: Star Rail named Google Play's best game of 2023
MiHoYo's RPG also took home the awards for Best Story and Best for Tablets
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Games for Change unveils new program to support underrepresented creators in mobile games
The initiative, planned in partnership with Google Play and HP, will see the winning studio receive $10,000, mentorship and marketing
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Jobs Roundup: November 2023 | Rockstar veterans join Dan Houser's new studio
Marc Merrill is named chief product officer at Riot Games, Michael Unsworth and Lazlow Jones now at Absurd Ventures
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Thirdverse raises $8m in latest funding round
The firm will use the investment to expand its VR gaming business as prepares to launch a new title next year
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Creating equality at work from play to pay
GapSquare CEO Dr. Zara Nanu explains why the gender pay gap exists and how to fix it
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Rovio releases inclusive game development and marketing guide
The resources offers directions on creating more accessible titles, inclusive narratives, and diverse user research
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Riot Games to establish new EMEA esports arena
The new facility will host the League of Legends and Valorant championships within the region
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BAFTA Breakthrough 2023 cohort unveiled
42 creatives from the fields of film, gaming, and television to receive career guidance and networking opportunities
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Riot Games Social Impact Fund hits $50m | News-in-brief
The initiative was launched back in 2019 to aid organizations and communities in need
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After the cancellation of Hyenas, Creative Assembly will hone in on RTS games
Sega's Koichi Fukazawa said that the developer took on a challenge of developing an online FPS
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Report: Embracer to officially close TimeSplitters studio
Sources claim internal email shows Free Radical Design is on pace to shut down on December 11
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Fishlabs to downsize by 50 roles
The decision adds to the ongoing list of those affected by Embracer Group's restructuring program
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East Asia PC and mobile games market expected to hit $30bn in 2023
Niko Partners report also says that the region will generate $30.8 billion by 2027
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NCsoft and Sony announce team-up
The online game publisher and entertainment firm are currently evaluating their opportunities
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Organization cohort creates Stronger Together in Games fundraising campaign | News-in-brief
The initiative will run from November 28 until December 31
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UKIE: Video game technology was worth ?1.3 billion in 2021 for non-gaming industries
Top UK sectors that used gaming tech included information technology and energy extraction