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The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has accused Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games of union busting after the company fired between 30 and 40 employees across its various offices in the U.K. and Canada last week, as reported by Bloomberg. The report says all the employees laid off were part of a private union Discord chat group and were either already union members or attempting to organize one at Rockstar. “Rockstar has just carried out one of the most blatant and ruthless acts of union busting in the history of the games industry,” IWGB president Alex Marshall…

I reached 30 hours in Ghost of Yōtei last night. Since picking it back up again after a quick review departure to cover Little Nightmares III for Game Informer, I have been devouring Sucker Punch Productions’ spiritual follow-up to 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima. I spend each work day excited to reach the night because it’s then that I can jump back into this 17th-century recreation of Ezo, known as Hokkaido. The more I play, though, the more I wonder if Sucker Punch thinks I’m stupid.Ghost of Yōtei isn’t an easy game; it’s also not a hard game. It is a…

Sega and Atlus have announced Persona Live 2026: Awakenings, a two-show concert series that is bringing the iconic tunes of the Persona series to the U.S. next year. After a successful run of the Persona Live Tour across Asia, a modified version of the concert is coming to Los Angeles, California, next year on January 24, with just two shows that day. Persona Live 2026: Awakenings is the first U.S. show of the Persona Music Experience series, according to Sega, and it will include the “full cast from Japan” when it debuts at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. As someone who…

In today’s hyper-connected world, small businesses face both their greatest opportunities and their toughest challenges. While technology has levelled the playing field, giving small enterprises access to global markets and flexible work models, it has also created new demands for seamless communication, data security, and team alignment. The digital landscape is evolving rapidly — and businesses that fail to adapt risk being left behind. Amid this transformation, one technology stands out as a powerful yet often underutilised tool for small business success: the modern intranet. Platforms such as AgilityPortal are redefining what intranets can do — turning them from static…

In the modern UK economy, freelancing and contracting have become defining features of a changing workforce. From IT consultants and designers to construction specialists and marketing professionals, an increasing number of people are trading the stability of traditional employment for the autonomy of self-employment. While this independence offers greater control, flexibility, and potential earnings, it also brings with it an unfamiliar and often daunting responsibility: tax management. Unlike employees whose taxes are handled under PAYE, freelancers and contractors must navigate a complex web of obligations, deadlines, and reliefs on their own. It’s no surprise, then, that freelancers and contractors frequently…

2025 has been a year of left-field surprises, and this spooky puzzle game is the latest to receive a ton of positive buzz seemingly out of nowhere. Set in 1897 Ireland, players control an investigator hired to locate a woman who went missing while staying at Blake Manor, a creepy residence turned hotel. Blake Manor is preparing to hold a séance – for what reason, I do not know – and it’s far from the only supernatural occurrence happening during your stay. If you enjoy unraveling mysteries like Return of the Obra Dinn or the Agatha Christie series, The Séance of…

Embark Studios’ long-awaited extraction shooter ARC Raiders is out now, and the studio has unveiled its content roadmap for November and December. Throughout the final months of the year, players will be treated to a new map, in-game events, new quests, and more. Although players have only just begun battling invading machines in the game’s post-apocalyptic Earth, here’s the full layout of what’s coming to the game starting next month: Click to enlarge November (North Line)New map: Stella MontisCommunity unlock eventNew ARC Matriarch and ShredderNew gameplay itemsNew questsDecember (Cold Snap)Snowfall map conditionFlickering Flames eventExpedition Departure WindowNew Raider deckNew questsARC Raiders is…

Earlier this year, I called ARC Raiders “the most promising extraction shooter I’ve played,” and after spending many hours with the final release, it seems to have lived up to my expectations. While I’m not ready to share a full review yet, as I still need to sink many more hours into various progression systems and maps, I can confidently say developer Embark Studio’s sophomore release is an impressive foray into the growing subgenre. Launch Trailer | ARC Raiders: The Division helped lay the groundwork for extraction shooters in 2016 with its fantastic Dark Zone, a walled-off area of New York City where…

It’s Halloween on The Game Informer Show, and that means costumes, candy, and frights! Marcus, Kyle, and Eric take some time to discuss the latest spooky sleuthing game The Seance at Blake Manor, then dive into a full discussion on our favorite scary games. Everything from the classics to modern darlings gets a shout, and we even surface some old cult-classics. If you’re looking for something a little spine-tingling to play, tune in – and video viewers get an extra-special visual gag. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about…

Happy Halloween, everyone! It’s the scariest day of the year and, in my opinion, the most entertaining. I love Halloween as a fan of horror, sweets, and costumes, the latter of which offers a fun opportunity to masquerade as my favorite characters. And as a fan of games, dressing up as recognizable faces from the medium is extra special. As a kid, Mario was an easy go-to costume (specifically Fire Flower Mario, which was “Best Mario” to me back then). In recent years, I’ve dressed as Mortal Kombat’s Scorpion and Sub-Zero. If you watched the latest episode of our Resident Evil…