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Former God of War Executive Calls for Industry Shift from Spectacle to Core Gameplay Fun
A former God of War development director warns that current AAA game budgets are unsustainable. Meghan Morgan Juinio suggests major publishers must return to creating fundamentally fun experiences rather than focusing on visual spectacle and scale. The industry veteran believes this shift is necessary amid widespread layoffs and rising development costs.
Industry Veteran Questions Sustainability of Blockbuster Game Development
Former Santa Monica Studios director of product development Meghan Morgan Juinio has issued a stark warning about the future of AAA game development, suggesting that the current focus on spectacle over fundamental gameplay enjoyment is creating unsustainable business models. According to reports from Gamescom Asia x Thailand Games Show, where Juinio spoke recently, the industry veteran argued that development costs have reached critical levels that necessitate a strategic shift.
How Sea Ltd. Aims to Ride the AI Wave to Join Tech’s Trillion-Dollar Elite
Sea’s AI Ambition: From Regional Powerhouse to Global Tech Titan In a bold internal communication that signals the company’s strategic…
Cleveland-Cliffs Executives Report Strong Steel Market Recovery Led by Automotive Sector
Cleveland-Cliffs executives report a substantial recovery in domestic steel demand, particularly from automotive customers. The company’s financial leaders point to changing user behavior following trade measures and have secured significant property sales.
Steel Manufacturer Reports Market Improvement
Executives at Cleveland-Cliffs, a major player in American steelmaking, have indicated they are witnessing what they describe as a significant rebound in domestic steel demand. According to reports from the company’s third-quarter earnings discussion, this recovery appears to be gaining momentum several months after the implementation of new trade measures.
Retail Industry Braces for Tariff Fallout as Corporate Silence Raises Economic Alarm Bells
The Unspoken Crisis: Tariffs and Retail’s Silent Struggle Former Sears Canada CEO Mark Cohen has broken the corporate silence surrounding…
Grainger Announces Strategic Exit from United Kingdom Operations
Industrial supplies giant Grainger has announced a strategic withdrawal from the United Kingdom market. The company reportedly plans to sell its Cromwell subsidiary and close Zoro UK operations as part of this restructuring.
Major Market Restructuring
Industrial supplies distributor Grainger has announced plans to completely exit the United Kingdom market, according to reports from the company. The MRO giant reportedly intends to sell its Cromwell subsidiary and shut down its Zoro web business operations in the country, marking a significant strategic shift for the industrial supplier.
Deel Secures $300 Million Funding, Cofounders’ Wealth Surges Amid Rivalry with Rippling
Deel has raised $300 million from top investors, elevating its valuation above Rippling’s for the first time since 2022. The funding increases cofounders’ fortunes, though Rippling’s Parker Conrad remains wealthier. Ongoing lawsuits between the HR software giants add complexity to their competition.
Funding Round Elevates Deel’s Market Position
HR software startup Deel has reportedly secured $300 million in new funding from Ribbit Capital, Coatue, and Andreessen Horowitz, according to recent reports. This investment has pushed the company’s valuation to $17.3 billion, surpassing rival Rippling for the first time since 2022. Sources indicate that the deal has significantly increased the net worth of Deel’s cofounders, Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang, by an estimated $500 million each.
AI-Driven Cloud Demands Fueling More Frequent Service Disruptions, Experts Warn
The Rising Tide of Cloud Outages in the AI Era The recent AWS outage that disrupted over 1,000 companies worldwide…
Cleveland-Cliffs Explores Rare Earth Mining Venture, Shares Surge on Strategic Shift
Cleveland-Cliffs is reportedly investigating rare earth mining opportunities at sites in Michigan and Minnesota. The steelmaker’s shares jumped approximately 17% following the announcement. This strategic move could support U.S. efforts to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals.
Strategic Expansion into Critical Minerals
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., a major American steel mill operator, is reportedly exploring the development of a rare earth mining business, according to statements from company leadership. CEO Lourenco Goncalves informed investors Monday that geological surveys at two company-owned sites in Michigan and Minnesota have revealed indications of rare earth elements, sources indicate.
Activist Investor Jana Takes Position in Cooper Companies, Pushes for Strategic Review Including Bausch + Lomb Merger
Activist investor Jana Partners has built a position in Cooper Companies and is advocating for strategic changes, sources indicate. The investor reportedly sees potential in combining Cooper’s contact-lens business with rival Bausch + Lomb, whose CEO has expressed interest in such a deal.
Activist Investor Targets Medical Device Maker
Activist investment firm Jana Partners has reportedly acquired a significant stake in Cooper Companies, the medical device manufacturer known for its CooperVision contact lens division, according to people familiar with the matter. Sources indicate the firm plans to push for strategic alternatives that could include a potential combination of Cooper’s vision-care unit with rival Bausch + Lomb.