WOTS State of Play 2026 – Two Weeks Late and Right on Time

State of Play 2026 delivered nostalgia, superheroes, horror, and more than a few reasons for cautious optimism. From Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered to Marvel’s Wolverine, here’s what stuck with me after the showcase ended.

https://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/06/16/state-of-play-2026/

Video game company Ubisoft shutters Winnipeg studio
Video game giant Ubisoft has closed its studio in Winnipeg, affecting around 65 employees.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/ubisoft-winnipeg-closes-9.7230401?cmp=rss

The $60 Game Was a Lie – How Video Game Pricing Actually Evolved

For nearly two decades, video games cost $60. But that number didn’t tell the whole story. From cartridge-era pricing to modern $70 titles, here’s how game pricing really evolved—and why $60 was never the full cost.

https://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/19/the-60-dollar-game-was-a-lie/

"The ‘wizards’ behind the online version of Magic: the Gathering are unionizing

Developers at the studio Wizards of the Coast cited AI and layoff protections as some issues driving unionization effort"

by Michael Sainato
Mon 27 Apr 2026 10.00 EDT

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/27/magic-the-gathering-online-unionization

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The ‘wizards’ behind the online version of Magic: the Gathering are unionizing

Developers at the studio Wizards of the Coast cited AI and layoff protections as some issues driving unionization effort

The Guardian
Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees as Fortnite usage drops
Epic Games will cut more than 1,000 jobs following a drop in engagement for Fortnite, the latest layoffs in the video game industry where growth has stalled due to economic uncertainty.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/epic-games-layoffs-march-2026-9.7140591?cmp=rss
Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees as Fortnite usage drops
Epic Games will cut more than 1,000 jobs following a drop in engagement for Fortnite, the latest layoffs in the video game industry where growth has stalled due to economic uncertainty.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/epic-games-layoffs-march-2026-9.7140591?cmp=rss

From Developer to Studio Head: Navigating Leadership Transformation in the Video Game Industry
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The Future of the Video Game Industry: How a 4-Day Work Week and Remote Work can Drive Success
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Rediscover the Timeless Fundamentals That Make Great Leadership Last: Communication, Empathy, and Accountability.

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