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Proprietary Software (and Games) Rotting Away
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Windows Central ☛ I've been dual-booting Windows 11 and Linux in total harmony throughout 2025 — Microsoft is in no danger of a mass exodus (unless it fumbles AI in Windows 12) [Ed: "Windows 12" is nonsense vapourware, "AI" is more nonsense, and this is curious-trolling, not journalism. It also overlooks what is already happening/underway.]
You can't deny the advantages Linux is bringing to PC gaming, but Windows is in no immediate danger of losing its OS dominance.
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Game Studios That Shut Down in 2025: Over 25 Studios Closed Their Doors Forever
2025 was another rough year for the gaming industry, to say the least. While gamers were busy enjoying their favorite titles, behind the scenes, studios were shutting down one after another. Over 9,000 layoffs and more than 25 full studio closures painted a stark picture, proving that even beloved projects and skilled teams aren’t safe from economic pressures and tough market conditions.
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CBC ☛ Halifax video game workers form first Ubisoft union in North America
About 60 Halifax workers for global video game giant Ubisoft have formed the company's first union in North America.
T.J. Gillis, a senior server developer at Ubisoft Halifax, says he became increasingly concerned about the growth of artificial intelligence in the industry and after the closure of a Microsoft gaming studio in Halifax, Alpha Dog, in 2024.
“We're seeing a ton of studios, especially larger studios, just letting people go with no unions or support, people were just being left to fend for themselves. Often times having to leave industry,” said Gillis.
Gillis said he got into contact with CWA Canada to begin efforts to build a union with other colleagues. CWA Canada also represents about 120 Montreal workers at Bethesda Game Studios, which is owned by Microsoft and produces popular video games like Fallout.
“I think this is a right direction for us to be moving to, especially with AI coming in where we want to maintain the artistic value of game development,” Gillis said.