Rockstar Games, the developer of Grand Theft Auto, is facing accusations of union-busting after terminating the employment of 31 UK-based workers. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) alleges the firings were intended to thwart unionization efforts within the company, leading to protests outside Rockstar’s offices. Rockstar claims the dismissals were due to the sharing of confidential information, a violation of company policy. The IWGB refutes this explanation, asserting the firings were directly related to union involvement, and that Rockstar is prioritizing union-busting.
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Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have been delayed until further notice due to recently imposed tariffs on Vietnamese goods, where a significant portion of Switch production is located. These tariffs, part of President Trump’s broader trade policy, significantly impact Nintendo’s pricing and thus the pre-order launch. While the June 5th, 2025 release date remains unchanged, Nintendo will reassess the situation and announce a new pre-order start date later. The situation is further complicated by global market instability and potential retaliatory measures from other nations.
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The EU’s proposed ban on video game hardware sales to Russia as part of a new sanctions package has sparked a lively online debate. The initial reaction, fueled by misleading headlines, focused on a potential ban on video game sales themselves. Many expressed frustration at the thought of beloved games like Counter-Strike and Dota 2 being inaccessible to Russian players, overlooking the fact that the proposal targets hardware – consoles and controllers – rather than the games themselves.
This clarification, however, doesn’t fully quell the discussion. While the focus shifts to the impact of restricting hardware access, questions arise regarding its effectiveness.… Continue reading
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