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PR Person. Indie game addict and lifelong Nintendo fan. I produce the Daily Download, a daily games industry newsletter that brings you the biggest news every day!

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The Outerhaven Official @theouterhaven.net · 28/04/2026
Lunchbreak Tactics Review: A Clever Auto-Battler That Turns Supermarket Chaos Into Strategy
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Lunchbreak Tactics Review: A Clever Auto-Battler That Turns Supermarket Chaos Into Strategy
Lunchbreak Tactics is a strategic auto-battler card game set behind the scenes of a chaotic supermarket, where every match feels like organised retail madness. With no timers pushing you forward, you can draft, build, and fine-tune your squad before taking on other players in asynchronous battles. Developed by Borealys Games and VSOO Games, Lunchbreak Tactics [...] The post Lunchbreak Tactics Review: A Clever Auto-Battler That Turns Supermarket Chaos Into Strategy first appeared on The Outerhaven.
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Jack Mirkinson @jackmirkinson.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
always bears repeating that this is NOT a financial decision. jeff bezos is worth over 250 billion dollars. he can afford to lose many millions and never even notice it. this is, at its core, a political and personal decision by bezos to destroy the post
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obleak games @obleakgames.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Last monday, we released our Demo of In Full Bloom! Did you know that we launched the game as part of the steam event "The Fun, The Dark and The Cozy"? It'll be ongoing until the end of the week, so go get your creepy-crawly discounts! store.steampowered.com/curator/4557... #indiedev #indiegames
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The Fun, The Dark and The Cozy
We want complex games, we want fun, calm, and storm, through the use of three central themes: The fun, The dark, and the cozy.
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Ed Lynch @goatburgler.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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This image is a meme using characters from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine to express a strong opinion on labor strikes within the video game industry. 
The first character asks if game developers should strike.
The second character responds that all exploited workers should strike.
The first asks if this is true even if it disrupts the industry.
The second emphasizes that it should happen especially if it causes disruption.
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Big Games Machine @biggamesmachine.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Buckle in, readers. This week’s newsletter is a biggie. This week, Ubisoft stayed in the headlines thanks to a slew of project cancellations and a lawsuit filed by ex-Assassin’s Creed boss Marc-Alexis Côté. Read The Weekly Download for more on Ubisoft, Valve, and Netflix Games: bit.ly/4jZCCAn
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
As a massive fan of the original PoP: Sands of Time, I am gutted to see the remake has been cancelled... Obviously, the bigger story is what exactly Ubisoft is planning? I think we're now in the era of ultra-consolidation, with studios looking to minimise risk and go all in on established IP...
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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · 21/01/2026
Yeah, from what I'm hearing from people actually at Ubisoft studios... nobody is happy with the news except for the bosses, who are experiencing the same mass delusion as every other CEO who thinks that AI will finally rid them of these meddlesome 'employees'.
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Big Games Machine @biggamesmachine.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Alex is back judging The Very Big Indie Pitch today ⚾ If you’re at @pocketgamercom.bsky.social Connects London, be sure to pop by and see what the best and brightest indie developers have to offer the world of PC and console. More deets available here: www.bigindiepitch.com/event/the-ve...
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Big Games Machine @biggamesmachine.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Switch players, assemble! Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review is now live, and our team has been busy comparing their playtime. Here’s a handful of our results for you to dissect and judge, as per Wrapped tradition. What does your Nintendo Switch Wrapped look like? Share below 👇
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Got to feel for the R* worker who 'allegedly' was affected by all of this because they'd sent one message which had just said that there was no crunch occurring in the QA department. Regardless of the outcome, this all feels so messy! thisweekinvideogames.com/news/people-...
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Report on Rockstar Court Hearing Shares Evidence, Discussion Of 32-Player Mode for GTA 6
Rockstar reportedly framed the information as "Top Secret" in court, however, they did not apply for reporting restrictions on the evidence.
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
My #NintendoWrapped makes it incredibly clear when the Switch 2 launched! Anyone else got such a stark pre-post Switch 2 playtime? Hades II was my favourite Switch game of the year, although DK: Bananza came CLOSE!
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Looking fan-hopping-tastic! As a huge 3D platformer fan I'll have to dip my toes in to this ASAP...
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
#TheFortress is a dungeon crawler/roguelike highlight with a difference... It's all about DICE! If Slay the Spire and Darkest Dungeon had a kid who was obsessed with dice you'd end up with something like The Fortress. Wanna play it ahead of release? DM for codes and more info!
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The closure of Ubisoft Halifax just after the studio formed a union in December certainly feels like unfortunate timing, if, as Ubisoft has said, it was pre-planned. Anyone got any thoughts on this? Definitely looks to be Union-busting in my opinion? www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft...
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Ubisoft has closed its Halifax studio and claims the decision is unrelated to recent unionization | VGC
70 roles are affected at the Assassin’s Creed Rebellion studio…
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MerlijnVH @merlijnvh.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
@georgebsocial.bsky.social Saw "Elroy and the Aliens" pop up under the new releases section on Steam, seems like it might be your kind of thing! Currently playing through Loco Motive myself before I start Rosewater. :)
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Elroy and the Aliens @elroythegame.com · 03/04/2025
Such an amazing review of Elroy and the Aliens by @aghotspot.bsky.social! ♥️ (Full article link in thread 🔗)
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daml @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
adventuregamehotspot.com/review/3986/... Happy to say I had the pleasure of getting to review Elroy and the Aliens! Check out my thoughts on the game - it’s out of this world! (I’ll see myself out)
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Elroy and the Aliens review | Adventure Game Hotspot
Don’t let its delightfully cartoonish appearance fool you: Elroy and the Aliens is a wonderfully heartfelt point-and-click journey across time and space, about family connections and the lengths we’ll...
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TurianShepard @turianshepard.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Happy Elroy and the Aliens release day! Who’s been looking forward to this one? @elroythegame.com #ElroyAndTheAliens #AdventureGames #IndieGames #Gaming
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Are any journos/creators interested in checking out this love letter to the 90s era of Saturday morning cartoons? GET IN TOUCH! My contact is tom [at] biggamesmachine.com
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Elroy and the Aliens @elroythegame.com · 01/04/2025
Just 1 More Day!😃 Peggie, Elroy, and the aliens are ready. Are you?🚀 #ElroyAndTheAliens
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Henry core is seeing a bunch of birds nests on an afternoon run and wondering if they have any lock picks… #kingdomcome #kingdomcomedeliverance
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Little late to the party, but I finally sat down and played both #TheLastOfUs games and WOW! Part II is genuinely one of the best games I have ever played, and I was enthralled by the direction the story went in. even if it was hard to process by its end...
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Pretty nice to see that No Man's Sky is finally at the 'very positive' score on Steam! Crazy the amount of work Hello Games has put in and 100% deserved, NMS is a fantastic game to dive into nowadays! www.eurogamer.net/eight-years-...
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Eight years after its rocky launch, No Man's Sky finally hits "Very Positive" reviews threshold on Steam
No Man's Sky didn't get off to the smoothest of starts, but eight years after its controversial launch, Hello Games' ex…
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Bopping along to Brain Training this morning after it dropped on Nintendos music app yesterday! www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/11...
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'Nintendo Music' Adds Another DS Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Train your brain with Dr Kawashima
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
It's interesting to see 2K shutting down its PC launcher; the Steam monopoly is seemingly impossible to break! Players love convenience, and Steam offers that in droves... www.videogameschronicle.com/news/2k-has-...
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2K has removed its launcher from all PC games | VGC
Civilization, XCOM, and more no longer feature the 2K launcher…
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Sad to see the news that Heart Machine has seen a number of layoffs. I can't help but wonder if this is yet another example of studios over hiring through the COVID years before quickly realising they need to scale back to maintain profits... biggamesmachine.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?...
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Hyper Light Breaker dev Heart Machine lays off unknown number of staff
Heart Machine, the US-based developer behind Hyper Light Drifter and its upcoming sequel, is the latest studio to suffe…
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Beyond excited to share the news that Stardew Valley is embarking on ANOTHER global concert tour starting next year! Head to the website below for more details on pre-sales, and if you're interested in more information or the chance to speak to Eric himself HMU. www.stardewvalleyconcert.com
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Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons
From farm to stage, the official Stardew Valley concert tours offer a brand new way for fans to experience the music of Stardew Valley, featuring live orchestras, gameplay videos, and official merch a...
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DOLOS: Your Best Future | Wishlist on Steam! @dolos-inc.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Also been stunned by this incredible trailer! 💖 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN1u... Here's their Steam page, wishlist the game if you want to help them out! The game will be release in one month! store.steampowered.com/app/2207460/...
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AssassInvisible trailer english
YouTube video by Zaatar Café
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Jacob Geller @jacobgeller.com · 19/11/2024
I'm absolutely becoming the annoying Nine Sols guy but DO NOT SLEEP ON NINE SOLS!!!!
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Brilliant selection for the IGOTY category! My personal favourites are Nine Sols and Balatro, but I got to give shout-outs to 1000XRESIST and Arco, too, both ace games that I can't wait to finally play.
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The Indie Game Awards @indiegameawards.gg · 19/11/2024
Introducing the nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2024, airing on December 19th at 4PM PT / 7 PM ET on @ign.com and YouTube. Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Pokémon TCG is far from perfect but I think it's enjoyable enough that it makes total sense it's been a smash hit for TPC. I am keen to see how it will evolve with new features and hopefully different approaches to the duelling aspect! www.gamesindustry.biz/pokemon-tcg-...
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Pokémon TCG Pocket has reportedly generated $120m since launch
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has generated $120.8 million since its launch on October 30, 2024.
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Great article from @rbryantfrancis.bsky.social that examines some of the reasons #indiegame developers are making the most of Bluesky! Key reasons seem to be the levels of engagement and opportunity to have a fresh start. www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wha...
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What are game developers getting out of Bluesky?
Game developers are among the millions users leaving X (formerly Twitter) and signing up for Bluesky. What are they getting out of the platform?
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Sony looks set to acquire FromSoftware majority owner Kadokawa as part of its wider entertainment strategy. Not a fan of this one! Do we really need more monopolies in the video games industry? www.reuters.com/markets/deal...
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Exclusive: Sony in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring', sources say
Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa , the Japanese media powerhouse behind the "Elden Ring" game, two sources familiar with the matter said, as the technology giant looks to add to its entertainment portfolio.
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Balatro, Astro Bot & Metaphor: ReFantazio, all being nominated for Game of the Year, is just so perfect. I loved all three, and I think they'd all be in my top five for the year. Just hope one actually wins it!
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localthunk @localthunk.com · 18/11/2024
Crazy crazy day, so many messages of love and support from amazing people I have had the pleasure to meet these past couple years. In total disbelief Balatro Game Awards nominations for: Best Mobile Game Best Independent Game Best Debut Indie Best Game Direction, AND Game of the Year
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Assassinvisible is a really cool puzzle-focused stealth game where you can't even see your own character! Launches on December 13th, and can't wait to give it a go. www.rockpapershotgun.com/play-as-an-a...
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Play as an assassin so stealthy you can’t see yourself in Assassinvisible
Assassinvisible is a cute stealth puzzle game where you play an assassin so invisible even you can't see them
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Not surprised to see the news that Half-Life 2 has smashed its all-time concurrent player count this morning! Maybe this will FINALLY push Valve to release a HL3? www.videogameschronicle.com/news/half-li...
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Half-Life 2 has broken its concurrent Steam players record 20 years after release | VGC
Valve’s surprise update and temporary free giveaway boosted Half-Life 2’s Steam numbers…
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
My Tunic vinyl finally arrived this week from @stumpyfrog.bsky.social and I’m over the moon with it! Absolutely stunning work from all involved and I’m delighted to finally be able to listen to this glorious soundtrack on vinyl!
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Good to see that SAG-AFTRA has announced a new agreement for video game localisation covering foreign language scripts dubbed into English. The agreement also gives them protections against AI + employment opportunities! Looks like a win to me. www.gamesindustry.biz/sag-aftra-an...
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SAG-AFTRA announces new agreement for video game localisation
SAG-AFTRA has announced a new agreement for video game localisation.
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Big Games Machine @biggamesmachine.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Looking to fill your feed with the greatest voices from the global games industry? Check out our starter pack 👇 go.bsky.app/3S9MNjR
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Played Miniatures (@othertales.bsky.social) at a few events over the past year. Great to see it has launched to some super positive impressions, such as this lovely @eurogamer.bsky.social piece! www.eurogamer.net/miniatures-i...
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Miniatures is a dreamy, interactive picture book of strange, dark tales I would have loved to have as a kid
Miniatures is the kind of game you're only likely to play once, and at just 35 minutes long, that's not really saying v…
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Thinky Games @thinkygames.com · 12/11/2024
Wooo, 1k followers! Thank you all for following. 🎉 For those who found us in a starter pack and might not know what we're about: we share, discuss, stream, write about, and celebrate puzzly problem-solving games! Please check out our recently launched thinky database: thinkygames.com/games/
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Zu (BerserkBoyGames) @berserkboygames.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Hi, can you please wishlist Berserk B.I.T.S. were working really hard on it :) 💐 store.steampowered.com/app/2348540/...
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Berserk B.I.T.S on Steam
Berserk B.I.T.S is an idle-rpg, auto-battler, chip-collecting game that runs on your desktop. Let your B.I.T do battle and collect items while you relax or work on other tasks!
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Elroy and the Aliens @elroythegame.com · 14/11/2024
Honored to be part of the #DevGAMM event happening on Steam (and in Lisbon) right now! 😍 Play cool demos and check out the awesome games on sale here 👉 store.steampowered.com/sale/devgamm... 🕹️ #gamedev #gaming #indiegames
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Really great article from @vgtomo.bsky.social on the PS5 Pro. Even as someone who has picked one up, and is happy with my decision, he makes some super valid points and it's well worth a read! www.eurogamer.net/the-ps5-pro-...
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The PS5 Pro value dilemma - is a release from FOMO all you're getting here?
I don't know who needs to hear this, but I'll let you into a secret: it's okay to spend your money on whatever you want…
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Embracer is continuing to struggle, with PC and console game sales dropping 46% and a huge decline in developers from 10,600 to 6,250! Evidently, Embracer is facing profitability challenges, as seen through the divestment of Gearbox and parts of Saber Int. www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-pc-...
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Embracer PC and console sales plummet during Q2
Embracer Group has published its financial results for Q2, reporting declines across the board, particularly in its con…
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Tom @tommyboy11.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
What games released this year do you consider to be GOTY caliber? Here are mine: #indiegames 🎮
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Iceberg Interactive @iceberg-int.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Ashwood Creek, 1985. A child disappears without a trace. A local policeman is drawn into a national park, seeking the truth. This is Radiolight. Our athmospheric, 80s-inspired thriller. #games #gamesky #indiegames #trailer #indiesky #gametrailer #WishlistWednesday
Landscape image of a dark forest with an illuminated log cabinView from the driver's seat of a cop car at night, with a small, neon-lit town in the backgroundA picnic table in a dark forest. You can see an old-timey radio that is illuminated by an oil lampDaylight shot of a hiking trail in a colorful forest, with a deer eating grass in the center.
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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Hundreds of employees from ZeniMax Studios are striking today in response to its remote work policy and outsourcing of quality assurance work www.gamesindustry.biz/zenimax-qa-w...
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ZeniMax QA workers to strike over concerns about return to office mandate and outsourcing
Hundreds of employees from ZeniMax Studios are striking today in response to its remote work policy and outsourcing of …
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