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LinkedIn screenshot from Halfbrick three hours ago. Text reads Today we’re sharing that Halfbrick is making changes to our team structure, including role redundancies in Australia and the conclusion of a number of engagements internationally. This was not a decision we made lightly. Like many studios, we are navigating a challenging period for the games industry, and we’ve had to make some hard choices about how we move forward. These changes are driven by organizational and strategic priorities, not individual performance. The most important thing to say is this: the people affected by this decision have made meaningful contributions to Halfbrick. They have helped shape our games, supported our players, and been an important part of this studio. We are sincerely grateful for everything they have brought to the company. To everyone impacted, thank you. Your work has mattered here, and we are better for having had the chance to work with you. We also want to say clearly that we would strongly recommend any of these individuals to any team that is hiring. Halfbrick has always cared deeply about the people we bring in, and there is exceptional talent among those now looking for their next opportunity. Our focus right now is on handling this transition with care, respect, and genuine appreciation for the people who have contributed so much to Halfbrick. We wish them nothing but the best in what comes next.

Halfbrick announcing role redundancies in Australia during breakfast on a Saturday morning feels like a choice to me. My best to those impacted. If that's you and you want to chat, you can reach me securely here on dctrjr [at] proton [dot] me

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Some quick Pokémon etymology (Pokétymology?) here:

Pombon = Pomeranian + Bonfire

Gecqua = Gecko + Aqua

Browt = He's just got Big Fucking Brows. Just look at him. He looks like a Browt. You couldn't name him anything else. That's Browt.

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browt but like brat

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The eyes are giving me salazzle vibes DOWN

Everyone is worried about Pombon's evolution but you KNOW Gecqua's whole evolution thing is going to be appealing to furries/scalys I can already see it

Two Pikachu in resort outfits from the Pokémon Winds and Waves reveal trailer

These Pikachu look like they’re about to tell their exhausted adult kids about how they’re going to open up their marriage to keep the spark alive

Happy Pokemon Day to those who celebrate, happy Mardi Gras to those who celebrate, happy Gay Pokemon Day 🏳️‍🌈

Sony’s Bluepoint Pitched ‘Bloodborne’ Remake Before Closure The inside story of why PlayStation closed its beloved subsidiary

NEW: Last year, Bluepoint Games pitched a Bloodborne remake. Sony didn't turn it down... but FromSoftware did.

Inside the tragic closure of Bluepoint, what they've been doing for the last five years, and why the studio was shut down: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

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Journalism 101: Every interview with a CEO should be followed up with: "Wubadubadub is that true?"

If there is one demo you play this Next Fest, make it Forbidden Solitaire 🙌

A chart that shows the number of Google searches for each Pokémon. The text says: In honor of Pokémon Day, ACE.com, the free-to-play social gaming website, has analyzed Pokémon-related Google search data across the United States over the last 36 months to determine fans' favorite characters. Rank Name Generation Monthly searches 1 Pikachu Generation 1 685,100 2 Flamigo Generation 9 374,600 3 Charizard Generation 1 310,900 4 Charmeleon Generation 1 250,400 5 Squirtle Generation 1 215,800 6 Eevee Generation 1 214,500 7 Mewtwo Generation 1 209,100 8 Snorlax Generation 1 207,600 9 Gengar Generation 1 192,100 10 Ditto Generation 1 175,500 11 Bulbasaur Generation 1 171,600 12 Charmander Generation 1 169,400 13 Grafaiai Generation 9 166,900 14 Gardevoir Generation 3 149,800 15 Lopunny Generation 4 144,900

“Hey boss, are you sure Flamigo is more popular than Charizard, and people aren’t just misspelling ‘Flamingo’ on Google?”

“Don’t be ridiculous. Of course Flamigo is more popular than Charizard, Mewtwo, Eevee, and Snorlax. Send the email.”

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*taps sign again* "any news outlet neglecting video game coverage is neglecting readers"
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Iconic article f*** the haters 🙂‍↕️

The official Chiitan account liking this post was also not expected what the heck ✨️

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Amazon is making a change to Wishlists that may make your address visible to gift buyers, starting on March 25, 2026.

They recommend you get a PO Box to protect yourself from accidentally being doxxed.

Explaining what PrEP is to my friends was not what I thought I'd be doing this morning lmao 🏳️‍🌈

I think a games greatness shouldn’t measured by a meta critic score, but rather by the widest gap in takes we can create in one day

Resident evil and its relationship to the WW2 bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima vs telling Leon Kennedy that you’re on prEP is about as wide as it can get, folks

Not to put too fine a point on this quote but Nacon, the owner of Big Ant Studios, just filed for insolvency.

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hell yeah, this looks incredible

dark mode vooks is perfection

a small flower beams up at you

my studio has been designing a small online survey game for kids that's focussed purely on play and accessibility

We've surveyed thousands of kids across Aotearoa, and we're currently collaborating with our local council to allow kids to design their dream playgrounds!

www.gamechangersurveys.com