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Originally Published 6 months ago — by IGN
The UK games industry body UKIE distanced itself from a BBC on-air blunder where an NES Super Mario Bros. cartridge was incorrectly shown in an SNES console during a breakfast TV segment, which sparked online criticism and jokes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
UK game developer Team17 is set to undergo significant layoffs, with around 50 roles at risk in its quality assurance department. The CEO, Michael Pattison, is also expected to leave the company. Team17 confirmed the layoffs but stated that its Astragon and Storytoys businesses are unaffected. The company has faced concerns about pay, working conditions, and management failures. Team17's shares have fallen steadily throughout 2023, and last month, the company reported "strong" revenue growth for the first half of the year. This news adds to the ongoing challenges faced by the UK video game industry, with other companies like Creative Assembly and Mediatonic also experiencing layoffs.