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Local Sweden
20-05-2025
- Business
- Local Sweden
Swedish game companies hope to break new ground with joint union deal
Two of Sweden's largest game companies, Massive Entertainment and Sharkmob, want to join together with other companies in the gaming industry to create a specialised collective bargaining agreement. Advertisement "We're taking this seriously and see it as the start of an important journey," Massive's CEO Thomas Andrén told the TT newswire. Massive is home to around 700 employees. The gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in Sweden, but there is still no industry-specific collective bargaining agreement in place for employees. To put that into context, the vast majority of employees in Sweden ‒ over 90 percent of the workforce ‒ are covered by an agreement. According to Andrén, employees and unions have been asking for an agreement for some time. "We've been talking to the unions for years and what we're seeing now is a result of those discussions. The collective bargaining agreements which are already out there don't really fit us, and that's why we can see a need for a tailor-made agreement for our industry," he said, adding that a collective bargaining agreement would also make employers more attractive. "Our industry is hyperglobalised where we're competing alongside studios all over the world," he said. "That's why its important for us to be attractive employers. It's also about validating us as an industry. The gaming industry must be the biggest cultural export we have in Sweden today. We hire an unbelievable number of people and we need to live up to that." Advertisement At the beginning of the year, Andrén, along with a number of other game developers, created a working group to put together a proposal for a collective bargaining agreement. Now there are around ten Swedish developers in the group, discussing their needs alongside local and regional unions. "It's going to be really exciting to see the result and of course, we hope we can put an agreement together," he said. Sharkmob in Malmö is one of the game developers in the working group, which sees clear advantages to putting together a special agreement for the gaming industry. "We're not purely media, we're not purely technology and we don't fit into industry," Sharkmob's CEO Fredrik Rundqvist said. "We need to find something which can satisfy the specific group of professional people who you need to make a game." He added that the company's employees are already in favour of the initiative. "A lot of them are union members. That doesn't mean that they have a collective bargaining agreement. Many of them want one and we understand that, but that also means we need to put together one specifically for our industry."
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Division 2 "Battle of Brooklyn" released window and price get leaked
Image via Massive Entertainment. Amidst the wait for The Division 3 , fans have now got exciting news for The Division 2 : Battle For Brooklyn DLC. Released six years ago, this action RPG is one of the most popular titles among Tom Clancy's games. The game got so popular that fans started demanding for a sequel. It's true that The Division 3 is in the works, but the sad part is that this game is not coming, at least, before the end of 2026. However, we still have The Division 2 and its exciting updates. As things stand, The Destiny 2 fans are going to be more excited as we have recently got the release window and price of the upcoming DLC. The Division 2: Battle for Brooklyn - Release window and price It's been 5 years since The Division 2 fans got any form of expansion, which was Warlords of New York. Since the, a lot of things have changed but the fans were left with no more additional content. Even Massive Entertainment remained tight-lipped about The Division 3. So, something was needed to keep the spark alive. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Never Put Eggs In The Refrigerator. Here's Why... Novelodge Undo That is where the Battle for Brooklyn DLC comes into play. But we are yet to get the release window of this expansion. However, popular industry insider Tom Henderson has shared an update about the DLC on Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast. Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remaster Is Real And We Have New Black Ops 7 Details As per Henderson, Battle of Brooklyn is expected to be released at the end of May, 2025. This claim might make fans feel relieved as this DLC has already been delayed twice. Initially, this expansion was planned for a 2024 release, but that was pushed through early 2025 as a part of year 6. But that plan was postponed as well as this DLC is now pushed outside of Year 6. So, we can expect that this DLC is going to mark the beginning of Year 7. Henderson also claimed that Battle for Brooklyn is going to cost $15 only. As compared to the previous DLC which costs $30, the upcoming one is much cheaper. There is a reason for that as well. According to Henderson, this DLC is ' probably going to be the smallest one in the franchise.' As previously mentioned, Massive is also reportedly working on The Division 3, which is a way bigger and more important project for the company. This explains the reason behind the compact size of the upcoming DLC. That's all from us regarding Battle for Brooklyn in The Divisiones2. If you want more info, then don't forget to keep your eyes in the special showcase on April 23 by Massive Entertainment where the company will reveal more details about the DLC. Read More: A Minecraft Movie sequel updates and what can make it better Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EMGS – Vessel activity and multi-client sales update for the first quarter 2025
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (the 'Company' or 'EMGS') releases information on vessel activity and multi-client sales during the quarter approximately 4-5 working days after the close of each quarter. The Company defines vessel utilisation as the percentage of the vessel charter period spent on proprietary or multi-client data acquisition. Downtime (technical or maritime), mobilisation, steaming, and some standby activities are not included in the utilisation rate. At the end of the first quarter 2025 the Company had one vessel on charter, the Atlantic Guardian. The Atlantic Guardian completed a proprietary survey in India in the quarter and started mobilisation for a second proprietary survey in India. The utilization for the first quarter was 35% compared with 27% for the first quarter 2024. EMGS had one vessel in operation and recorded 3.0 vessel months in the quarter. In the first quarter 2024, the Company recorded 3.0 vessel revenues in the first quarterThe Company expects to record approximately USD 150 thousand in multi-client late sales in the first quarter of 2025. EMGS will publish its first quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday 14 May 2025 prior to 07:30 local time (Norway). A recorded presentation will also be made available over the Internet. To access the presentation, please go to the Company's homepage ( and follow the Eimstad, Chief Financial Officer, +47 948 25 836 This information is published in accordance with the Norwegian Securities Trading Act § 5-12. About EMGSEMGS, the marine EM market leader, uses its proprietary electromagnetic (EM) technology to support oil and gas companies in their search for offshore hydrocarbons. EMGS supports each stage in the workflow, from survey design and data acquisition to processing and interpretation. The Company's services enable the integration of EM data with seismic and other geophysical and geological information to give explorationists a clearer and more complete understanding of the subsurface. This improves exploration efficiency and reduces risks and the finding costs per barrel. CSEM technology can also be used to detect the presence of marine mineral deposits (primarily Seabed Massive Sulphides) and EMGS believes that the technology can also be used to estimate the mineral content of such deposits. The Company is undertaking early-stage initiatives to position itself in this future in to access your portfolio
Express Tribune
17-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Xfer Records Serum 2 launches with massive free multi-engine update
Xfer Records has officially released Serum 2, a major update to its popular wavetable synthesizer plugin. This update significantly expands its synthesis capabilities by adding new oscillator types, making Serum 2 a powerful multi-engine synth. Developed by Steve Duda, Serum has long been a favorite among producers, often outshining NI's Massive. Now, Serum 2 takes things even further with new features, and best of all, it's a free update for existing users. The most significant change in Serum 2 is the introduction of multiple oscillator engines. While the original focused primarily on wavetable synthesis, the new version brings multi-samples, granular synthesis, sample-based oscillators, and spectral synthesis. This diverse range of synthesis methods enables users to create more complex and dynamic sounds. The sample and multi-sample engines include classic sampler features such as looping with snap detection, flexible loop modulation, tape-stop effects, real-time sample slicing, and FM/PD/Distortion capabilities. The spectral oscillator offers real-time harmonic resynthesis and transient detection, allowing for more intricate sound-shaping possibilities. Additionally, the original wavetable engine now features smooth interpolation, enabling seamless transitions between waveforms. The introduction of new warp modes further expands modulation options by enhancing FM, phase distortion, and filtering capabilities. Serum 2 also comes with numerous other updates, including flexible effects routing, a redesigned arpeggiator and clip sequencer, and an expanded LFO engine with a wider variety of shapes. It also offers four additional macro controls, making sound manipulation more intuitive. Moreover, the update introduces 626 new presets and 288 wavetables, giving users an extensive library to work with. Serum 2 is available now at an introductory price of $189, with a regular price of $249. Existing users of Serum 1 can upgrade for free. The plugin is compatible with 64-bit VST3, AU, and AAX.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Council considers options for 200-year-old pier
A council is exploring options for the future of a 200-year-old pier in Hull, five years after it was closed to the public. Hull City Council said Victoria Pier had been shut for safety reasons because of its age and condition. In a statement, the authority said it had secured a specialist contractor to "inspect and assess the possible future options for the structure". However, it has not confirmed whether one of the options would be to demolish the pier. A spokesperson added: "This is a complicated process and we are taking time to get things right." The pier, originally known as the Corporation Pier, first opened as a ferry terminal in 1825, linking Hull and Lincolnshire. It was renamed following a visit by Queen Victoria in 1854. It is located close to a section of a flood defence wall, which runs for more than four miles (7km) from St Andrew's Quay to Victoria Dock Village. A sign on a gate at the entrance reads: "Dangerous structure - keep out". Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Drone footage shows revamped maritime museum 'Massive' £42m flood defences officially opened Flooding lessons from a city below sea level Hull City Council
