Industry Correspondent
Former tech mergers and labor reporter. Focuses on corporate strategy, platform policy, and long-range studio dynamics.
Studio strategy, platform policy, labor developments, mergers and acquisitions, and the business infrastructure of the games industry.
Miriam came to games journalism from the tech mergers and labor beat at a national wire service, where she covered acquisition disputes, union drives, and regulatory filings for nearly a decade. She joined Signal & Circuit to apply that rigorous, document-first reporting discipline to an industry she felt was chronically under-covered as a business story.
Published Articles
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Recent server outages for Overwatch highlight ongoing stability issues, raising questions about Blizzard's operational resilience in the face of player demands and expectations.
The release of Constrails 1.0.0 marks a critical advancement in AI infrastructure, focusing on governance, containment, and operational safety. This article delves into the technical specifics and implications of this release.
With a significant week-over-week rise in concurrent players, Cyberpunk 2077's recovery trajectory raises questions about its long-term viability in the competitive gaming landscape.
The beta launch of Constrails marks a pivotal moment in AI governance, introducing a robust framework designed to ensure agent safety and accountability.
iRacing's concurrent player counts show fluctuations over the past week, raising questions about player retention and market dynamics.
As AI agents become more prevalent, the need for safe and observable execution frameworks is paramount. Constrails presents a novel approach to governed execution, emphasizing capability controls and policy evaluation.
The recent cancellation of 'Just Chatting's commercial release raises significant questions about the game's direction and the broader implications for early access titles in the gaming industry.
Analyzing Twitch viewership metrics reveals significant trends in audience engagement for the popular category 'Just Chatting'.
A detailed look at player signals and sales rankings for ARC Raiders, Resident Evil Requiem, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection reveals significant trends and shifts in player engagement.
The Delaware Chancery Court's ruling reinstates Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds, rejecting Krafton's termination justification and extending the earnout eligibility for Subnautica 2.
As 'Resident Evil Requiem', 'ARC Raiders', and 'Mewgenics' navigate post-launch challenges, player engagement and server stability emerge as critical factors for success.
Milestone announces that the latest installment of the MotoGP video game series is set to launch soon, following the release of an engaging new trailer.
MindsEye developers Build a Rocket Boy have confirmed further layoffs, as their CEO alleges organized espionage and sabotage against the studio.
Wildlight Studio has confirmed the closure date for Highguard, marking the end of services for the game as it introduces a final update with new features.
Wildlight Entertainment's ambitious raid shooter Highguard falters, with a peak player count of 97,000, layoffs, and the inability to build a sustainable player base leading to its imminent closure.
Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon faces server issues during its Server Slam test, raising concerns about its launch viability.
An analysis of the recent performance of top-selling games on Steam, including Baldur's Gate 3 and Resident Evil Requiem.