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New Appointments in the Gaming Industry: August 2022
The gaming industry has seen a surge of new appointments in August 2022, with top companies like Nintendo, Riot Games, and Ubisoft making significant hires. Nicolas 'Sparth' Bouvier has joined Timi Studio Group as senior art director, while Tom Enoki has been appointed as senior managing director at Nintendo of Europe. Meanwhile, Artem Bykov has taken on the role of League of Legends championship…
Aug. 22, 2022, 11:14 a.m.
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The Evolution of Brand Collaborations in Pop Culture and Gaming
In today's fast-paced world, brands are no longer static entities, but rather dynamic and adaptable concepts that evolve over time. This is particularly evident in the realm of live service games, where crossover collaborations have become increasingly popular. The recent introduction of Dragon Ball characters to Fortnite is a prime example of this trend, where brands from different franchises co…
Aug. 19, 2022, 2:40 p.m.
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The Sims 4: Embracing Diversity as an Ongoing Process
The Sims series has long been a pioneer in gaming inclusivity, offering players the freedom to create and customize characters in remarkable detail. As the series has progressed, the options available have become increasingly nuanced, allowing players to form complex, boundary-pushing relationships. The latest update to The Sims 4 introduces features that enable users to assign preferred pronouns…
Aug. 18, 2022, 11:24 a.m.
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Unveiling the Controversy: How Prince of Persia Has Impacted Iranian Game Developers
The release of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time in 2003 sparked significant interest among Iranians, marking a pivotal moment in the country's burgeoning gaming scene. As the first video game publication, Bazi Rayane, emerged in 2001, and more magazines and studios followed, it was inevitable that Iranians would respond to a game that supposedly represented their culture. The series' title, wi…
Aug. 17, 2022, 10:34 a.m.
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Team Asobi Aims to Infuse Japanese Flair into Their Games
The launch of Astro's Playroom on the PS5 was a pleasant surprise, offering a delightful gaming experience filled with nostalgic references to PlayStation's past. This was not an unexpected success, given that the game was developed by Team Asobi, the acclaimed studio behind Astro Bot: Rescue Mission. In creating Astro's Playroom, the team sought to prove its capability in making great games outs…
Aug. 16, 2022, 1 p.m.
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Mobilizing Riders Republic Players for a Digital Climate March
This article is part of the Games Industry Goes Green series, in partnership with Playing for the Planet. When the Riders Republic team attended the 2021 Green Game Jam, it marked the beginning of Riders Republic Rebirth, an in-game event that featured a reforestation activity and the first-ever virtual climate march in a video game. The Jam, hosted by the UN Environmental Programme's Playing for…
Aug. 16, 2022, 11:57 a.m.
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Iron Galaxy Enters a New Chapter with Rumbleverse
Iron Galaxy has recently launched Rumbleverse, a battle royale game that combines elements of professional wrestling with the chaos of a 40-player free-to-play environment. The game, which features cross-platform multiplayer, marks a significant milestone for the studio, representing its first major release in three years. According to co-CEO Adam Boyes, the game's origins date back to a conversa…
Aug. 15, 2022, 1:42 p.m.
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The Unprofitable Pioneers of the Gaming Industry
I've always believed that a successful business should be able to turn a profit. However, companies like Unity and Roblox seem to defy this conventional wisdom, having been around for 18 years without ever achieving profitability. This week, both companies released their earnings reports, and the results were unsurprising - they're still losing money. Unity's proposed merger with AppLovin, an all…
Aug. 12, 2022, 2:53 p.m.
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The Art of Slow Gaming: Whitethorn Games' Unique Approach
Since the release of Stardew Valley in 2016, the gaming industry has seen a surge in life simulators and wholesome games. This shift has been met with resistance from some gamers, but others have welcomed the change, embracing the diversity and inclusivity that these games offer. Whitethorn Games, a Pennsylvania-based publisher, has been at the forefront of this movement, releasing titles like Ca…
Aug. 11, 2022, 2:36 p.m.
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The Evolution of Game Writing: Part 1
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Aug. 9, 2022, 3:15 p.m.