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The Most Anticipated Games of 2023 Following Summer Games Fest
The AAA games industry has experienced an unusual year, marked by record-breaking releases such as Hogwarts Legacy, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Diablo 4. However, new IPs have struggled in terms of quality and popularity, with a few exceptions like Hi-Fi Rush, which gained traction via Xbox Game Pass. The release schedule for the remainder of the year is sparse, with a notable …
July 3, 2023, 11:09 a.m.
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The Games Industry's Never-Ending Parade of Clown Feet
The games industry has once again proven itself to be a realm of unending surprises, with major companies making questionable decisions that raise concerns about their commitment to quality and fairness. Unity's recent AI push, which included the introduction of its in-house Sentis and Muse platforms, as well as an AI Marketplace in the Unity Asset Store, was marred by controversy when it was dis…
June 30, 2023, 3:06 p.m.
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The Gaming Industry Takes a Step Back with AI-Generated Assets
The gaming industry has been making strides in recent years, but a recent incident involving Unity and an AI-generated asset creator has raised concerns about the industry's approach to AI and its potential impact on game development. The incident in question involved a company called Atlas, which claimed to have developed an AI-powered asset creator that could generate high-quality assets in a f…
June 30, 2023, 3:06 p.m.
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The Games Industry's Never-Ending Parade of Clownish Antics
The games industry has once again proven itself to be a realm of unrelenting absurdity, with major players making questionable decisions and stirring up controversy. This week, Unity's foray into AI-powered asset creation was marred by the discovery that one of its partners, Atlas, had been passing off stolen 3D models as its own creations. The incident has raised concerns about the company's vet…
June 30, 2023, 3:06 p.m.
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The High Cost of Exclusivity: Uncovering the Economics Behind the FTC vs Microsoft
The recent FTC vs Microsoft court case has provided a unique glimpse into the economics of exclusivity in the gaming industry. Due to a redaction error, documents from both Sony and Microsoft have been made public, revealing the significant development budgets for major first-party titles. For instance, Sony's Horizon: Forbidden West and The Last of Us Part 2 both had development budgets exceedin…
June 30, 2023, 11:42 a.m.
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The Economics of Exclusivity Revealed Through Redaction Errors
The recent court hearings surrounding the FTC's challenge to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard have unveiled some intriguing details, courtesy of a Sharpie-wielding individual who is likely having a terrible week. Documents from both Sony and Microsoft, intended to be censored, were instead clumsily redacted, allowing the figures to remain legible in the court's scanned documents. Al…
June 30, 2023, 11:42 a.m.
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The Hidden Costs of Exclusive Games
The recent court case between the FTC and Microsoft has revealed some fascinating insights into the world of platform exclusivity. Due to a careless mistake, documents from both Sony and Microsoft were released with key details still visible, despite attempts to redact them. These documents have provided a unique glimpse into the financial side of the gaming industry, including the development bu…
June 30, 2023, 11:42 a.m.
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Key Takeaways from the Microsoft vs FTC Hearing
On July 11, 2023, Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled in favor of Microsoft, allowing the company to proceed with its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had sought to block the deal, citing concerns over the potential impact on competition in the console market. The FTC has announced that it will appeal the decision, with reports suggesting that the Commission …
June 30, 2023, 10:38 a.m.
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Key Takeaways from the Microsoft vs FTC Hearing
A recent court hearing between Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has concluded, with the judge ruling in Microsoft's favor, enabling the company to proceed with its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC had sought a preliminary injunction to block the deal, citing concerns over its potential impact on competition in the gaming industry. Microsoft argued that the acquisition w…
June 30, 2023, 10:38 a.m.
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Key Takeaways from the Microsoft vs FTC Hearing
A US court has ruled in favor of Microsoft, permitting the tech giant to acquire Activision Blizzard. The decision comes after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) attempted to block the deal, citing concerns over the potential impact on competition in the console market. The acquisition, valued at $68.7 billion, is expected to significantly expand Microsoft's gaming portfolio, including popular ti…
June 30, 2023, 10:38 a.m.