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Bigmode's Evolution: From YouTube Roots to Indie Publishing
In September 2022, renowned content creators Jason Gastrow, aka Videogamedunkey, and Leah 'Leahbee' Gastrow, announced the launch of Bigmode, their independent publishing label. The company's first title, Shared Memory's Metroidvania game Animal Well, was unveiled earlier this year. According to Leah, the progress made so far has surpassed their expectations. "We've connected with incredibly tale…
Feb. 28, 2023, 2:51 p.m.
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Electric Saint's Vision: Crafting Unique Gaming Experiences
Anna Hollinrake and Pavle Mihajlovic, founders of Electric Saint, have been friends since meeting at the 2017 BAFTA Breakthrough Brits event. Their journey to starting a games studio together began with a series of spontaneous adventures, including learning to ride motorcycles and surf, as well as completing a short story writing course. The idea for Electric Saint emerged in summer 2022, and the…
Feb. 27, 2023, 12:27 p.m.
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What Type of Studio Does Electric Saint Envision?
Anna Hollinrake and Pavle Mihajlovic have been close friends for a long time, having met at the 2017 BAFTA Breakthrough Brits event. Since then, they have developed a habit of taking on new challenges together, including learning to ride motorcycles, surf, and completing a short story writing course. Their latest venture, Electric Saint, is a natural progression of their partnership. The idea fo…
Feb. 27, 2023, 12:27 p.m.
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Electric Saint's Vision for a Unique Game Development Studio
Anna Hollinrake and Pavle Mihajlovic, the duo behind Electric Saint, have known each other since the 2017 BAFTA Breakthrough Brits event. Their friendship has led to various adventures, including learning to ride motorcycles, surf, and even take a short story writing course together. The next logical step was starting a game development studio. What began as casual discussions in summer 2022 has …
Feb. 27, 2023, 12:27 p.m.
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Rovio Gives Fans the Cold Shoulder
This week in business, we examine Rovio's unexpected move to delist its classic Angry Birds game, a pay-once remake that was well-received by fans. The company had initially acknowledged the demand for a premium version of the game but has now decided to focus on its free-to-play offerings. This decision raises questions about the viability of the premium mobile market and the impact of Rovio's b…
Feb. 24, 2023, 3:28 p.m.
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Rovio Abandons Fans with Delisting of Angry Birds Remake
This week, Rovio made a surprising move by delisting the Rovio Classics: Angry Birds game from the Google Play Store and rebranding it as Red's First Flight on iOS. This decision has sparked controversy among fans, who had grown to love the pay-once remake of the original Angry Birds game. The move is seen as a clear indication that Rovio is prioritizing its free-to-play games over the premium ve…
Feb. 24, 2023, 3:28 p.m.
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Rovio Takes Away the Bird from Fans
This Week in Business is a weekly column that summarizes key statistics and quotes from recent stories, adding a touch of opinion to shed light on various trends. Rovio removed the original Angry Birds mobile app from the market in 2019 and took down several old games from app stores without warning, upsetting long-time fans. Two years later, the company acknowledged the move was not well-receive…
Feb. 24, 2023, 3:28 p.m.
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The Impact of Live Service Game Closures on the Gaming Industry
In recent weeks, several live service games have been shut down, sparking concerns about the future of the model. However, according to industry experts, this trend is not unique and is instead a natural part of the market's evolution. Karol Severin, senior analyst at Midia Research, attributes the closures to the market's adjustment to a new supply and demand equilibrium. "The current macroecon…
Feb. 23, 2023, 4:15 p.m.
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What Do the Recent Closures Mean for the Future of Live Service Games?
The past few weeks have seen numerous developers and publishers announce the shutdown of their live service titles, with some not even making it past the one-year mark. Within a short span, the plug was pulled on several games, including Apex Legends Mobile, Rumbleverse, Knockout City, CrossfireX, Crayta, and Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - A Hero's Bonds. While this may seem alarming, Midia…
Feb. 23, 2023, 4:15 p.m.
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What Do Recent Closures Mean for the Future of Live Service Games?
The recent wave of live service game closures has sparked concerns about the future of the model. However, analysts and publishers believe this is a normal adjustment in the market, driven by changing macroeconomic trends and the need for companies to cut expenditure and drive towards profitability. The closure of games like Apex Legends Mobile, Rumbleverse, and Knockout City is seen as a natural…
Feb. 23, 2023, 4:15 p.m.