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Xbox Introduces Age Verification in the UK to Align with New Online Safety Regulations
To comply with the UK's newly introduced Online Safety Act, Microsoft has begun implementing age verification for Xbox users in the UK. According to a recent post on Xbox Wire by Kim Kunes, Vice President of Gaming Trust and Safety, the move aims to ensure age-appropriate experiences for players. As of now, users are encouraged to verify their age, but it will become mandatory for those 18 and ab…
July 30, 2025, 11:06 a.m.
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IGDA Expresses Serious Concern Over Recent Crackdown on Adult Games
The International Game Developers Association has voiced its alarm over the recent surge in delistings and de-indexing of adult games from prominent platforms such as itch.io and Steam. In a statement released on July 29, the organization called for greater transparency and fairness in the moderation of adult content across major platforms. This move comes in response to the delistings and de-ind…
July 30, 2025, 10:13 a.m.
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Atari Reaches Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Thunderful Group for $5.2 Million
Atari has signed a subscription agreement to purchase around 82% of Thunderful Group's shares for approximately $5.2 million. The deal was announced in a press release on July 29, with Atari's CEO, Wade Rosen, describing it as a significant step in the company's growth. The acquisition is contingent upon approval from Thunderful's shareholders, who are set to vote on the matter at an extraordinar…
July 30, 2025, 9:02 a.m.
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EA Reports a Promising Start to Q1 2025-26 with Notable Success in EA Sports
Electronic Arts has released its financial report for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, boasting a robust commencement to FY26 with net bookings surpassing the upper limit of Q1 projections. The earnings report also verifies that Q1 witnessed better-than-anticipated performances from EA Sports, particularly with EA Sports F1 25 and Global Football, which both achieved year-over-year b…
July 29, 2025, 8:05 p.m.
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Veteran Game Developer Glen Schofield Expresses Frustration with Industry Challenges
Glen Schofield, a renowned game developer and co-founder of Sledgehammer Games, has voiced his concerns about the current state of the gaming industry. In a recent LinkedIn post, he shared his struggles to secure funding for a proposed AAA horror game, which led him to question whether he has directed his last game. Schofield had been working on the project with his daughter, Nicole, and a team o…
July 29, 2025, 7:14 p.m.
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Creative Director of Indiana Jones to be Keynote Speaker at Game Republic New Horizons
The creative force behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be joining forces with BAFTA at the inaugural Game Republic New Horizons conference, a flagship event tailored for the North of England. Axel Torvenius, the visionary creative director of MachineGames, will participate in an exclusive BAFTA interview session, moderated by Luke Hebblethwaite, BAFTA's head of games. According to Jami…
July 29, 2025, 3:53 p.m.
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Digital Game Sales Surpass Physical Copies in Germany
A recent study has shown that digital downloads now dominate the German gaming market, accounting for nearly 70% of all video game purchases. This shift towards digital distribution is highlighted in a report by the German Games Industry Association, which analyzed data from YouGov. According to the report, the share of digital downloads in Germany increased by 8% in 2024, reaching a record high …
July 29, 2025, 2:16 p.m.
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Web Browser Games Experience Rapid Growth, Surpassing 2023 Figures by 4.9 Times
A recent study has shown a significant surge in the number of web browser games, with a 4.9-fold increase over the past two years, including over 15,000 new releases in Q2 2025 alone. According to a report by Playgama, a leading HTML5 game distributor, the web gaming landscape is undergoing a substantial shift. The report, published on July 29, analyzed game engine demand, publication frequency, …
July 29, 2025, 2 p.m.
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East Asia Video Game Market to Experience 2.3% Downturn in 2025
A recent study forecasts a decline in the East Asian video game market for 2025, citing global challenges impacting Japan and South Korea. The report, released by Niko Partners on July 29, predicts a 2.3% decline in the East Asia video game market, which encompasses Japan and South Korea, in 2025. Having tracked these markets for eight years, Niko Partners' East Asia Market Model and Five-Year Fo…
July 29, 2025, noon
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Krafton Achieves Record-Breaking Revenue, Fueled by Success of PUBG and Inzoi
Krafton, a prominent Korean publisher, has released its financial results for the first half of 2025, boasting revenues of ₩1.54 trillion ($1.1 billion), representing an 11.5% increase from the same period in 2024. The company's profits also rose by 9.5% to ₩703 billion ($505 million). Mobile gaming generated the largest share of revenue, at ₩960 billion ($690 million), followed by PC revenues at…
July 29, 2025, 10:17 a.m.