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UK Games Fund Predicted to Yield £30-58 Million in Productivity Gains
A newly released report indicates that the UK Games Fund is anticipated to generate significant productivity benefits for the UK economy, ranging from £30 million to £58 million. This forecast is based on an independent evaluation commissioned by Alma Economics, which assessed the economic impact and effectiveness of the UK Games Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting early-stage…
July 24, 2025, 10:58 a.m.
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Sandsoft Provides Update on Internal Studio Layoffs
In a recent update on July 24, 2025, Sandsoft clarified that its company-wide restructuring did not have a broad impact on all employees. According to an email from a company representative to GamesIndustry.biz, "up to 21 employees involved in internal game development were affected by the changes." The representative emphasized that "the majority of Sandsoft's global team remains intact, as w…
July 24, 2025, 10:22 a.m.
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Itch.io Removes Adult Content Following Payment Processor Scrutiny
The indie game platform itch.io has removed all adult NSFW content from its browse and search pages due to pressure from its payment processors. This decision was made after the organization Collective Shout launched a campaign against Steam and itch.io, prompting payment processors to reevaluate the nature of certain content on both platforms. Itch.io's creator, leafo, announced the change in a …
July 24, 2025, 9:54 a.m.
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Final Fantasy Tactics Remake Rebuilt from Ground Up Due to Lost Source Code
Square Enix has revealed that the source code for the original Final Fantasy Tactics has been irretrievably lost due to overwriting, necessitating a from-scratch rebuild of the upcoming remake, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. In a recent PlayStation blog post, Kazutoyo Maehiro, an events planner on the original Tactics and current director of the remake, disclosed that the source c…
July 24, 2025, 8:42 a.m.
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Julian Lefay, Pioneer Behind The Elder Scrolls Series, Passes Away at 59
Renowned game developer Julian Lefay, often referred to as the 'Father of The Elder Scrolls,' has passed away at the age of 59. The news was confirmed by his team at OnceLost Games, where he served as co-founder and technical director, through a statement on the Kickstarter page for their project, The Wayward Realms. Lefay's colleagues described him as 'a visionary who fundamentally shaped the ga…
July 23, 2025, 8:33 p.m.
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U.S. History Sees Nintendo Switch 2 as the Fastest-Selling Console
The Nintendo Switch 2 has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the fastest-selling console in the U.S., with 1.6 million units sold during its debut month. This surpasses the previous record held by Sony, which sold 1.1 million PlayStation 4 units in November 2013. According to Circana's data, the Nintendo Switch 2 dominated June's video game hardware sales in terms of dollar sales and units…
July 23, 2025, 7:50 p.m.
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Microsoft Rolls Back $80 Price Increase for First-Party Games to Align with Current Market Trends
Microsoft has made a U-turn on its recent decision to increase the price of its first-party games to $80, with The Outer Worlds 2 now set to launch at $69.99. This move aims to keep the pricing of its major holiday releases in line with current market conditions. The change will apply to all upcoming "full-priced holiday releases". A Microsoft spokesperson stated that the company is committed to …
July 23, 2025, 4:35 p.m.
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German Game Industry Sees 4% Decline in Companies Over the Past Year
A recent report reveals a 4% decrease in the number of game companies in Germany, with the total number dropping to 910, comprising 454 developers, 52 publishers, and 404 companies involved in both areas. The number of employees has also seen a 2% decline, falling from 12,408 in 2024 to 12,134 as of May 12, 2025. This downturn comes after several years of growth, fueled by the introduction of the…
July 23, 2025, 3:52 p.m.
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Silent Hill: Townfall Developer Undergoes Rebranding to Screen Burn
The Scottish game development studio, formerly known as No Code, has announced a significant transformation by adopting a new name: Screen Burn. Founded in Glasgow over a decade ago, the studio initially started as a small two-person team but has since grown and evolved. According to Jon McKellan, the Founder and Creative Director, the studio's new name reflects its shift towards a new era, empha…
July 23, 2025, 2:02 p.m.
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Introducing Game On Australia: A New Digital Platform Showcasing Australian Game Development Excellence
The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association has unveiled Game On Australia, a groundbreaking digital platform designed to put the spotlight on the thriving Australian game development sector. Backed by the Australian Government's International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund, Game On Australia aims to demonstrate Australia's status as a prime destination for game development, boasting a uniqu…
July 23, 2025, 1:20 p.m.