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Sony's PlayStation Revenue Surges to $8.8 Billion in H1
Sony's latest financial report reveals a significant boost in sales across all sectors, although operating income in the gaming division has decreased. The company's Q2 revenue reached ¥2.75 trillion ($18.6 billion), representing a 16% year-over-year increase, with operating income at ¥344 billion ($2.3 billion) and net income at ¥264 billion ($1.7 billion). For the first half of the financial ye…
Nov. 1, 2022, 10:47 a.m.
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Netflix Expands Gaming Portfolio with Acquisition of Spry Fox
In a recent move to bolster its gaming division, Netflix has acquired Spry Fox, the renowned developer behind Cozy Grove and Alphabear. As the company's sixth in-house studio and fourth acquisition since September 2021, Spry Fox is set to enhance Netflix's game catalog with its unique brand of 'cozy games'. According to Vice President of Game Studios Amir Rahimi, the acquisition will accelerate …
Nov. 1, 2022, 10:15 a.m.
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NetEase Introduces GPTrack50, Its Latest Game Development Studio
NetEase Games has officially launched GPTrack50, its newest game development studio, with a focus on creating and distributing Japanese gaming entertainment globally. The studio will be headed by industry veteran Hiroyuki Kobayashi, who brings 27 years of experience from Capcom, where he produced notable franchises like Sengoku Basara, Devil May Cry, and Resident Evil. Kobayashi expressed his gra…
Oct. 31, 2022, 11 p.m.
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FIFA 23 Reaches 15.7 Billion Minutes of Gameplay
Since its launch 23 days ago, FIFA 23 has been played for a staggering 15.7 billion minutes. Other notable statistics include 1.7 billion matches played and 4.3 billion goals scored. Sam Kerr's Chelsea Women is the most popular women's team, while she also leads the women's scoring alongside Fran Kirby and Marie-Antoinette Katoto. On the men's side, Marcus Rashford, Kylian Mbappé, and Darwin Núñe…
Oct. 31, 2022, 5:49 p.m.
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EA Confirms Development of Multiple Marvel Games
Electronic Arts has announced a long-term partnership with Marvel to create at least three new action-adventure games for consoles and PC, with the recently unveiled Iron Man game marking the beginning of this collaboration. These games will feature original narratives set within the Marvel Universe. According to EA COO Laura Miele, this partnership is a significant moment for both the developers…
Oct. 31, 2022, 4:39 p.m.
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PS5 Sales Surpass 2 Million Mark in Japan
The PlayStation 5 has reached a significant sales milestone in Japan, with over 2 million units sold since its release in November 2020. According to data from Famitsu, the console achieved this feat in approximately 102 weeks. For comparison, its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, reached 2 million units sold in 90 weeks. The disc-based version of the PS5 has been the most popular, with 1.75 millio…
Oct. 31, 2022, 2:42 p.m.
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Last Chance to Nominate for GamesIndustry.biz Game Changers
The deadline for nominating the next set of Game Changers is fast approaching, with only a few days left to recognize individuals making a positive impact in the gaming industry. This series showcases the dedication and hard work of those striving to create a better environment for everyone. Unlike previous years, where nominees were featured in brief profiles, this time around we will be publish…
Oct. 31, 2022, 12:37 p.m.
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Toxic Workplace Allegations Resurface at Chromatic Games
Chromatic Games, which rebranded from Trendy Entertainment in 2019, is facing accusations of maintaining a toxic work environment. The studio was previously investigated by Kotaku in 2013 for allegations of mismanagement, sexism, and excessive crunch time. A recent report by Polygon has highlighted that these issues may still be present, with sources stating that the company "burns out" employees…
Oct. 31, 2022, 11:55 a.m.
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Physical Sales of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Surpass Vanguard by Over 40% in the UK
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has experienced a significantly stronger first week at retail compared to its predecessor, Call of Duty: Vanguard, with a 42% increase in physical sales. This also represents a near 9% rise over Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War from 2020. However, when compared to the 2019 release of Modern Warfare, sales are down by 61%, a decline that may be attributed to the grow…
Oct. 31, 2022, 11:09 a.m.
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Indie Game Developer Faces Legal Threat from Ikea
A solo developer is under pressure from Swedish furniture giant Ikea over the setting of an upcoming horror game. The Store Is Closed, developed by Jacob Shaw, is a cooperative survival game currently in development and seeking Kickstarter funding. Players must navigate an 'infinite furniture store', crafting weapons and building fortifications to survive while attempting to escape. Following com…
Oct. 31, 2022, 10:28 a.m.