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Assassin's Creed Shadows Achieves Third Largest US Launch in Series History
March 2025 saw Assassin's Creed Shadows lead the US game sales charts, according to Circana, while monthly video game hardware spending decreased by 25% compared to the previous year. The latest installment in Ubisoft's series is currently the second best-selling game of the year in the US, following Monster Hunter Wilds. Notably, Assassin's Creed Shadows secured the top spot in full game dollar …
April 23, 2025, 3:17 p.m.
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Dutch Advertising Watchdog Partially Upholds Complaint Against My.Games Over Loot Boxes
The Dutch advertising self-regulatory body, Stichting Reclame Code, has issued a partial ruling in favor of a complaint filed against My.Games, the operator of the mobile game Rush Royale: Tower Defense TD. The complaint, which was submitted on behalf of a child, centered on the game's use of loot boxes and its advertising practices. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the game's store page …
April 23, 2025, 12:09 p.m.
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GamesBeat Gains Independence as a Media Outlet
GamesBeat has officially announced its separation from tech news site VentureBeat, marking a new chapter in its history as an independent media outlet. As part of this transition, Gina Joseph, formerly the chief strategy officer at VentureBeat, has been appointed as the CEO of GamesBeat, bringing over two decades of experience in media and technology leadership. Joseph's tenure at VentureBeat beg…
April 23, 2025, 10:02 a.m.
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Blue Ocean Games Launches $30m Venture Fund for Independent Game Developers
A new venture fund, Blue Ocean Games, has been established with a $30 million investment fund dedicated to supporting independent game developers. Founded by Damian Lee, former head of investments at Krafton, the fund also receives backing from the publisher. The company is introducing a unique investment structure called SAIL, which provides funding at the concept stage of a game, with up to $30…
April 23, 2025, 7:52 a.m.
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Devolver Digital Reduces Nerial Staff by 40%
Devolver Digital has announced a significant reduction in its workforce at Nerial, one of its subsidiary studios, with a 40% cut in staff. This move follows the halving of teams at its Polish studio, Artificer, and Good Shepherd / Big Fan, which were reduced by over 50% in 2024. Despite reporting a strong financial performance and a return to profit and growth, Devolver Digital has reassessed its…
April 22, 2025, 7:34 p.m.
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Japanese Gaming Giants Unite to Preserve Historical Development Assets
Major Japanese game developers, including Square Enix, Capcom, Taito, and Sega, have announced plans to archive historical development materials, such as concept art and design documents, from past game projects. This initiative aims to accurately document the history of Japanese games and share this knowledge with the global community. The companies have been working on preserving these material…
April 22, 2025, 6:29 p.m.
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Nintendo Seeks to Unmask Pokémon Leaker Through Discord Subpoena
In an effort to uncover the identity of the individual responsible for the high-profile Pokémon leak in October 2024, Nintendo of America has filed a request for a subpoena against the online platform Discord. According to documents obtained by Polygon, this move is part of Nintendo's broader strategy to identify the source of the leak, which involved confidential materials from the Pokémon franc…
April 22, 2025, 12:03 p.m.
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Introducing Vendetta, a Revolutionary Game Publishing Agency
Infinitize, a prominent digital media agency, has unveiled Vendetta, a cutting-edge 'publishing-as-a-service' gaming arm, featuring a team with experience in campaigns for notable brands like Devolver Digital, Dreamhack, and SXSW Gaming. The primary objective is to empower independent game studios with robust marketing capabilities, enabling them to compete with major industry players. Vendetta's…
April 22, 2025, 10:47 a.m.
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Anbernic Halts US Shipments of Retro Consoles Due to Tariff Implications
Due to the tariffs imposed on Chinese goods by the Trump administration, Anbernic, a leading retro handheld console maker, has temporarily ceased shipping its products to the US. The company, headquartered in China, has updated its shipping policy to inform customers about potential import duties on their purchases. In a statement, Anbernic announced, "In light of the recent changes to US tariff …
April 22, 2025, 8:32 a.m.
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Nintendo Announces Revised US Pre-Order Date for Switch 2, Pricing Remains Unchanged at $450
April 18, 2025 Update: After a period of uncertainty, Nintendo has confirmed that pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the US will commence on April 24, with the console's price remaining at $450. However, the company has announced that the prices of Switch 2 accessories will be adjusted due to changes in market conditions. In a statement on its official website, Nintendo noted, 'The prices of Nintendo…
April 18, 2025, 2:33 p.m.