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Former Marvelous and Arc System Works Veterans Establish Studio Flare
Veteran game developers Toshinori Aoki and Toshimichi Mori have announced the launch of their new venture, Studio Flare. Located in Gotanda, Tokyo, the studio has received financial backing from NetEase, as reported by Siliconera. Aoki will lead the company as its CEO and president, bringing with him a wealth of experience, including his tenure as vice president at Marvelous Entertainment. Hi…
March 1, 2023, 7:50 p.m.
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ESL FaceIt Group Expands Capabilities with Vindex Acquisition
In a strategic move, ESL FaceIt Group has acquired Vindex, a leading provider of esports technology and analytics. Vindex's portfolio includes the Vindex Intelligence Platform, which offers insights into gaming, streaming, and esports, as well as content production services for live events and tournaments. This merger is expected to enhance ESL FaceIt's position as a major player in the esports a…
March 1, 2023, 6:12 p.m.
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CWA Files Complaint Against Activision Over Alleged Unlawful Termination of Employees
The Communications Workers of America has initiated legal proceedings against Activision Blizzard in response to the termination of two quality assurance employees. According to reports, the two staff members were let go on February 17 after expressing concerns about Activision's decision to implement a partial return to in-office work, which the CWA claims violates labor laws. The CWA stated tha…
March 1, 2023, 1:49 p.m.
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Playtika Puts Game Launches and Development on Hold Amid Market Challenges
Playtika has put a temporary halt on the development of new games and will not be releasing any new titles in the near future. This strategic shift was revealed alongside the company's Q4 financial results, as reported by MobileGamer.biz, and is attributed to the challenges faced in the mobile marketing landscape. According to President and CFO Craig Abrahams, the development of new games will be…
March 1, 2023, 11:45 a.m.
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Square Enix Integrates Forspoken Developer Luminous Productions
In a strategic move, Square Enix has announced that it will be merging Forspoken developer Luminous Productions into its operations, effective May 1. This integration is part of the company's broader plan to enhance the capabilities of its development studios. Having previously operated as a subsidiary, Luminous Productions will now function as an in-house studio, eliminating its status as a sepa…
March 1, 2023, 10:29 a.m.
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FTC Issues Warning to Companies Making Unrealistic AI Claims
The Federal Trade Commission has cautioned businesses against misrepresenting the capabilities of artificial intelligence in their products. In a statement, the Commission noted that AI is a term with multiple definitions and emphasized that it is often used as a marketing buzzword. The FTC warned that some advertisers may be tempted to overuse and misrepresent the term, and provided a set of que…
March 1, 2023, 10:10 a.m.
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EA Cuts 200 QA Testers from Apex Legends Team
Over 200 quality assurance staff members, primarily tasked with testing Apex Legends, have lost their jobs. According to Kotaku, EA's office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has dissolved its quality assurance team. The layoffs were announced during an unexpected, mandatory meeting with the contract firm, Magnit Global. Full-time supervisors who were part of the testing team will receive a 60-day sever…
Feb. 28, 2023, 9:47 p.m.
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National Videogame Museum Staff Barred from Premises by Landlord
The UK-based National Videogame Museum experienced an unexpected disruption on Monday when its staff found themselves locked out of the premises. The museum, currently situated within Sheffield's Castle House building, received an email notification regarding the closure. The British Games Institute, which operates the museum, has been impacted by the lockout. The issue stems from a dispute betwe…
Feb. 28, 2023, 8:03 p.m.
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Console Market Sees Decline in 2022, Reaching $56.2 Billion
According to a recent report by Ampere Analysis, the global console market experienced a downturn in 2022, with total spending amounting to $56.2 billion. This represents a 7.8% decline from the previous year. Console game revenue also saw a decrease, dropping 9.3% year-on-year to $32.6 billion. However, spending on game services increased by 5.6% to $7.8 billion. Sony dominated the market, captu…
Feb. 28, 2023, 6 p.m.
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Nordic Game Investigation Reveals Likely Breach of Anti-Discrimination Law
The results of an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against two Nordic Game employees have been released, with the external firm, Gender Balance, concluding that the event organizer likely breached the Swedish Discrimination Act. The investigation corroborated five instances of misconduct by a former employee, who had left the company before the investigation began. However, it …
Feb. 28, 2023, 4:22 p.m.