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YouTube Relaxes Its Stance on Profanity
YouTube has revised its community guidelines, easing the restrictions on profanity in videos. The previous policy, introduced in November 2022 and enforced from January 2023, sparked controversy among creators as it led to a surge in demonetized content. The updated rules now permit videos with moderate profanity to be monetized, while those containing strong profanity may be eligible for limited…
March 8, 2023, 10:03 a.m.
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Price Hike for Playdate Handheld Console, In-Device Store Launches
Panic, the developer of the Playdate handheld console, has announced a price adjustment to offset rising production costs. The manufacturer's increased expenses have led to a price hike, which will take effect on April 7. Despite aiming to keep the console affordable, the company has raised the price by $20, from $179 to $199, citing already narrow profit margins. To mitigate the impact, the curr…
March 8, 2023, 9:17 a.m.
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Lince Works, Developer of Aragami Series, Announces Studio Closure
The development studio Lince Works, known for creating the Aragami series, has revealed that it will be ceasing operations. In a Twitter statement, the company announced that all development of new projects has been suspended indefinitely. According to the statement, "the past two years have been especially challenging as the studio transitioned towards creating new intellectual properties an…
March 7, 2023, 9:47 p.m.
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Private Division Experiences Job Cuts at Take-Two
According to a report by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, Take-Two has implemented layoffs at its Private Division label, as well as other areas within the company. A spokesperson for the company has confirmed the news, stating that the reductions are part of a strategic effort to realign the organization with long-term objectives. The spokesperson noted that the impact on US development teams has bee…
March 7, 2023, 7:01 p.m.
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Human: Fall Flat Reaches 40 Million Units Sold Globally
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March 7, 2023, 3:23 p.m.
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Rovio Explains Delisting of Original Angry Birds Due to Search Result Interference
Rovio has elaborated on its decision to delist the classic Angry Birds game, citing its negative impact on the discoverability of other titles in the series. According to Ben Mattes, Rovio's head of Angry Birds strategy, the original game's presence in search results was deterring users from finding and downloading other Angry Birds titles. Despite efforts to rebrand the game as Rovio Classics: A…
March 7, 2023, 10:29 a.m.
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UK Game Prices See 7% Increase in 2022
In the UK, the average cost of a video game rose to £36.47 last year, marking a 6.7% increase. According to GfK data from the Entertainment Retailer's Association Yearbook, this growth is based on physical retail sales. In contrast, full-game downloads had an average selling price of £15.19, representing a 7.3% year-over-year increase, as estimated by Omdia. This rise is slightly below the UK's i…
March 7, 2023, 10:19 a.m.
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Meta Cuts Prices for Quest Pro and Quest 2 Headsets
Meta has reduced the prices of two of its VR headset bundles over the weekend. The US price of the recently launched Quest Pro headset has been lowered by a third, and the price hike for the 256GB version of the Quest 2 headset, implemented last year, has been partially rolled back. Originally priced at $1,500 in October, the Quest Pro now retails at $1,000. The 256GB Quest 2, which had its price…
March 6, 2023, 7:57 p.m.
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UK Gaming Market Sees Significant Surge in PS5 Sales and Hogwarts Legacy Success
In a notable turn of events, the UK games market experienced a substantial boost in February, primarily driven by the success of Hogwarts Legacy and the PlayStation 5. Approximately 2.8 million console and PC games were sold across the UK during this period, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. Hogwarts Legacy emerged as the top-selling game of the month, with its launch sales exceedin…
March 6, 2023, 4:07 p.m.
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Square Enix to Shift Japanese Headquarters to Shibuya
In a significant development, Square Enix, the renowned publisher of the Final Fantasy series, has revealed plans to relocate its primary offices in Japan to Shibuya. According to reports, this move is anticipated to occur once the construction of a new facility is completed in November 2024. Presently, the company is based in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo. The announcement of this relocation fo…
March 6, 2023, 3:47 p.m.