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Nvidia Brings Cloud Gaming to Cars with Key Automotive Partners
Nvidia has revealed plans to expand its cloud gaming service, GeForce Now, to the automotive sector. Hyundai Motor Group, BYD, and Polestar are among the pioneering manufacturers to incorporate this technology into their cars. These companies are already utilizing Nvidia's technology for their autonomous vehicles. The integration of GeForce Now enables drivers and passengers to enjoy games while …
Jan. 4, 2023, 3:46 p.m.
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ByteDance Implements Additional Job Cuts in China
Towards the end of 2022, ByteDance allegedly undertaken a significant reduction in its Chinese workforce, with hundreds of employees impacted across various departments, including its gaming division. Sources close to the matter revealed to the South China Morning Post that the cuts extended to Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, and the company's real estate and gaming operations. A report by…
Jan. 4, 2023, 10:01 a.m.
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Microsoft and FTC Not Engaged in Meaningful Settlement Discussions
The Federal Trade Commission has confirmed that there are no substantive discussions underway between the regulator and Microsoft regarding a settlement over the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This was disclosed by FTC attorney James Weingarten during a pre-trial hearing. The FTC had previously filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition, citing concerns over Microsoft's history of mak…
Jan. 4, 2023, 9:31 a.m.
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Roger Kean, Co-Founder of Zzap!64 and Crash Magazines, Passes Away
The gaming community is mourning the loss of Roger Kean, a pioneering co-founder of influential UK gaming magazines Zzap!64 and Crash. According to reports from Fusion R Gamer, Kean's passing is attributed to complications from motor neuron disease. Kean's career in gaming media began in 1983 when he co-founded Newsfield Publications with Franco Frey and Oliver Frey, focusing on coverage of games…
Jan. 3, 2023, 7:42 p.m.
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Zenimax Quality Assurance Workers Successfully Form a Union
The unionization of Zenimax's QA workforce marks a significant milestone, with approximately 300 QA developers across the US operations of Zenimax expressing their support for unionization through either signing authorization cards or voting online. Microsoft has formally recognized the union, as announced by Zenimax Workers United and the Communications Workers of America. This development makes…
Jan. 3, 2023, 6:53 p.m.
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Marvel Snap Generates $30 Million in Global Revenue
Since its launch in October 2022, Marvel Snap has accumulated $30 million in global player expenditures. According to data from Appmagic, as cited by MobileGamer.biz, the United States accounts for the majority of revenue, with $17.5 million in spending. The remaining top-grossing markets include South Korea with $2 million, Japan with $1.4 million, Canada with $1.2 million, and France with $915,…
Jan. 3, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
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Chinese Authorities Grant Licenses to 44 Foreign Games for Local Distribution
The National Press and Publication Administration of China has issued publishing permits for 44 foreign games, allowing them to be released within the country. According to a report by Reuters, notable titles such as Nintendo's Pokemon Unite and Riot Games' Valorant are among the approved games. The list also includes several South Korean games, which had been subject to import restrictions in Ch…
Jan. 3, 2023, 3:31 p.m.
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Veteran Game Developer Archer Maclean Passes Away at 60
Renowned developer Archer Maclean has sadly passed away at the age of 60. News of his passing spread through social media during the holiday season. Maclean was renowned for his iconic titles from the 1980s, including Dropzone and International Karate. He also developed Archer Maclean's Mercury for the PSP and several snooker and pool games, with his last title being Wheelspin in 2009. Although h…
Jan. 3, 2023, 1:29 p.m.
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Chile Gives Green Light to Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has obtained another key approval for its proposed $68.7 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard. Chile's National Economic Prosecutor's Office recently cleared the merger after conducting a phase one investigation into its potential impact on competition. According to the office, the merger is unlikely to substantially reduce competition in the video game market, citing evidence and an…
Jan. 3, 2023, 11:51 a.m.
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Square Enix Focuses on In-House Development for 2023 Amidst Western Studio Sales
In a recent letter, Square Enix President Yosuke Matsuda outlined the company's plans to enhance its in-house development capabilities in 2023, despite the sale of several Western studios. Matsuda explained that the sale of Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, and Square Enix Montréal to Embracer in 2022 was part of a broader effort to concentrate resources, given the increasing complexity and cost …
Jan. 3, 2023, 11:36 a.m.