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Jagex Names Jon Bellamy as New Chief Executive Officer
Jagex has announced the appointment of Jon Bellamy as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Phil Mansell who has led the company since 2017. Mansell will remain with the organization temporarily to ensure a seamless transition. Bellamy, who has been a member of Jagex's board since 2024, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Huuuge Games and Jagex. Marc Allera, Jagex chair…
March 4, 2025, 8:53 p.m.
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Tencent Boosts Stake in Kadokawa, FromSoftware's Parent Company
Tencent has bolstered its stake in Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, with a 1.11% increase, taking its total shareholding to 7.97%. According to a report by Nikkei, the move is part of a broader capital and business alliance between Tencent and Kadokawa. This development brings Tencent's shareholding in Kadokawa to within two percentage points of Sony's, which holds a 10% stake afte…
March 4, 2025, 8:42 p.m.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Achieves Record-Breaking Sales of 8 Million Units in Just Three Days
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March 4, 2025, 10:54 a.m.
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PTW Unveils New Identity as Side
The renowned games outsourcing company, PTW, has undergone a significant transformation, consolidating its subsidiaries, including 1518 Studios, audio services provider SIDE, and Ghostpunch Games, under a single brand identity – Side. This strategic move enables Side to offer a comprehensive suite of services, encompassing game development, art and audio production, quality assurance, localizatio…
March 4, 2025, 10:38 a.m.
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Rockstar Games Expands with Acquisition of Video Games Deluxe, Now Rebranded as Rockstar Australia
In a significant move, Rockstar Games has acquired Video Games Deluxe, a Sydney-based developer, and rebranded it as Rockstar Australia. Video Games Deluxe has previously collaborated on the re-releases of L.A. Noire and its VR counterpart, as well as upgrades for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition. Brendan McNamara, founder of Video Games Deluxe, expressed his enthusiasm, stating…
March 4, 2025, 8:26 a.m.
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Capcom Appoints Monster Hunter Producer as New Chief Product Officer
As of April 1, Ryozo Tsujimoto, the renowned producer of Monster Hunter, will take on the position of chief product officer, succeeding Yoichi Egawa, who will step down from his role as executive corporate officer. Meanwhile, Haruhiro Tsujimoto, the company's president and COO, will oversee the Pachinko and Pachislo business divisions. With a career spanning over 25 years at Capcom, Ryozo Tsujimo…
March 3, 2025, 9:27 p.m.
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Veteran Director Launches Independent Studio to Foster Creative Protection
Following his departure from Ouka Studios, which was owned by NetEase and ceased operations last year soon after the release of Visions of Mana by Square Enix, former co-director Kenji Ozawa has now founded Studio Sasanqua. In an interview with Automaton, Ozawa emphasized that a key goal of the new studio is to ensure that management prioritizes the protection and support of its creators, aiming …
March 3, 2025, 9:13 p.m.
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Steam Achieves New Milestone with Over 40 Million Concurrent Players
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March 3, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
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Sumo Group Offloads Publishing Arm Secret Mode in Undisclosed Deal
In a significant move, Sumo Group has divested its publishing subsidiary, Secret Mode, to Emona Capital and the company's existing leadership, Ed Blincoe and James Schall, for an undisclosed amount. Emona Capital, a seasoned financial investor with extensive experience in the gaming sector, has added Secret Mode to its portfolio, which already includes notable names such as Relic Entertainment an…
March 3, 2025, 8:06 p.m.
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Studio Fizbin Announces Closure After 14 Years, Reignbreaker to be Final Release
The upcoming game Reignbreaker will mark the final release from Studio Fizbin, as the studio is set to cease operations after 14 years. In a statement, founder and CEO Alexander Pieper expressed that the decision to shutter the studio was necessary due to the current state of the gaming industry. Despite efforts to secure new projects, none were successful, prompting the difficult decision to clo…
March 3, 2025, 7:48 p.m.