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Madbox Expands with New Studio Launch in Annecy, France
French mobile game developer Madbox has inaugurated a brand-new studio in Annecy, France. According to a report by Pocket Gamer, the studio commenced operations in January 2025 within the co-working space known as Les Papeteries – Image Factory. The Annecy studio is led by Arthur Michel, who serves as the game lead, alongside a leadership team comprising Hugues Barlet as game manager and Clément …
Feb. 27, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
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Surpass Game Raises $1.5 Million in Pre-Seed Funding
Surpass Games has successfully secured $1.5 million in funding through a pre-seed investment round, with Laton Ventures taking the lead. According to reports from Mobidictum, the Turkish mobile game developer intends to allocate the funds towards expanding its team and refining its game development processes, with a focus on hybrid-casual puzzle games. "Our goal is to emerge as a leader in the …
Feb. 27, 2025, 10:09 a.m.
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Konami and Bloober Team Unveil New Joint Venture Based on Iconic Konami Franchise
Konami has announced a new collaborative project with Bloober Team, the developer behind the Silent Hill 2 Remake. While details of the project remain scarce, it has been confirmed that the game will be based on a Konami-owned intellectual property, with Konami retaining publisher rights. The partnership leverages Bloober Team's expertise in crafting horror experiences and atmospheric storytellin…
Feb. 26, 2025, 8:55 p.m.
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Retro-Bit Issues Apology for Uncredited Translations in Their Games
Retro-Bit has expressed remorse for releasing several 16-bit games that included translations without proper credits. Following criticism from fans who noticed the uncredited translations in at least four re-releases of SNES and Mega Drive/Genesis games originally available only in Japan, Retro-Bit acknowledged a lapse in their oversight. The company described the incident as a 'regrettable mist…
Feb. 26, 2025, 7:31 p.m.
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Seven Stars, a Finnish Mobile Game Developer, Closes Seed Funding Round
Seven Stars, a Finland-based mobile game development studio, has successfully raised funds in a seed funding round co-led by Spintop Ventures and Behold Ventures, with participation from new investor Sisu Game Ventures. According to a report by Pocket Gamer, the funding round also saw continued support from existing investors, including Failup Ventures and several angel investors, such as…
Feb. 26, 2025, 1:43 p.m.
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Room 8 Group Expands Executive Team with Key Appointments
Room 8 Group, a leading services provider, has made two key executive appointments as part of its strategic expansion into enhanced technology and game development offerings. Guillaume Carmona has been elevated to Vice President of Game Development, where he will oversee the company's creative vision, production quality, and strategic initiatives to deliver exceptional results. Carmona brings 14 …
Feb. 26, 2025, 11:07 a.m.
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Fable Release Pushed Back to 2026
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Feb. 26, 2025, 10:01 a.m.
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Warner Bros to Discontinue Operations at Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros San Diego
Updated on February 25, 2025: Warner Bros. Games issued a statement expressing that the decision to close the three studios was a challenging one and not a reflection on the teams or their talent, but rather a result of a strategic change in direction. The exact number of affected developers remains unclear, but according to their LinkedIn profiles, Monolith employs between 201-500 people, WB Gam…
Feb. 25, 2025, 10:35 p.m.
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Pokémon Company Reaches Settlement in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
A settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed by The Pokémon Company against the developers of Pocket Monster: Remake. Following a court ruling in September that validated The Pokémon Company's copyright claim, the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court ordered the defendants to pay $15 million. After initially disputing the judgment and filing appeals, Guangzhou Maichi Network Technology and …
Feb. 25, 2025, 10:25 p.m.
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Phoenix Labs Announces Closure of Free-to-Play RPG Dauntless in May 2025
Phoenix Labs has revealed that its free-to-play RPG, Dauntless, will cease operations on May 29, 2025, with no further content or updates planned beyond this date. The announcement was made via social media and a detailed statement on the game's Discord server. The decision to shut down Dauntless was described as difficult, with the company expressing appreciation for the dedication and passion o…
Feb. 25, 2025, 2:48 p.m.