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Amazon to Shut Down Android Appstore by August 2025
Amazon has confirmed that it will discontinue its Appstore for Android devices, effective August 20, 2025. The decision aims to redirect focus towards supporting the Appstore on Amazon's proprietary devices, citing higher customer engagement. Although the Appstore will no longer be available on Android, it will continue to operate on Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices. Developers received notice of …
Feb. 25, 2025, 1:56 p.m.
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Dovetail Games Names Gemma Brown and Rob O'Farrell as Joint CEOs
Gemma Brown and Rob O'Farrell have been appointed as the new Co-CEOs of Dovetail Games. With Brown previously serving as the company's Chief Operating Officer for 12 years and O'Farrell as Chief Development Officer for 11 years, they bring a deep understanding of the organization and strong leadership skills to their new roles. In a joint statement, the co-CEOs expressed their enthusiasm for lead…
Feb. 24, 2025, 9:33 p.m.
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PEGI to Reassess Automatic 18+ Ratings for Games Featuring Simulated Gambling Following Balatro's Appeal
Following a successful appeal, Balatro's age rating has been lowered from 18+ to 12 across Europe. The game's publisher, Playstack, previously stated that the title was temporarily removed from sale on various digital stores due to an unexpected change in its age rating from 3+ to 18+. This change was made due to the game being mistakenly believed to contain prominent gambling imagery and instruc…
Feb. 24, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
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Monopoly Go Generates $112m of Hasbro's $472m Digital Gaming Revenue for 2024
Hasbro reported a 22% year-over-year increase in digital and licensed gaming revenue, reaching $471.7 million. Notably, $112 million of this revenue was attributed to Monopoly Go by Scopely. Although the Magic: The Gathering franchise experienced a modest 4% growth in its Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment, the revenue from Magic: The Gathering itself declined by 1% due to the previo…
Feb. 24, 2025, 7:42 p.m.
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Gamescom Asia and Thailand Game Show Unite Under a New Banner
In a historic move, Gamescom Asia and the Thailand Game Show have joined forces to create Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show, slated to launch in October. This merger brings together the global reach of Gamescom Asia and the vibrant fan culture of the Thailand Game Show, promising an unparalleled gaming experience. Previously, Gamescom Asia drew over 40,000 attendees from 78 countries and feature…
Feb. 24, 2025, 7:02 p.m.
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Bossa Games Hit by Staff Reductions Due to Industry Turmoil
Bossa Games has undergone another round of layoffs, affecting an unspecified number of employees. In a LinkedIn statement, co-founder and co-CEO Henrique Olifiers revealed that the studio made the difficult decision to reduce its workforce following the release of Lost Skies. Olifiers stated that the decision was necessary to focus on the game's late-stage production and ensure its successful lau…
Feb. 24, 2025, 1:42 p.m.
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Sam Lake and Lucas Pope to Receive Top Honors at GDC Awards 2025
The Game Developers Choice Awards has unveiled the recipients of its esteemed Lifetime Achievement and Pioneer Awards for this year. Sam Lake, the creative director at Remedy, will be bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Lucas Pope, the visionary behind independent gaming hits such as Paper's, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn, will receive the Pioneer Award. With a career spannin…
Feb. 24, 2025, 11:41 a.m.
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January 2025 Sees 15% Decline in US Gaming Spending, Reaching $4.5 Billion
The successful Steam launch of Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth led to the game securing the No.3 position on Circana's US charts for January 2025. This resurgence in popularity comes after Square Enix initially stated that the game failed to meet expectations following its release in February 2024. Additionally, the Final Fantasy 7 Remake & Rebirth Twin Pack saw a significant jump from No.265 to No.16 i…
Feb. 24, 2025, 9:58 a.m.
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Marvel Rivals Holds Top Position in PC Engagement for January 2025
In January 2025, Marvel Rivals climbed to the top five in Newzoo's overall revenue chart, advancing one spot after its December 6, 2024 release. The game maintained its lead in PC player engagement and jumped from sixth to second place in platform revenue. Notably, it also secured a spot in the top five for PlayStation revenue, demonstrating its success amidst NetEase's confirmation of layoffs at…
Feb. 21, 2025, 2:12 p.m.
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Unity Reports 25% Decline in Q4 Revenue to $457 Million
Unity has announced its Q4 and full-year financial results, revealing a 25% year-over-year decrease in revenue for the fourth quarter, surpassing the previously estimated range of $422-427 million. The company also exceeded its full-year guidance of $1.7-1.71 billion. Key highlights include: Q4 2024 revenue of $457 million, down 25% year-over-year, with Create Solutions revenue at $152 million, d…
Feb. 21, 2025, 11:06 a.m.