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Comparing Europe and America's Gaming Markets
The Interactive Software Federation of Europe and the European Games Developer Federation have released their annual Key Facts report, offering insights into the European gaming market, including player demographics, spending habits, and market size. To provide a broader perspective, this report is compared to the Entertainment Software Association's Essential Facts report for the US. Both region…
Aug. 24, 2022, 3:13 p.m.
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Acclaimed Game Director Masahiro Sakurai Debuts YouTube Channel Focused on Game Design
Renowned Super Smash Bros series director Masahiro Sakurai has introduced a dedicated YouTube channel centered around game design, offering insights into the creative process. The channel, featuring both Japanese and English content, is designed to make games more enjoyable worldwide. Sakurai's video segments will be concise, ranging from two to five minutes, covering various aspects of game deve…
Aug. 24, 2022, 3:01 p.m.
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Starbreeze Continues to Operate at a Loss Despite Reduced Deficit in Q2
Starbreeze has released its financial report for the quarter ending June 30th, 2021, revealing the studio's ongoing struggle to achieve profitability despite continued work on Payday 3. Key highlights include: - Net sales of SEK 31.8 million ($2.9 million), representing a 0.8% year-over-year decline - EBITDA of SEK 18.1 million ($1.6 million), a significant improvement from SEK -51.8 million ($4…
Aug. 24, 2022, 12:38 p.m.
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UK Publisher Accused of Misusing Developer's Cultural Background for Funding Purposes
A controversy has emerged surrounding UK-based publisher PQube Games, with two Indonesian studios, Toge Productions and Mojiken Studio, coming forward with accusations of exploitation. The studios claim that PQube Games utilized their Indonesian background to obtain a diversity grant from a prominent platform in August 2020, intended to support underrepresented developers during the pandemic. Ins…
Aug. 24, 2022, 12:11 p.m.
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Horizon Forbidden West Maintains Top Spot for Third Consecutive Week in UK Boxed Charts
Horizon Forbidden West continues to dominate the UK physical charts, securing its position at the top for the third week in a row. The game's sustained success can be attributed to its inclusion in hardware bundles, which have fueled another surge in sales. Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch Sports has risen to second place, displacing Two Point Campus. Following its strong launch, Two Point Campus has s…
Aug. 24, 2022, noon
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Mainstream Games Like The Lord of the Rings Require Retail Presence
Although major AAA titles are increasingly shifting their sales to digital platforms, with 68% of Elden Ring's UK launch sales being digital, mainstream IPs still benefit from a retail presence, according to Daedalic's head of publishing, Jonas Hüsges. In a Gamescom interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Hüsges emphasized the need to engage with the target audience through various channels, including …
Aug. 24, 2022, 9:17 a.m.
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Analyzing the Highlights of Gamescom Opening Night Live on Our Podcast
The latest installment of The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast is ready for download, focusing on the key takeaways from the 2022 Gamescom Opening Night Live event. Host James Batchelor is joined by Alex Donaldson, representing VG247 and RPGSite, to delve into the major announcements and reveals from the showcase. Throughout the discussion, they assess the diversity of games presented, emphasize the s…
Aug. 24, 2022, 5:50 a.m.
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Rogue Games Adopts Four-Day Workweek
Rogue Games, a video game publisher, is transitioning to a permanent four-day workweek starting this September, as announced by CEO and co-founder Matt Casamassina on LinkedIn. Casamassina acknowledged potential challenges but expressed confidence in the company's ability to adapt without disrupting services for developers, partners, or customers. "From an external perspective, the change sho…
Aug. 23, 2022, 9:03 p.m.
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Former GTA Producer Leslie Benzies Unveils Everywhere at Gamescom
The highly anticipated Gamescom event commenced with a two-hour Opening Night Live extravaganza, hosted by the renowned Geoff Keighley. This spectacle featured an array of major revelations, updates, and release date announcements, with some of the most significant highlights outlined below. ● The event was initiated with a captivating teaser trailer for Everywhere, the inaugural title from Buil…
Aug. 23, 2022, 8:18 p.m.
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Destiny 2 Now Available on Epic Games Store
Bungie has officially launched Destiny 2 on the Epic Games Store, as revealed during the game's latest showcase. The event provided an in-depth look at the upcoming season and the premium expansion, Lightfall. As part of the Bungie-Epic collaboration, Destiny-themed cosmetics will be featured in various Epic titles, including Fortnite and Fall Guys. Players who download Destiny 2 through th…
Aug. 23, 2022, 4:55 p.m.