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Sega Expands Film Portfolio with Space Channel 5 and Comix Zone Adaptations
Sega aims to build on the momentum of its Sonic the Hedgehog film series with two new movie projects based on its iconic games. The company has partnered with PictureStart, the production house behind the upcoming Borderlands film, to develop cinematic adaptations of Space Channel 5 and Comix Zone. Space Channel 5, inspired by the 1999 Dreamcast title, tells the story of a fast-food worker who jo…
Aug. 22, 2022, 1:52 p.m.
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UK Sees Record-Breaking PC Launch for Spider-Man Remastered on PlayStation
According to recent GSD data, Spider-Man Remastered has become the fastest-selling PC launch for PlayStation in the UK. Its first-week sales exceeded those of God of War, the previous major PlayStation PC release, by 26%. This places Spider-Man Remastered as the fourth largest PC game launch in the UK this year, following Elden Ring, Total War: Warhammer 3, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.…
Aug. 22, 2022, 12:17 p.m.
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Subscribe to the Revamped GamesIndustry.biz Newsletter
Following the recent redesign of our website, GamesIndustry.biz has also revamped its newsletters. To experience the new format, visit gamesindustry.biz/newsletters and sign up for free. The subscription process is straightforward: simply go to the sign-up page, provide your email address, and select the newsletters you're interested in. We currently offer two newsletters: a daily summary of majo…
Aug. 22, 2022, 11:43 a.m.
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Advancing Gender Parity: Women in Games Releases Comprehensive Guide
Women in Games has launched a novel publication aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women in the gaming sector. The booklet, titled 'Building a Fair Playing Field', focuses on combating widespread gender disparities and highlights the pivotal role of leadership in fostering a more equitable environment. Spanning 150 pages, it offers a wealth of information, including personal anecdotes…
Aug. 22, 2022, 9:51 a.m.
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Activision Blizzard Faces New Labor Practice Allegations from Communications Workers of America
The Communications Workers of America has lodged a complaint against Activision Blizzard, alleging unlawful employee surveillance during protests and disruption of internal chat channels where staff were discussing labor issues. According to a report by Fortune, the complaint also states that the company threatened to limit access to other internal messaging platforms where employees were discuss…
Aug. 19, 2022, 9:07 p.m.
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Twitch Records 1.7 Billion Hours of Viewing in July
According to the latest State of the Stream report by StreamElements and Rainmaker.gg, Twitch maintained its viewership momentum in July, mirroring its performance from the previous month. The platform achieved 1.7 billion hours watched, although it has yet to surpass the 2 billion hours watched recorded in January. Facebook Gaming experienced a relatively stable viewership, with 424 million hour…
Aug. 19, 2022, 6:09 p.m.
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Atom Switch Secures $3.4 Million Investment from Hiro Capital and 1Up Ventures
Atom Switch, a Chicago-based game development studio, has successfully raised $3.4 million in funding from investors Hiro Capital and 1Up Ventures. This investment will be utilized to support the development of the studio's inaugural PC and console game, InfestStation, a multiplayer first-person shooter built using Unreal Engine 5. Established in 2013 by CEO and creative director Dan Sandberg…
Aug. 19, 2022, 3 p.m.
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US Gaming Industry Sees 9% Decline in Revenue to $4.2 Billion in July
In July, the US video game market generated $4.2 billion in revenue, marking a 9% decrease from the previous year, according to NPD's latest report. Hardware sales experienced a 12% year-over-year increase to $362 million. However, software sales dropped by 10% to $3.7 billion. The PlayStation 5 led in terms of hardware spending, while the Nintendo Switch had the highest unit sales. On the softwa…
Aug. 19, 2022, 2:27 p.m.
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Diablo IV Will Not Feature Loot Boxes, Blizzard Confirms
Blizzard has provided assurance that Diablo IV, its forthcoming RPG, will not incorporate loot boxes or pay-to-win elements as part of its live service and monetization strategy. The game is set to be a full-price title, accompanied by a premium battle pass and a cosmetics store at launch, neither of which will offer 'pay-for-power' options. The premium battle pass will focus on aesthetic items, …
Aug. 19, 2022, 8:18 a.m.
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Aonic Acquires Exmox Marketing Company in $100m Deal
Aonic Group, a leading video game company, has announced the acquisition of Exmox, a marketing platform, for approximately $100 million. Established in 2015 in Germany, Exmox has developed and implemented successful marketing campaigns for numerous gaming companies. The acquisition is expected to enhance Aonic's advertising operations. According to Aonic's co-founders, Paul Schempp and Olli…
Aug. 18, 2022, 8:41 p.m.