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Future Implements Editorial Staff Reductions Amidst Strong Revenue Projections
Despite forecasting substantial profits by the end of the month, UK-based media company Future has undergone a round of layoffs across various editorial teams. The exact number of affected staff members remains unclear, but it is known that brands such as TechRadar Gaming, Android Central, Windows Central, and iMore have been impacted. In a statement on Twitter, Future expressed regret over the d…
Sept. 15, 2022, 10:19 a.m.
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Networking Reception at GI Live: London Now Confirmed
Attendees of GI Live: London are invited to a complimentary networking reception on Thursday, September 22nd, courtesy of Renaissance PR and Amiqus. The event will take place from 6pm to 8pm at the Novotel Excel's Upper Deck Bar, immediately following the conclusion of the conference. According to Stefano Petrullo, CEO of Renaissance PR, "We are delighted to support GI Live, a pivotal moment in…
Sept. 15, 2022, 8:13 a.m.
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Roblox to Introduce In-Game Advertising in the Coming Year
At the recent Roblox Developers Conference, the company revealed plans to introduce in-game advertisements on its platform starting next year. These ads will be presented in 3D and will be fully integrated into the Roblox environment, making them easily recognizable. According to the platform, the new advertising format will allow brands and developers to create innovative ad experiences, includi…
Sept. 14, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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The Sims 4 Adopting Free-to-Play Model Eight Years Post-Launch
Electronic Arts has revealed that The Sims 4 will transition to a free-to-play model starting October 18, allowing new players to access the base game without charge across PC and console platforms. According to the company, the decision to adopt this model stems from the enduring creativity of its community, which has produced billions of unique Sims, countless stories, and impressive builds, i…
Sept. 14, 2022, 5:43 p.m.
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343 Industries Suffers Another High-Profile Departure
A fresh wave of upheaval appears to be sweeping through 343 Industries' upper management, with reports from Lords of Gaming suggesting that the studio's director of engineering, David Berger, is set to leave the company. This news is supported by two anonymous sources and corroborated by an anonymous tip received by GamesIndustry.biz. When approached for a statement, a Microsoft spokesperson offe…
Sept. 14, 2022, 5:23 p.m.
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EA Originals Forges New Path with Koei Tecmo Partnership
In a strategic move, Electronic Arts has collaborated with Japanese publisher Koei Tecmo, renowned for its Dynasty Warriors series, to co-develop a brand-new AAA intellectual property. The untitled game promises to be a fantasy feudal Japan-set hunting experience, with more details anticipated later this month. This partnership marks a shift in EA Originals' approach, which traditionally focused …
Sept. 14, 2022, 2:42 p.m.
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Activision Cracks Down on Toxicity with Mass Call of Duty Account Bans
To date, Activision has taken drastic measures against toxic players by banning over 500,000 Call of Duty accounts. This move is part of a broader initiative to purge the series of harmful behavior and create a more positive environment for gamers. In addition to the bans, the company has also renamed more than 300,000 accounts through its automated filtering system, which identifies and removes …
Sept. 14, 2022, 11:44 a.m.
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August's Top Seller: Earth Defense Force 6 Leads in Cumulative Sales
Key highlights include: Switch OLED accounting for nearly half of all hardware sales in August, Nintendo selling 890,800 Switch games - the lowest figure in 2022 so far, and Sony accounting for over 25% of all game sales. Nintendo Switch Sports tops the list as the best-selling boxed game, with approximately 83,000 copies sold. Earth Defense Force 6 debuts at No.2, selling around 68,300 Switch co…
Sept. 14, 2022, 10:19 a.m.
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Disney to Deliver Keynote at GI Live: London's Digital Day
Sean Shoptaw, senior vice president for Global Games & Interactive Experiences at The Walt Disney Company, is set to kick off GI Live: London on its digital day. In an online Q&A session with GamesIndustry.biz, Shoptaw will delve into Disney's approach to working with game development companies of all sizes, from indie teams to larger studios. This comes on the heels of Disney's recent announceme…
Sept. 14, 2022, 9:22 a.m.
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Tekken 8 Headlines Sony's Latest State of Play Presentation
This week's digital gaming event series concluded with Sony's State of Play, featuring several new game announcements, including the highly anticipated Tekken 8. The first trailer for the upcoming fighting game was showcased by Bandai Namco, with confirmation that it will also be released on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The Tekken series, last seen in 2015 with Tekken 7, is set to make a comeback. Son…
Sept. 14, 2022, 8:13 a.m.