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All In! Games Shuts Down Publishing Arm
All In! Games has revealed that it has halted its publishing operations and will instead focus on developing games. The reason behind this decision was the company's poor sales performance and the significant challenges it faced in the gaming market, particularly when compared to more established publishing houses. Although All In! Games will no longer be acquiring new titles, it will continu…
June 21, 2023, 2:45 p.m.
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Xbox Delays AR/VR Expansion Until Audience Grows
Matt Booty, Head of Xbox Games Studios, has stated that the company is holding off on expanding into AR/VR gaming until a sizable audience emerges. In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Booty discussed various topics including the cross-media expansion of video games. When asked about Xbox's potential move into VR, Booty noted that while the company has achieved significant success with …
June 21, 2023, 2:02 p.m.
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Australia's Digital Games Tax Offset Legislation Receives Official Approval
The Australian government has given its official seal of approval to the Digital Games Tax Offset. According to the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association, the legislation has been passed by both parliamentary houses. Initially introduced in 2021, this incentive offers a 30% tax break to local game development studios with projects exceeding AU$500,000, applicable from July 1, 2022. The …
June 21, 2023, 11:01 a.m.
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US Court Temporarily Blocks Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
A US court has issued a temporary order preventing Microsoft from finalizing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, following a request from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block the deal until the Commission's legal challenge has been resolved. The FTC expressed concerns that Microsoft and Activision Blizzard were planning to merge despite ongoing legal proceedings and a block by the UK's…
June 21, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
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US Court Rejects Preliminary Injunction Against Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
A federal judge in the US has ruled in favor of Microsoft, denying a preliminary injunction sought by a group of gamers attempting to block the tech giant's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to Reuters, US District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley in San Francisco's federal court made the ruling, stating that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate they would suffer i…
June 21, 2023, 10:27 a.m.
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Twitch Unveils Enhanced Content Classification System
Twitch has revamped its content classification system, introducing a more detailed labeling approach to help creators connect with suitable audiences and safeguard younger viewers and advertisers. The new system, outlined in a recent blog post, aims to provide a more nuanced way of categorizing content, without altering the existing community guidelines. The previous mature content toggle has bee…
June 21, 2023, 9:23 a.m.
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Aveum Immortals Release Pushed Back to August 22
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June 21, 2023, 8:35 a.m.
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Electronic Arts Restructures into Two Main Divisions
In a significant organizational overhaul, Electronic Arts has announced its realignment into two primary divisions – EA Sports and EA Entertainment – both of which will report directly to CEO Andrew Wilson. This strategic move aims to grant studio leaders greater autonomy and accountability, enabling them to make more informed decisions regarding development and marketing strategies. The restruct…
June 20, 2023, 8:48 p.m.
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Research Reveals 47% of Gamers Utilize Multiple Platforms
Newzoo has released the findings of its Global Gamer Study, which analyzed the gaming habits of over 74,000 individuals across 36 markets through online surveys. The study yielded key insights into the behavior of multi-platform gamers. Of the respondents, 79% identified as gaming enthusiasts, with 47% of this group playing on more than one platform, including PC, mobile, and console. Mobile gami…
June 20, 2023, 2:52 p.m.
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Versed Secures €1.6 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize AI-Powered Game Creation
Versed, an AI-driven game development platform, has successfully raised €1.6 million in its pre-seed funding round. The platform's primary objective is to empower users to create intricate virtual worlds, replete with interactive dialogue, characters, and turn-based combat, all through the simple act of writing on the platform. The funding round was spearheaded by Gradient Ventures, Google's AI-f…
June 20, 2023, 2:35 p.m.