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US Gaming Trends: Ethnic and Racial Groups
According to the ESA, certain ethnic groups in the US are more inclined to engage in gaming activities. Notably, 79% of Hispanic adults and 77% of Black Americans participate in gaming, followed by 67% of Asian/Pacific individuals, and 62% of white Americans. In terms of gender, 53% of men and 46% of women in the US are gamers. A survey of over 4000 participants found that the typical gamer is 32…
July 11, 2023, 8:36 p.m.
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Gardens Secures $31 Million in Series A Funding
Gardens, a game studio established in 2020 by founders Stephen Bell, Lexie Dostal, and Chris Bell, has successfully raised $31.3 million through a Series A funding round. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Krafton, with additional participation from notable investors including Dreamhaven, TIRTA, Annie Strain, Jeff Strain, and others. The funds will be utilized to expand the st…
July 11, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
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US Regulator Clears Path for Microsoft to Acquire Activision Blizzard
The US Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been rejected, allowing the deal to proceed. The FTC had sought a temporary injunction pending the outcome of its case to stop the acquisition, scheduled for August. However, Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley's decision enables Microsoft to finalize the acquisition before its July 18 dead…
July 11, 2023, 3:24 p.m.
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Razer Probes Alleged Cybersecurity Incident
Razer, a leading manufacturer of gaming hardware, has launched an investigation into a potential cybersecurity breach that may have compromised its digital currency platform, Razer Gold. According to reports, a hacker is allegedly selling the company's source code and encryption key data for a sum of $100,000. A spokesperson for Razer confirmed that the company was made aware of the potential bre…
July 11, 2023, 3:01 p.m.
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Majority of Classic Video Games at Risk of Being Lost Forever, Study Reveals
A significant number of classic video games released in the US have become inaccessible, a recent study has found. The Video Game History Foundation, in collaboration with the Software Preservation Network, conducted research on the availability of games released prior to 2010. The study's findings indicate that a staggering 87% of retro games in the US are 'critically endangered', making them di…
July 11, 2023, 2:17 p.m.
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Pokémon Go Developer Faces Allegations of Sexism and Pay Discrimination
A lawsuit has been filed against Niantic, the creator of Pokémon Go, alleging a deeply ingrained culture of sexism within the company. According to reports from The Verge, the lawsuit describes Niantic as a 'boys club' where female employees, particularly women of color, face significant biases. One of the key allegations is that a female employee was paid substantially less than a male colleague…
July 11, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
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Former Q-Games Team Members Launch Denkiworks
Denkiworks, a new independent game studio based in Kyoto, has emerged from stealth mode. Founded by Taku Arioka, Liam Edwards, formerly the game director at Chuhai Labs, and programmer Jan de Graaf, all of whom previously worked at Q-Games on the Apple Arcade title Pixeljunk Scrappers, the studio is now working on its inaugural project. Codenamed Project Tanuki, the game is being developed using …
July 11, 2023, 1 p.m.
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Outdated perceptions of gamers hinder the adoption of sustainable practices in the gaming industry
At the Develop Brighton conference, MJ Widomska, founder of Yrs Truly, delivered a presentation on the significance of sustainability in the gaming industry, emphasizing that it encompasses more than just environmental considerations. She provided guidance on how gaming companies can adopt sustainable practices. Widomska defined sustainability as 'meeting our own needs without compromising the ab…
July 11, 2023, 12:35 p.m.
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Sega of America Staffers Overwhelmingly Approve Union Formation
In a landmark decision, employees at Sega of America, united under the Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (AEGIS), have cast their votes in favor of establishing a union, with 91 votes for and 26 against, as reported by Polygon. This development marks another significant milestone in the unionization of major North American gaming companies. AEGIS, in partnership with the Communications Worker…
July 10, 2023, 8:16 p.m.
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Esports Retains Medal Sport Status at 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya
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July 10, 2023, 2:24 p.m.