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Nintendo Switch Reaches 30 Million Lifetime Sales in Japan
In July, Japan witnessed the Nintendo Switch surpassing 30 million consoles in lifetime sales. According to Famitsu's retail data from June 26 to July 30, the console sold approximately 407,000 units across its various models. In comparison, the PlayStation 5 sold around 243,000 units during the same period, with total sales of 4 million units in the country. Nintendo led the software sales with …
Aug. 14, 2023, 2:45 p.m.
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Major Industry Players Join the GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit at PAX
The GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit at PAX has seen a significant surge in participants, with prominent platform holders, investors, and publishers confirming their attendance. Nintendo, Limited Run, and Kepler are among the latest additions to the event, which aims to connect indie developers with key industry stakeholders. The summit, scheduled to take place on August 31st at the Seattle Co…
Aug. 14, 2023, 1 p.m.
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Pokémon Go Reaches 678 Million Global Downloads
Since its launch in 2016, Pokémon Go has achieved a staggering 678 million downloads worldwide. Data.ai's recent report reveals that the US is the game's largest market, accounting for 164 million downloads, or approximately a quarter of the total. This has secured Pokémon Go's position as the fourth most downloaded game in the US. On a global scale, it ranks 18th among mobile games by total down…
Aug. 14, 2023, 12:32 p.m.
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Rockstar Games Acquires Cfx.re, a Leading Roleplay Modding Team
In a significant development, Rockstar Games has officially acquired Cfx.re, a renowned modding team behind popular multiplayer roleplay servers for Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. The acquisition was announced through a statement, although the specific terms of the deal remain undisclosed. Cfx.re is the creative force behind Two notable servers, FiveM and RedM, launched in 2015 and…
Aug. 14, 2023, 11:01 a.m.
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Krafton Commits $150 Million Investment to India's Gaming Industry
Krafton has announced plans to invest an additional $150 million in Indian gaming startups over the course of the next two to three years. According to a report by TechCrunch, the company behind PUBG views India as a crucial growth engine. Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO of Krafton India, expressed the company's long-term commitment to the country's thriving startup ecosystem, stating, "We have faith in th…
Aug. 14, 2023, 9:39 a.m.
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Nintendo Submits Patent Applications for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Innovations
Recently disclosed patents for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reveal Nintendo's efforts to protect its intellectual property. Over the past few months, the company has submitted numerous patent applications to the Japan Patent Office, as observed on naoya2k's blog and reported by Automaton. These applications span multiple aspects of the game, including the capabilities and limitations…
Aug. 11, 2023, 2:36 p.m.
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Baldur's Gate 3 Developer Requests Complete List of Uncredited Localizers
An update on August 11, 2023, revealed that Altagram, the localization firm responsible for the omission, has issued an apology and committed to revising its crediting policies. In a public statement, the company acknowledged its role in the error and expressed regret for the impact it had on the affected developers. Altagram outlined seven new policies, including enhanced transparency with freel…
Aug. 11, 2023, 10:36 a.m.
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Netflix Introduces Mobile App for Game Controllers
Netflix has unveiled a dedicated game controller application, currently exclusive to the App Store for iOS users, hinting at the potential development of its cloud gaming platform. This new app enables subscribers to engage in gaming experiences on their television sets using an intuitive gamepad interface. Upon launching a game, users are prompted to establish a connection but are met with a 'Ne…
Aug. 11, 2023, 9:51 a.m.
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Nexon Sees 12% Revenue Increase in Q2
Nexon, the developer of MapleStory, has announced its Q2 earnings, revealing a revenue of $649 million, which represents a 12% increase from the previous year. The key highlights for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, include: - A revenue of ¥94 billion ($649 million), marking a 12% year-on-year increase - An operating income of ¥27.6 billion ($191 million), up 22% year-on-year - A net i…
Aug. 10, 2023, 9:08 p.m.
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Twitch Sees 5% Viewership Uptick in July
In July, Twitch experienced a significant surge in viewership, with a total of 1.8 billion hours watched, marking a 5% increase from the previous month, as reported by StreamElements and Rainmaker.gg in their State of the Stream report. This growth trend has been consistent since March, with daily viewership hours reaching 57 million in June and 57.3 million in July. The platform's most-watched g…
Aug. 10, 2023, 5:44 p.m.