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Rocket Science Establishes Presence in Wales
Rocket Science has made a significant foray into the European market with the establishment of its new division in Wales' capital city. This strategic move is designed to enhance the company's support for its European clientele and bolster its presence in the regional market. Since its inception in 2022, Rocket Science has been a trusted provider of tools and services to prominent industry play…
Aug. 22, 2023, 5:31 p.m.
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Atari Unveils the Revamped Atari 2600+ Console
Atari has officially announced the Atari 2600+, a modern reinterpretation of its iconic home console. Scheduled for release in November, the Atari 2600+ is designed to play original cartridges from both the Atari 2600 and 7800 systems. Additionally, it comes bundled with a 10-in-1 cartridge featuring an array of classic games, including Combat, Adventure, Missile Command, and Yar's Revenge. The c…
Aug. 22, 2023, 3:10 p.m.
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Veterans from Netflix and XSET Establish Midwest Games
Former Netflix executive Ben Kvalo and XSET veteran Rob Martin have launched a new game publishing company called Midwest Games. The company's leadership team features Jennifer Corbett, previously vice president at Crunchyroll, as chief marketing officer, and Chris Klimecky, former principal producer at ProbablyMonsters, as chief project officer. The advisory board comprises Mark James, former CT…
Aug. 22, 2023, 3 p.m.
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Ubisoft's Role in Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision: A Turning Point?
In the most recent GI Microcast episode, Chris Dring and James Batchelor delve into the latest updates surrounding Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Following the CMA's decision to block the initial deal, a revised agreement is currently under phase one investigation, with a final decision expected by October 18. Notably, this revised deal excludes cloud gaming rights, whic…
Aug. 22, 2023, 2:42 p.m.
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Microsoft Ceases Production of Azure Kinect
Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the Azure Kinect, the successor to the Kinect Xbox accessory, marking the end of the motion-sensing camera's production lifecycle. According to a recent blog post, the company will discontinue sales of the latest hardware version by October or once existing stocks are depleted. Initially introduced in 2019, the Azure Kinect Developer Kit was design…
Aug. 22, 2023, 2:39 p.m.
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Virtuos Expands Global Reach with New Prague Studio
Virtuos has officially launched its newest studio in Prague, marking the fourth location within the Virtuos Labs system. This new outpost will cater to the needs of game developers, providing comprehensive engineering support across various platforms and technologies, with a particular emphasis on networking, user interface design, mobile gaming, and optimization techniques. The Prague studio wil…
Aug. 22, 2023, 2:38 p.m.
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Behaviour Interactive Acquires Codeglue Studio
Behaviour Interactive has announced the acquisition of Codeglue, a Netherlands-based game development studio. As a result, Codeglue will undergo a rebranding and become Behaviour Rotterdam. Founded in 2000 by Maurice Sibrandi and Peter de Jong, Codeglue has worked on notable titles such as the Shadowrun Trilogy, Corpse Party: Blood Drive, and Action Henk. According to Behaviour Interactive CEO Ré…
Aug. 22, 2023, 2:22 p.m.
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Pokémon Generates $11.6 Billion in Licensed Product Revenue for 2022
According to a report by License Global, The Pokémon Company achieved $11.6 billion in revenue from licensed products in 2022. This figure represents a significant increase of 36.5% from the $8.5 billion earned in 2021. As a result, the company ranked fifth in the Top Global Licensors report and second in terms of brand growth, with an additional $3.1 billion in revenue. The growth is largely att…
Aug. 22, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
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UK Regulator Investigates Revised Microsoft-Activision Deal After Cloud Gaming Rights Sale to Ubisoft
In a significant development, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has undergone restructuring and is under investigation once again. This time, Ubisoft has entered the scene by acquiring cloud gaming rights for all Activision Blizzard games. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority, which initially blocked the deal, is now reviewing the revised transaction. The revised deal addresses…
Aug. 22, 2023, 7:34 a.m.
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Flame Fatales by Games Done Quick Raises $110,000 for Education Charity
A recent online speedrunning event, Flame Fatales, organized by Games Done Quick, has successfully raised over $110,000 for the Malala Fund, a charity dedicated to providing girls globally with access to free education. Held from August 13 to August 20, the event featured all-women and non-binary speedrunners competing online. The Malala Fund specifically targets regions where young women face …
Aug. 21, 2023, 8:21 p.m.