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Indonesian Language Now Available in Steam Beta
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Aug. 15, 2023, 6:20 p.m.
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Kotaku Editor-in-Chief Patricia Hernandez Let Go Amidst Reported Disagreement
Reports have emerged that Patricia Hernandez, editor-in-chief of Kotaku, has been let go following a personnel dispute. Journalist Shannon Liao, who spoke with Hernandez after her departure was announced on social media, confirmed the news. Hernandez will now concentrate on freelance writing, as revealed in Liao's Updater newsletter. The specifics of the disagreement that led to her termination r…
Aug. 15, 2023, 2:45 p.m.
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Introducing the Pioneering Cohort of Black Voices in Gaming's XPerience Excellence Accelerator
Black Voices in Gaming has officially unveiled the inaugural group of developers participating in the XPerience Excellence Accelerator program. In collaboration with Netflix Games, this initiative is tailored to support mobile game development, offering participants valuable networking opportunities and industry insights. A grant of $20,000 will be awarded to each participating studio to facilita…
Aug. 15, 2023, 2:06 p.m.
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Discover the Secrets of Steam's Game Discovery at the GI Investment Summit
This month, Valve will be attending the GI Investment Summit at PAX in Seattle, where the company's Erik Peterson will delve into the intricacies of how games are promoted on the popular digital store Steam. Peterson will be joined by prominent speakers, including former PlayStation studios head Shawn Layden and Xbox's general manager of game creator partnerships Jen MacLean. The full speaker li…
Aug. 15, 2023, 2:04 p.m.
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Zynga Unveils Its Inaugural Blockchain-Based Game
Zynga has officially announced the launch of its first-ever blockchain game, Sugartown, as noted by VentureBeat. The game operates on the Ethereum network and utilizes ERC-721 Ora tokens, enabling players to participate in minigames and accrue in-game currency. This marks the company's first Web3 project since the hiring of Matt Wolf as VP of blockchain nearly two years ago, shortly before the co…
Aug. 15, 2023, 2:03 p.m.
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Netflix Unveils Cloud Gaming Service in Limited Beta Release
Netflix has initiated a trial run of its cloud gaming platform. As of today, a limited subset of subscribers in the UK and Canada can utilize the Netflix Game Controller app to play games directly on their televisions. According to Mike Verdu, Vice President of Netflix Gaming, the primary objective of this beta phase is to refine the company's game streaming capabilities, controller functionality…
Aug. 15, 2023, 1:24 p.m.
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Summer Sales Boost PS5 Game Sales, Lego Star Wars Remains at the Top of the UK Boxed Charts
The UK boxed charts saw a resurgence in PS5 game sales this week, driven by summer promotions and competitive pricing. According to GfK's report, four of the top ten best-selling boxed games had their PS5 editions leading the way, with the exclusive Gran Turismo rounding out the top ten at No. 10. The top three spots remained unchanged from the previous week, with Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Sa…
Aug. 15, 2023, 10:25 a.m.
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Activision Blizzard Withdraws Lawsuit Against TikTok Creator
In a recent turn of events, Activision Blizzard has decided to abandon its lawsuit against a TikTok user who had been threatened with legal action over the unauthorized use of an audio clip. The lawsuit was filed last month against Anthony 'The Needle Drop' Fantano, a music critic, after he allegedly demanded a significant amount of money for the use of his voice in a promotional video. However, …
Aug. 15, 2023, 8:58 a.m.
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Savvy Games Group Withdraws from $2 Billion Embracer Deal
It has been disclosed that Savvy Games Group was the strategic partner that pulled out of a $2 billion agreement with Embracer Group. According to sources cited by Axios, the involvement of the Saudi Arabian government-backed gaming company was confirmed, although the reasons for the deal's collapse were not provided. Despite the failed partnership, the two companies remain connected, with Savvy …
Aug. 14, 2023, 8:03 p.m.
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Assassin's Creed Mirage Launch Brought Forward to October 5
Ubisoft has adjusted the launch date of Assassin's Creed Mirage to October 5, creating more breathing room before a slew of major releases later in the month. Originally slated for October 12, the game's new timeline positions it more favorably. October is packed with notable releases, including Microsoft's Forza Motorsport on October 10, followed by Alan Wake 2 on October 17, and the highly anti…
Aug. 14, 2023, 6:31 p.m.