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Marvel Rivals Achieves 10 Million Players Within 72 Hours
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Dec. 9, 2024, 9:59 p.m.
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Rocksteady Studios to Discontinue Development of Suicide Squad Less Than a Year After Launch
Rocksteady Studios has officially announced that it will be ceasing support for Suicide Squad, merely months after the game's initial release. According to a recent blog post on the game's official website, the developer confirmed that the upcoming fourth season, slated for release in the new year, will be the game's last. The eighth episode, scheduled to launch on January 14, will be the fin…
Dec. 9, 2024, 9:51 p.m.
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Release of Croc: Legends of the Gobbos Pushed Back to 2025
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Dec. 9, 2024, 5:43 p.m.
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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Leads November Sales in Japan
The HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest 3, developed by Square Enix, debuted at the top of Japan's November charts, selling 712,188 copies on the Nintendo Switch within a two-week period. It also secured the second spot on the PlayStation 5, with 200,944 units sold, resulting in a combined total of 913,000 copies sold since its release on November 14, 2024. This surpasses the sales of Dragon Quest 7: Jo…
Dec. 9, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
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Itch.io Restored After Temporary Shutdown Due to Alleged Phishing Report from Funko
Itch.io experienced a temporary outage on December 9, 2024, but has since been restored to full functionality. The issue arose after Funko, the company behind Funko Pop figurines, allegedly submitted a takedown request due to a purported phishing report generated by its 'AI-powered' brand protection software, Brand Shield. The report was sent to Itch.io's registrar, iwantmyname, which subsequentl…
Dec. 9, 2024, 12:36 p.m.
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The Demise of XDefiant and the Live Service Game Landscape
The latest installment of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is available for download, providing a concise overview of the week's most significant news. This week's primary discussion revolves around Ubisoft's decision to discontinue XDefiant in the coming year, shedding light on the hurdles faced by live service games. As major publishers struggle to develop engaging titles that can divert players…
Dec. 9, 2024, 11:17 a.m.
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Ubisoft Buyout Talks Stall Due to Control Dispute Between Tencent and Guillemot Family
Negotiations are ongoing between Ubisoft's major shareholders regarding a potential buyout to take the company private, but disagreements over control are hindering progress. According to sources, the Guillemot family, who founded and currently lead Ubisoft, wants to preserve its existing control after the potential deal. However, Tencent is hesitant to participate in the buyout and increase its …
Dec. 9, 2024, 10:22 a.m.
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Australia Bans Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Due to Content
The Australian Classification Review Board has prohibited the release of Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact, citing "implied sexual violence" as the reason. According to Polygon, the decision was made due to a scene where "an adult male character exposes himself to minors," which led to the game being refused classification. Originally slated for release on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, the game's…
Dec. 9, 2024, 10:01 a.m.
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Deck Nine Games Experiences Further Staff Reductions
Developer of Life is Strange: True Colors, Deck Nine, has undertaken a new round of layoffs, though the precise number of employees impacted is not specified. The news was conveyed via the studio's social media channels by CEO Mark Lyons over the weekend. Lyons stated, "With great sadness, we are announcing the departure of some of our talented colleagues. This decision was exceptionally diffic…
Dec. 9, 2024, 9:59 a.m.
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Majority of UK Students Support Introduction of Esports in School Curriculum
A recent study has found that 75% of students in the UK are in favor of incorporating esports into their school curriculum, with a significant 64% already participating in esports-related academic pursuits. The research, conducted by Censuswide in partnership with Tencent, the British Esports Federation, and Ukie, surveyed 2,000 individuals aged 16-27 who are interested in the creative and entert…
Dec. 6, 2024, 11:11 a.m.