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UK Game Developers Face Recruitment Challenges in 2024
According to a recent report by TIGA, nearly half of the UK's game development companies struggled to fill vacancies in 2024, primarily due to a shortage of skilled workers in the industry. The findings are based on a survey of 26 game development businesses, which collectively employ 13% of the UK's game development workforce. The survey revealed that 32% of respondents experienced skill shortag…
Nov. 19, 2024, 2:35 p.m.
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Olivier Courtemanche to Lead PlayStation's Mobile Division
Sony Interactive Entertainment has made key appointments, naming Olivier Courtemanche as the head of its mobile segment and Justin Kubiak as the head of mobile business development and partnerships. The announcements were made public via LinkedIn. Courtemanche, who previously shared the role of co-head of mobile with Kris Davis, joined Sony in 2022, bringing experience from Meta, Zynga, Walt Disn…
Nov. 19, 2024, 10:26 a.m.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket Reaches $120m in Revenue Since Launch
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has amassed $120.8 million in revenue since its launch date of October 30, 2024. According to a report by PocketGamer, citing data from AppMagic, the game crossed the $100 million threshold in under three weeks. In its initial four days, Pokémon TCG Pocket generated $12 million, and by the end of its first week, it had earned $38.5 million. The game's revenue …
Nov. 19, 2024, 10:18 a.m.
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SuperScale Secures $1.2 Million in Latest Funding Round
SuperScale has successfully raised $1.2 million in its latest funding round, dedicated to driving the growth of its groundbreaking SuperPlatform game business analytics service. The funding round was spearheaded by key existing investors, including Across Private Investments, LevelUp Ventures, Zero One Hundred, and Venture to Future Fund, with notable participation from new investor Strecko Inv…
Nov. 19, 2024, 9:40 a.m.
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Thought Pennies Reduces Workforce Due to Loss of Project Funding
Thought Pennies has been forced to downsize its team after its publisher altered its strategic priorities. In a LinkedIn statement, Chief Creator Officer Daniel Erickson explained that despite consistently meeting milestones and receiving positive feedback, the studio had to reduce its staff due to a project losing its funding. Over the past three years, Thought Pennies grew from a two-person tea…
Nov. 18, 2024, 9:48 p.m.
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Merak Capital Introduces $80 Million Fund to Boost Gaming Startups in MENA
Merak Capital has unveiled an $80 million fund dedicated to nurturing startups within the gaming industry across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. The initiative, known as Exel by Merak, is set to back between 15 to 20 gaming startups, encompassing a broad spectrum of services including game development, cutting-edge gaming technologies, and publishing platforms. Through this accelerator p…
Nov. 18, 2024, 3:52 p.m.
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Play Ventures Secures $140 Million for Its Third Gaming Fund
Play Ventures has successfully closed its third gaming fund, securing $140 million in investments. According to reports by GamesBeat, Play Ventures will maintain its focus on investing in early-stage gaming companies, with a particular emphasis on mobile free-to-play games, as well as infrastructure and AI-driven gaming tools in this funding round. Since the completion of its third funding ro…
Nov. 18, 2024, 3:03 p.m.
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Roblox Enhances Safety Features and Parental Controls
Roblox has introduced significant updates to its safety systems and parental controls, aiming to provide a safer environment for children under 13. The changes include remote parental control, updated communication settings, and the introduction of content labels for experiences. Parents can now remotely monitor and manage their child's account, setting limits on spending and screen time, as well…
Nov. 18, 2024, 2:17 p.m.
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Unity CEO Clarifies Decision to Scrap Controversial Runtime Fee
In a recent address, Unity CEO Matthew Bromberg discussed the runtime fee controversy and the company's decision to reverse it after a year. Bromberg's first priority upon taking office in May was to tackle the issue, and he began by meeting with developers worldwide to gauge their reactions to the fee. "Time and again, I was told that while developers valued Unity as a partner, they were unhappy…
Nov. 18, 2024, 10:33 a.m.
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Half-Life 2 Achieves New Milestone with Over 60,000 Players Online
The iconic game Half-Life 2 has surpassed 60,000 concurrent players on Steam, coinciding with its 20th anniversary celebrations. Currently, the game's peak player count stands at 64,085, marking the highest recorded figure since Steam DB began tracking player statistics in 2008. This surpasses the previous record of 16,101 concurrent players set in August 2021. The surge in player numbers follows…
Nov. 18, 2024, 9:33 a.m.