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US Game Spending Sees 7% Decline in August, Reaching $4.1 Billion
According to Circana's latest market report, US game spending in August experienced a 7% year-over-year decrease, totaling $4.1 billion. The most significant decline was observed in hardware sales, which plummeted 36% to $208 million compared to August 2023. The Nintendo Switch saw the steepest drop, with sales down 41%, while the PlayStation 5 maintained its position as the best-selling console …
Oct. 11, 2024, 3 p.m.
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Former Disco Elysium Developers Launch Dark Math Games Studio
A new game development studio, Dark Math Games, has been established by a group of former ZA/UM employees, who are now working on a spiritual successor to the highly acclaimed role-playing game Disco Elysium. The studio, which consists of 20 team members, describes itself as a 'breakaway group' from the original Disco Elysium development team. One of the founders, Timo Albert, previously worked a…
Oct. 11, 2024, 2:07 p.m.
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Australian Release of Steam Deck Scheduled for November
Following a prolonged wait, Valve has confirmed that the Steam Deck will be launching in Australia this November. The news was announced at the PAX Australia event in Melbourne, marking a significant milestone almost three years after the product's initial release. According to The Verge, the base 256GB model featuring an LCD display will be priced at AU$649, equivalent to approximately $437. Add…
Oct. 11, 2024, 1:53 p.m.
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Former Disco Elysium Developers Launch New Studio, Longdue, Focused on Innovative Storytelling
A new UK-based game development studio, Longdue, has been established by a group of former Disco Elysium developers. The team, which includes around a dozen staff members, features talent from renowned studios such as Bungie and Rockstar. Longdue's narrative director, Grant Roberts, is also on board, bringing his expertise to the table. Although the studio is not ready to disclose specific team m…
Oct. 11, 2024, 9:32 a.m.
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Age of Empires 3 to Disappear from Stores After 17 Years
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Oct. 10, 2024, 7:57 p.m.
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Sony Issues Apology for Allowing Unclassified Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number in Australia
Sony has extended an apology to Australian gamers for permitting access to Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number on PlayStation platforms, despite the game's denial of classification in 2015. The title, which was previously unavailable due to its depiction of sexual violence, had been accessible via PlayStation Plus Extra and the Hotline Miami Collection for the past year. In a customer email, Sony expre…
Oct. 10, 2024, 7:47 p.m.
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Microids Introduces New Third-Party Publishing Arm Through Kwalee Partnership
Microids has established a new division for third-party publishing, enhancing its global partnerships through a collaboration with Kwalee on Fallen Tree Games Limited's upcoming title, The Precinct. This division comprises seven existing staff members specializing in editorial, sourcing, and publishing, operating separately from the company's indie branch launched in 2017. The move builds upon su…
Oct. 10, 2024, 7:16 p.m.
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Windwalk Secures $4.5m in Seed Funding for Community Growth Platform, Harbor
Windwalk has successfully raised $4.5 million in its initial seed funding round, which will be dedicated to launching Harbor, a cutting-edge tool designed to amplify community growth. The funding, provided by prominent investors including a16z SPEEDRUN, YCombinator, and Tirta Ventures, aims to empower brands to stimulate viral expansion and nurture their most enthusiastic supporters across the in…
Oct. 10, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
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NaturalMotion Faces Possible Job Cuts in the US and UK
NaturalMotion, a subsidiary of Zynga, is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce in the US and UK, with the exact number of affected employees unknown. According to sources, the company has already started making job cuts and has shut down its Birmingham-based studio, which was established in 2019 with a focus on racing games. When contacted for a statement, Zynga confirmed that it is rev…
Oct. 10, 2024, 4:03 p.m.
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Football Manager 25 Release Pushed Back to March 2025
Sports Interactive has announced a further delay in the release of Football Manager 25, with the new launch date set for March 2025. This news comes after the game's initial release was postponed from its original date. For context, the previous installment, FM24, was released globally on November 6, 2023. In a statement on social media, the developer explained that the decision to delay the game…
Oct. 10, 2024, 3:34 p.m.