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Apple's iPhone 16 Boasts Enhanced Gaming Capabilities
Apple recently introduced its newest iPhone, touting its ability to run AAA games, a capability that was once reserved for the more expensive Pro line. The iPhone 16 is equipped with a new A18 chip, which Apple claims provides a 30% increase in speed compared to the iPhone 15's CPU. According to the company, this enhancement enables the device to support demanding AAA games while also significant…
Sept. 10, 2024, 9:28 a.m.
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Lost Boys Interactive Announces Significant Staff Reduction
In a recent development, Lost Boys Interactive has confirmed that 139 employees will be let go due to shifting market conditions within the gaming industry. As reported on September 10, 2024, a WARN notice from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development disclosed the extent of the layoffs, which affect staff members from 28 US states. The affected employees will receive two months' worth o…
Sept. 10, 2024, 8:44 a.m.
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Ubisoft's Stock Price Plummets Again Amid Calls for Privatization
The value of Ubisoft's shares has taken another significant hit after a minority investor urged the company to consider going private. This recent downturn follows a notable decline in the company's stock price last week, which dropped over 10% in just two days after the release of Star Wars Outlaws. At that time, the share price of Ubisoft Entertainment SA plummeted to €15.34, its lowest point s…
Sept. 9, 2024, 8:37 p.m.
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Netflix Games Reaches Milestone of 210 Million Downloads
The total number of downloads for Netflix games has exceeded 210 million. A recent report by mobilegamer.biz, citing data from Appmagic, reveals that the Grand Theft Auto series by Rockstar remains a top performer. Specifically, GTA: San Andreas, Vice City, and GTA 3 have garnered 25.2 million, 7.8 million, and 3.6 million downloads, respectively. GTA: San Andreas stands out as the most popular…
Sept. 9, 2024, 6:19 p.m.
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Sony's Path Forward After Concord
The newest installment of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now live, offering a concise overview of the week's most significant developments. This episode delves into the implications of Concord's struggles, including Sony's decision to remove the game from sale just two weeks post-launch. Rather than viewing this setback as a definitive failure of PlayStation's live services approach, we exami…
Sept. 9, 2024, 12:49 p.m.
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Merge Games Shuts Down Chelford Office, Implements Staff Reductions
Merge Games has revealed that it is closing its Chelford office, resulting in layoffs for an undisclosed number of staff members. According to a statement provided to GamesIndustry.biz by Maximum Entertainment CEO Christina Seelye, this move is part of a broader consolidation effort initiated earlier in the year. The plan involves consolidating Merge Games' remaining operations into Maximum E…
Sept. 9, 2024, 11:07 a.m.
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Konami's Baseball Game Remains Atop Japan Charts for Second Month
For the second consecutive month, Konami's Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 has held the top position on Japan's gaming charts, with an additional 76,000 copies sold on Switch and PS4 in August. In total, the game has sold 336,000 units in its first six weeks, surpassing its predecessor's sales of 259,000 units during the same period. The rest of the top 10 list is dominated by Nintendo titles, in…
Sept. 9, 2024, 10:28 a.m.
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Veteran Capcom Developers Launch Birdkin Studio
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Sept. 9, 2024, 9:24 a.m.
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Roblox Expands Revenue Sharing to 70% for Developers with New Premium Game Offerings
Roblox is set to unveil premium games on its platform, offering developers a significant revenue share of up to 70%. This announcement was made by CEO and co-founder David Baszucki at the 10th annual Roblox Developers Conference in San Francisco, where he revealed that developers will retain 50% to 70% of the revenue generated from their titles when players make purchases using real-world currenc…
Sept. 9, 2024, 9:07 a.m.
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Spiders Studio Leadership Initiates Workplace Audit and Announces Employee Benefits
In response to the recent staff strike, Spiders has announced the outcomes of its annual negotiations, which include salary hikes and agreements on remote work arrangements. The studio will also be conducting a thorough audit of its working environment, focusing on assessing psychosocial risks. The French studio, owned by Nacon, has confirmed that the minimum salary will increase by 11%, in line …
Sept. 6, 2024, 2:36 p.m.