Bootstrap Gallery
  1. Home
  2. News
Latest News News 🔥
News
Asmodee Appoints Thomas Koegler as New Chief Executive Officer
The Embracer Group has announced the appointment of Thomas Koegler as the new CEO of Asmodee. Koegler, who joined the French board game publisher in 2015, previously held the position of deputy COO. In addition to his new role, he will also be joining Embracer's executive management team, replacing Stéphane Carville. Embracer CEO and co-founder Lars Wingefors expressed his confidence in Koegler's…
Sept. 2, 2024, 10:46 a.m.
News
Capcom Veteran Hideaki Itsuno Departs After 30 Years
Veteran game director Hideaki Itsuno has revealed his departure from Capcom, marking the end of a three-decade tenure at the renowned gaming company. Itsuno shared the news via social media, expressing his gratitude for the support he has received over the years and announcing his intention to develop a new game in a fresh environment. "I appreciate the long-standing support for the games and cha…
Sept. 2, 2024, 9:17 a.m.
News
UK Video Game Tax Relief Claims See 10% Surge in 2023
According to the HMRC, payouts for video game tax relief experienced a 10% increase in the 2022-23 financial year. A total of 525 claims were submitted, amounting to £282 million in relief paid out, as indicated by the UK government's Creative Industries Statistics commentary. The rise is attributed to an increase in high-value claims exceeding £2 million, as well as the tax relief being less sev…
Aug. 30, 2024, 1:41 p.m.
News
Sony's PS5 Price Increase in Japan Reflects the Region's Low Priority
In 2016, Sony underwent a significant restructuring of its gaming businesses, merging various units into a single entity, Sony Interactive Entertainment, which was headquartered in California, not Tokyo. This shift signaled a cultural change, acknowledging PlayStation's global presence and ties to the US tech and entertainment industries. For Japanese fans, this move was a bitter pill, as they ha…
Aug. 30, 2024, 11:22 a.m.
News
Conflict-Free Minerals in Gaming Industry Show Signs of Improvement in 2023
Following a period of decline, the gaming industry's use of conflict-free minerals is now exhibiting promising signs of growth. This is based on an in-depth report by journalist Brendan Sinclair, published on Unlosing Writer, which analyzed the 2024 Form SD filings of ten major game companies for their 2023 supply chain. These reports investigate whether the minerals used by companies, such as th…
Aug. 30, 2024, 10:18 a.m.
News
NetEase Allegedly Closing Ouka Studios
According to a recent report by Bloomberg, NetEase Games is planning to shut down Ouka Studios. Sources close to the matter revealed that the studio has undergone significant staff reductions, with only a few employees remaining to oversee the release of its final projects. This news comes after the studio's recent release of Visions of Mana, a game published by Square Enix. Reporter Takashi Moch…
Aug. 30, 2024, 10:15 a.m.
News
New Funding Initiative Unveiled by Creative UK to Boost North East England's Creative Sector
Creative UK has introduced a novel funding programme aimed at supporting game development companies and other creative ventures in North East England. The initiative, developed in collaboration with the North East Combined Authority, is known as the North East Shared Success Fund. It targets small and medium-sized enterprises situated in Northumberland, Newcastle, and North Tyneside. Eligible bus…
Aug. 30, 2024, 8:57 a.m.
News
Remedy Partners with Annapurna to Co-Fund Control 2 and Bring Control and Alan Wake to Screen
In a significant move, Annapurna has partnered with Remedy to co-fund the development of Control 2, with a 50% investment in the project. This partnership also grants Annapurna the rights to adapt both the Control and Alan Wake series into film and television productions. As part of Remedy's strategy to self-publish certain titles, this deal ensures that Remedy will retain full IP rights to both …
Aug. 29, 2024, 4:20 p.m.
News
Games Done Quick Announces New Ownership Structure
The ownership of Games Done Quick, a prominent speed running organization, has been formally transferred to its director of operations, Matt Merkle. This development follows the decision by founder Mike Uyama to step down from his role last year. As the new majority owner and managing director, Merkle will continue to oversee the company's operations, working closely with a leadership team that i…
Aug. 29, 2024, 3:03 p.m.
News
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Announces Closure
None
Aug. 29, 2024, 1:50 p.m.