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Warner Bros. Appoints Former Bethesda Studio Director to Helm WB Games Montreal
Warner Bros. has appointed Yves Lachance as the new leader of its Montreal-based game development studio, naming him vice president and studio head. In this capacity, Lachance will oversee all aspects of studio management and collaborate closely with Warner's publishing teams and other internal studios, reporting directly to Ben Bell, senior vice president for production and studios at WB Games. …
July 31, 2024, 10:46 a.m.
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US Senate Approves Landmark Legislation to Enhance Online Child Protection
In a significant development, the US Senate has passed two bills, the Kids Online Safety Act and the updated Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, which could lead to substantial changes in the online landscape if approved by the House of Representatives. Both bills, which were passed with a bipartisan vote of 91-3, are designed to safeguard children in the online environment and wil…
July 31, 2024, 10:25 a.m.
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Olympics Abandons Mario and Sonic Games in Favor of Mobile and NFT Ventures
A historic collaboration between Nintendo and Sega to produce Olympics-themed video games reportedly came to an end in 2020, as the event's organizers explored alternative opportunities. According to Lee Cocker, executive producer of multiple Mario & Sonic Olympics titles, the International Olympics Committee allowed the licensing agreement to expire, seeking to explore other partnerships, NFTs, …
July 31, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
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Microsoft Sees Surge in Xbox Revenues Thanks to Activision, Despite Decline in Hardware Sales
Microsoft has released its financial results for the last quarter, revealing a significant increase in overall gaming revenue, driven in part by the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The integration of Activision's properties, such as Call of Duty, has contributed to a substantial rise in Xbox content and services revenue. However, Xbox console sales have continued to decline. The company's tot…
July 31, 2024, 9:24 a.m.
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Electronic Arts' Q1 Performance Surpasses Expectations Despite Revenue Decline
Electronic Arts has released its financial results for the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, revealing a decline in key metrics but performance that surpassed the company's expectations. The successful launch of EA Sports College Football 25, among other titles, has positioned the company for a promising second quarter. For the three months ending June 30, 2024, the company reported: $1.66 b…
July 31, 2024, 9:07 a.m.
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Twitch Employees Worry About Potential Layoffs
There are concerns that Twitch may be planning another round of job cuts. The Wall Street Journal reports that the platform is experiencing slowing user growth, which could lead to further redundancies. If this happens, it will be in addition to the layoffs that occurred in March 2023, October 2023, and January 2024, which resulted in the loss of at least 900 jobs. Amazon, Twitch's parent company…
July 30, 2024, 7:42 p.m.
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Playground Games, Developer of Fable, Apparently Expands with Third Studio
It appears that Playground Games, the developer behind Fable, has recently expanded its operations with the establishment of a third studio. The company's About Page references two state-of-the-art facilities in Leamington Spa, UK, consisting of its original headquarters and a newer studio located on the other side of town. However, according to the company's LinkedIn profile, there are actually …
July 30, 2024, 7 p.m.
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East Asia Games Market Reaches $30.1 Billion in 2023
According to a report by Niko Partners, the East Asian gaming market yielded $30.1 billion in revenue for 2023 and is projected to experience a 2.9% decline in 2024, resulting in $29.2 billion. The report, which focuses on Japan and Korea, indicates a modest increase in the number of gamers, reaching 96.3 million in 2023. Mobile gaming dominated the market, accounting for 68.4% of total revenue. …
July 30, 2024, 11:13 a.m.
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NCsoft Pours $3.5 Million into Moon Rover Games
NCsoft has invested $3.5 million in Moon Rover Games to support the development of its inaugural title, a cooperative shooter known as Project Aldous, slated for release on PC and console platforms. This investment signifies the beginning of a long-term collaboration between the Korean publisher and Moon Rover Games. According to Byungmoo Park, Co-CEO, the studio's first game will contribute to t…
July 30, 2024, 10:06 a.m.
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Dotplay Secures $1 Million Investment
Dotplay, a web-based mobile distribution platform, has successfully raised $1 million in its pre-seed funding round, led by Transcend Fund. The investment will be allocated towards further developing the platform and expanding the team of skilled developers and engineers. Co-founded in March 2024 by CEO Iskander Pataudi, formerly the director of core product at AppLovin's Lion Studios, and CTO …
July 30, 2024, 9:32 a.m.