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PopReach Shutters Vancouver Studio Following Mobile Games Business Sale
PopReach has ceased operations at its Vancouver studio, effectively exiting the video game industry. The shutdown was announced by Marina Sapunova, vice president of game studios, through a LinkedIn post. The exact number of employees affected remains unclear. This development follows the sale of PopReach's India studio and its portfolio of free-to-play games, including Smurf's Magic Match, Garde…
Oct. 22, 2024, 12:52 p.m.
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Twitch Removes Game Developer Badge from Chat Streams
Twitch has eliminated a badge that previously identified game developers in live chat streams. According to a recent blog post, the badge is no longer visible, and its corresponding toggle has been deactivated in the developer console. The move was motivated by a surge in organisation requests, both legitimate and illegitimate, which caused significant delays in the review process and a substanti…
Oct. 22, 2024, 10:03 a.m.
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Sega Takes Bank of Innovation to Court Over Alleged Patent Infringements
A lawsuit has been filed by Sega Corporation against Bank of Innovation, a Japanese game development studio, over allegations of patent infringement. The publisher behind the iconic Sonic franchise asserts that Bank of Innovation's titles, including the popular idle RPG Memento Mori, have breached multiple patents it holds. According to reports from the Otaku Research Institute, Sega is seeking d…
Oct. 22, 2024, 9:03 a.m.
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Netflix Closes California-Based Game Development Studio
In a recent development, Netflix has announced the shutdown of its prominent AAA game studio in Southern California, known as Team Blue. According to reports from Game File, the closure marks the end of the company's fifth internal studio, with three key hires leaving the organization. The departing team members include studio lead Chacko Sonny, creative director Joseph Staten, and art director R…
Oct. 22, 2024, 8:47 a.m.
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Has the AA Gaming Scene Come to an End? | Microcast
The newest installment of the GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is ready for download, offering an in-depth look at the most significant stories from the past week. This episode focuses on comments made by former Sony executive Shawn Layden, who stated that the AA gaming space is no longer viable and poses a threat to the overall gaming ecosystem. Hosts Chris and James delve into the implications of La…
Oct. 21, 2024, 3:01 p.m.
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Discover GamesIndustry.biz's Presence at MCM x EGX 2024
GamesIndustry.biz is proud to be a part of the B2B lineup at MCM x EGX 2024, taking place in the Platinum Suite of ExCel London on Friday, October 25. Registration for passes is now available. The day's business sessions will commence with Chris Dring, Head of GI, presenting 'A year to forget? Five things to know about the games industry in 2024 (and some predictions)', a data-driven analysis of …
Oct. 21, 2024, 1:11 p.m.
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Former Supercell Developers Launch New Gaming Studio Antihero
A team of ex-Supercell developers has founded Antihero Studios, leveraging their expertise in developing multiplayer games. The studio's founding members include CEO Brice Laville Saint-Martin, formerly Supercell's creative director, chief product officer Frank Yan, previously a senior game designer at Brawl Stars, and CTO Andre Parodi, who held the position of technical director at King. The tea…
Oct. 21, 2024, 1:08 p.m.
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UK Sees Significant Rise in Female Nintendo Switch Players
A recent study indicates that nearly half of all Nintendo Switch players in the United Kingdom are women, with 47% of players identifying as female, according to data from Ipsos UK's GameTrack, commissioned by Video Games Europe. This represents a near doubling of the number of female players over the past five years. The demographics of female players show that the 15 to 24 age group accounts fo…
Oct. 21, 2024, 11:08 a.m.
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Hi-Rez Studios to Discontinue Realm Royale Reforged and Divine Knockout
Hi-Rez Studios has revealed plans to discontinue two of its online multiplayer titles, Realm Royale Reforged and Divine Knockout, effective February 17, 2025. The decision was disclosed through similar statements on each game's Steam page, attributed to their respective developers, Evil Mojo Games and Red Beard Games. Both statements cited the recent corporate restructuring as the primary reason …
Oct. 21, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
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Get Ready for Super Nintendo World in Orlando, Launching May 22, 2025
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Oct. 18, 2024, 3:02 p.m.