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Meta Expands Quest Ecosystem with Open OS and Third-Party Hardware
Meta has unveiled significant updates to its virtual reality ecosystem, aiming to foster a more open environment for both developers and users. The company has announced plans to make its Meta Horizon OS, the operating system powering Meta Quest headsets, available to other manufacturers for the development of third-party hardware. Notable partners such as ASUS Republic of Gamers and Lenovo are a…
April 22, 2024, 5:19 p.m.
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Sony Discontinues LittleBigPlanet 3 Online Services
Sony has made the decision to permanently disable the online servers for LittleBigPlanet 3 on the PlayStation 4, citing persistent technical difficulties that initially caused a temporary shutdown in January. In a message on social media, the company expressed its disappointment and gratitude towards fans for their unwavering support over the years. Although online features are no longer accessib…
April 22, 2024, 2:03 p.m.
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Embracer Group to Fragment into Three Separate Entities
Embracer Group has unveiled plans to divide into three distinct companies, each set to be publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The newly formed entities, currently referred to as Asmodee Group, Coffee Stain & Friends, and Middle-Earth Enterprises & Friends, will operate independently. Asmodee and Coffee Stain will be introduced as new listings, while Middle-Earth will remain within Embracer Group…
April 22, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
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Take-Two Emerges Victorious in Lawsuit with Tattoo Artist
Take-Two has secured a win in its lawsuit against tattoo artist Jimmy Hayden, who alleged that the NBA 2K series' depiction of LeBron James' tattoos constituted a breach of copyright. According to Reuters, an Ohio federal jury delivered its verdict on Friday, determining that Take-Two's licence to use James' image in the game effectively encompasses his tattoos, thereby negating any copyright inf…
April 22, 2024, 9:27 a.m.
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Turtle Beach Discontinues Roccat Brand
Turtle Beach has revealed plans to discontinue the Roccat brand. The decision is driven by the company's desire to concentrate on a single brand identity. According to the firm, "although the Roccat brand will be retired, several of its renowned product lines, including the Vulcan, Kone, Burst, and Sense, will be rebranded under Turtle Beach." The company emphasized its ongoing commitment to the …
April 19, 2024, 1:51 p.m.
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Global Games Fund Provides Emerging Market Developers with Up to $50,000 in Funding
The Gamedev.World conference organisers have unveiled a new funding initiative designed to support game developers in emerging markets worldwide. The Global Games Fund, launching in summer 2024, will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to aid studios in the prototype or pre-production stages of their games. Led by Rami Ismail and Myriame Lachapelle, the fund has secured approximately $1…
April 19, 2024, 9:52 a.m.
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Fallout Television Series Secures Season 2 Renewal
Amazon Prime has officially confirmed the renewal of its Fallout television series for a second season. This confirmation follows a recent Variety report indicating the show's eligibility for $25 million in tax credits for its second season production, now relocated to California. The show's creators, Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner, will return, along with executive producers Jon…
April 19, 2024, 8:56 a.m.
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Ad Infinitum Sweeps German Computer Game Awards with Three Prestigious Wins
This year's German Computer Game Awards saw Hekate's Ad Infinitum emerge as a top winner, securing three notable awards. The survival horror game took home the Newcomer Award for Best Debut, Best Audio Design, and Best Story. Among the 15 award categories, Larian Studios, the creator of Baldur's Gate 3, won the Best International Game award. The German Computer Game Awards recognize excellence ac…
April 18, 2024, 9:15 p.m.
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Survey Reveals 70% of Developers Worry About Live Service Games' Long-Term Viability
A recent report by Game Developer Collective indicates that 70% of game developers express concern over the current business model of live-service games, which are characterized by continuous updates and in-app purchases, according to an Omdia survey. The data, collected from 600 respondents between February and March, also shows that 63% of developers are primarily concerned that players will lo…
April 18, 2024, 6:45 p.m.
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CI Games Achieves Historic Fiscal Revenue in 2023
CI Games has reported consolidated net revenue of over $60 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, marking a 400% increase from the previous year, the largest growth in the company's history. The success of Lords of the Fallen, launched on October 13, 2023, accounted for 83% of the company's sales revenue. The remaining 17% came from its existing catalog of games, with Sniper Ghost …
April 18, 2024, 3:25 p.m.