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Embracer Offloads Saber, Sony Faces PSVR 2 Setbacks | Latest Microcast
The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast provides a concise overview of the most significant developments in the video game industry from the past week, with the latest episode now available for streaming or download. This week's episode sees editor-in-chief James Batchelor team up with staff writer Jeffrey Rousseau, who makes his debut appearance on the show, as regular co-host Chris Dring attends GDC 20ā€¦
March 19, 2024, 4:40 p.m.
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Nazara Technologies Allocates $100 Million for Strategic Acquisitions
Nazara Technologies has unveiled plans to invest $100 million in mergers and acquisitions over the next two years, bolstering its expansion efforts. As a leading gaming and sports media company founded in 2000, Nazara seeks to enhance its global footprint and operations. According to CEO Nitish Mittersain, "This $100 million investment will significantly accelerate our growth in this direction." ā€¦
March 19, 2024, 2:16 p.m.
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Lies of P Reaches Seven Million Players
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March 19, 2024, 1:20 p.m.
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Dark and Darker Heads to Epic Games Store After Injunction Ruling
Following a year-long absence from Steam, Ironmace's Dark and Darker is set to launch on the Epic Games Store. The announcement was made by the developer on its Discord server, as reported by PC Gamer. Currently in early access, the game does not have a confirmed release date. Dark and Darker initially launched on Steam in February 2023 but was subsequently removed after Nexon alleged it originatā€¦
March 19, 2024, 12:20 p.m.
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Thunderful Renews Distribution Partnership with Nintendo
Thunderful Group has successfully extended its longstanding partnership with Nintendo, retaining its role as the platform holder's distributor for the Nordic and Baltic regions. The agreement, initially set to expire on March 31, 2024, has been prolonged for another two years under the same terms. Bergsala, a subsidiary of Thunderful, has been distributing Nintendo products since 1981 and plays aā€¦
March 19, 2024, 10:48 a.m.
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Layoffs Hit Something Wicked Games
Something Wicked Games has allegedly undergone a round of layoffs, with the exact number of affected staff members remaining unclear. According to a report by Game Developer, this information was revealed by senior animator Eric Webb in a LinkedIn post, stating that the studio was forced to lay off the majority of its employees. Additionally, graphics programmer Andrew Woloszyn and lead narrativeā€¦
March 19, 2024, 10:06 a.m.
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Renowned Character Designer Mutsumi Inomata Passes Away
Acclaimed character designer Mutsumi Inomata, best known for her work on the Tales of series, has passed away at the age of 63. The news was announced by her sister via Inomata's official social media account, revealing that she died on March 10, though the cause of death remains undisclosed. Inomata's journey in the gaming industry began in 1986 with her design work on the PC game Alpha. She theā€¦
March 18, 2024, 7:55 p.m.
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Balatro Achieves Milestone with One Million Units Sold
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March 18, 2024, 7:02 p.m.
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GOG Collaborates with Amazon Luna to Expand Cloud Gaming Offerings
GOG has formed a partnership with Amazon Luna, enabling users to access their GOG library through the cloud gaming platform. Subscribers can play their owned games on the service, which is accessible via PC, smartphone, or smart TV. The collaboration ensures that games remain free from digital rights management, and GOG Galaxy 2.0 users can utilize cloud-saving features. Amazon Luna was preā€¦
March 18, 2024, 6:13 p.m.
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HTC's Viveport Store Now Offers Developers a 90% Revenue Share
HTC has introduced a revised revenue-sharing model for its Viveport storefront, which specializes in XR gaming and applications. Starting April 1st, creators of new content will receive 90% of the revenue generated from one-time purchases of PCVR and Vive XR Elite titles, as well as apps. This updated revenue split will also be applied retroactively to existing titles, beginning March 1, accordinā€¦
March 18, 2024, 3:22 p.m.