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Frogwares Takes Over as Publisher of The Sinking City
Frogwares has officially announced that it has assumed full publishing rights for The Sinking City, and will be responsible for releasing the game across all platforms. In a statement released on social media, the developer expressed relief that the issue has been resolved, stating, "We're thrilled to have this matter behind us, and we're looking forward to sharing more updates on the future of t…
Jan. 2, 2024, 9:52 p.m.
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Chinese Regulator's Official Ousted Amid Market Downturn Over New Gaming Regulations
A high-ranking government official in China was recently removed from their position at a key regulatory body, following a significant decline in gaming stocks prompted by newly proposed gaming regulations. According to sources cited by Reuters, the official in question was the head of the publishing division within the Communist Party's Publicity Department, which oversees the National Press an…
Jan. 2, 2024, 8:50 p.m.
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Sony Hit with €13.5m Fine by French Antitrust Authority
The French antitrust regulator, Autorité de la Concurrence, has imposed a fine of €13.5 million on Sony, alleging that the company abused its market dominance by restricting the sale of third-party PlayStation 4 controllers. The investigation, which was initiated last month following a complaint from French controller manufacturer Subsonic, revealed that Sony introduced anti-counterfeiting measur…
Jan. 2, 2024, 3:37 p.m.
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Sega Europe Undergoes Leadership Revamp as Jurgen Post Makes a Comeback
In a significant overhaul of its leadership, Sega Europe has announced the return of Jurgen Post, a former president, to the role of COO of West Studios and regional managing director. This move marks Post's return to the company after a stint at Tencent and a tenure as CEO of Miniclip. His previous term at Sega Europe, from 2012 to 2017, was characterized by substantial growth. Concurrently, the…
Jan. 2, 2024, 12:33 p.m.
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Kingsley Brothers Honored with CBEs in the King's New Year's Honours List
Jason and Chris Kingsley, the CEO and CTO of Rebellion, respectively, have been appointed Commanders of the Order of the British Empire as part of the King's 2024 New Year's Honours. This prestigious honor recognizes their significant contributions to the creative industries. The Kingsley brothers had previously received OBEs in 2012 and 2019. Rebellion, founded by the brothers, has developed ove…
Jan. 2, 2024, 12:29 p.m.
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Square Enix's New President Vows to Drive AI Innovation in 2024
Square Enix is set to make a significant foray into the realm of generative artificial intelligence, exploring its potential applications in the company's game development processes. This strategy was outlined in the company's annual New Year's letter, penned by newly appointed president Takashi Kiryu, who has taken the reins from Yosuke Matsuda following his decade-long tenure. Kiryu noted that …
Jan. 2, 2024, 11:53 a.m.
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Jukai Studio Shuts Down Following Release of Stray Souls
Over the holiday season, Jukai Studio revealed that it would be ceasing operations, just a few months after launching its survival horror game Stray Souls in October. The studio's decision to shut down was attributed to several factors, including the closure of its publisher Versus Evil, as well as the intense cyberbullying and negative reception that Stray Souls received, resulting in disappoint…
Jan. 2, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
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Insomniac Games Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
Initial Report, Tuesday, December 19: A ransomware group has leaked 1.67 TB of stolen data from Insomniac Games following a security breach that occurred last week. According to Cyber Daily, the Rhysida ransomware group infiltrated the PlayStation studio's systems on December 12 and initially put the stolen data up for auction for 50 bitcoins, approximately $2 million, with a deadline of one week…
Dec. 22, 2023, 7:13 p.m.
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Versus Evil Ceases Operations
In a social media announcement, Versus Evil revealed that it is closing down after a decade in business. The company expressed its gratitude to its community, stating, "Today is a difficult day. After 10 incredible years, Versus Evil is shutting down. We're proud to have brought you the best indie games and shared countless happy memories with you, our wonderful community! From the bottom of our …
Dec. 22, 2023, 6:47 p.m.
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Blockchain Games for Adults to be Featured on Epic Games Store
Epic Games Store has revised its policy to include games rated Adults Only, provided they have been labeled as such solely due to their incorporation of blockchain technology. According to an update on the developer site, these games must still adhere to the store's guidelines for blockchain and general content, which prohibit activities such as gambling and linking to NFT marketplaces. This poli…
Dec. 22, 2023, 3:38 p.m.