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Mojiken Studio Acquired by Toge Productions
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Nov. 23, 2023, 9:10 a.m.
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Layer AI Secures $1.8 Million in Funding Round
Layer AI has successfully raised $1.8 million in its initial funding round. Key investors, including The Games Fund, The Games Syndicate, and Laton Ventures, participated in this round. The company plans to utilize this funding to expand its services into non-gaming sectors, focusing on marketing and advertising. Founded this year under the leadership of CEO Volkan Gurel, Layer AI specializes in …
Nov. 22, 2023, 9:13 p.m.
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Price Surge on Steam for Argentina and Turkey Due to USD Currency Shift
The introduction of regional USD pricing on Steam for Argentina and Turkey has led to significant price increases. According to a report by PC Gamer, Steam users expressed their dissatisfaction with the changes on Reddit. A notable example is Stardew Valley, which has seen a price increase of 2900% due to the new currency system. However, not all games have experienced such drastic price changes.…
Nov. 22, 2023, 8:02 p.m.
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Stefan Heikhaus Takes the Helm as New Director of Gamescom
The German Games Industry Association has appointed Stefan Heikhaus as the new director of Gamescom, tasking him with driving the event's continued evolution, including its associated events such as Gamescom Asia and GamescomLAN, following in the footsteps of Christian Baur. With a diverse background in marketing, Heikhaus brings experience from his time at Bullitt, where he led marketing effort…
Nov. 22, 2023, 6:06 p.m.
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Study Reveals Alarming Failure Rate of Mobile Games
A recent study conducted by SuperScale, a mobile revenue growth engine, has uncovered that a staggering 83% of mobile games fail to achieve long-term success within three years of their launch. Furthermore, the research found that 43% of games are canceled during the development phase. The study, titled 'Good Games Don't Die' and carried out by Atomik Research, is based on interviews with 500 gam…
Nov. 22, 2023, 12:05 p.m.
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Sony Unable to Halt Lawsuit Regarding PlayStation Store Pricing
A recent ruling by a London tribunal has allowed a lawsuit against Sony, alleging the company breached competition laws with its store pricing, to proceed, as reported by Reuters. The lawsuit in question focuses on the 30% commission Sony collects from all purchases made on the platform, potentially resulting in £6.3 million in damages. Sony had argued that the case was fundamentally flawed, but …
Nov. 22, 2023, 10:10 a.m.
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A Plague Tale: Requiem Hits 3 Million Player Milestone
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Nov. 22, 2023, 9:46 a.m.
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Niantic's Arbitration Bid Rejected in Sexual Bias Lawsuit
In a recent development, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has blocked Niantic's attempt to transfer a class action lawsuit into arbitration. This decision enables the female plaintiffs, who previously worked at the Pokémon Go developer, to proceed with their lawsuit. The case revolves around allegations of systemic sexism and pay disparities at the company. The plaintiffs claim that Nian…
Nov. 22, 2023, 9:32 a.m.
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Majority of Fortnite Restricted Content Rendered Unusable in Creative Maps Rated for Ages Ten and Above
The introduction of Fortnite's age-restricted content system has significantly limited the use of cosmetics in creative maps designed for players aged ten and above. According to Paul Tassi, a contributor to Forbes, the new system has led to the arbitrary classification of skins and cosmetics, with some items from R-rated and MA-rated movies, TV shows, or video games being exempt from the ban due…
Nov. 21, 2023, 10:06 p.m.
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GameMaker Introduces Expanded Free Services for Non-Commercial Projects
GameMaker has introduced a new policy making its services free for all non-commercial projects across non-console platforms. Additionally, the company is shifting towards a one-time payment structure for commercial licenses of its 2D game engine, effectively replacing the existing subscription-based model for creators and indie developers. This move is attributed to the company's desire to expres…
Nov. 21, 2023, 6:52 p.m.