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Nintendo Updates Content Creator Guidelines for Inappropriate Material
Nintendo has revamped its guidelines for content creators, emphasizing its intention to take issue with any content deemed unlawful, infringing, or unsuitable. In its September 2 update, Nintendo expressed gratitude for the loyalty and passion of its fans, acknowledging their creative efforts in producing original videos and images using Nintendo's game content. As long as content creators adhere…
Sept. 2, 2024, 5:35 p.m.
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Rocksteady Studios Hit by Layoffs Following Underwhelming Response to Suicide Squad
Following the disappointing performance of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, Rocksteady Studios has become the latest casualty, experiencing a round of layoffs. According to sources close to Eurogamer, multiple departments have been affected, with the QA department being one of the hardest hit. The team has reportedly been reduced by half, from 33 staff members to 15, with senior management…
Sept. 2, 2024, 3:01 p.m.
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Majority of Brits Dismiss Creative Sector Careers as Legitimate Professions
A significant proportion of UK adults, approximately two thirds, do not perceive careers in the creative fields of gaming, film, television, animation, and visual effects as genuine professions. This finding emerges from a study conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Escape Studios, a specialized school for animation, gaming, and visual effects based in London. The survey, which involved 2,008 adul…
Sept. 2, 2024, 1:24 p.m.
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Nintendo of Europe Undergoes Leadership Transition Amid Continental Restructuring
Following the completion of its extensive reorganisation efforts, Nintendo of Europe has unveiled its newly formed leadership team, with Luciano Pereña at the helm as president, CEO, and chairman. Pereña succeeds Stephen Bole, who is retiring after 35 years of service, having led the company for six years. Bole initially took on the role of COO and president in 2018, when Satoru Shibata returned …
Sept. 2, 2024, 12:28 p.m.
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Asmodee Appoints Thomas Koegler as New Chief Executive Officer
The Embracer Group has announced the appointment of Thomas Koegler as the new CEO of Asmodee. Koegler, who joined the French board game publisher in 2015, previously held the position of deputy COO. In addition to his new role, he will also be joining Embracer's executive management team, replacing Stéphane Carville. Embracer CEO and co-founder Lars Wingefors expressed his confidence in Koegler's…
Sept. 2, 2024, 10:46 a.m.
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Capcom Veteran Hideaki Itsuno Departs After 30 Years
Veteran game director Hideaki Itsuno has revealed his departure from Capcom, marking the end of a three-decade tenure at the renowned gaming company. Itsuno shared the news via social media, expressing his gratitude for the support he has received over the years and announcing his intention to develop a new game in a fresh environment. "I appreciate the long-standing support for the games and cha…
Sept. 2, 2024, 9:17 a.m.
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UK Video Game Tax Relief Claims See 10% Surge in 2023
According to the HMRC, payouts for video game tax relief experienced a 10% increase in the 2022-23 financial year. A total of 525 claims were submitted, amounting to £282 million in relief paid out, as indicated by the UK government's Creative Industries Statistics commentary. The rise is attributed to an increase in high-value claims exceeding £2 million, as well as the tax relief being less sev…
Aug. 30, 2024, 1:41 p.m.
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Sony's PS5 Price Increase in Japan Reflects the Region's Low Priority
In 2016, Sony underwent a significant restructuring of its gaming businesses, merging various units into a single entity, Sony Interactive Entertainment, which was headquartered in California, not Tokyo. This shift signaled a cultural change, acknowledging PlayStation's global presence and ties to the US tech and entertainment industries. For Japanese fans, this move was a bitter pill, as they ha…
Aug. 30, 2024, 11:22 a.m.
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Conflict-Free Minerals in Gaming Industry Show Signs of Improvement in 2023
Following a period of decline, the gaming industry's use of conflict-free minerals is now exhibiting promising signs of growth. This is based on an in-depth report by journalist Brendan Sinclair, published on Unlosing Writer, which analyzed the 2024 Form SD filings of ten major game companies for their 2023 supply chain. These reports investigate whether the minerals used by companies, such as th…
Aug. 30, 2024, 10:18 a.m.
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NetEase Allegedly Closing Ouka Studios
According to a recent report by Bloomberg, NetEase Games is planning to shut down Ouka Studios. Sources close to the matter revealed that the studio has undergone significant staff reductions, with only a few employees remaining to oversee the release of its final projects. This news comes after the studio's recent release of Visions of Mana, a game published by Square Enix. Reporter Takashi Moch…
Aug. 30, 2024, 10:15 a.m.