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Humble Games' Latest Title Faces Uncertainty After Loss of Critical Systems Access
The development studio behind Humble Games' newest release, Bõ: Path of the Teal Lotus, has announced that it unexpectedly lost access to critical systems, citing the sudden restructuring of Humble Games two weeks prior. This move was described as a necessary decision by Humble Games, which is a subsidiary of Ziff Davis, the parent company of Gamer Network, owner of GamesIndustry.biz. In a recent…
Aug. 5, 2024, 9:14 p.m.
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The Impact of Game Informer's Closure on the Gaming Media Landscape
A new episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now available for download. This episode delves into the key highlights from the recent financial season, including the anticipated downturns at Nintendo and Electronic Arts, and how Activision Blizzard continues to positively impact Microsoft's financial performance. Additionally, the episode covers the recent Bungie layoffs and the latest US m…
Aug. 5, 2024, 3:02 p.m.
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Innersloth's New Initiative: Fueling Indie Game Development with Outersloth
The emergence of Outersloth, a brainchild of Innersloth, marks a significant shift in the company's approach to supporting indie game development. As the communications director, Victoria Tran, reveals, the idea behind Outersloth has been germinating since 2020, with the primary goal of providing funding to small studios. This vision is rooted in Innersloth's own experiences with publishers and t…
Aug. 5, 2024, 12:48 p.m.
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Amber Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of Madbricks
In a strategic move, Amber has acquired Madbricks, a Colombian game development studio, for an undisclosed amount. Madbricks, which specializes in co-development, has previously collaborated with Amber and has also worked on projects with notable companies such as Voodoo, ByteDance, and Maximum Games. With a team of approximately 40 employees based in Bogotá, this acquisition aligns with Amber's …
Aug. 5, 2024, 11:13 a.m.
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Jam City Reduces Workforce by 10%
Jam City, a prominent mobile game developer, has undergone significant staff reductions. According to a company representative, around 10% of the workforce, or roughly 85 individuals, were laid off on August 2. In an email to employees, CEO Josh Yguado cited the current market conditions as the primary reason for this decision. Yguado mentioned that despite initial predictions of a gamin…
Aug. 5, 2024, 11:03 a.m.
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Silent Hill: The Short Message Surpasses 3 Million Downloads
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Aug. 5, 2024, 10:50 a.m.
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Microsoft Establishes New Studio Within Blizzard
According to a recent report, a new studio has been established within Blizzard, comprising mainly employees from King, a mobile game development company. The report, citing sources, indicates that Microsoft and Activision have given the green light for the creation of this new team, which will focus on developing AA games based on existing Blizzard franchises, such as World of Warcraft, Overwatc…
Aug. 5, 2024, 9:59 a.m.
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GameStop Ceases Operations of Game Informer
After 33 years of publication, Game Informer has ceased operations. According to a report by Kotaku, a meeting was held on Friday, August 2, where staff members were informed of the closure by GameStop, the parent company, and told that the entire team would be laid off with severance packages provided. On the same day, GameStop released a statement on social media announcing the shutdown of the …
Aug. 5, 2024, 8:40 a.m.
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US Gaming Market Sees 5% Decline in June
June saw Elden Ring reclaim its position as the best-selling game in the US, according to Circana's latest charts, thanks to the release of its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. The game dominated sales across PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam, marking its first time at the top since May 2022. Elden Ring was also the most played game on Steam, while Fortnite led on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The mont…
Aug. 2, 2024, 2:59 p.m.
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Prison Architect 2 Release Delayed Indefinitely by Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive has announced an indefinite delay for Prison Architect 2, which was initially slated for release in September. The decision was made following internal reviews and beta testing, which highlighted areas needing improvement to ensure a satisfactory player experience. The development team cited the need to enhance performance and content, stating that they cannot confirm a new re…
Aug. 2, 2024, 1:49 p.m.