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Playground Games, Developer of Fable, Apparently Expands with Third Studio
It appears that Playground Games, the developer behind Fable, has recently expanded its operations with the establishment of a third studio. The company's About Page references two state-of-the-art facilities in Leamington Spa, UK, consisting of its original headquarters and a newer studio located on the other side of town. However, according to the company's LinkedIn profile, there are actually …
July 30, 2024, 7 p.m.
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East Asia Games Market Reaches $30.1 Billion in 2023
According to a report by Niko Partners, the East Asian gaming market yielded $30.1 billion in revenue for 2023 and is projected to experience a 2.9% decline in 2024, resulting in $29.2 billion. The report, which focuses on Japan and Korea, indicates a modest increase in the number of gamers, reaching 96.3 million in 2023. Mobile gaming dominated the market, accounting for 68.4% of total revenue. …
July 30, 2024, 11:13 a.m.
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NCsoft Pours $3.5 Million into Moon Rover Games
NCsoft has invested $3.5 million in Moon Rover Games to support the development of its inaugural title, a cooperative shooter known as Project Aldous, slated for release on PC and console platforms. This investment signifies the beginning of a long-term collaboration between the Korean publisher and Moon Rover Games. According to Byungmoo Park, Co-CEO, the studio's first game will contribute to t…
July 30, 2024, 10:06 a.m.
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Dotplay Secures $1 Million Investment
Dotplay, a web-based mobile distribution platform, has successfully raised $1 million in its pre-seed funding round, led by Transcend Fund. The investment will be allocated towards further developing the platform and expanding the team of skilled developers and engineers. Co-founded in March 2024 by CEO Iskander Pataudi, formerly the director of core product at AppLovin's Lion Studios, and CTO …
July 30, 2024, 9:32 a.m.
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Xbox One Update Issues Spark Concerns Over Console Hardware's Future
Certain original Xbox One consoles, specifically those with pre-2018 firmware, are experiencing difficulties when attempting to download the latest updates. As a result, these systems, which date back to 2013, are becoming unusable. Digital Foundry, a sister site of Eurogamer, conducted tests on three separate Xbox One consoles and found that all of them failed to update, with systems operating o…
July 29, 2024, 8:53 p.m.
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Tony Pankhurst, the Iconic Face of The Curator in The Dark Pictures Anthology, Passes Away at 67
Tony Pankhurst, the man behind the face of The Curator in Supermassive Games' The Dark Pictures Anthology, has passed away at the age of 67. The news was shared by the studio on July 29, 2024, although Pankhurst had passed away in May of the same year. In a heartfelt tribute, the studio expressed their sadness, stating, "We are all saddened to hear of Tony Pankhurst's passing. He was the face of …
July 29, 2024, 8:25 p.m.
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CWA Union Expresses Unwavering Support for SAG-AFTRA Striking Members
The Communications Workers of America has declared its full support for the striking SAG-AFTRA members, emphasizing the need for safeguarding video game workers against potential AI-driven exploitation. In a statement, the CWA expressed solidarity with SAG-AFTRA's demands for explicit protections against the misuse of AI technologies. The union acknowledged the challenges of striking but emphasiz…
July 29, 2024, 7:04 p.m.
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My.Games Offloads DonationAlerts and Boosty to Refocus on Core Business
My.Games has announced the sale of its non-core businesses, including DonationAlerts and Boosty, marking a strategic shift towards its primary focus on game development and publishing. A binding agreement has been reached with Pavel Kharaneka, founder of Broadsmart Group, to acquire the CEBC subsidiary, which is expected to be finalized by year-end. Although the terms of the sale remain undisclos…
July 29, 2024, 5:58 p.m.
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Capcom Experiences 44% Decline in Game Sales for Q1 FY25
Capcom has released its financial report for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, revealing a substantial decline in game sales compared to the same period last year. However, the company notes that all business segments have outperformed their planned targets. The financial highlights for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, include: Net sales of ¥29.6 billion ($192 million),…
July 29, 2024, 2:36 p.m.
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Plaion to Serve as Publisher for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
Skydance Games has formed a partnership with Plaion to handle the publishing duties for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, which is scheduled to release next year. The game was first revealed earlier this year at GDC and boasts an impressive lineup featuring both Captain America and Black Panther set against the backdrop of World War II. Development of the game is being led by Skydance New Media, a st…
July 29, 2024, 2 p.m.