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Pikmin Bloom Reaches $100 Million Milestone in Player Spending
Since its launch four years ago, Pikmin Bloom has surpassed $100 million in total player expenditure. This achievement is based on combined sales data from the App Store and Google Play, as reported by PocketGamer and AppMagic. The game's revenue saw significant growth, from $8.4 million in its inaugural year to $20.9 million in 2023, representing a 148% increase. The following year, revenue cont…
Dec. 3, 2025, 9:54 p.m.
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Nick Thorpe, Renowned British Retro Gaming Journalist, Passes Away at 38
The British retro gaming community is mourning the sudden loss of journalist Nick Thorpe, who passed away at the age of 38. Thorpe was a features editor at Retro Gamer, a position he held since 2013, and his death was announced by his editor, Darran Jones, on social media. Jones described Thorpe as "an incredibly lovely person, a talented writer, and an essential part of the magazine." The news o…
Dec. 3, 2025, 9:28 p.m.
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Tencent Pauses Light of Motiram Development Amidst Upcoming Horizon Copyright Trial
In preparation for an impending court case, Tencent has suspended all promotional activities and testing for its upcoming action game, Light of Motiram. This decision comes after Sony filed a copyright lawsuit against Tencent, accusing the company of creating a "carbon copy" of its popular Horizon series. As a result, Tencent has agreed to postpone any public tests and marketing campaigns for the…
Dec. 3, 2025, 9:01 p.m.
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EA Releases Eight New Accessibility Patents to the Public
In a move to further enhance gaming accessibility, Electronic Arts has expanded its Accessibility First Patent Pledge by adding eight new patents. These include the grapple assist technology, tools for speech and audio generation, and improvements to Fonttik, a text size and contrast tool. One notable patent is the 'Intent-based Models for Use in Selecting Actions in Video Games', also known as G…
Dec. 3, 2025, 4 p.m.
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New Shadow Council Emerges to Tackle Industry Practices in the UK Games Sector
A newly formed independent body, the UK Games Industry Shadow Council, has been established to address pressing issues of transparency, accountability, and ethical reform within the UK games industry. Comprising over 30 members, the council is chaired by industry veteran Phil Harris and was founded by Kim MacAskill, although she is not a council member. The council's primary objective is to provi…
Dec. 3, 2025, 1:29 p.m.
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Veteran Game Developer Ron Gilbert Abandons RPG Project Due to Insufficient Funding and Support
Renowned game developer Ron Gilbert has halted development on his unnamed RPG project, previously likened to a blend of classic Zelda, Diablo, and Thimbleweed Park. In a recent interview with Ars Technica, Gilbert discussed the challenges faced during production, including a minimal three-person team and inadequate funding support. He stated, 'I simply lacked the financial means and time to creat…
Dec. 3, 2025, 11:40 a.m.
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Magicave Partners with The Observer to Bring Mindset Go Puzzles to a Wider Audience
In a significant collaboration, Magicave, a renowned game development company, has teamed up with The Observer, a prestigious UK newspaper, to showcase its Mindset Go puzzle series. This exciting partnership will see the puzzles featured in the publication every Sunday, introducing a new level of cognitive challenge and entertainment to readers. Created by Magicave's creative director, Ste Curran…
Dec. 3, 2025, 10 a.m.
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Acclaimed Director of ShĹŤgun and Fallout Joins Amazon's God of War Series
Frederick E.O. Toye, an Emmy-winning director, is set to contribute to Amazon's adaptation of God of War. According to Deadline, Toye will direct the first two episodes of the series. His notable works include directing episodes of Fallout, The Boys, and The Terminal List, all of which are Amazon series. Toye's Emmy win was for his work on the FX historical drama series Shōgun, where he directed …
Dec. 3, 2025, 8:42 a.m.
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Japanese Developers Confront Font Licensing Crisis as Annual Fees Skyrocket
The Japanese gaming industry is facing a major challenge in finding affordable fonts for commercial use after a leading font licensing service hiked its annual plan cost from approximately $380 to over $20,000. The discontinuation of Fontworks LETS' game license plan has left developers scrambling, with the alternative plan offered by its parent company, Monotype, being unaffordable and imposing …
Dec. 2, 2025, 9:49 p.m.
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Chequered Ink Offers Affordable Alternative to AI with $10 Game Asset Bundle
UK-based indie game developer and asset creator Chequered Ink has launched a comprehensive game asset pack, featuring over 10,000 handcrafted assets, including 9,000 graphics and 700 sound effects, to support developers in creating their games without relying on AI. The company emphasizes the importance of human-made assets, citing environmental concerns and copyright issues associated with AI-ge…
Dec. 2, 2025, 8:57 p.m.