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Xbox Community Issues Over 27 Million Reports in Second Half of 2023
Microsoft has published its fourth Xbox Transparency Report, shedding light on the company's efforts to tackle harassment, toxic behavior, and problematic content on its gaming platform. The report covers the six-month period ending December 31, 2023, during which Xbox users submitted a staggering 27.44 million reports. These reports can be broken down into three main categories: 12.74 million (4…
May 14, 2024, 2:44 p.m.
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Epic Games Faces €1.1m Fine for Violating EU Consumer Protection Laws in the Netherlands
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has imposed a fine of €1,125,000 on Epic Games for engaging in unfair commercial practices targeting children in Fortnite. An investigation by the authority found that Epic Games exploited the vulnerabilities of children through its item shop design. The use of phrases like 'get it now' or 'buy now' on certain advertisements was deemed an aggres…
May 14, 2024, 2:02 p.m.
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Unity Announces Departure of Marc Whitten
Marc Whitten, Unity's chief product and technology officer, is set to step down from his position on June 1 and will officially leave the company by the end of 2024. According to an 8K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Whitten will transition into a strategic advisor role for Unity from June 1 until the end of the year. The reasons behind his resignation have not been disclos…
May 14, 2024, 1:45 p.m.
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Former XCOM Creative Director Establishes Midsummer, a Life Simulation Game Development Studio
Following his departure from Firaxis Studios, former XCOM series creative director Jake Solomon could have easily secured backing for a new turn-based strategy studio. However, he opted for a more challenging path, choosing to found Midsummer, a life simulation game development studio, a genre he had not previously explored. Solomon managed to raise $6 million in seed funding, led by Transcend, t…
May 14, 2024, 1 p.m.
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Sphaira Innovation Acquires Playmob, Expands Sustainability Efforts in Gaming
In a move to further their joint mission of promoting environmental awareness in the gaming industry, Sphaira Innovation has acquired UK-based developer and insights firm Playmob for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition formalizes a long-standing relationship between the two companies, which have collaborated on several initiatives, including the recent Make Green Tuesday Moves campaign. Playmo…
May 14, 2024, 12:52 p.m.
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Square Enix Announces Restructuring Plans Affecting European and American Offices
Square Enix is allegedly set to downsize its workforce as part of a broader restructuring initiative. According to a report by VGC, employees were notified of the impending changes during an internal meeting. President Takashi Kiryu reportedly stated that teams in the Americas and Europe will be impacted over the next month, primarily within the publishing, IT, and independent game development se…
May 14, 2024, 9:27 a.m.
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Sony's PlayStation Division Sees Revenue Increase to $27.5 Billion Despite Missing PS5 Sales Target
Sony has unveiled its full-year financial results, revealing a strong performance from its PlayStation business ahead of a year that is expected to see declines. The company's Game & Network Services division, which encompasses PlayStation, saw a 17% year-over-year increase in net sales to ¥4.3 trillion ($27.5 billion), while operating income rose 16% to ¥290.2 billion ($1.9 billion). Sony shippe…
May 14, 2024, 9:19 a.m.
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Submissions Now Open for the 2024 UK GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards
UK-based games companies can now submit their entries for the 2024 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards. Following a challenging year for the industry, we have revamped our entry questions to focus on the most critical aspects. The awards are accessible to all UK games companies, including developers, publishers, service providers, retailers, and media outlets. Entries can be submitted th…
May 14, 2024, 9 a.m.
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PlayStation Appoints Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino as Co-CEOs
In a significant leadership shake-up, Sony Interactive Entertainment has named Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino as its new co-CEOs, succeeding Jim Ryan. Hulst will head the Studio Business Group, encompassing all of PlayStation's first-party studios and the adaptation of PlayStation IP into other media, such as television and film. Nishino, on the other hand, will lead the Platform Business Group…
May 13, 2024, 11 p.m.
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Marvel Rivals Publisher Reverses Stance on Negative Review Policy
The publisher of Marvel Rivals, NetEase, has withdrawn a clause from its preview contract that prohibited streamers from sharing negative reviews. This decision follows a backlash after a streamer, Brandon Larned, revealed contract details on social media, expressing disappointment that creators were asked to sign away their right to criticize the game. NetEase has since announced that it is revi…
May 13, 2024, 3:35 p.m.