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Rusty's Retirement Achieves Remarkable Sales of Over 100,000 Copies Within Five Days
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May 2, 2024, 12:51 p.m.
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Take-Two Interactive Reportedly Closes Roll7 and Intercept Games, Private Division Impacted by Layoffs
New information has surfaced regarding the ongoing layoffs at Take-Two Interactive, indicating that the publisher is shutting down two smaller studios. According to internal documents obtained by Bloomberg, UK-based developer Roll7, known for the OlliOlli series and Rollerdrome, is slated for closure, with the publisher currently working on severance packages for affected employees. The documents…
May 2, 2024, 10:13 a.m.
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Unity Appoints Matthew Bromberg as New Chief Executive Officer
In a significant move, Unity has announced the appointment of Matthew Bromberg as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bromberg is set to take the reins from interim CEO Jim Whitehurst, effective May 15, 2024. Whitehurst will transition into the role of executive chairman of Unity's board, a position previously held by Roelof Botha, who will now serve as an independent director. With over 20 years of…
May 2, 2024, 8:15 a.m.
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Montreal Game Workers Unite and CSN Collaborate to Enhance Labor Standards
In a bid to improve working conditions, Game Workers Unite Montreal has formed an alliance with the Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux (CSN). According to a report by Polygon, this collaboration aims to create a province-wide labor union for game industry professionals based in Quebec. Previously operating as a worker's organization, Game Workers Unite Montreal was not officially recognized …
May 1, 2024, 7:12 p.m.
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LinkedIn Introduces Gaming Feature on its Platform
The professional networking site LinkedIn has formally introduced its gaming feature. According to a report by The Verge, users accessing the site via desktop or mobile devices can now access the newly launched games. The lineup of games offered by LinkedIn includes Pinpoint, a word-based game, Queens, a puzzle game similar to Sudoku, and Crossclimb, a trivia game. All of these games are availabl…
May 1, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
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Gaming Investments Surge to $2.2 Billion in Q1
According to Digital Development Management, the gaming sector saw investments totaling $2.2 billion in the first quarter, spanning 178 individual transactions. In contrast to the same period last year, when investments stood at $755 million, this represents a significant increase. A substantial portion of this year's total, approximately 67%, can be attributed to Disney's $1.5 billion investment…
May 1, 2024, 5:29 p.m.
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US Gaming Scene: Fortnite and Call of Duty Lead the Pack in March
In the US, the most popular games across console platforms last month included Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto 5, and several Call of Duty titles. According to Circana's latest report, which now includes engagement rankings alongside US spending data, Fortnite emerged as the top game in terms of monthly active users on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. Call of Duty HQ, encompassing Warzone …
May 1, 2024, 2:52 p.m.
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US Gaming Sales Experience 4% Uptick in March, Driven by Mobile Growth
According to Circana's latest report, the US gaming market saw its fourth consecutive month of growth, with overall spending increasing by 4% to $4.89 billion. The primary driver of this growth was the content segment, which includes physical and digital games, add-on content, and subscriptions, and saw a 9% rise to $4.25 billion. In contrast, hardware spending declined by 32% to $391 million. Mo…
May 1, 2024, 2:37 p.m.
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Shuhei Yoshida and Greg Rice to Headline Develop:Brighton 2024
Shuhei Yoshida, the head of PlayStation Indies at Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Greg Rice, lead curator for Day of the Devs, have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the Develop:Brighton 2024 conference. Their keynote, titled 'Fostering Indie Talent and Innovation in Game Development', will delve into the obstacles faced by independent studios and the support that PlayStation offers, dra…
May 1, 2024, 2:33 p.m.
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Belka Games Announces 20% Staff Reduction
Belka Games, a prominent mobile gaming company, has undergone a restructuring process, resulting in the layoff of 33 employees, which accounts for 20% of its workforce. Founded in 2010, the studio is known for developing popular games such as Clockmaker, Solitaire Cruise, and Bermuda Adventures. The news of the layoffs surfaced after a social media post by Alexander Pugachev, the company's lead n…
May 1, 2024, 2:13 p.m.