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Ad Infinitum Sweeps German Computer Game Awards with Three Prestigious Wins
This year's German Computer Game Awards saw Hekate's Ad Infinitum emerge as a top winner, securing three notable awards. The survival horror game took home the Newcomer Award for Best Debut, Best Audio Design, and Best Story. Among the 15 award categories, Larian Studios, the creator of Baldur's Gate 3, won the Best International Game award. The German Computer Game Awards recognize excellence ac…
April 18, 2024, 9:15 p.m.
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Survey Reveals 70% of Developers Worry About Live Service Games' Long-Term Viability
A recent report by Game Developer Collective indicates that 70% of game developers express concern over the current business model of live-service games, which are characterized by continuous updates and in-app purchases, according to an Omdia survey. The data, collected from 600 respondents between February and March, also shows that 63% of developers are primarily concerned that players will lo…
April 18, 2024, 6:45 p.m.
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CI Games Achieves Historic Fiscal Revenue in 2023
CI Games has reported consolidated net revenue of over $60 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, marking a 400% increase from the previous year, the largest growth in the company's history. The success of Lords of the Fallen, launched on October 13, 2023, accounted for 83% of the company's sales revenue. The remaining 17% came from its existing catalog of games, with Sniper Ghost …
April 18, 2024, 3:25 p.m.
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Updates to Site Login Process
You may be aware that the network this site is part of is undergoing a significant change. In preparation for our upcoming separation from ReedPop, we are transitioning some of our systems and services away from the ReedPop brand. One of these systems is our reader accounts platform, which supports profiles, comments, subscriptions, and newsletters on this website. We are introducing a key change…
April 18, 2024, 3:14 p.m.
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Developers Earn $544,290 from Playdate Storefront
Since the launch of its storefront, Catalog, in March 2023, Playdate's creator, Panic, has reported sales of over 150,000 games, resulting in $544,290 in revenue for developers after deducting taxes, processing fees, and the company's 25% share. This figure is based on sales data from the past year, during which the average game price on the platform was $5.36, with prices ranging from $1 to $15 …
April 18, 2024, noon
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Sea of Thieves Surpasses 40 Million Players
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April 18, 2024, 11:15 a.m.
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UK Gaming Industry Salary Benchmarking Initiative Returns in 2024
GamesIndustry.biz has partnered with Brightmine, a renowned expert in salary benchmarking across multiple sectors, to launch a comprehensive salary benchmarking project tailored to the UK gaming industry. The goal of this initiative is to support UK gaming companies in attracting and retaining top talent. Following a successful pilot program in 2023, which saw 25 companies participate and yielded…
April 18, 2024, 10:20 a.m.
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Void Interactive, Developer of Ready or Not, Confirms Cyber Attack with Limited Data Exposure
Void Interactive, the studio behind the tactical shooter Ready or Not, has acknowledged a recent hacking incident. Initially reported by Insider Gaming, the breach allegedly involved the theft of over 4TB of data, including the game's complete source code. However, in a statement provided to Kotaku, the company clarified that the breach was less severe than initially reported, with all player dat…
April 18, 2024, 8:32 a.m.
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UK Video Games Industry Faces Skills Crisis, New Report Calls for Industry-Led Solution
A recent report by Skillfull highlights the pressing issue of a skills crisis in the UK video games industry, emphasizing the need for an industry-led organization to tackle this problem. The report, penned by Skillfull's founder Gina Jackson, explores the high number of job vacancies in 2022 and identifies key skills needs in the UK. Jackson presented the report's findings at the Games Impact Su…
April 17, 2024, 3:13 p.m.
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Take-Two to Reduce Workforce by 5%
Take-Two Interactive has initiated a new cost-cutting program, which will result in the layoff of approximately 5% of its workforce by the end of the year. According to an SEC filing, the company is 'rationalizing its pipeline' by eliminating several projects and streamlining its organizational structure to reduce headcount and future hiring needs. With around 11,580 full-time employees reported …
April 16, 2024, 11:39 p.m.