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Thunderful Sells Headup in €500,000 Deal
Thunderful has reached a deal to sell Headup to Microcuts Holding for €500,000. Microcuts Holding is controlled by Dieter Schoeller, who is not only the founder and CEO of Headup but also serves as Thunderful's vice president of production. Initially acquired by Thunderful for €11 million in 2021, Headup is now being sold back to its founder. The sale encompasses Headup's extensive library of app…
March 28, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
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Don’t Nod Restructures to Focus on Core Genres
Don't Nod has unveiled a new studio structure, dividing its operations into three main branches centered on its core genres: role-playing games, narrative-driven adventures, and action-packed adventures. This strategic move aims to highlight the company's expertise in these areas and reinforce its dual role as a developer and publisher. In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, Don't Nod confirmed tha…
March 28, 2024, 11:34 a.m.
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GDC 2024 Attendance Reaches Nearly 30,000
The 2024 Game Developers Conference welcomed approximately 30,000 attendees, according to its organizers. This number surpasses the 28,000 visitors from the previous year at San Francisco's Moscone Center. GDC 2024 boasted an impressive lineup of over 1,000 speakers, 325 exhibitors, and more than 730 workshops and roundtable discussions. "The primary goal of GDC is to provide a platform for de…
March 28, 2024, 10:04 a.m.
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Sega Announces Sale of Relic Entertainment and Restructuring Plans
In a significant move, Sega has announced the sale of Relic Entertainment and plans to reduce its workforce by 240 positions across Sega Europe, Creative Assembly, and Sega HARDlight. Relic Entertainment, renowned for its work on the Company of Heroes and Dawn of War series, as well as the recent Age of Empires title for Microsoft, will transition into an independent studio, ceasing to be part of…
March 28, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
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Take-Two Completes Acquisition of Gearbox from Embracer in $460 Million Deal
In a significant move, Take-Two has agreed to purchase Gearbox, the renowned developer of the Borderlands series, from Embracer for $460 million. The acquisition, expected to be finalized by June, will see Gearbox operate under Take-Two's 2K label, with Randy Pitchford remaining at the helm. As a result, Take-Two will not only gain full ownership of the Borderlands franchise but also acquire the …
March 28, 2024, 4:29 a.m.
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Nintendo Implements Staffing Reductions Among US Quality Assurance Contractors
Nintendo of America is restructuring its quality assurance operations, with reports from Kotaku indicating a substantial reduction in contractor numbers at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. A company spokesperson acknowledged the termination of several contractor assignments but noted that the overhaul also led to the creation of a significant number of full-time positions. Although contra…
March 27, 2024, 7:35 p.m.
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Landmark Union Contract Reached Between Sega and CWA
The collective bargaining agreement between Sega and the Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (AEGIS) has been successfully ratified. This milestone agreement is hailed as the first of its kind for a major US game development company. The contract encompasses a range of protections and benefits for union members across various departments, including game development, localization, and marketing.…
March 27, 2024, 7:11 p.m.
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Sandsoft Games and NetEase Launch New Venture for MENA Region
A strategic partnership has been formed between Sandsoft Games and NetEase Games, targeting the Middle East and North Africa market. This collaboration, known as Stellar Gate Games, encompasses game publishing, marketing, live operations, and esports management within the region. By leveraging Sandsoft's extensive global experience and NetEase's diverse game portfolio, Stellar Gate Games aims to …
March 27, 2024, 5:40 p.m.
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Misfits Gaming Establishes New Game Development Studio
Misfits Gaming has announced the launch of Misfits Interactive, a new game development studio. The studio is working on several original titles, including two user-generated content games slated for release this year, with a team of over 20 developers. Chris Casanova, a veteran of the gaming industry with experience at Microsoft, Mojang, and Sega, has been appointed to lead the studio as head of …
March 27, 2024, 3:13 p.m.
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Lunacy Games Emerges with Veteran Team and Ambitious Projects
Veteran game industry professionals have come together to form Lunacy Games, a new studio led by the experienced Bill Roper. Currently, the studio is developing a cooperative survival role-playing game set in the American Wild West, alongside a new title in the Hellgate franchise. Bill Roper brings a wealth of experience to the table, having spent decades in the industry, including a five-year …
March 27, 2024, 3:11 p.m.