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Smilegate Barcelona Shut Down
According to recent reports, Smilegate Barcelona has ceased operations after a four-year run. The news was confirmed by world director Stephane Blais through a social media post, in which he stated, 'As our industry increasingly resembles a game of Battleship, it's our turn to take a hit.' Blais revealed that the studio is closing down, resulting in the layoff of all employees, and expressed his …
March 27, 2024, 2:20 p.m.
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BAFTA Special Award Honors Innovative Inclusive Efforts
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March 27, 2024, 1:33 p.m.
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Court Sides with PlayStation in $500 Million Patent Dispute
A US District Court has ruled in favor of Sony, stating that the company's PlayStation consoles and controllers do not infringe on a patent held by Genuine Enabling Technology. The lawsuit, which was filed in 2017 and sought $500 million in damages, claimed that Sony's technology for facilitating communication between its consoles and controllers violates GET's patented 'Method and Apparatus for …
March 27, 2024, 12:51 p.m.
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Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Envisions a Future with Multiple Digital Storefronts
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, expressed his desire to see additional digital stores, such as the Epic Games Store and Itch.io, become available on the console. In a conversation with Polygon, Spencer indicated that he thinks gamers would profit from a wider range of options, citing the example of the Windows company and the flexibility it provides users in choosing their own experiences. He als…
March 27, 2024, 12:35 p.m.
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Popularium Raises $2 Million in Seed Funding for Debut Game by Renowned Game Designer Richard Garfield
Popularium, a gaming startup founded by Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield, former Hearthstone and World of Warcraft developer Jon Bankard, and ex-Xbox Live manager Arka Ray, has successfully secured $2 million in seed funding. The investment will be utilized to develop, market, and launch the public alpha of their debut title, Chaos Agents, slated for release in the summer. Chaos Agen…
March 27, 2024, 11:32 a.m.
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Top Gaming Industry Leaders to Speak at London Developer Conference
The London Developer Conference has announced its complete lineup of speakers and sessions. Scheduled for Thursday, April 11th, the event will cover a range of topics including data analysis, politics, online safety, artificial intelligence, game discoverability, and the current job market. The conference will feature key speakers from prominent companies such as CCP, Roblox, and Newzoo, as well …
March 27, 2024, 10:11 a.m.
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GameStop Hit by Layoffs Amidst Intensifying Competition
GameStop is said to have implemented another wave of job cuts, resulting in an unspecified number of redundancies following a decline in fourth-quarter revenue and sluggish consumer spending. According to reports, the company's decision was influenced by the growing competition from e-commerce companies. As of February 3, GameStop's workforce comprised approximately 8,000 full-time and 18,000 p…
March 27, 2024, 10:03 a.m.
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Sunset Sugar Studios Emerges in the UK Gaming Scene
Industry veterans Darryl Still, Matt DC, and James Deputy unveil their latest venture, Sunset Sugar Studios, a UK-based games publisher focused on collaborating with prominent brands. The company has already partnered with the Pixel Puzzles series and landed a licensing agreement with Aardman for the development of Pixel Puzzles Aardman Jigsaws. Aardman, the acclaimed animation studio behind belo…
March 26, 2024, 8:14 p.m.
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Sprout Esports Ceases Operations
After seven years, Sprout Esports has announced its decision to shut down due to an inability to maintain a viable business operation. According to a report by EsportsInsider, the organization's closure is a result of its unsustainable business model. In a statement on social media, the company explained, "We explored alternative strategies, such as boosting incentives to enhance potential succ…
March 26, 2024, 7:06 p.m.
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Mobile Consumers to Reduce In-App Purchases by 32% in 2024
According to a recent report on mobile gaming expenditure, nearly a third of respondents, approximately 32%, intend to cut back on in-app purchases in the coming year. The findings are based on a survey of around 2,000 individuals from the United States and Canada. The report categorizes mobile gamers into three groups: casual spenders who invest in match, puzzle, and simulation games; midcore sp…
March 26, 2024, 5:34 p.m.