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Majority of US Gamers Call for Increased Action Against Harassment in Games
According to a recent study, a significant majority of US gamers believe the gaming industry must take more decisive action to combat harassment in multiplayer games. The latest Digital Media Trends report from Deloitte examines how people engage with various forms of entertainment, with a dedicated section focused on the persistent issues of toxicity and bullying among gamers. The report is base…
March 20, 2024, 11:13 a.m.
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Remedy Sees 22.2% Revenue Decline to €33.9 Million in 2023
Remedy has released its financial report for 2023, revealing a 22.2% decrease in revenue to €33.9 million, compared to €43.6 million in the same period the previous year. The Finnish developer reported an operating loss of €28.6 million for the full year, but received €5.2 million in royalties from the remastered version of Alan Wake. In the fourth quarter of 2023, revenue was €10.3 million, a 24…
March 20, 2024, 11:09 a.m.
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Veteran PlayStation Executive Connie Booth Joins Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts has appointed Connie Booth, a seasoned PlayStation executive, as its new group general manager of action role-playing games. According to IGN, Booth will directly report to Laura Miele, EA's head of entertainment. Her key responsibilities include overseeing the renewal of BioWare, the studio currently working on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. Miele expressed her admiration for Booth, stat…
March 19, 2024, 6:03 p.m.
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Embracer Offloads Saber, Sony Faces PSVR 2 Setbacks | Latest Microcast
The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast provides a concise overview of the most significant developments in the video game industry from the past week, with the latest episode now available for streaming or download. This week's episode sees editor-in-chief James Batchelor team up with staff writer Jeffrey Rousseau, who makes his debut appearance on the show, as regular co-host Chris Dring attends GDC 20…
March 19, 2024, 4:40 p.m.
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Nazara Technologies Allocates $100 Million for Strategic Acquisitions
Nazara Technologies has unveiled plans to invest $100 million in mergers and acquisitions over the next two years, bolstering its expansion efforts. As a leading gaming and sports media company founded in 2000, Nazara seeks to enhance its global footprint and operations. According to CEO Nitish Mittersain, "This $100 million investment will significantly accelerate our growth in this direction." …
March 19, 2024, 2:16 p.m.
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Lies of P Reaches Seven Million Players
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March 19, 2024, 1:20 p.m.
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Dark and Darker Heads to Epic Games Store After Injunction Ruling
Following a year-long absence from Steam, Ironmace's Dark and Darker is set to launch on the Epic Games Store. The announcement was made by the developer on its Discord server, as reported by PC Gamer. Currently in early access, the game does not have a confirmed release date. Dark and Darker initially launched on Steam in February 2023 but was subsequently removed after Nexon alleged it originat…
March 19, 2024, 12:20 p.m.
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Thunderful Renews Distribution Partnership with Nintendo
Thunderful Group has successfully extended its longstanding partnership with Nintendo, retaining its role as the platform holder's distributor for the Nordic and Baltic regions. The agreement, initially set to expire on March 31, 2024, has been prolonged for another two years under the same terms. Bergsala, a subsidiary of Thunderful, has been distributing Nintendo products since 1981 and plays a…
March 19, 2024, 10:48 a.m.
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Layoffs Hit Something Wicked Games
Something Wicked Games has allegedly undergone a round of layoffs, with the exact number of affected staff members remaining unclear. According to a report by Game Developer, this information was revealed by senior animator Eric Webb in a LinkedIn post, stating that the studio was forced to lay off the majority of its employees. Additionally, graphics programmer Andrew Woloszyn and lead narrative…
March 19, 2024, 10:06 a.m.
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Renowned Character Designer Mutsumi Inomata Passes Away
Acclaimed character designer Mutsumi Inomata, best known for her work on the Tales of series, has passed away at the age of 63. The news was announced by her sister via Inomata's official social media account, revealing that she died on March 10, though the cause of death remains undisclosed. Inomata's journey in the gaming industry began in 1986 with her design work on the PC game Alpha. She the…
March 18, 2024, 7:55 p.m.
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