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Deviation Games Shuts Down After Cancelled PlayStation Project
Deviation Games, a AAA game developer, has announced its closure. Founded in 2020 by industry veterans Jason Blundell and Dave Anthony, the studio had rapidly expanded to over 100 employees by 2021. It had also secured a partnership with PlayStation to develop an original IP. However, the project encountered difficulties, leading to Blundell's departure in 2022 and significant layoffs in May last…
March 9, 2024, 9:17 a.m.
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Over 600 Activision QA Staff Join Union Ranks
In a significant development, a substantial group of Activision QA workers has opted to unionize. The Communication Workers of America has announced that Microsoft has chosen to voluntarily recognize a union for workers at Activision Central Quality Assurance, marking a notable milestone. This move will see approximately 600 employees across California, Texas, and Minnesota being represented by t…
March 9, 2024, 1:48 a.m.
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Warner Bros. to Discontinue Adult Swim Games Portfolio
Warner Bros. Discovery has initiated the process of delisting titles from its Adult Swim Games label across various digital platforms. According to a report by Polygon, developers such as Michael Molinari, the creator of Soundodger+, have been informed that their games will be retired. Molinari was told that his title would be removed from Steam within a 60-day period. Despite his efforts to tran…
March 8, 2024, 9:39 p.m.
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Epic Games' Developer Account Reinstated by Apple Following EU Probe
In a significant development, Apple has agreed to reinstate Epic Games' developer account, paving the way for the Fortnite creator's return to the iOS app store. According to an update from Epic, the company's plans for a new Epic Games Store and the reintroduction of Fortnite are progressing. Epic views this move as a "strong signal" that the European Commission is committed to enforcing the Dig…
March 8, 2024, 6:24 p.m.
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Renowned Manga Artist Akira Toriyama Passes Away
Manga legend Akira Toriyama, best known for creating the iconic Dragon Ball series, has passed away at the age of 68. The news of his demise was confirmed by his production studio, Bird Studio, which stated that he succumbed to acute subdural hematoma on March 1. Beyond his international acclaim for Dragon Ball, Toriyama had a distinguished career in game development spanning decades. Notably, he…
March 8, 2024, 3:07 p.m.
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Apple's Drama with Epic and the EU: A Battle for Control
The ongoing saga between Apple and Epic has taken a new turn with the shutdown of Epic's developer account, a move that has sparked a heated debate about the control of the iOS ecosystem. As the European Union's new rules come into force, Apple is facing increased pressure to open up its platform to third-party app stores. However, the company's actions have been seen as petty and vindictive, wit…
March 8, 2024, 12:18 p.m.
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Viewfinder Claims Top Honors as Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2024
The UKIE Video Game Awards 2024 ceremony was held recently, with Sad Owl Studios' Viewfinder emerging victorious as the UK Game of the Year and also securing the award for best console game. Other notable winners included Sports Interactive's Football Manager 24, which took the prize for best PC game, and Ustwo Games' Desta: The Memories Between, which won the award for best mobile game. Addition…
March 8, 2024, 12:07 p.m.
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Brain Jar Games Raises $6.7 Million in Seed Funding
Brain Jar Games has successfully secured $6.7 million in funding through a seed round, with plans to allocate the investment towards its first project, Dead as Disco. According to reports by Games Beat, the funding round was spearheaded by Transcend Fund and Menlo Ventures, with additional participation from 1UP Ventures. The studio also received financial backing from various advisors and angel …
March 8, 2024, 10:27 a.m.
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Balatro Achieves Milestone with 500,000 Copies Sold in Under Two Weeks
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March 7, 2024, 11:48 a.m.
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Apple Labels Epic as Unreliable and Blocks Fortnite and App Store on iOS Devices
In a recent development on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Apple took the decision to block Epic's attempt to introduce the Epic Games Store and Fortnite on iOS, citing trust concerns with the gaming giant. This move came after Epic's 'Epic Games Sweden AB' developer account was approved by Apple the previous month, paving the way for the Epic Games Store and Fortnite to potentially launch on the platf…
March 6, 2024, 11:17 p.m.