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Rocket Science Introduces Atomic Theory
Game development company Rocket Science has announced the launch of Atomic Theory, a co-development firm offering in-game development and UI/UX engineering services to studios. The firm will be led by General Manager Sav Fileccia, who brings experience from his previous roles at Epic, Rare, and Mediatonic. Fileccia stated, "With over 14 years of experience as a production director, I've sought a …
March 6, 2024, 10:19 p.m.
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Eggnut Halts All Operations
Eggnut Games has revealed on social media that it is ceasing all operations. The studio cited funding issues as the primary reason behind this decision. According to the announcement, "Due to unforeseen complications, we can no longer continue working on our upcoming game, a project we've dedicated the last two years to." The studio expressed its commitment to utilizing its remaining resources…
March 6, 2024, 9:53 p.m.
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New Indie-Centric Publisher Rock It Games Emerges in the Gaming Industry
A group of seasoned gaming professionals has launched Rock It Games, a publisher focused on supporting independent game developers and IP owners in bringing unique titles to market. The company's mission is to collaborate with indie creators and rights holders to deliver distinctive gaming experiences. Rock It Games will empower developers by granting them greater control over their projects, inc…
March 6, 2024, 9:33 p.m.
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Mattel Ventures into Self-Publishing Mobile Games
Mattel, renowned for its iconic brands such as Barbie, has made the announcement that it will be self-publishing its own mobile games. In a conversation with GamesBeat, Mike DeLaet, the global head of digital gaming, disclosed that the company plans to unveil its self-published titles later in 2024. DeLaet emphasized the company's selective approach to partnerships, stating, "We are introducing a…
March 6, 2024, 8:48 p.m.
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Xbox Unveils Exciting Lineup of New Games Scheduled for 2024 Release
The Xbox Partner Preview event showcased a plethora of games slated for release in 2024, featuring a mix of new reveals, launch announcements, and sneak peeks. One of the standout titles was Creatures of Ava from Inverge Studios, a non-violent game where players assume the role of a creature rescuer on a distant planet, with a planned release window set for 2024. Another notable game, Sleight o…
March 6, 2024, 8:17 p.m.
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Rooster Teeth Division to Cease Operations
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the shutdown of its Rooster Teeth division, resulting in the loss of around 150 full-time jobs, as well as impacting numerous contractors and content creators who will no longer have a source of income from the company. According to a memo from Rooster Teeth general manager Jordan Levin, the decision is attributed to the significant changes in consumer behavio…
March 6, 2024, 6:06 p.m.
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UK Video Game Sales: Physical Copies Account for 38% of Top 20 Titles
According to a recent chart released by the Entertainment and Retail Association, the top 20 best-selling games in the UK have been analyzed to reveal their digital and physical sales splits. The data, compiled from GSD and GfK figures, highlights the persistence of physical game sales in the UK market. The top-selling game in the UK, EA Sports FC 24, sold 2.395 million units in 2023, with 67.2% …
March 6, 2024, 3:52 p.m.
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Capcom Announces Salary Boost: 5% Average Increase and 28% Rise for New Graduates
Capcom has revealed plans to increase salaries for all employees in the upcoming fiscal year. The Japanese gaming giant aims to implement an average pay rise of over 5% in fiscal year 2024, which concludes on March 31, 2025. Furthermore, the company is set to significantly increase the starting salaries of new graduate hires in fiscal year 2025, with a 28% boost from ¥235,000 ($1,590) to ¥300,000…
March 6, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
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Torus Games Announces Temporary Closure and Team Layoffs
Torus, an Australian game development studio, has undergone significant restructuring, resulting in the temporary suspension of operations and the laying off of its entire team. This development was first reported by journalist Jack Ryan on social media, following which founder Bill McIntosh provided additional context to GamesIndustry.biz, stating that while the company is not yet dissolved, its…
March 6, 2024, noon
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Spearhead Games Announces Significant Staff Reductions
Spearhead Games has made the decision to halt production of its RPG sandbox game, Unforetold: Witchstone, which was launched on January 4, and will be letting go of a substantial portion of its workforce. According to a statement released on LinkedIn by the Montreal-based game developer, production of the game will be suspended indefinitely as of March 8, and the game's Discord server will also…
March 6, 2024, 10:02 a.m.