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Octopath Traveler's eShop Removal is Only Temporary
A temporary removal of Octopath Traveler from the Nintendo eShop has been confirmed by the company. The game's publisher has stated on its support page that as of March 1, the title will be briefly unavailable on both the eShop and the My Nintendo Store, but will be back for sale shortly. Users who have already bought the game can still download it again from the eShop. The delisting occurred wit…
March 4, 2024, 12:26 p.m.
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Developer of Yuzu Emulator Responds to Nintendo's Lawsuit
The creator of the Yuzu emulator for Nintendo Switch, Tropic Haze, has formally responded to the lawsuit initiated by Nintendo of America. According to Eurogamer, the developer has confirmed the hiring of a lawyer through a waiver of service of summons. However, Tropic Haze has not released an official statement, and the emulator remains accessible on its website. The lawsuit, filed with the US D…
March 4, 2024, 10:51 a.m.
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Balatro Faces Ratings Issues
According to Playstack, the publisher of Balatro, the game has encountered a ratings issue, resulting in its temporary removal from sale on several digital stores in certain countries on console platforms. This decision was made in response to an unexpected overnight change to the game's age rating by a ratings board, which claimed that the game 'contains prominent gambling imagery and material t…
March 1, 2024, 6:23 p.m.
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Understanding the Reason Behind Sony's Decision to Lay Off 900 Employees
The recent layoff of 900 employees by Sony Interactive Entertainment has sparked concern and curiosity about the company's financial health and the reasoning behind this decision. Despite being a market leader with a successful console like the PS5 and a lineup of hit games, Sony's president, Hiroki Totoki, expressed dissatisfaction with the company's profitability. The issue of unaccountable dev…
March 1, 2024, 4:22 p.m.
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Brazil's Gaming Industry Sees 3.2% Growth in 2023
In 2023, the Brazilian gaming industry experienced a 3.2% increase in the number of studios, rising from 1,009 in 2021 to 1,042. This growth is highlighted in the Second National Survey of the Game Industry, a collaborative effort between the Brazil Games export program, Abragames, and ApexBrazil, which gathered insights from 309 developers, 214 freelancers, and 80 organizations supporting game d…
March 1, 2024, 3:14 p.m.
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Unchained Entertainment: The New Identity of City State Entertainment
City State Entertainment has undergone a rebranding transformation to become Unchained Entertainment. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Virginia, the company is led by Mark Jacobs. The rebranding effort is intended to align with the company's proprietary game engine, also named Unchained, which is designed to power the development of next-generation massive multiplayer online games. Unchai…
March 1, 2024, 3:03 p.m.
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Nintendo's Lawsuit Against Yuzu Emulator Puts Emulation in the Spotlight
The mention of Nintendo often evokes memories of fun and nostalgia, but in recent years, the company has also become synonymous with aggressive litigation. This is largely due to the significant impact of piracy on its business, with the company's hardware design and single-player focused games making it a prime target for pirates. The rise of devices like the R4 cartridge for the DS handheld has…
March 1, 2024, 12:39 p.m.
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Discover the Thriving South African Gaming Industry with GamesIndustry.biz's Exclusive Coverage
Get ready for a deep dive into the South African gaming industry as GamesIndustry.biz presents its South Africa Games Week, starting Monday. Deputy editor Marie Dealessandri has spoken with a range of local developers to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and future prospects for the industry in the region. The series of interviews, which kicks off on Monday, March 4, features prominent studi…
March 1, 2024, 11:23 a.m.
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Radical Forge Announces Staff Reductions Due to Restructuring
Initial report: Radical Forge, an independent game development studio, has undergone a round of layoffs, affecting an unspecified number of staff members. According to a company spokesperson, the decision was made due to minor restructuring within the organization. The spokesperson stated that a small number of employees were informed that their roles were no longer required for current or upcomi…
March 1, 2024, 10:52 a.m.
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505 Games Closes European Offices in France, Germany, and Spain
505 Games has announced the closure of its studios in France, Germany, and Spain. According to reports from Eurogamer and Gamereactor, this move is part of a broader organizational review initiated by its parent company, Digital Bros, in November. At the time, Digital Bros stated that it would be reducing its global workforce by 30% to focus on high-quality and established successful titles. The …
Feb. 29, 2024, 10:13 p.m.