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Hundred Star Games Emerges from Rocksteady Co-Founders
Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker, the co-founders of Rocksteady, have established a new game development studio called Hundred Star Games, with its headquarters in London. Although the studio has not been officially announced, it is reportedly working on AAA titles and has already begun recruiting a team of industry experts and emerging talents. According to the company's profile, Hundred Star Games …
Jan. 18, 2024, 11:51 a.m.
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CI Games Reduces Workforce by 10%
CI Games has confirmed a 10% reduction in staff across all departments, as reported by GamesIndustry.biz. According to sources, the majority of the marketing team has been let go, with subsidiaries Hexworks and Underdog also being affected. In a statement, CEO Marek Tymiński explained that the decision was made to 'preserve business strength and stability'. The company expressed gratitude to the …
Jan. 18, 2024, 11:48 a.m.
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Pixelberry Studios, Creator of Choices, Undergoes Staff Reduction
January 18, 2024 Update: Nexon has verified to GamesIndustry.biz that layoffs have occurred at Pixelberry, though the company has not disclosed the number of individuals impacted. Original report, January 17, 2024: The tally of game development studios experiencing layoffs has expanded, with Pixelberry Studios, based in California, being the latest to downsize its workforce. According to Game D…
Jan. 18, 2024, 11:34 a.m.
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Apple Introduces Direct Payment Links with 27% Commission Fee
Following the outcome of its prolonged legal dispute with Epic Games, Apple has outlined the procedure for direct payments on iOS, which includes a 27% commission on earnings from these methods. According to the updated guidelines, developers must apply for an 'entitlement' and still offer the option to purchase through Apple's billing system, with direct payment links provided as an alternative.…
Jan. 18, 2024, 11:18 a.m.
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Veterans from Amazon and Serenity Forge Introduce Astra Logical, a New Publishing Venture
Astra Logical, a new independent game publisher, has officially launched under the leadership of Managing Director Heather Jackson, formerly of Amazon Games. Jackson is accompanied by a team of experienced professionals, including Ryan Tagawa, who oversees operations and finance, Laura Topakian, the head of marketing, and Rachel Heleva, who manages scout and developer relations. This new publishi…
Jan. 18, 2024, 11:16 a.m.
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Harmonix to Discontinue Rock Band DLC Releases Following 16-Year Run
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Jan. 18, 2024, 9:42 a.m.
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Wimo Games Ceases Operations
Former employees of Texas-based Wimo Games took to social media to announce the studio's closure. According to Walter Hill, associate software engineer, the independent game developer and publisher has ceased operations. This news was also confirmed by principal concept artist Kevin T. Chin. Hill revealed to Kotaku that the studio had 35 employees at the time of its shutdown. GamesIndustry.biz ha…
Jan. 18, 2024, 9:08 a.m.
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Netspeak Announces Staff Reduction of 25
Netspeak Games has initiated a consultation process to reduce its workforce by 25 employees, as announced in a recent blog post on the company's website. According to Netspeak CEO Callum Cooper-Brighting, the studio behind Sunshine Days has faced significant difficulties in securing new funding over the past year. Cooper-Brighting stated, "After exploring all alternatives and realizing the need f…
Jan. 17, 2024, 9:57 p.m.
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Larian Studios Opts Out of Subscription Services for Its Games
According to Larian Studios' founder and CEO Swen Vincke, the company's games, including Baldur's Gate 3, will not be available on subscription platforms. Vincke expressed his views on social media, responding to Ubisoft's director of subscription Philipe Tremblay, who noted that the adoption of subscription models in the gaming industry has been slower compared to other media. Vincke stated that…
Jan. 17, 2024, 3:55 p.m.
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Square Enix Reveals Use of AI-Generated Assets in Foamstars
Square Enix has officially confirmed the incorporation of AI-generated art in its upcoming online shooter, Foamstars. According to a report by VGC, Kosuke Okatani, the producer of Foamstars, disclosed that the development team leveraged the Midjourney generative AI tool to create art from text descriptions. Okatani emphasized that while the core elements of the game, including its gameplay and en…
Jan. 17, 2024, 3:04 p.m.