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Portugal Welcomes The Gaming Hub, a New Coworking Space for Game Developers
Unicorn Factory Lisboa, a tech startup, has unveiled The Gaming Hub, a cutting-edge coworking space in Lisbon, Portugal, in collaboration with Fortis Games. The facility spans two floors, featuring 13 private offices and 12 shared workspaces, as reported by GamesBeat. Fortis Games will be among the key occupants, sharing the space with other notable studios such as OnTop Studios, GameDev Técnico …
Jan. 3, 2024, 11:29 a.m.
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China Sees Surge in Game Approvals for 2023
In 2023, China witnessed a significant increase in game approvals, with over 1,000 titles receiving publishing licenses. This surge is a notable improvement from the previous two years. December alone saw 105 games approved, marking the highest monthly total since July 2022. Notable approvals include titles from major local publishers such as Tencent and NetEase. The total annual approvals have r…
Jan. 3, 2024, 10:44 a.m.
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Baldur's Gate 3 Tops 2023 Steam Awards
The 2023 Steam Awards winners have been revealed, with Baldur's Gate 3 emerging as the biggest winner, claiming two prestigious awards. The game took home the coveted Game of the Year and Outstanding Story-Rich Game awards. Starfield impressed with its innovative gameplay, while Dave the Diver won the Sit Back and Relax award. Red Dead Redemption 2 was honored as a Labour of Love, and Hogwarts Le…
Jan. 3, 2024, 9:33 a.m.
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Frogwares Takes Over as Publisher of The Sinking City
Frogwares has officially announced that it has assumed full publishing rights for The Sinking City, and will be responsible for releasing the game across all platforms. In a statement released on social media, the developer expressed relief that the issue has been resolved, stating, "We're thrilled to have this matter behind us, and we're looking forward to sharing more updates on the future of t…
Jan. 2, 2024, 9:52 p.m.
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Chinese Regulator's Official Ousted Amid Market Downturn Over New Gaming Regulations
A high-ranking government official in China was recently removed from their position at a key regulatory body, following a significant decline in gaming stocks prompted by newly proposed gaming regulations. According to sources cited by Reuters, the official in question was the head of the publishing division within the Communist Party's Publicity Department, which oversees the National Press an…
Jan. 2, 2024, 8:50 p.m.
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Sony Hit with €13.5m Fine by French Antitrust Authority
The French antitrust regulator, Autorité de la Concurrence, has imposed a fine of €13.5 million on Sony, alleging that the company abused its market dominance by restricting the sale of third-party PlayStation 4 controllers. The investigation, which was initiated last month following a complaint from French controller manufacturer Subsonic, revealed that Sony introduced anti-counterfeiting measur…
Jan. 2, 2024, 3:37 p.m.
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Sega Europe Undergoes Leadership Revamp as Jurgen Post Makes a Comeback
In a significant overhaul of its leadership, Sega Europe has announced the return of Jurgen Post, a former president, to the role of COO of West Studios and regional managing director. This move marks Post's return to the company after a stint at Tencent and a tenure as CEO of Miniclip. His previous term at Sega Europe, from 2012 to 2017, was characterized by substantial growth. Concurrently, the…
Jan. 2, 2024, 12:33 p.m.
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Kingsley Brothers Honored with CBEs in the King's New Year's Honours List
Jason and Chris Kingsley, the CEO and CTO of Rebellion, respectively, have been appointed Commanders of the Order of the British Empire as part of the King's 2024 New Year's Honours. This prestigious honor recognizes their significant contributions to the creative industries. The Kingsley brothers had previously received OBEs in 2012 and 2019. Rebellion, founded by the brothers, has developed ove…
Jan. 2, 2024, 12:29 p.m.
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Square Enix's New President Vows to Drive AI Innovation in 2024
Square Enix is set to make a significant foray into the realm of generative artificial intelligence, exploring its potential applications in the company's game development processes. This strategy was outlined in the company's annual New Year's letter, penned by newly appointed president Takashi Kiryu, who has taken the reins from Yosuke Matsuda following his decade-long tenure. Kiryu noted that …
Jan. 2, 2024, 11:53 a.m.
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Jukai Studio Shuts Down Following Release of Stray Souls
Over the holiday season, Jukai Studio revealed that it would be ceasing operations, just a few months after launching its survival horror game Stray Souls in October. The studio's decision to shut down was attributed to several factors, including the closure of its publisher Versus Evil, as well as the intense cyberbullying and negative reception that Stray Souls received, resulting in disappoint…
Jan. 2, 2024, 10:41 a.m.