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Year in Review: 2023 Podcast Recap
The GamesIndustry.biz team convenes to discuss the past year's major events and trends, including the industry's recent layoffs and their implications for 2024. The conversation also touches on the AI debate in game development, the year's game releases, and the Epic vs Google trial. Look out for our upcoming Games of the Year podcast, and check out our written reviews of 2023's top titles. Liste…
Dec. 13, 2023, 3:47 p.m.
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Alyssa Walles Joins Midwest Games as Chief Operating Officer
Midwest Games has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Alyssa Walles as its new Chief Operating Officer. Walles brings over two decades of experience to the role, having served on Atari's board of directors for nearly a decade and founded her own consulting firm, Amplitude, which she led for over 17 years. She also currently serves as the part-time executive director of the IGDA F…
Dec. 13, 2023, 10:16 a.m.
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Free Radical Design Shuts Down Operations
In a recent statement released on December 13, 2023, Plaion officially announced the closure of Free Radical Design. The publisher expressed its sadness, stating, "It is with great regret that we must announce another challenging decision. Today, we confirm the official closure of Free Radical Design and bid farewell to many exceptional, skilled, and dedicated individuals." The company also expre…
Dec. 13, 2023, 9:34 a.m.
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Apple Announces Honkai: Star Rail as iPhone Game of the Year
Apple has unveiled the winners of its App Store awards, recognizing the most exceptional games and apps across its range of platforms. Honkai: Star Rail, the sci-fi title from MiHoYo and sibling to Genshin Impact, has been crowned iPhone Game of the Year, praised for its stunning visuals, engaging combat, and immersive worlds. Meanwhile, Snapbreak Games' Lost in Play took the top spot for iPad Ga…
Dec. 12, 2023, 5:39 p.m.
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Microsoft Eyes Expansion into New Markets with Ad-Backed Game Streaming
Microsoft is poised to enter new markets with a game streaming service supported by advertisements. The remarks were made by Tim Stuart, Xbox's chief financial officer, during the recent Wells Fargo TMT Summit. Stuart highlighted the versatility of the company's Game Pass Ultimate subscription, which allows users to stream hundreds of games to any device with a web browser. For regions such as Af…
Dec. 12, 2023, 3:29 p.m.
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The ESA Officially Discontinues E3
The Entertainment Software Association has formally announced the conclusion of E3, marking the end of a long-standing event in the gaming industry. This news was simultaneously shared on social media and through an article in the Washington Post, titled "E3, once gaming’s biggest expo, is officially dead." Stanley Pierre-Louis, the ESA's president and CEO, explained that after over two decades o…
Dec. 12, 2023, 3:05 p.m.
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Allstar Secures $12 Million in Funding to Fuel Expansion
Allstar, a leading gameplay content capturing service, has announced the successful completion of a $12 million Series A funding round. The investment will be utilized to accelerate product development and broaden the application of its technology in upcoming partnerships. Currently, the company supports four prominent games and their respective communities, including Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Le…
Dec. 12, 2023, 3:01 p.m.
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Tokyo to Welcome New Pokémon Theme Park
A brand-new Pokémon theme park is set to debut in Yomiuriland, a well-established amusement park situated in Tokyo, Japan. The Pokémon Company has collaborated with Yomiuri Land Co., the operator of the amusement park, and The Yomiuri Shimbun, a prominent publication, to form a new entity known as PokéPark Kanto, as reported by The Japan News, the English-language arm of The Yomiuri Shimbun. This…
Dec. 12, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Shatters YouTube Viewing Records
The latest installment in the Grand Theft Auto series has achieved a milestone as the most-watched new game trailer on YouTube, with its launch trailer garnering over 142 million views since its release. Initially, the trailer was viewed over 142 million times, solidifying its position as a highly anticipated game. Furthermore, YouTube reported that gaming content creators and the community at …
Dec. 12, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
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Epic Games Emerges Victorious in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google
In a landmark decision, Epic Games has prevailed in its antitrust lawsuit against Google, with the jury determining that Google Play's billing system operates as an illegal monopoly. According to a report by The Verge, the jury unanimously agreed that Google's requirement for developers to utilize its Play store's payment system for all transactions constitutes anti-competitive behavior. The tria…
Dec. 12, 2023, 10:22 a.m.