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The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Sees 10% Increase in Viewership
The second season of The Last of Us television series debuted with 5.3 million viewers in the United States for its premiere episode, marking a 13% increase from the first season's premiere earlier in 2023. In comparison, the inaugural episode of the first season drew 4.7 million viewers. Although the ratings are impressive, the overall success of HBO and Max streaming service shows is cumulative…
April 15, 2025, 9:47 a.m.
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Japanese Man Receives Suspended Jail Term for Tampering with Nintendo Consoles
A Japanese individual has been given a two-year prison sentence, which has been suspended for a period of three years. According to reports from NTC, a 58-year-old man was found guilty of modifying Nintendo Switch consoles and selling them. The man's arrest was due to the installation of modified components within the console, allowing it to run pirated games. In a court hearing on April 14…
April 14, 2025, 6:33 p.m.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Expected to Face 145% US Tariffs, Says Key Supplier
A major supplier for Nintendo and Apple has warned that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console will likely be subject to a 145% US tariff on goods imported from China. This assessment, as seen by Nikkei Asia, contradicts earlier reports suggesting that tech products like PCs and smartphones might be exempt from the additional tax. The reason behind this is the recent confirmation by US President …
April 14, 2025, 5:14 p.m.
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PS5 Console Prices Increase in Multiple Regions Due to Economic Pressures
Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed a price adjustment for the standard PlayStation 5 model in several markets, including Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, effective immediately. According to Isabelle Tomatis, SIE's global marketing vice president, this decision was driven by the current economic climate. The PS5 Pro model remains unaffected by this change. Tomatis …
April 14, 2025, 7:56 a.m.
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Report Exposes Significant Gender Pay Disparity in Influencer Earnings
A newly released report analyzing sponsored influencer content has uncovered a substantial pay gap between male and female influencers across various video platforms, with female creators earning roughly 32% less than their male peers. The findings are based on data from Collabstr, which tracked sponsored streams and videos of any length, and are derived from a sample of 2,414 gaming influencer…
April 11, 2025, 4:29 p.m.
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Tequila Works Puts Game Rights and Intellectual Property Up for Auction Following Bankruptcy
Following its insolvency filing last November, Tequila Works has initiated an auction for its game rights and intellectual property. The Spanish game developer has created a page on the Escrapalia auction site, where it is selling off its intangible assets, including intellectual properties, games in development, and the studio's branding. Among the listed items are the adventure platformer Rime,…
April 11, 2025, 10:38 a.m.
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Mergers and Acquisitions in the Gaming Industry Reach $6.6 Billion in Q1 2025
The value of mergers and acquisitions in the gaming industry soared to $6.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking the highest level in over a year. This substantial increase was largely driven by acquisitions in the mobile gaming sector. A major contributor to this surge was Scopely's $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic's gaming business, which includes popular titles such as Pokémon GO. …
April 11, 2025, 9:49 a.m.
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Agonalea Games Receives $2 Million Investment from Mika Capital
Argentine mobile game studio Agonalea Games has successfully secured $2 million in funding through a seed investment round led by Mika Games. The investment will be used to propel the development and publication of the studio's free-to-play mobile title, Punko.io. Founded in 2018 by industry veterans Pedro Aira and Vanina Fregoti, Agonalea Games boasts an impressive portfolio of eight original ga…
April 11, 2025, 8:54 a.m.
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UK Minister Condemns Steam Over Game Promoting Non-Consensual Sex and Violence
Warning: This article contains references to extreme sexual violence - discretion is advised. Following intense criticism, Zerat Games has announced the withdrawal of its explicit visual novel from Steam. The decision comes after the game was removed from sale in several countries, including the UK, Canada, and Australia. In a statement, the developer expressed its intention to avoid causing prob…
April 11, 2025, 6:40 a.m.
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Sirius Studio Founded by Bloodborne Producer
Teruyuki Toriyama, the producer of Bloodborne, has teamed up with Tomohiro Suzuki and Hideki Irie, former colleagues from Thirdverse, to launch Sirius Studio, a cutting-edge development studio. As a subsidiary of Gz Group, Sirius aims to prioritize creative freedom. The studio's founders made the decision to leave Thirdverse after the company shifted its focus towards casual gaming. According to …
April 10, 2025, 8:23 p.m.