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Google Dismisses 30% Market Fee as Monopoly Charge in Ongoing Epic Games Trial
The highly publicized Epic vs Google trial commenced with opening statements, where Google swiftly defended its 30% transaction fee for apps on the Google Play store. According to Google attorney Glenn Pomerantz, this fee is a standard market charge, comparable to fees imposed by other platforms such as Nintendo, Xbox, and Steam. Pomerantz emphasized that the Google Play store and Android ecosyst…
Nov. 7, 2023, 1:01 p.m.
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Kirsty Rigden Assumes Sole Leadership of FuturLab
Following the retirement of James Marsden, founder of FuturLab, Kirsty Rigden is set to take the reins as the studio's sole CEO. Rigden, who initially joined FuturLab as development director in 2010 and later became co-CEO in August 2022, officially stepped into her new role in September. Marsden, who established FuturLab in 2003, has been instrumental in the development of notable games includin…
Nov. 7, 2023, 11:17 a.m.
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Former Keywords Studios Staff to Picket BioWare's Edmonton Office
A group of former Keywords Studios employees, who were laid off after BioWare ended its contract, plan to stage a protest outside BioWare's Edmonton headquarters. The protest, scheduled for November 7, involves the unionized QA team for Dragon Age, who lost their jobs in September. According to reports, the union had filed a notice to picket, but EA and BioWare initially objected, citing that the…
Nov. 7, 2023, 9:25 a.m.
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Minecraft Users Face Highest Risk of Desktop Cyber Attacks, Report Finds
A recent study by cybersecurity experts Kaspersky reveals that Minecraft players are the primary targets of gaming-related cyber threats on desktops. The findings, based on data collected between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, show that out of 4.1 million detected game-related desktop infection attempts, 130,619 Minecraft users were impacted. This represents a significant 70% of game security ri…
Nov. 6, 2023, 8:35 p.m.
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Microsoft Partners with Inworld to Develop AI-Powered Game Development Tools
Microsoft has formed a long-term partnership with Inworld AI to design and develop innovative AI-powered tools for game development. According to a recent blog post by Xbox's general manager of AI, Haiyan Zhang, the partnership aims to provide developers with easy-to-use resources for creating engaging dialogue, stories, and quests. The toolset will feature an AI-powered design assistant, enabl…
Nov. 6, 2023, 6:22 p.m.
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Phoenix Games Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Sad Panda Studios
In a significant move, Phoenix Games has announced the acquisition of Sad Panda Studios, a Canadian game development company behind the successful idle dating simulation game Crush Crush. The financial terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed. Phoenix Games' CEO, Klaas Kersting, expressed admiration for Sad Panda Studios, praising their games for being vibrant, passionate, and rich in experien…
Nov. 6, 2023, 3:29 p.m.
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Eiji Aonuma Receives Prestigious French Honor
The French Minister of Culture has conferred the distinguished title of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters upon Eiji Aonuma, renowned producer of the iconic Zelda series. According to French news outlets, Aonuma's contributions to the development of the beloved adventure franchise earned him this esteemed recognition. Having joined the series in the late 1990s, Aonuma took on the role o…
Nov. 6, 2023, 3:11 p.m.
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100 Thieves Announces Staff Reduction of 20%
100 Thieves, a prominent esports and gaming organization, has unveiled its plans for a significant restructuring effort. According to a report by The Verge, the company's president and COO, John Robinson, has confirmed that approximately 20% of its workforce will be let go. The layoffs will predominantly affect the organization's game development studio and its energy drink brand, Juvee, which ar…
Nov. 6, 2023, 2:03 p.m.
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Embracer COO Departs to Establish New Venture Amid Restructuring
Amidst Embracer Group's ongoing restructuring efforts, its Chief Operating Officer, Egil Strunke, has announced his departure to launch his own company, Strunke Games. This move was revealed through a LinkedIn post, where Strunke reflected on his time at Embracer and its predecessor, Nordic Games. Initially serving as Vice President for Nordic Games from 2011 to 2014, Strunke rejoined the company…
Nov. 6, 2023, noon
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Motorsport Games Announces Staff Reductions Affecting Up to 38 Employees
Motorsport Games, the developer behind Nascar Rivals, has implemented a round of layoffs resulting in the elimination of approximately 38 positions, primarily affecting staff in the UK and Australia. The decision, made to reduce operational expenses, was outlined in a recent SEC filing dated October 29, indicating a reduction of about 40% of the company's global workforce. The restructuring effor…
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:32 a.m.