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Alleged 'Network of Unlawful Gambling Sites' Allows Minors to Wager Using Roblox Account Credentials
According to an investigation, a purported 'network of unlawful casinos' enables children to engage in gambling activities using their Roblox account details. The probe, conducted by Sky News, reveals that minors as young as 12 years old have been accessing these unlicensed sites, which operate outside of Roblox's ecosystem, to gamble using their Roblox login credentials and virtual currency, kno…
Dec. 17, 2024, 8:36 p.m.
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Catly Developer Dismisses AI Speculation, Denies Blockchain Involvement
The creators of Catly, a newly announced pet simulation game, have strongly denied allegations that their debut trailer was produced using artificial intelligence. Additionally, they have rejected claims that the game may incorporate blockchain technology or non-fungible tokens (NFTs), following speculation about the studio's co-founder's involvement in other blockchain projects. In a statement, …
Dec. 17, 2024, 6:29 p.m.
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Flashbulb Games Restructures After Unannounced Project Halt
Danish game development studio Flashbulb Games has reduced its workforce by seven employees. The decision to downsize was made after the studio cancelled an unannounced project. However, the majority of the team has been redeployed to work on Trailmakers, the company's core game. According to CEO Christopher Håkonsson, "Although this was a difficult choice, we have reassigned most of the team to …
Dec. 17, 2024, 5:24 p.m.
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Jingle Jam 2024 Raises £2.7 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraiser
The 2024 Jingle Jam charity event has achieved an impressive fundraising milestone, with a total of £2.7 million raised over a two-week period. This remarkable feat was made possible by the collective efforts of more than 800 creators, who hosted a series of fundraising livestreams. Participants included notable personalities such as TommyInnit, The Spiffing Brit, and Smosh Games, as well as The …
Dec. 17, 2024, 4:07 p.m.
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Recap of The Game Awards 2024 on GI Microcast
The newest installment of the GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now ready for download. This episode centers around The Game Awards 2024, featuring Chris' firsthand account of the event, an analysis of the major winners, and an in-depth exploration of key announcements and their implications for the gaming landscape in the coming year. Additionally, our 'What Do The Numbers Mean?' segment examin…
Dec. 16, 2024, 4:04 p.m.
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Dark Passenger, Founded by Ex-CD Projekt Developers, Secures $3 Million in Funding
Dark Passenger, a Polish game development studio founded by veterans of CD Projekt, has successfully raised $3 million in a funding round. The investment, led by The Games Fund and supported by Blite Fund, will be used to drive the development of the studio's first game: a first-person multiplayer stealth-action title set in a unique universe inspired by Feudal Japan. The funding will also facili…
Dec. 16, 2024, 12:46 p.m.
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Capcom to Breathe New Life into More Classic Franchises Beyond Okami and Onimusha
Following the recent announcements of Okami and Onimusha's return, Capcom has expressed its intention to revive additional dormant franchises. In a statement to investors, the publisher indicated that it will prioritize reactivating its inactive IPs alongside the launch of new titles. Although specific franchises were not mentioned, Capcom hinted at leveraging its extensive library to produce hig…
Dec. 16, 2024, 9:50 a.m.
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Zenimax Online Studios Employees Form Union
The development team behind Elder Scrolls Online, Zenimax Online Studios, has successfully formed a union. According to an announcement by the Communications Workers of America, the newly established union, known as ZOS United-CWA, comprises 461 members and has gained recognition from its parent company, Microsoft. The union's membership includes a diverse range of professionals, such as web deve…
Dec. 13, 2024, 11:01 a.m.
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Astro Bot Claims Top Honors at The Game Awards 2024
Team Asobi dominated The Game Awards, with Astro Bot receiving four notable awards, including the coveted Game of the Year title. Astro Bot also excelled in Best Game Direction, Best Family Game, and Best Action/Adventure Game categories. Meanwhile, Studio Zen's Metaphor: ReFantazio and LocalThunk's Balatro trailed closely, each winning three awards. Metaphor: ReFantazio took home Best Narrative,…
Dec. 13, 2024, 10:06 a.m.
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Acclaimed Developer Hideki Kamiya Launches New Studio Clovers Under Capcom, Teases Okami Sequel
Veteran game designer Hideki Kamiya has made a notable return to Capcom, this time as the head of a newly formed studio called Clovers. As the studio's head and chief game designer, Kamiya is spearheading the development of a highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 cult classic Okami, a game for which he originally served as director. The announcement of Clovers and the Okami sequel was made during…
Dec. 13, 2024, 9:47 a.m.