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Paradox Interactive and Harebrained Schemes Announce Forthcoming Separation
In a strategic move, Paradox Interactive and Harebrained Schemes have decided to go their separate ways, effective January 1, 2024. This decision aligns with the companies' individual priorities and goals. The split occurs over five years after Harebrained Schemes, the developer behind BattleTech, was acquired for $7.5 million. Paradox Interactive will retain ownership of The Lamplighters League …
Oct. 17, 2023, 6:21 p.m.
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SEA-6 Gaming Market Expected to Reach $6 Billion by 2023
A recent report by market research firm Niko Partners reveals that the combined PC and mobile gaming market in the SEA-6 region is on track to achieve $5.8 billion in revenue by 2023. The SEA-6 region encompasses six key countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Mobile gaming is predicted to contribute 66% to the overall revenue. Notably, Indonesia and Tha…
Oct. 17, 2023, 4:16 p.m.
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Unveiling the Winners of the 2023 US GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards
The results of the 2023 US GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards are in. The awards aim to promote a better working environment in the games industry, with winners determined by a comprehensive employee survey. Over 50 US companies participated, and 14 emerged as winners. Electronic Arts was the biggest winner, with three of its studios - Cliffhanger Games, Ripple Effect, and Maxis - recei…
Oct. 17, 2023, 4 p.m.
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Activision's Hidden Partnership with Remington for In-Game Gun Promotion Revealed
Warning: this article contains discussions of violence against minors. A previously undisclosed agreement between Activision and Remington has come to light, in which the latter's Adaptive Combat Rifle was featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. This information emerged from internal Remington documents obtained during the discovery phase of a lawsuit…
Oct. 17, 2023, 3:04 p.m.
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FuturLab Credits Square Enix for Powerwash Simulator's Success
FuturLab, the Brighton-based developer of Powerwash Simulator, has expressed gratitude towards Square Enix for their role in the game's ongoing success. According to co-CEO Kirsty Rigden, Square Enix's willingness to collaborate on crossover content was instrumental in securing licenses for popular franchises. Rigden noted that the partnership with Square Enix Collective, the game's publisher, al…
Oct. 17, 2023, 2:16 p.m.
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Supporting Palestine: Work With Indies Donates Entire Revenue
The Work With Indies job board has pledged to donate its entire revenue to charities providing aid to Palestine, emphasizing a commitment to humanitarian causes. In a statement, the platform expressed its desire to alleviate the suffering of innocent individuals and families, transcending political, religious, and racial boundaries. Throughout the month, all revenue generated will be directed…
Oct. 17, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
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GamesAid Surpasses £23,000 in EGX 2023 Fundraising Efforts
The UK-based charity GamesAid has successfully raised over £23,269 during the three-day EGX event, largely thanks to its tombola, which included a substantial £10,000 donation from an anonymous benefactor. The tombola featured an assortment of items, including games, collectibles, limited editions, and an Xbox Series X, all generously donated by various publishers, developers, and supporters of…
Oct. 17, 2023, 10:12 a.m.
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Frontier Announces Staff Reductions Amid Organizational Review
British game developer Frontier has initiated a company-wide review, resulting in an undisclosed number of layoffs. This decision was disclosed to investors as part of a business update, where the company expressed its intention to "realign its focus on core competencies" following a period of underwhelming financial performance and challenging market conditions. The primary goal of this review i…
Oct. 17, 2023, 9:45 a.m.
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Bandcamp Lays Off Half of Its Staff Amid Epic Games Restructuring
Epic Games' mass layoffs have impacted Bandcamp, with half of the music platform's employees being let go. Those affected will receive six months of severance pay, although the Bandcamp United union is seeking to negotiate more favorable terms. According to a Songtradr spokesperson, 60 out of 118 Bandcamp employees have been offered positions, while 58 have not. This development comes as Epic Gam…
Oct. 17, 2023, 8:53 a.m.
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Lies of P Hits 1 Million Sales Mark
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Oct. 17, 2023, 8:39 a.m.