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Implicit Conversions Establishes New Canadian Operations
Implicit Conversions, a leading retro game and emulation specialist, has announced the launch of its new Canadian headquarters. Bill Litshauer, newly appointed president, will be at the helm of this location. Founded in 2019 by Jake Stine and Robin Lavallée, the company has collaborated with major industry players such as Sony Interactive Entertainment to re-release classic titles from the PlaySt…
Oct. 11, 2023, 7:36 p.m.
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Xsolla Expands Its Portfolio with Acquisitions of Lightstream, Rainmaker, and Api.Stream
Xsolla, a leading video game commerce company, has announced the acquisition of Lightstream, Rainmaker, and API.Stream, previously owned by Creative Solutions, a subsidiary of Videndum Group. This strategic expansion aims to enhance Xsolla's Partner Network by integrating new tools and resources for streaming and gaming content creation. Established in 2014, Lightstream is a cloud streaming servi…
Oct. 11, 2023, 6:26 p.m.
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Team17 Announces Significant Restructuring, Affecting Nearly a Third of Staff
According to a report by Eurogamer, Team17's ongoing restructuring efforts may lead to the loss of approximately one-third of its workforce. The formal consultation process for these redundancies is expected to conclude next month, putting up to 91 jobs at risk. Earlier reports suggested that the publisher planned to reduce its QA staff by more than half, with around 50 roles in jeopardy. Team17 …
Oct. 11, 2023, 6:18 p.m.
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British Esports Addresses Criticism Over Partnership with Saudi Counterpart
Following intense backlash, the British Esports Association has issued a statement responding to concerns surrounding its recently announced partnership with the Saudi Esports Federation. The organization acknowledged that the announcement had sparked questions and worries within the esports community and sought to provide a transparent and honest explanation. The BEA reaffirmed its commitment to…
Oct. 11, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
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Myth of Empires Copyright Dispute Resolved, Paving Way for Re-Release
A lengthy two-year legal battle between Studio Wildcard, its parent company Snail Games, and Angela Game has come to an end. The dispute centered around allegations that Angela Game had misappropriated the source code of Ark: Survival Evolved to develop its own MMO, Myth of Empires. In a joint statement, the companies announced that the dispute has been settled, with Snail Games set to collaborat…
Oct. 11, 2023, noon
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MTG Acquires Majority Stake in Snowprint Studios to Fuel Growth
Modern Times Group has taken a majority stake in Snowprint Studios, with the acquisition aiming to equip the studio with the necessary resources to broaden its player base and explore new revenue streams. According to MTG's President and CEO, Maria Redin, the partnership will leverage MTG's expertise to help Snowprint Studios "expand its audience and diversify its income channels." Redin praised …
Oct. 11, 2023, 11:03 a.m.
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Leading Tech and Gaming Firms Show Significant Carbon Footprint Reductions
A recent report by AfterClimate reveals that several major players in the tech and gaming sectors, including Tencent, Apple, Nintendo, and Ubisoft, have successfully decreased their carbon emissions between 2021 and 2022. Conversely, companies like Sega, NetEase, and Unity experienced an increase in their emissions over the same period. The report highlights Tencent as the leader in emissions red…
Oct. 11, 2023, 10:26 a.m.
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UK Video Games Tax Relief Spurs £2.4 Billion in Economic Growth Since 2014
Since its introduction in 2014, the UK's Video Games Tax Relief has generated an estimated £2.4 billion in additional economic growth, as per analysis by Games Investor Consulting. Between 2014 and 2022, the Treasury has disbursed over £1.1 billion to UK companies. The UK games development sector has invested £1.2 billion in over 15,000 new creative roles since the tax relief was announced in 201…
Oct. 11, 2023, 10:19 a.m.
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Disney Allegedly Exploring Acquisition of a Major Gaming Publisher
According to recent reports, Disney is considering acquiring a prominent gaming publisher, such as Electronic Arts, as a means to reestablish itself in the gaming industry. Bloomberg reports that certain Disney executives have proposed the idea of transforming the company from a gaming licensee to a publisher through the acquisition of EA, although CEO Bob Iger remains noncommittal on the matter.…
Oct. 11, 2023, 9:10 a.m.
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Fast Travel Games Receives $4 Million in Latest Funding Round
Fast Travel Games, a prominent VR game developer, has successfully secured $4 million in its latest round of funding. The company intends to utilize this investment to expand its operational scope, focusing on the development and publication of innovative IPs for VR platforms. Led by Handelsbanken Fonder, the funding round also saw participation from notable investors including Industrifonden, Br…
Oct. 10, 2023, 6:14 p.m.