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Meta Quest 3 Release Scheduled for October 10
The launch of Meta Quest 3 is slated for October 10, as announced by Meta during its Meta Connect event. The starting price for the base model of Meta's latest standalone VR headset is $499, or $650 in Canada. Powered by a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, the headset boasts twice the graphics performance of its predecessors, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Additionally, Zuckerberg revealed that …
Sept. 27, 2023, 6:47 p.m.
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Candy Crush Saga Reaches $20 Billion Milestone in Lifetime Revenue
Marking King's 20th anniversary, Candy Crush Saga has achieved $20 billion in lifetime revenue from consumer spending. Initially released in 2012, the game has consistently received new content updates. With over 5 billion downloads, the title has solidified its position. According to Todd Green, general manager of Candy Crush Saga, "The game has evolved into a daily source of joy for millions, b…
Sept. 27, 2023, 6:09 p.m.
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MapleStory M Reaches $600 Million Milestone in Lifetime Revenue
Nexon's mobile game MapleStory M has achieved a significant milestone, accumulating $600 million in revenue since its launch. According to Sensor Tower, this figure was reached between October 13, 2016, and September 20, 2023. Initially released in Korea in 2016, the game later became available globally in 2018. Additionally, MapleStory M has garnered $55 million in consumer spending in China, wh…
Sept. 27, 2023, 5:23 p.m.
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Streaming to Revolutionize Gaming Industry, Says Ubisoft CEO
The CEO of Ubisoft, Yves Guillemot, predicts that the gaming industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation driven by streaming technology, drawing parallels with the impact Netflix has had on the television and film sectors. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Guillemot outlined the reasoning behind Ubisoft's decision to secure cloud gaming rights for all Activision Blizzar…
Sept. 27, 2023, 3:40 p.m.
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Announcing the Winners of the 2023 UK Best Places to Work Awards
The results of the 2023 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places to Work Awards for the UK have been announced, with the awards ceremony taking place at BAFTA in London. Now in its seventh year, the awards aim to foster a better work environment in the video games industry by recognizing companies that excel in supporting their staff and addressing key issues raised by games professionals worldwide. The win…
Sept. 27, 2023, 2:53 p.m.
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Chris Metzen Appointed as Executive Creative Director for Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed that Chris Metzen will be taking on the position of executive creative director for the Warcraft franchise. This development comes roughly nine months after Metzen returned to the company, where he initially served as a creative advisor for the Warcraft team, marking his return to the studio after a six-year hiatus. In a statement shared on social media, Bl…
Sept. 27, 2023, 2:28 p.m.
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Supercell Expands Its Reach with Majority Stake in Ultimate Studio
In a bid to transcend its mobile roots, Supercell has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Melbourne-based Ultimate Studio, driven by its ambition to venture into new territories. Ultimate Studio is renowned for its arcade-style racing game, Hot Lap League, available on Steam, Google Play, and the App Store. Having backed Ultimate since its inception in 2018 by former Firemonkeys exec…
Sept. 27, 2023, 2:28 p.m.
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Sony Probes Alleged Ransomware Breach
Sony has confirmed it is looking into claims made by a ransomware group that it has successfully breached the company's systems, as initially reported by Cyber Security Connect. The group, known as Ransomed.vc, has taken responsibility for the alleged attack and is now offering the stolen data for sale, citing that Sony has declined to pay the ransom. The leaked data comprises approximately 6,000…
Sept. 27, 2023, 1:54 p.m.
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Hearthstone Team Faces Restructuring with Reported Layoffs
Activision Blizzard has confirmed layoffs within its Hearthstone development team, as reported by Kotaku's senior reporter Ethan Gach. According to Gach, approximately 10 team members were let go without prior notice as part of the company's restructuring efforts. A spokesperson for Activision Blizzard stated that 'organizational changes were made to the Hearthstone team, resulting in a small num…
Sept. 27, 2023, 1:54 p.m.
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Lawsuit Filed Against Aspyr and Saber Interactive Over Canceled Knights of the Old Republic 2 DLC
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Aspyr and Saber Interactive, alleging that the companies failed to deliver on promised downloadable content for the Nintendo Switch version of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2. According to reports, multiple buyers have joined the lawsuit, stating that they would not have purchased the game if the DLC, which aimed to restore missing content, h…
Sept. 26, 2023, 6:50 p.m.