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Twitch Sees 2% Decline in Viewership for August
In August, Twitch recorded 1.73 billion hours of viewership, marking a 2% drop from the previous month, as reported by StreamElements and Rainmaker. gg's State of the Stream monthly report. This decrease brings an end to Twitch's four-year streak of consecutive growth in daily viewership hours, which averaged 56 million in August. According to the report, factors contributing to this dip include …
Sept. 26, 2023, 5:16 p.m.
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Accessibility Hardware Remains Elusive Due to High Costs, Advocates Claim
The growing trend of accessibility in gaming for people with disabilities is hindered by the prohibitively expensive price tags of specialized devices, according to advocates. In a conversation with Rock Paper Shotgun, Steven Spohn of AbleGamers highlights that the organization's primary goal is to provide affordable, accessible hardware to those in need. Notably, the cost of accessories such as …
Sept. 26, 2023, 3:19 p.m.
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Tokyo Game Show 2023 Welcomes Over 243,000 Visitors
The Tokyo Game Show 2023 has officially drawn to a close, with a total of 243,238 attendees, as confirmed by the event organiser, CESA. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, with numbers more than doubling. In 2022, the event saw 138,192 participants, a figure that was impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, which limited the use of the Makuhari Messe venue. For comparison, the 201…
Sept. 26, 2023, 1:08 p.m.
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Reaches 10 Million Units Sold
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Sept. 26, 2023, 9:18 a.m.
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SAG-AFTRA Members Greenlight Video Game Strike
The SAG-AFTRA union has secured member approval for a potential strike affecting video game actors and performers, with a significant turnout of over 34,600 ballots cast, representing 27.47% of eligible voters. The vote saw 98.32% of members endorse the strike authorisation, although this does not automatically trigger a strike. The union had called for the vote to strengthen its negotiating posi…
Sept. 26, 2023, 9:05 a.m.
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Major Investors and Publishers to Attend GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit in London
The GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit London, scheduled for October 12th, will host several prominent investment firms, including Aream & Co, London Venture Partners, and Kowloon Nights, all of which will provide guidance to independent game developers. Sponsored by TinyBuild, the event offers tickets starting at £45, granting access to the summit, a meeting system, lunch, refreshments, and a f…
Sept. 25, 2023, 2:43 p.m.
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UK Entertainment Sector to Receive €35m Boost from Creative Industries
Creative UK has announced a €35 million investment fund aimed at stimulating growth in the UK's creative industry. In collaboration with Triodos Bank, the Creative Growth Finance 2 initiative aligns with the network's sector vision and the UK government's plans unveiled earlier this year. Key objectives of the sector vision include: expanding creative hubs nationwide to increase GVA by £50 billio…
Sept. 25, 2023, 2:28 p.m.
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Roblox Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Speechly, a Pioneer in AI-Powered Voice Moderation
In a strategic move, Roblox has acquired Speechly, a Finnish start-up renowned for its innovative voice moderation technology, with the transaction amount remaining undisclosed. The integration of Speechly's technology is expected to significantly enhance Roblox's voice chat service, which was launched in 2021. Prior to the acquisition, Speechly had garnered support from Y Combinator and secured …
Sept. 25, 2023, 1:36 p.m.
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Bayonetta Creator Hideki Kamiya Departs PlatinumGames
Renowned video game creator and director Hideki Kamiya, known for his work on iconic titles such as Bayonetta and The Wonderful 101, has announced his departure from PlatinumGames. As reported by VGC, Kamiya had been promoted to the position of vice president the previous year and will officially step down from this role on October 12. In a statement published on X, Kamiya expressed that his de…
Sept. 25, 2023, 10:58 a.m.
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Mortal Kombat 1 Claims Top Spot in UK Boxed Charts
The latest UK boxed charts have seen a significant influx of new releases, with Mortal Kombat 1 emerging as the best-selling title. According to GfK's data, the game's strongest sales were on the PS5, closely followed by the Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. Lies of P, developed by Round8 Studio, debuted at number three, marking a departure from the studio's previous free-to-play MMO, Bless Un…
Sept. 25, 2023, 9:50 a.m.