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Re-Logic Pledges $100,000 to Godot and FNA Amid Unity Controversy
In a move to demonstrate its commitment to the game development community, Terraria creator Re-Logic has made a substantial donation of $100,000 to the open-source game engines Godot and FNA. Additionally, the company has pledged ongoing monthly support of $1,000 to these initiatives. This decision comes as a response to the intense backlash faced by Unity over its proposed Runtime Fee policy, …
Sept. 20, 2023, 3:35 p.m.
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Criterion Shifts Focus to Battlefield Development Under Vince Zampella's Guidance
EA's renowned Criterion studio is undergoing a divisional change, moving under the EA Entertainment banner to work on the esteemed Battlefield franchise. Previously operating under the EA Sports umbrella, the UK-based studio will now be part of Vince Zampella's group within EA Entertainment. Fortunately, this shift does not involve any planned layoffs, as confirmed by EA to GamesIndustry.biz. Cri…
Sept. 20, 2023, 3:25 p.m.
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UK Minister Backs CMA Decision to Block Microsoft-Activision Deal
The UK's Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, has come out in support of the Competition and Market Authority's (CMA) decision to halt the merger between Microsoft and Activision. This comes after Microsoft president Brad Smith stated that the CMA's block was detrimental to Britain, citing a flawed understanding of cloud streaming services. Badenoch countered Smith's remarks, emphasizing …
Sept. 20, 2023, 2:55 p.m.
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Insights from the Xbox Leak: Future Plans and Strategies
A recent leak of Microsoft documents has shed light on the company's plans for Xbox, including the development of new consoles and a hybrid cloud gaming platform. Although Xbox head Phil Spencer has stated that the information is outdated, the documents provide valuable insight into the company's strategy and priorities between 2020 and 2022. The leaked documents, which have since been taken offl…
Sept. 20, 2023, 2:12 p.m.
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Evil Dead: The Game's Switch Release Cancelled, Content Development Concludes
The Nintendo Switch version of Evil Dead: The Game has been cancelled, and development of new content for the game on other platforms has come to an end, according to an announcement by Saber Interactive. The game, which launched as an Epic Games exclusive on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC in May of last year, debuted at number four on the US monthly charts. It later became available on Steam, followe…
Sept. 20, 2023, 1:39 p.m.
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Unpacking the Key Takeaways from the Xbox Leak
In the latest GamesIndustry.biz Microcast, James Batchelor and Chris Dring delve into the repercussions of the recent Xbox leak, questioning whether the industry gleaned any significant insights. They explore various revelations, including Microsoft's planned 2028 release for its next Xbox console, the upcoming mid-generation refreshes for Xbox Series X and S, a hybrid cloud gaming platform slate…
Sept. 20, 2023, 11:31 a.m.
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Alleged Xbox Leak Exposes Estimated Costs for Adding AAA Games to Game Pass
Recently leaked documents from Microsoft have shed light on the estimated costs of incorporating third-party games into the Xbox Game Pass library. According to a report by Kotaku, an email exchange between Microsoft's VP of gaming business development, Sarah Bond, and Xbox head Phil Spencer in May 2022, outlined the potential costs of bringing notable titles such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and …
Sept. 20, 2023, 11:08 a.m.
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Hogwarts Legacy Regains Top Spot in UK Boxed Charts
Hogwarts Legacy has regained its position at the top of the UK Boxed Charts, driven by a substantial 214% increase in sales for the Xbox Series X|S version, attributed to ongoing promotional pricing. The game has surpassed last week's number one, Starfield, which has fallen to eighth place due to an 87% decline in sales following its launch. The Crew Motorfest made its debut at number two, mirror…
Sept. 20, 2023, 9:48 a.m.
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Starfield Hits 10 Million Player Milestone
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Sept. 20, 2023, 9:01 a.m.
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Microsoft Unveils Plans for Hybrid Cloud Gaming Platform by 2028
Microsoft has announced plans to launch a hybrid Xbox platform for cloud gaming in 2028, according to recently leaked documents. The platform is designed to run cloud-based titles on a device that will cost consumers less than $99, with discussions on the project dating back to at least May 2022. The leaked presentation outlines Microsoft's vision for a next-generation hybrid game platform that c…
Sept. 20, 2023, 8:52 a.m.