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Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Addresses Recent Leaks: 'A Lot Has Changed'
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has spoken out about the recent leaks that exposed a significant amount of information about Microsoft's upcoming gaming plans, which were initially intended for a US court. In a social media post, Spencer emphasized that the leaked documents contained outdated information, citing a 2020 email discussing the potential acquisition of Nintendo as an example. 'We've s…
Sept. 20, 2023, 8:46 a.m.
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Women in Games Introduces Equality Manifesto for the Gaming Industry
The Women in Games organization has launched a manifesto that champions equality and fairness within the gaming industry. Their fourteen-point declaration, known as the Women in Games Manifesto, aims to eradicate gender-based discrimination. Inspired by the UK's women's suffrage movement, the manifesto outlines key reasons for its support, including: - The importance of equal pay for all, w…
Sept. 19, 2023, 6:29 p.m.
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Brawl Stars Surpasses $2 Billion Milestone in Revenue
Brawl Stars, developed by Supercell, has reached a significant milestone of $2 billion in revenue from consumer spending, as reported by data.ai. Initially launched in 2017 on the Apple App Store and Google Play, the game has joined the ranks of other successful Supercell titles, including Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Hay Day, in surpassing the $2 billion earnings threshold. Between Septembe…
Sept. 19, 2023, 3:45 p.m.
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Beamdog Reduces Workforce by 26 Amid Restructuring
Beamdog, a Canadian game development studio, has reportedly let go of 26 employees, as confirmed by former staff members. This move is part of Embracer's broader restructuring effort, which began after Beamdog was acquired by Aspyr Media in 2022. Former employees, including Misia Bloniarz, have taken to LinkedIn to share news of the layoffs, which occurred last Friday. Bloniarz reflected on her t…
Sept. 19, 2023, 3:15 p.m.
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Independent Game Developers Back Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
A coalition of independent game developers has expressed support for Microsoft's proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to Axios, the comments were submitted in court documents filed with the Ninth District Circuit of Appeals in California as part of the FTC's lawsuit against Microsoft. The group, comprising Curve Games, Finji, Iam8bit, and Strange Scaffold, argues tha…
Sept. 19, 2023, 2:11 p.m.
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Unity Faces Growing Backlash as Over 500 Developers Protest Runtime Fee Policy
The number of companies and developers speaking out against Unity's Runtime Fee policy continues to grow, with many switching off advertisements and monetization in protest. Recently, 16 studios ceased all Unity-based monetization, and now over 503 developers have signed a joint letter calling for the suspension of IronSource SDK and Unity Ads monetization until revised terms are considered. …
Sept. 19, 2023, 1:36 p.m.
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Microsoft Plans Mid-Generation Updates for Xbox Series X and S, Codenamed Brooklin and Ellewood, for Release Next Year
Reports suggest that Microsoft is preparing to launch refreshed versions of its Xbox Series consoles, the Series X and Series S, in 2024, as indicated by court documents from a recent legal battle. The upgraded Xbox Series X, codenamed 'Brooklin', will feature a cylindrical design without a disc drive, 2TB of internal storage, enhanced Wi-Fi, and reduced power consumption, with a projected launch…
Sept. 19, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
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Phil Spencer of Microsoft Believes Acquiring Nintendo Would be Mutually Beneficial
Recently released FTC court documents, as reported by Eurogamer, have uncovered an internal email conversation from June 2020. The conversation, involving Xbox leader Phil Spencer, Microsoft's CMO Chris Capossela, and Commercial CMO Takeshi Numoto, discusses the possibility of acquiring Nintendo. Other potential targets mentioned include Valve, Warner Brothers Interactive, and ZeniMax, with Micro…
Sept. 19, 2023, 11:21 a.m.
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Team17 Reports 31% Revenue Increase in First Half of 2023
Team17 has released its financial results for the first six months of 2023, showing a significant 31% increase in revenue to £69.7 million. Key figures include a 31% year-on-year rise in revenue to £69.7 million, and an 18% increase in gross profit to £30.2 million. Notable releases during this period included Dredge, Trepang 2, and Killer Frequency, as well as the launch of Batora Lost Haven and…
Sept. 19, 2023, 10:24 a.m.
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Majority of Xbox Game Pass Users Pay Full Price for Console Service
A significant portion of Xbox Game Pass subscribers opt for the full-price plan and utilize the service on their consoles. This information comes from a recently uncovered, heavily redacted Microsoft presentation, which was part of the latest batch of court documents released during the company's ongoing legal dispute with the Federal Trade Commission. The presentation provides insight into Micro…
Sept. 19, 2023, 9:42 a.m.