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UK Sales of Xbox Series S and X See 76% Surge Following Starfield Release
The release of Starfield and the debut of a new 1TB Xbox Series S model have substantially boosted Microsoft console sales. According to data from GfK, Xbox Series S and X sales experienced a 76% week-over-week increase for the week ending September 2nd. Dorian Bloch, GfK's games division head, notes that this period marks the best sales week of 2023 so far for Xbox Series S and X hardware in the…
Sept. 13, 2023, 8:09 a.m.
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Unity Introduces Installation Fees for Games
Unity has announced the introduction of a new fee structure, where a runtime fee will be charged for each installation of a game built using the Unity Engine, effective January 1. This fee applies to games that have surpassed a certain revenue threshold and lifetime installation count, with the fee amount and thresholds varying based on the developer's Unity subscription plan. For instance, Unity…
Sept. 12, 2023, 2:53 p.m.
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Survey Reveals Cloud Gaming Usage Among Gamers
According to a recent study by market research firm Savanta, approximately one-third of dedicated gamers have utilized cloud gaming services, while 10% of casual gamers have also tried this technology. The study, which surveyed around 12,000 respondents from several countries including Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, the UK, and the US, provides insight into the gaming habits of cons…
Sept. 12, 2023, 2:23 p.m.
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Decade-Long Revenue of Mobile Puzzle Games Reaches $42 Billion
According to a recent report from Sensor Tower, the mobile puzzle game genre has accumulated a staggering $42 billion in revenue since 2013, accompanied by 50 billion downloads. Notably, real-time puzzle games such as Tetris and Traffic Jam Fever experienced significant expansion between January 2022 and March 2023, marked by a 103% surge in downloads and a 64% increase in revenue. The swap puzzl…
Sept. 12, 2023, 2:18 p.m.
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Leadership Shift at Phoenix Labs as CEO and COO Depart
In a significant development, Phoenix Labs' CEO and co-founder Jesse Houston, along with COO Jeanne-Marie Owens, are relinquishing their executive roles. As per reports, Houston will continue to serve on the studio's board of directors in Vancouver and take on an advisory position. Owens will also transition into an advisory capacity by the end of 2023, with Ian Johnson, VP of product development…
Sept. 12, 2023, 1:09 p.m.
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Indonesian Language Now Fully Supported on Steam
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Sept. 12, 2023, 12:26 p.m.
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UK Video Game Industry Faces Limited Relief with New Expenditure Credit
The upcoming Video Games Expenditure Credit has raised concerns among industry leaders, with TIGA urging the UK government to revisit the incentive to better support the sector. Despite promising a 34% rate of relief on 80% of qualifying expenditure, the credit is claimed as an income receipt, subject to Corporation Tax, effectively equating to only a 0.5% increase over the current 25% relief. Fu…
Sept. 12, 2023, 11:02 a.m.
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Pikmin 4 Retains Top Spot in Japanese Monthly Charts, Surpassing Armored Core 6
For the second consecutive month, Pikmin 4 has secured the top position in Japanese retail sales, successfully fending off new releases, including FromSoftware's Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, which debuted in the Top 30. According to Famitsu's latest data, Nintendo's adventure game sold 235,000 copies in August, bringing its total sales to 753,000. This achievement surpasses the franchise's p…
Sept. 12, 2023, 9:14 a.m.
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Ubisoft's XDefiant Release Pushed Back Due to Console Certification Issues
Ubisoft's upcoming game XDefiant has hit a roadblock after failing to obtain certification from PlayStation and Xbox. According to executive producer Mark Rubin, the game was submitted for certification in July but received a 'Not Pass' by mid-August. This setback has resulted in a significant amount of additional work to ensure compliance, which was not initially anticipated. If the game had pas…
Sept. 12, 2023, 8:54 a.m.
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Embracer Considers Selling Gearbox Entertainment Amidst Restructuring Efforts
Embracer Group is reportedly weighing the possibility of selling Gearbox Entertainment, the studio behind the popular Borderlands series, as part of its ongoing restructuring program initiated in June. According to sources, the company has received interest from potential buyers, prompting consideration of a sale. Embracer acquired Gearbox in 2021 for $1.3 billion. The restructuring program has a…
Sept. 11, 2023, 2:23 p.m.