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Steer Studios Emerges as the New Identity of Savvy Games Studios
Savvy Games Studios, a subsidiary of Savvy Games Group, has undergone a rebranding and is now known as Steer Studios. The name change is intended to reflect the company's strategic aim of strengthening its position in the global market. According to Savvy Games Group CEO Brian Ward, "The transformation of Savvy Games Studios into Steer Studios marks a significant milestone, paving the way for the…
Aug. 17, 2023, 8:32 p.m.
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Alan Wake 2 Release Date Pushed to October 27 by Remedy
Remedy Entertainment has revised the release date of Alan Wake 2 to October 27, aiming to reduce congestion in a month packed with major game launches. Initially, the game was slated for release on October 17. According to Remedy, "The shift in release date is intended to give gamers more room to appreciate their preferred titles, as October is shaping up to be an exceptional month for game relea…
Aug. 17, 2023, 3:21 p.m.
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Will Xbox's New Enforcement System Achieve a Delicate Balance?
This Microcast delves into two major gaming stories. Firstly, we examine Microsoft's recently introduced enforcement system for Xbox, which imposes penalties for misconduct, including cheating, profanity, harassment, and hate speech. A total of eight infractions results in a year-long suspension, but is this approach too permissive? We also assess the system's potential effectiveness in tackling …
Aug. 17, 2023, 2:44 p.m.
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Xbox 360 Store to Cease Operations in July 2024
Microsoft has confirmed the closure of the Xbox 360 digital store, effective July 29, 2024. Until then, users can continue to buy games, downloadable content, and other items from the store. After the shutdown, 360 console owners will no longer be able to make purchases from the store or the Xbox 360 Marketplace. However, previously purchased Xbox 360 games and content will still be playable on X…
Aug. 17, 2023, 2:39 p.m.
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Discover the Complete Speaker Lineup for the GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit at PAX
The GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit, taking place in Seattle the day before PAX, has finalized its speaker schedule with the addition of Kowloon Nights, London Venture Partners, and Hiro Capital. The event, held at the Seattle Convention Center, will also feature talks from industry heavyweights such as Xbox, Valve, Shawn Layden, Square Enix Collective, and TinyBuild, with tickets available f…
Aug. 17, 2023, 2:37 p.m.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Completes the Year-End Release Lineup
The recent announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has finalized the crucial Q4 lineup, which is expected to play a significant role in boosting console sales during the holiday season. Xbox sales have been sluggish this year, with a 13% decline in the most recent quarter, while PlayStation sales have been decent but below Sony's expectations. However, Sony COO Hiroki Totoki expressed conf…
Aug. 17, 2023, 1:40 p.m.
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NetEase Establishes New US-Based Studio with Veteran Developers from Bethesda and BioWare
NetEase Games has unveiled the launch of its newest development studio, situated in Austin, Texas, dubbed T-Minus Zero Entertainment. The studio is set to be led by renowned industry veteran Rich Vogel, known for his work on Ultima Online and Star Wars: The Old Republic. Vogel previously held the position of VP of production and online services at Certain Affinity. Joining him as game director is…
Aug. 17, 2023, noon
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Hi-Fi Rush Hits 3 Million Player Milestone
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Aug. 17, 2023, 10:58 a.m.
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Prytania Media Expands with Two New AAA Game Development Studios
Prytania Media has unveiled the launch of two new AAA game development studios, Fang & Claw and Dawon Entertainment, which will join forces with existing studios Possibility Space and Crop Circle Games. Fang & Claw, led by Jeremy Gaffney, will specialize in fantasy combat sports, with an executive team comprising seasoned professionals from Blizzard, 343 Industries, and Undead Labs, including Fle…
Aug. 17, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
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EA Faces Setback in Austrian Court Over FIFA Loot Boxes
A Vienna court has ordered Electronic Arts and Sony to compensate Austrian gamers with €10,800 ($11,800) for purchasing FIFA Ultimate Team packs. The Landesgericht für Zivilrechtssachen Wien court determined that these loot boxes infringe upon gambling laws, although this decision does not have broader implications for Austria's stance on loot boxes due to the case-by-case nature of civil cases i…
Aug. 16, 2023, 5:30 p.m.