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Nintendo's Patent Application for Pokémon Capture Mechanic Rejected by Japan Patent Office
The Japan Patent Office has denied Nintendo's patent application for the capture mechanic used in Pokémon games, citing a lack of inventive step. This decision comes after a third-party submission highlighted the existence of similar features in other games, including ARK, Monster Hunter 4, Craftopia, and Pokémon Go. Although the decision is not yet final, it may lead to the rejection of Nintendo…
Oct. 30, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
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Veterans of Fall Guys Launch New Game Studio Panic Stations
A team of seasoned developers from the popular game Fall Guys has founded a new game development studio called Panic Stations. This studio focuses on creating humorous, physics-based cooperative multiplayer games with the goal of releasing several titles each year. The founding members, including Steve Taylor, Dan Hoang, Joe Walsh, and Oliver Hindle, all held senior positions at Mediatonic, the s…
Oct. 30, 2025, 6:13 p.m.
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Supercell Ends Development on Squad Busters Less Than 18 Months After Release
Supercell has officially announced the end of active development for Squad Busters. Launched in May 2024, the game will cease operations by mid-2026. In-app purchases have been discontinued, and players who made purchases in 2025 can transfer their value to other Supercell games like Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, or Clash of Clans. According to Supercell, the game's failure was a valuable learning e…
Oct. 30, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket Surpasses $1.3 Billion in Revenue Within Its First Year
According to recent findings, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has amassed an impressive $1.3 billion in revenue within its first year of operation. As reported by PocketGamer, data from AppMagic indicates that Pokémon TCG has become the brand's top-grossing mobile game in terms of first-year expenditures. For comparison, Pokémon Go achieved a revenue of just over $1 billion during its launch…
Oct. 30, 2025, 2:36 p.m.
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Google Expands Payment Options for US Developers on Play Store
In a move to comply with a recent US court injunction, Google has introduced policy updates enabling developers in the United States to provide users with alternative payment methods and external links to download apps outside of the Google Play platform. This shift follows a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that mandated Google to accommodate rival marketplaces within its US operations. T…
Oct. 30, 2025, 2:02 p.m.
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Mastered Secures Additional Funding to Boost UK Gaming Industry
Mastered has announced the receipt of additional funding to support game development studios and publishers across the UK, particularly in regions such as London. Following the recent procurement of county council funding contracts aimed at upskilling senior UK gaming talent, Mastered has witnessed a notable increase in requests for its services, specifically for leadership coaching and strategic…
Oct. 30, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
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Xbox Hardware Sales See 29% Decline, While Third-Party Content Performs Above Expectations
Microsoft has released its Q1 FY26 financial report, revealing a 2% decline in overall gaming revenue and a nearly 30% drop in Xbox hardware sales. Key highlights for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, include: Revenue of $77.7 billion, up 18% year-over-year, and net income of $27.7 billion, up 12% year-over-year. The More Personal Computing segment, which encompasses Xbox, saw revenue of $13…
Oct. 30, 2025, 10:41 a.m.
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Games London Introduces Accelerator Program to Boost UK Studios' Original Content
Submissions are now being accepted for the London Games Festival's Games London Accelerator 2026, a program focused on empowering UK game studios to unlock their full potential by developing unique and compelling IP. Scheduled to take place from January to March 2026, this intensive two-month program will offer a combination of virtual and in-person sessions, led by industry experts Christian F…
Oct. 29, 2025, 9:12 p.m.
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CWA Urges FTC and CFIUS to Closely Examine EA Acquisition, Citing Concerns for Workers, Consumers, and the Gaming Industry's Future
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) president has appealed to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to conduct a thorough examination of the proposed buyout of Electronic Arts (EA). This move comes after EA announced its agreement to be acquired by an investment group comprising Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), …
Oct. 29, 2025, 8:35 p.m.
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Capcom Sees Significant Gains in H1 2025, Driven by Monster Hunter and Resident Evil Anticipation
Capcom has unveiled its financial performance for the first half of 2025, revealing a strong period marked by increases in net sales, operating profit, and net income. The company attributes its success to the robust sales of its catalog titles, including Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4, which have been bolstered by the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, slated…
Oct. 29, 2025, 8:08 p.m.