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Roblox Introduces Subscription Model for Enhanced User Experiences
Roblox has unveiled plans to introduce a subscription-based model, enabling developers to offer exclusive content and experiences to their users. According to Enrico D’Angelo, VP of economy, this move aims to establish a recurring revenue stream for creators, thereby increasing the predictability of their earnings. The new tools will ensure a consistent flow of relevant content for users. Creator…
July 20, 2023, 10:21 a.m.
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Overwatch 2 Expands to Steam Platform
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed that its popular hero shooter, Overwatch 2, will be launching on Steam. Previously exclusive to Battle.net, the game's PC version will become available on Valve's platform starting August 10. According to Blizzard President Mike Ybarra, this move is a response to the changing dynamics of the gaming industry. "The gaming industry has undergone significant …
July 19, 2023, 6:43 p.m.
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GamesIndustry.biz Sales Team Welcomes Tanya Machinjike
The GamesIndustry.biz team is expanding with the addition of Tanya Machinjike, who brings her sales expertise from the engineering and education sectors to the role of account manager, reporting to Christopher Dring. She will be working closely with George Corner, who has been promoted to sales manager after a successful tenure as a trade event account manager for ReedPop. Corner and Machinjike w…
July 19, 2023, 3:32 p.m.
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Former Robot Teddy and Foampunch Team Members Launch Creature Studio
Veterans of the gaming industry from Robot Teddy and Foampunch have collaborated to establish a new company, Creature, specializing in mixed-reality experiences. Founded in January 2023 by Doug North Cook, former VP at Robot Teddy, the studio will operate as both a game developer and an independent publishing label, providing support services such as business development, production consulting, a…
July 19, 2023, 3:22 p.m.
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Activision Blizzard Reports 34% Surge in H1 Revenue
Activision Blizzard, the renowned creator of Call of Duty, has announced a substantial 34% increase in revenue, reaching $4.6 billion in the first half of the year. The company's mobile revenue also saw significant growth, generating $2 billion in consumer spending during this period. Key highlights from the financial report include: revenue of $4.6 billion, representing a 34.5% year-on-year incr…
July 19, 2023, 3:04 p.m.
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Gamescom Asia Introduces Physical Consumer Space
For the first time, Gamescom Asia will feature an in-person, physical area where attendees can engage with the latest games. This October in Singapore, the event will debut a new B2C section, showcasing various games and including dedicated spaces for independent developers, esports, cosplay, board games, and communal play areas. The online shows, Primetime and Studio, will resume on October 19…
July 19, 2023, 1:33 p.m.
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Microsoft and Activision Push Back Acquisition Deadline to October 18
Microsoft and Activision have reached an agreement to prolong the acquisition timeline. Initially set to conclude by July 18, 2023, the deal has faced regulatory obstacles, prompting the two companies to negotiate an extension. As part of its latest financial report, Activision revealed that a new deadline of October 18, 2023, has been established. Should the acquisition not be finalized by this …
July 19, 2023, 1:07 p.m.
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UK Boxed Charts: Battlefield 2042 Reclaims Top 5 Spot
FIFA 23 has regained the top position in the UK's physical game sales charts, with another Electronic Arts title making a notable comeback. The final installment of EA Sports' FIFA series saw a 6% sales increase, building on the 21% boost from the previous week, according to GfK's report. Meanwhile, Battlefield 2042 has re-emerged in the fifth position, driven by a significant surge in console sa…
July 19, 2023, 12:14 p.m.
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US Lawmakers Urge FTC to Dismiss Microsoft-Activision Case
A group of nearly two dozen US Congress members has penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission, calling for the dismissal of its lawsuit challenging Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The letter, signed by 22 Republican lawmakers, is addressed to FTC Chair Lina Khan and Commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya. It expresses concerns and urges the FTC to drop th…
July 19, 2023, 11:25 a.m.
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GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit Expands Lineup with Sumo Digital, Roll7, and Gina Jackson
The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit has announced four new additions to its speaker lineup. The event, scheduled to take place at BAFTA's London headquarters on September 27, will feature video games industry leader Gina Jackson OBE, who will host a roundtable discussion on male allyship and its role in combating toxicity against women. Jackson, a veteran of the games industry with nearly 300 titles …
July 19, 2023, 9:39 a.m.