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Original Call of Duty: Warzone to Cease Operations
Activision Blizzard has announced that it will discontinue the original Call of Duty: Warzone on September 21. Launched in 2020, the free-to-play battle royale game was later rebranded as Warzone Caldera following the release of Warzone 2.0. As a result, development for Caldera will come to an end, with the team redirecting their focus towards creating content for the current Warzone. According t…
June 23, 2023, 5:49 p.m.
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GDEV Takes Over as Nexters Undergoes Rebranding
The renowned mobile gaming studio, Nexters, is on the verge of a significant transformation, reemerging as Nexters Studio under the umbrella of its new parent company, GDEV. According to a report by PocketGamer.biz, this strategic move will witness a shift in focus towards the development of innovative games. GDEV's CEO, Andrey Fadeev, expressed his enthusiasm about this new chapter, stating, "We…
June 23, 2023, 4:09 p.m.
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Finnish Gaming Industry Expresses Disappointment Over Recent Immigration Policy Changes
The Finnish gaming industry's representative body, Neogames, has voiced concerns over newly proposed immigration reforms. According to reports by PocketGamer.biz, one of the key changes includes a law that could lead to the deportation of foreign professionals who remain unemployed for more than three months. In response, Neogames expressed that the new legislation has sparked immediate anxiety a…
June 23, 2023, 2:47 p.m.
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Bungie to Compensate and Acknowledge Artist for Uncredited Destiny 2 Scene
The creators of Destiny 2, Bungie, are set to provide compensation and recognition to an artist whose work was unintentionally featured in a recent cutscene. This development comes after the artist, Julian Faylona, also known as ElementJ21, publicly noted the resemblance between their artwork and an image in the scene. In an interview, Faylona expressed surprise at the discovery, stating it was u…
June 23, 2023, 2:12 p.m.
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Italian Video Game Awards 2023 Nominees Revealed by IIDEA
The Italian Video Game Awards 2023 nominees have been officially announced. This year marks the 11th edition of the event, organized by IIDEA, the Italian games trade association, and is scheduled to take place on July 6, 2023, in Florence, in conjunction with the B2B games conference First Playable. Irish gaming personality Aoife Wilson will host the ceremony, which will be live-streamed in Engl…
June 23, 2023, 1 p.m.
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E3 2024 and 2025: Plans Still Under Discussion
The Entertainment Software Association has dismissed rumors that E3 2024 and 2025 have been cancelled, stating that discussions are ongoing. This clarification came after a post on ResetEra referenced a Los Angeles Tourism Board of Commissioners update that seemed to imply the cancellation of the next two E3 events. In response to a query from GamesIndustry.biz, an ESA spokesperson revealed that …
June 23, 2023, 8:02 a.m.
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Activision Blizzard Pushes for Preferential Terms to Keep Call of Duty on Xbox
According to Xbox executive Sarah Bond's testimony, Activision Blizzard's CEO Bobby Kotick made a threat to exclude Call of Duty from Xbox platforms unless Microsoft agreed to a more lucrative revenue-sharing deal, as reported by IGN. Bond explained that time constraints led to Microsoft's decision to accept Kotick's terms, stating, "We prioritized meeting player expectations, and ultimately deci…
June 22, 2023, 8:32 p.m.
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BAFTA Unveils Winners of 2023 Young Game Designers Competition
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the winners of its 2023 Young Game Designers competition. The winners include Max Whistlecraft, who took the top prize in the 10-14 age category with his game Polarity, a science-themed title that involves switching polarities to defeat bosses. Ava Rogerson, a 17-year-old returning finalist, won the Game Concept award in the 15…
June 22, 2023, 7:24 p.m.
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Activision Blizzard Shareholders Reject Proposal to Protect Unionization Rights
In a recent vote, Activision Blizzard shareholders have rejected a proposal that would have seen the company adopt a policy of non-interference in unionization efforts. Excluding abstentions and broker non-votes, the proposal was opposed by 65% of the votes cast, with 35% in favor. The proposal, initially submitted by the AFL-CIO Equity Index Fund, aimed to urge Activision Blizzard to publicly di…
June 22, 2023, 2:13 p.m.
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Retro Games Make a Comeback at the GI Summer Party
Please note that tickets for the GI Summer Party 2023 are now sold out. The GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party, scheduled for next month, will once again feature a curated selection of popular retro games. Following their successful introduction at last year's celebration of GamesIndustry.biz's 20th anniversary, these retro games are back by popular demand. This year's event will take place on July 1…
June 22, 2023, 12:15 p.m.