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Epic Games Expands to Latin America with Acquisition of Aquiris
Epic Games has taken over Aquiris, a prominent mobile game development studio, and launched Epic Games Brasil as its first venture in Latin America. Founded in 2007 by Amilton Diesel, Mauricio Longoni, and Israel Mendes, Aquiris is based in Brazil and has developed notable titles including Wonderbox, Horizon Chase 2, and Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem, all of which will continue to be managed by t…
April 19, 2023, 6:45 p.m.
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Gaming Habits of People Over 50 Revealed by AARP Survey
The AARP has released its latest survey results, shedding light on the growing trend of gaming among people approaching retirement age. Conducted in June and July, the survey of nearly 7,800 individuals found that 45% of those aged 50 and above engage in gaming at least once a month, marking a slight increase from the 44% reported in 2019 and a more significant rise from the 38% recorded in 2016.…
April 19, 2023, 5:12 p.m.
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Mikkel Weider Departs as Nordisk Games CEO After Seven-Year Tenure
Nordisk Games has confirmed the departure of its CEO, Mikkel Weider, marking the end of his seven-year stint at the helm. In the interim, Allan Mathson Hansen will take the reins as the company searches for Weider's permanent successor. Weider, who founded Nordisk Games in 2016 under the umbrella of Nordisk Film, initially served as managing director before ascending to the role of CEO. Ref…
April 19, 2023, 4:06 p.m.
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US Gaming Revenue Sees 5% Decline to $4.6 Billion in March, Reports Circana
In March, the US gaming market generated $4.6 billion in revenue, marking a 5% year-over-year decrease, as indicated by the latest data from Circana. The majority of the revenue, approximately 83%, stemmed from software sales, which totaled $3.83 billion for the month. However, this segment experienced a 7% decline compared to the previous year. On the other hand, consumer spending on gaming hard…
April 19, 2023, 2:20 p.m.
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London Games Festival Draws 58,000 Attendees
This year's London Games Festival witnessed a significant turnout, with nearly 60,000 individuals participating in in-person events. The 12-day festival, comprising 20 free and ticketed events such as the Games Finance Market, Now Play This, and WASD, attracted 58,000 visitors to the UK capital. Notably, 3,500 of these attendees were industry professionals, including developers, publishers, and …
April 19, 2023, 11:11 a.m.
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Over 53,000 Units of Playdate Sold
The Playdate handheld gaming console, which features a unique hand-crank control mechanism, has surpassed 50,000 units in sales since its launch last year. According to Eurogamer, the device's manufacturer, Panic, has confirmed that a total of 53,142 units have been sold to date, with 27,000 units already delivered to customers. The remaining units are expected to be shipped by the end of the yea…
April 19, 2023, 9:34 a.m.
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Twitch Sees 5% Decline in Viewing Hours for March
According to StreamElements' State of the Stream report for March, which analyzed data from Rainmaker.gg, Twitch experienced a 5% decrease in hours watched during the month, following a decline of 8% in February. The total hours watched on the platform in March reached 1.56 billion. Despite the downturn in February and March, the first quarter of 2023 saw a less than 1% decrease in total hours wa…
April 18, 2023, 6:06 p.m.
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Latinx in Gaming to Host Third Annual Conexion Event
Latinx in Gaming has confirmed the return of its career summit, Conexion, taking place from May 22 to May 26. This online event offers Latinx professionals a platform to connect with industry peers and explore opportunities in the gaming sector. Participants will have the chance to engage with representatives from prominent gaming companies, including Unity, Bungie, and Activision Blizzard. Throu…
April 18, 2023, 5:04 p.m.
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Gary Bowser, Notorious Switch Hacker, Released from Prison Early
Gary Bowser, the ringleader of the infamous piracy group Team Xecuter, has been granted an early release from federal prison due to good behavior. According to a report by TorrentFreak, Bowser was initially sentenced to 40 months for his role in hacking Nintendo Switch consoles, but has now been released prematurely. As part of his sentence, Bowser was also ordered to pay substantial damages to N…
April 18, 2023, 3:55 p.m.
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Heardle to Cease Operations on May 5, 2023, Following Spotify Acquisition
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April 18, 2023, 9:34 a.m.