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Netflix Recruits Veteran Halo Developer Joseph Staten for New AAA Game
Key highlights include: Netflix's appointment of Joseph Staten, former head of creative for Halo Infinite, to lead a new AAA project; Frank O'Connor's departure from Microsoft after almost 20 years of working on the Halo series; and a series of recent departures and layoffs from 343 Industries. Staten, who left 343 Industries two weeks ago, will serve as creative director at Netflix Games, workin…
April 18, 2023, 9:22 a.m.
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Niantic and Capcom to Launch Monster Hunter Now in September
The highly anticipated Monster Hunter Now, a location-based mobile game, is set to launch in September, marking a significant collaboration between Niantic and Capcom. Developed and published by Niantic, the game will be available on the iOS App Store and Google Play, with beta test registrations now open. Building upon the success of previous Niantic titles like Pokémon Go, Monster Hunter Now br…
April 18, 2023, 5 a.m.
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CyberConnect2 to Close Montreal Office
CyberConnect2 has revealed plans to shut down its Montreal studio by the end of July, marking the end of an era for the Canadian subsidiary that was first established in 2016. In a statement released on Twitter, the company expressed its gratitude for the experience gained in Montreal and appreciation for continued support. The company's website currently lists a total workforce of 263 across its…
April 17, 2023, 9:32 p.m.
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Nexon Takes Ironmace to Court in the US Over Alleged Theft of Game Assets
A lawsuit has been filed by Nexon in a US court against Ironmace, the development studio behind Dark and Darker, alleging the unauthorized use of trade secrets and copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that Ironmace relied on assets stolen from Nexon to create the game in a remarkably short period of 10 months. The suit argues that the US court has jurisdiction due to the game's playtests be…
April 17, 2023, 8:31 p.m.
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Nintendo Emerges Victorious in Court Case Against Game Piracy Site
The Paris Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Nintendo in its dispute with Dstorage, the operator of a file-hosting website. According to Nintendo, the court determined that Dstorage was responsible for failing to remove or restrict access to unauthorized copies of Nintendo games hosted on 1fichier.com. Nintendo had previously requested that Dstorage remove the infringing content, but when thi…
April 17, 2023, 2:56 p.m.
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Ten Square Games Abandons Undead Clash and Fishing Master with $6m Loss
Ten Square Games has incurred a loss of over $6 million from discontinuing Undead Clash and Fishing Master, primarily due to fierce market competition and exorbitant user acquisition expenses. The Polish gaming publisher, as per Mobilegamer.biz, has also downsized its workforce by 120 employees. The mobile game developer attributes this decision to an "unstable market situation" and will now conc…
April 17, 2023, 2:45 p.m.
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Mark Healey Leaves Media Molecule After 17 Years
Mark Healey, a co-founder of Media Molecule, has announced his departure from the studio after nearly two decades. Healey shared the news through a series of tweets, marking the end of his 17-year tenure at the renowned UK-based developer, known for its work on the LittleBigPlanet series and the innovative game creation platform, Dreams. Healey expressed his pride in having contributed to these p…
April 17, 2023, 11:17 a.m.
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Gaming Industry Sees Demand for Film and TV Adaptations
A significant proportion of gamers, approximately 45%, expressed a desire for more video games to be developed from popular films and television series, according to Deloitte's Digital Media Trends survey. The study, which polled 1,197 gamers, found that this interest in adaptations is driven by fans wanting to engage with their favourite stories in new ways. Furthermore, the survey discovered th…
April 17, 2023, 9:55 a.m.
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Sega Set to Acquire Rovio Entertainment in €706 Million Deal
In a significant move, Sega has announced plans to acquire Rovio Entertainment, the creator of the popular Angry Birds franchise, in a deal valued at €706 million ($776 million). The Japanese gaming giant aims to purchase Rovio's outstanding shares and options at €9.25 per share and €1.48 per option, with the backing of Rovio's board of directors. The acquisition is anticipated to be finalized in…
April 17, 2023, 8:15 a.m.
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Global Box Office: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Surpasses $500 Million
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has achieved a significant milestone, generating over $500 million in worldwide revenue. According to Variety, the film reached this benchmark just nine days after its theatrical release. Domestically, it earned $260.3 million, while international box office sales totaled $248.4 million. In comparison, the 2019 film Pokémon: Detective Pikachu earned $161 million global…
April 14, 2023, 7:54 p.m.