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Sony Rejects Tencent's Defence of Alleged Horizon Zero Dawn Knockoff, Light of Motiram, Claiming Irreparable Damage
Sony has countered Tencent's latest response to the copyright lawsuit over Horizon Zero Dawn, labelling it as 'baseless' and asserting that 'the harm has been done and persists'. Sony accuses Tencent of attempting to replicate the 'appearance, sound, characters, and narrative' of the Horizon series, including hiring the composer for Horizon Forbidden West, and infringing not only on the character…
Oct. 16, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
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Nintendo Plays Down Hack, Asserts No Sensitive Information Was Compromised
Following a recent security incident, Nintendo has stated that hackers were unable to obtain any sensitive development or business data when they gained access to its systems. Over the weekend, hackers claimed to have infiltrated Nintendo's servers, releasing a screenshot of internal files as proof. In response, Nintendo has issued a statement downplaying the severity of the breach, claiming it w…
Oct. 16, 2025, 7:44 p.m.
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Sony's Ghost of YĹŤtei Makes Historic Debut as Top First-Party Title in Europe
According to recent data from GSD, Ghost of Yōtei has achieved the largest first-party launch for PlayStation in Europe since the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The game debuted at number two on the European unit sales and revenue charts for the week ending October 5, 2025, as reported by The Game Business. Notably, the sales of Ghost of Yōtei were comparable to its predecessor, Ghost of Tsush…
Oct. 16, 2025, 1:03 p.m.
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2K Names Ben Brinkman as Head of 31st Union Studio
2K's subsidiary, 31st Union, has announced the appointment of Ben Brinkman as its new studio head, effective October 20, 2025. According to Variety, this development was shared with staff by 2K president David Ismailer in a memo dated October 16. Ismailer expressed his enthusiasm for Brinkman's new role, stating, "I am thrilled to welcome Ben Brinkman as the new head of 31st Union. After several …
Oct. 16, 2025, 9:53 a.m.
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Tomonobu Itagaki, Visionary Creator of Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, Passes Away
The renowned developer Tomonobu Itagaki, best known for his work on the Dead or Alive series and the 2004 iteration of Ninja Gaiden, has sadly passed away at 58. The news was initially shared on his personal Facebook page and subsequently verified by members of the gaming community, although the cause of death remains undisclosed. A poignant Facebook post, penned by Itagaki himself to be publishe…
Oct. 16, 2025, 8:51 a.m.
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Mergers and Acquisitions in the Gaming Industry Remain Steady in Q3 2025
The global gaming industry experienced a relatively stable period of growth during Q3 2025, with a total of 49 mergers and acquisitions recorded. Notably, this includes the recent announcement of Electronic Arts' acquisition by a consortium of investors, comprising Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, in a deal valued at $55 billion. Other significant transac…
Oct. 15, 2025, 7:33 p.m.
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Activision Blizzard Workers in Platform and Technology Department Choose to Unionize
In a significant move, over 400 employees from Activision Blizzard's Platform and Technology division have opted to form a union under the Communications Workers of America. This decision follows the lead of other divisions within the company and is reportedly acknowledged by Microsoft. The unionization effort, led by committee members including Daniel Weltz, Alex Kohn, and Timothy Biley, aims to…
Oct. 15, 2025, 6:35 p.m.
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Owlcat Games Establishes Hub for Game Development Education
Owlcat Games has introduced a complimentary learning platform for game development, comprising more than 350 resources including software suggestions, instructional guides, and online educational programs. The initiative, dubbed GameDev Learning Drop, is the result of a partnership between Owlcat Games and several prominent studios, including Fireshine Games, 11 Bit Studios, Gaijin Entertainment,…
Oct. 15, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
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UK Gaming Industry Advocates for New Tax Incentive to Boost Studio Growth
The UK's game development sector is urging the government to implement a new tax relief initiative, known as Games Growth Relief, aimed at fostering growth and development across the nation. An open letter signed by Ukie, TIGA, and other industry stakeholders, advocates for the introduction of this relief for projects with budgets of up to $20 million, as a targeted measure to drive industry grow…
Oct. 14, 2025, 8:31 p.m.
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Summer Game Fest Set to Take Place on June 5 at a New Los Angeles Venue
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Oct. 14, 2025, 7:50 p.m.