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Activision Blizzard Releases Inaugural Diversity Report, Revealing 26% Female and Non-Binary Workforce
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March 24, 2023, 11:06 a.m.
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ZA/UM Reaches Settlement in Legal Dispute with Former Producer Kaur Kender
Following an update on Thursday, March 23, ZA/UM studio responded to comments made by Robert Kurvitz and Sander Taal. The studio reaffirmed that Kender acknowledged his lawsuit was misguided and, as a result, paid the legal fees for CEO Ilmar Kompus. ZA/UM emphasized that the actual harm to the studio stems not from alleged 'looting' but from Kurvitz and Taal's actions while employed, including r…
March 23, 2023, 9:05 p.m.
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Acquiring Wordle Transformed the New York Times' Gaming Business
During her presentation at GDC 2023, New York Times Executive Producer Zoe Bell reflected on the significant impact of acquiring Wordle in January 2022, and how it revolutionized the company's gaming sector. The massive success of Wordle led to increased engagement across the NYT's entire gaming portfolio, Bell explained, providing insight into the company's approach to game development. Notably,…
March 23, 2023, 8:49 p.m.
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Family of Deceased Kansas Man Receives $5 Million Settlement in Fatal Swatting Incident
A $5 million settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit filed against Wichita police detective Justin Rapp, stemming from the fatal shooting of Andrew Finch. The payment will be made to Finch's family. The incident occurred five years ago, when officers responded to a false emergency call regarding a purported hostage situation at Finch's address, which was actually a prank call related to …
March 23, 2023, 7:10 p.m.
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Justin Roiland Cleared of Felony Charges
Charges of domestic violence against Justin Roiland have been withdrawn. According to a report by Polygon, the dismissal was due to a lack of sufficient evidence to support the claims beyond a reasonable doubt. This development comes several months after Roiland, co-founder of Squanch Games, faced allegations related to an incident in January 2020 involving a partner. In response to the dis…
March 23, 2023, 4:22 p.m.
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Playtika's Acquisition Bid for Rovio Falls Through
Playtika's attempt to purchase Rovio has been terminated. This development comes two months after the mobile gaming company initially sought to acquire the creator of Angry Birds. According to a statement from Rovio, 'The board of directors of Rovio confirms that the preliminary discussions with Playtika in connection with Rovio's strategic review have now ended.' Rovio's board of directors will …
March 23, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
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Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarök Dominate the GDC 2023 Awards
The game development community came together in San Francisco to recognize outstanding achievements in game design and beyond, with Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarök leading the pack at the Game Developers Choice Awards. FromSoftware's Elden Ring received three awards, including the prestigious Game of the Year award, as well as honors for Best Design and Best Visual Art. Meanwhile, Sony San Die…
March 23, 2023, 10:37 a.m.
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Atari Signs $10 Million Acquisition Deal with Nightdive Studios
Key Highlights - Atari agrees to purchase Nightdive Studios for $10 million, with the transaction expected to be finalized next month - Nightdive may receive an additional $10 million in cash based on its performance over the next three years - Atari plans to issue €30 million in Convertible Bonds to facilitate further acquisitions and game development Atari has announced its intention to acqui…
March 23, 2023, 10:04 a.m.
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Meta Introduces Oculus Publishing as Meta Quest Store Revenues Surpass $1.5 Billion
Meta has officially announced the launch of Oculus Publishing, its dedicated virtual reality game publishing division. The new entity will collaborate with game development studios, offering financial support, production expertise, and promotional services. This development comes almost a decade after Facebook acquired Oculus in 2014. To date, the publishing unit has financially supported the dev…
March 22, 2023, 10:31 p.m.
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GameStop Experiences Slight Decline in Revenue for 2022, Reaching $5.93 Billion
GameStop, a major video game retailer, reported a 1.4% decline in revenue for the fiscal year 2022, with net sales totaling $5.93 billion. In contrast, the company's fourth quarter saw net sales of $2.2 billion, representing a 1.2% decrease from the same period in the previous year. The financial results for the 12-month period ending January 28, 2023, revealed the following key figures: net sale…
March 22, 2023, 9:24 p.m.