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Veteran Game Developer Archer Maclean Passes Away at 60
Renowned developer Archer Maclean has sadly passed away at the age of 60. News of his passing spread through social media during the holiday season. Maclean was renowned for his iconic titles from the 1980s, including Dropzone and International Karate. He also developed Archer Maclean's Mercury for the PSP and several snooker and pool games, with his last title being Wheelspin in 2009. Although h…
Jan. 3, 2023, 1:29 p.m.
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Chile Gives Green Light to Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has obtained another key approval for its proposed $68.7 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard. Chile's National Economic Prosecutor's Office recently cleared the merger after conducting a phase one investigation into its potential impact on competition. According to the office, the merger is unlikely to substantially reduce competition in the video game market, citing evidence and an…
Jan. 3, 2023, 11:51 a.m.
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Square Enix Focuses on In-House Development for 2023 Amidst Western Studio Sales
In a recent letter, Square Enix President Yosuke Matsuda outlined the company's plans to enhance its in-house development capabilities in 2023, despite the sale of several Western studios. Matsuda explained that the sale of Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, and Square Enix Montréal to Embracer in 2022 was part of a broader effort to concentrate resources, given the increasing complexity and cost …
Jan. 3, 2023, 11:36 a.m.
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Insider Trading Charges Officially Filed Against Yuji Naka
The renowned creator of Sonic, Yuji Naka, has been formally indicted on charges related to insider trading. According to reports from VGC, citing a now-deleted article by NHK, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office officially charged Naka and former Square Enix employee Taisuke Sasaki by the end of December. The allegations against them involve utilizing confidential information - specifi…
Jan. 3, 2023, 10:38 a.m.
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God of War Ragnarok Tops UK Boxed Charts for 2022
The last UK boxed chart for 2022 reveals that Sony's God of War Ragnarok secured the top spot for the year. The game's success was partly fueled by a PS5 hardware bundle, making it the fourth most successful new game launch of the year in terms of physical sales. Despite a 29% week-on-week sales drop, God of War jumped two places, likely due to the post-Christmas sales slump affecting all games. …
Jan. 2, 2023, 9:48 p.m.
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Proletariat Studio, a Blizzard Subsidiary, Moves to Form a Union
Employees at Blizzard Entertainment's Proletariat studio have publicly declared their intention to form a union. A group of 57 staff members has established the Proletariat Workers Alliance to pursue this goal. The announcement was made via Twitter, where the alliance expressed its mission: "To be a cherished game studio with a diverse team, delivering our best work and crafting innovative experi…
Dec. 27, 2022, 9:08 p.m.
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Gran Turismo Series Reaches 90 Million Sales Milestone
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Dec. 23, 2022, 12:16 p.m.
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Chocobo GP by Square Enix Ends Major Content Updates
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Dec. 22, 2022, 5:50 p.m.
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Atari's Blockchain Division Defies Odds with Significant Growth Amidst H1 Downturn
Atari's fiscal year got off to a rocky start, with half of its business segments experiencing a decline in the first six months. The company's financial report, which covers the period up to September 30, 2022, reveals the following key figures: - Revenue: €4M ($4.24 million), a 27% decrease from the previous year - Games: €3M ($3.18 million), a 10% increase from the previous year - Har…
Dec. 22, 2022, 4:14 p.m.
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Microsoft Faces Lawsuit from Gamers Over Activision Acquisition
A recent lawsuit filed in a California court is attempting to thwart Microsoft's planned $69 million takeover of Activision Blizzard. The lawsuit, brought by 10 individuals from California, New Mexico, and New Jersey, cites antitrust concerns as the primary reason for seeking an injunction against the deal. According to the complaint, Microsoft's acquisition would grant the company disproportiona…
Dec. 22, 2022, 3:46 p.m.