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Tekken 7 Reaches 10 Million Units Sold
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Dec. 12, 2022, 4:09 p.m.
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Developer of The Outbound Ghost Alleges Unauthorized Release by Digerati
Conradical Games, the developer of The Outbound Ghost, is contemplating legal action against publisher Digerati due to the game's subpar release. According to a video statement, the developer's relationship with Digerati has deteriorated, and they are refusing to return control of the game. The lead developer, Conrad Grindheim, stated, 'We are exploring our legal options to resolve this situation…
Dec. 12, 2022, 3:39 p.m.
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Microsoft's Commitment to EU on Bethesda Exclusives Under Scrutiny
GamesIndustry.biz's For The Record series offers in-depth analysis of the industry's most significant stories, providing context and updates on ongoing issues. Recently, reports emerged that the European Union has intervened in the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit against Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, specifically addressing concerns about the company's handling of Be…
Dec. 12, 2022, 1:26 p.m.
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Achieves 3 Million Sales in Japan
In November 2022, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet dominated Japanese retail sales, selling approximately 3.1 million physical copies between its launch date and the month's end, according to Famitsu data. This performance exceeded the launch period of Pokémon: Arceus, which sold around 2.1 million units in its first month. Notably, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is also the fastest-selling Nintendo consol…
Dec. 12, 2022, 12:37 p.m.
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Brawl Stars Ditches Loot Boxes in Favor of Guaranteed Rewards
In a significant update, Supercell has decided to eliminate loot boxes from Brawl Stars, introducing a more transparent and predictable reward system. As announced in a recent video, the mobile gaming studio will replace loot boxes with deterministic rewards, ensuring players know exactly what they will receive. According to game lead Frank Keienburg, this change aims to create a fairer and more …
Dec. 12, 2022, 11:14 a.m.
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Riot Games Takes NetEase to Court Over Hyper Front's Alleged Valorant Copyright Infringement
Riot Games has initiated a series of lawsuits against Chinese gaming giant NetEase, accusing its mobile title Hyper Front of violating Valorant's copyright. The lawsuits, filed in the UK, Germany, Brazil, and Singapore, highlight the similarities between the two games in terms of characters, maps, weapons, and other key elements. Originally unveiled in October 2019 as Project A, Valorant entered …
Dec. 12, 2022, 10:42 a.m.
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Canadian Court Gives Green Light to Class-Action Lawsuit Against Fortnite
A class-action lawsuit filed against Epic Games in Canada is moving forward. The lawsuit, initially launched in 2019 by Calex Legal, a Montreal-based law firm, was brought on behalf of the parents of two minors who alleged that Epic Games intentionally designed Fortnite to be highly addictive. Judge Sylvain Lussier has now ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, stating that their claim is not baseless…
Dec. 12, 2022, 10:22 a.m.
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US Gaming Spending Reaches $6.3 Billion in November, Driven by PS5 and Modern Warfare 2
The US gaming market experienced a significant surge in November, with total spending exceeding $6 billion, marking a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2021. This growth was primarily fueled by a substantial rise in hardware sales, driven by the increased availability of PlayStation 5 consoles. According to the latest data from The NPD Group, hardware sales saw a 45% year-over-year incre…
Dec. 9, 2022, 3:42 p.m.
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Splash Damage Takes Over Bulkhead, Developer of Battalion 1944
In a recent move, UK game developer Splash Damage has taken ownership of Bulkhead in a deal with an undisclosed value. Bulkhead, based in Derby, is renowned for its work on the World War 2 shooter Battalion 1944 and the puzzle game The Turing Test. News of the acquisition came to light through a press release about Transformers: Reactivate, an online multiplayer game the two studios are collabora…
Dec. 9, 2022, 12:56 p.m.
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Major Game Reveals at The Game Awards 2022: Hades 2, Death Stranding 2, and More
The Game Awards 2022 ceremony took place recently, featuring a plethora of game announcements, release dates, and world premieres. One of the most significant reveals was the confirmation of Hades 2, the sequel to Supergiant Games' critically acclaimed 2018 roguelike, although a release window has not been announced. Additionally, Hideo Kojima announced Death Stranding 2, which will be released o…
Dec. 9, 2022, 12:29 p.m.