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Following the Unforeseen Success of A Plague Tale
The surprise hit of 2019, A Plague Tale: Innocence, told the survival story of siblings Amicia and Hugo in 14th-century France, and its success was unexpected for its development team. Three years later, Asobo Studio has released a sequel, A Plague Tale: Requiem. In an interview, Game Director Kevin Choteau admitted that the team did not anticipate the success of the first game, which was their f…
Oct. 18, 2022, 1:35 p.m.
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Founder of Kalypso Media, Simon Hellwig, Passes Away
The founder, co-owner, and joint managing director of Kalypso Media, Simon Hellwig, has sadly passed away, the company has confirmed. Anika Thun, who was already a joint managing director, will now lead the company forward with the support of the senior management team. Hellwig played a pivotal role in establishing Kalypso Media back in 2006 and has since been instrumental in guiding the company'…
Oct. 18, 2022, 12:25 p.m.
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London Mayor Boosts Investment in London Games Festival with £1m Infusion
The Mayor of London has announced an additional £1 million investment in Games London, the driving force behind the London Games Festival and associated events. This funding, provided by the Greater London Authority, will be allocated to support Games London's activities over the next three years, including future editions of the flagship festival. The Mayor's previous commitment of £1.2 million …
Oct. 18, 2022, 10 a.m.
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Microsoft Undergoes Restructuring, Resulting in Widespread Job Cuts
Microsoft has implemented a significant reduction in its workforce, impacting hundreds of employees across various departments. According to sources cited by Business Insider, the number of affected staff is less than 1,000. Notably, some of those let go had been with the company for only a short period, with one employee reporting they had been hired just a month prior. This move follows the com…
Oct. 18, 2022, 8:33 a.m.
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Riot Games Takes Over Wargaming's Sydney Studio
Riot Games, the renowned developer of League of Legends, has announced the acquisition of Wargaming's Sydney-based development studio. Originally founded in 2002 as BigWorld, the studio has a rich history in Australia and has provided its innovative BigWorld Technology to power over 30 massively multiplayer online (MMO) titles. This technology has achieved a Guinness World Record for hosting the …
Oct. 17, 2022, 3 p.m.
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Toge, Mojiken, and PQube Reach Amicable Settlement Following Dispute
Following a dispute, PQube has returned grant funds to Toge Productions and relinquished the rights to A Space For The Unbound. A recent statement on the game's Twitter account announced that Toge Productions, Mojiken Studio, PQube, and Chorus Worldwide have reached a mutually beneficial agreement regarding the game's release. Chorus Worldwide will now serve as the console publisher, while Toge P…
Oct. 17, 2022, 11:21 a.m.
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Meta's Metaverse Ambitions Hit a Roadblock as Horizon Worlds Fails to Gain Traction
A recent report sheds light on the challenges Meta is facing in its efforts to establish Horizon Worlds as a leading metaverse platform. According to internal documents cited by The Wall Street Journal, the company's initial goals for the project have not been met, with the number of monthly active users falling short of expectations. Horizon Worlds, a virtual reality social platform that allows …
Oct. 17, 2022, 10:44 a.m.
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Ex-Rooster Teeth Director Reveals Toxic Work Environment and Financial Exploitation
A former director and producer at Rooster Teeth has come forward with allegations of a deeply ingrained culture of harassment, overwork, and financial exploitation. Kdin Jenzen, who worked at the company for nine years, detailed her experiences in a recent post, stating that she often went unpaid or was underpaid, and faced a pervasive culture of crunch time and harassment from coworkers. Jenzen …
Oct. 17, 2022, 10:41 a.m.
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Comcast Discontinues G4 Operations One Year After Revival, Resulting in Staff Layoffs
Just one year after its revival, G4 is ceasing operations. A memo from Dave Scott, chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectator, informed employees that all G4 activities are being terminated immediately. Scott described the decision as "very difficult" and attributed it to G4's failure to meet expectations, citing low viewership and unsustainable financial results. Despite efforts to generate interest,…
Oct. 17, 2022, 8:35 a.m.
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Overwatch 2 Reaches 25 Million Players Within First 10 Days
Within its initial 10-day period, Overwatch 2 has drawn in 25 million players, as disclosed by Activision Blizzard. This marks a significant increase from the original game, which reported 15 million players nearly three months post-launch in 2016. The daily player count has seen a substantial rise, nearly tripling the original's peak. However, it's essential to consider that the sequel's free-to…
Oct. 14, 2022, 8:29 p.m.