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Spiral Up Games Enters the Scene as a Bridge to the Chinese Gaming Market
Spiral Up Games has joined the ranks of indie publishers, differentiating itself by leveraging its expertise in promoting games in China. The Singapore-based company provides financial backing and a range of publishing services for games in North America and Europe, while also emphasizing its balanced approach that includes specialized knowledge of the Chinese market. According to Spiral Up Games…
Oct. 14, 2022, 5:56 p.m.
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UK Regulator Remains Unconvinced by Microsoft's Justification for Activision Blizzard Acquisition
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has published a statement outlining its concerns regarding Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, challenging several key arguments presented by the Xbox manufacturer. The authority's primary concern is whether the acquisition would lead to Xbox making Call of Duty exclusive, a move Microsoft claims it has no intention of making, yet on…
Oct. 14, 2022, 2:18 p.m.
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Outcasters to Become Obsolete Following Google's Stadia Shutdown
In a recent statement, Splash Damage revealed that Outcasters will not be ported to other platforms, effectively rendering it inaccessible once Google's Stadia service ceases operations. The game was specifically designed for Stadia, with numerous systems deeply integrated into the platform, which significantly complicates the process of transitioning it to other platforms. According to the devel…
Oct. 14, 2022, 2:05 p.m.
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Twitch Executive Responds to Revenue Share Backlash
A top Twitch executive has addressed the controversy surrounding the platform's recent changes to its revenue sharing model. The changes, announced last month, mean new premium partners will no longer receive a 70/30 revenue split, while existing partners will see their share adjusted. As of June 1, 2023, premium partners will receive 70% of their first $100,000 in annual earnings, after which th…
Oct. 14, 2022, 10:30 a.m.
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Take-Two Announces Closure of Playdots Studio
Take-Two has confirmed the shutdown of its New York-based mobile game development studio, Playdots, resulting in the layoff of 65 employees. According to a report by Bloomberg, an advance notice of the layoffs was filed with the New York State Department of Labor. Playdots is best known for developing the popular mobile games Dots and Two Dots. Despite the studio's closure, Take-Two has assured t…
Oct. 14, 2022, 10:10 a.m.
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Top Game Developers from Ubisoft, PlayStation, EA, and Microsoft to Attend Free GI Academy Event for Students
The upcoming GI Academy event, a free gathering for students interested in the video game industry, will feature renowned developers from prominent game creators such as LittleBigPlanet, Total War, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Star Wars. Between October 26th and 28th, students will have the opportunity to interact with experts from various disciplines, including game design, audio, VFX, and writing…
Oct. 14, 2022, 9:15 a.m.
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Enhanced Gaming Experience: Xbox Unveils New Accessibility Features for 2022
Microsoft's recent Xbox Accessibility Showcase 2022 highlighted the company's continued commitment to enhancing gaming accessibility across PC and console platforms. Accessibility expert and content creator Steve Saylor hosted the event, which covered various topics including the introduction of the Xbox Accessibility Guidelines (XAGs). These guidelines, developed in partnership with experts and…
Oct. 14, 2022, 8:48 a.m.
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Esports Omitted from 2026 Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will no longer feature esports as a competitive event. This unexpected reversal comes after the discipline's successful introduction in the 2022 Games. According to reports, the organisers have declined to provide a reason for this decision. The 2022 Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham, UK, marked the first time esports was included, and it was deemed a success by C…
Oct. 14, 2022, 8:41 a.m.
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Square Enix to Discontinue Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier in January 2023
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier will cease operations on January 11, 2023. The game initially launched on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store on November 17, 2021. According to Square Enix, despite their best efforts to provide regular updates with new content, the game has not met expectations, leading to the difficult decision to end its service. The publ…
Oct. 13, 2022, 4:54 p.m.
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Nintendo Reaches Settlement with Former QA Tester Over Labor Dispute
A former Nintendo QA tester, who alleged they were let go for questioning the company's stance on unionization, has reached a settlement with the gaming giant, as reported by Polygon. Mackenzie Clifton, the complainant, had spoken out in September about being fired after attempting to query Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser on the company's unionization policies during a company meeting. …
Oct. 13, 2022, 2:17 p.m.