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Industry Mourns the Passing of Sega Europe's Brian Ayers
Brian Ayers, a seasoned product marketing manager at Sega Europe, has sadly passed away at the age of 42. His death occurred on Friday, September 23, after a short battle with illness, as confirmed by a fundraising page established to cover funeral expenses. With a career spanning over nine years, Ayers had worked with several prominent publishers, including a stint as senior product marketing ma…
Sept. 26, 2022, 10:17 a.m.
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G2 Esports CEO Resigns Amidst Controversy Over Association with Andrew Tate
Warning: This story contains descriptions of misogynistic behavior. Update, September 26, 2022: Carlos Rodríguez, the co-founder of G2 Esports, has officially resigned from his position as CEO. According to reports by Esports Insider, Rodríguez announced his decision via a video on Twitter, which was subsequently confirmed by G2 Esports in an official statement. In the video, Rodríguez acknowl…
Sept. 26, 2022, 9:50 a.m.
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Stray Debuts at Number 3 in the UK Boxed Charts
The physical version of Stray achieved the highest sales for a new release, securing the third spot in its first week. Initially released digitally for PS5, PS4, and PC in July, a physical edition for PS5 was published by Annapurna Interactive last week, with the game also being offered to PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers at no extra charge. The only other newcomer to the charts was Square Enix…
Sept. 26, 2022, 8:38 a.m.
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Teenager allegedly detained in connection with GTA 6 data breach
The individual responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 footage last weekend may be in custody. The City of London Police have confirmed the arrest of a 17-year-old in Oxfordshire on hacking charges, as part of a UK National Cyber Crime Unit probe. Although the specifics of the hacking incident were not disclosed by the authorities, a journalist has reported that a source indicated the arrest i…
Sept. 23, 2022, 4:56 p.m.
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Brazilian Gamers: 43% Make Purchases Within Games
According to a new study by Newzoo, nearly half of Brazil's gaming population spends money on the games they play, with 43% of users making purchases. The primary drivers for in-game spending include acquiring additional content, customizing characters, enhancing the gaming experience, playing with others, and subscribing to services. The leading reason for spending money on games is to access ex…
Sept. 23, 2022, 4:13 p.m.
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Ubisoft Employees Demand Further Reforms and Clarification on Harassment
Update, September 23, 2022: A Better Ubisoft has shared additional allegations with GamesIndustry.biz, criticizing Ubisoft's handling of workplace issues. According to the group, management has ceased responding to questions unrelated to town hall meeting agendas, leaving many concerns unaddressed. Employees report that anonymous abuse reports may still result in victim-blaming or requests for th…
Sept. 23, 2022, 10:32 a.m.
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Campaign Launched to Boost Female Character Diversity in Gaming
A collaborative effort between Women in Games, Epic Games, and Dove aims to enhance diversity and representation of female characters in the gaming industry. The initiative, dubbed Real Virtual Beauty, also focuses on educating young girls about self-esteem across virtual platforms through a series of initiatives. This includes a training program for game developers, encouraging them to reflect r…
Sept. 23, 2022, 10:25 a.m.
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Steam Introduces New Charts Feature to Showcase Top-Earning Games
Valve has introduced a new Steam Charts feature on its digital marketplace, providing users with a more comprehensive overview of the best-selling and highest-grossing games available. This new section replaces the previous 'stats' page and offers real-time rankings of top-selling and most-played games, along with a weekly chart and monthly summary of new releases. The top-selling list is calcula…
Sept. 23, 2022, 9:28 a.m.
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Wired Productions Introduces Black Razor Records
Wired Productions has officially launched its new music division, Black Razor Records, aiming to connect the gaming and music industries. The label's debut release will be the Arcade Paradise EP, inspired by the game of the same name. According to Managing Director Leo Zullo, "Our independence allows us to handpick projects that bring together our passions for gaming, exceptional music, and chari…
Sept. 22, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
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Theorycraft Games Secures $50 Million in Series B Funding
Theorycraft Games has revealed a successful Series B funding round, garnering $50 million in investments. Established in 2020 by a team of gaming industry veterans including Joe Tung, Mike Tipul, Michael Evans, Areeb Pirani, and Moby Francke, who collectively boast experience from prominent studios like Blizzard, Bungie, Riot, and Valve, the company is poised for growth. The newly acquired funds …
Sept. 22, 2022, 2:44 p.m.