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Sequel to Breath of the Wild Announced with Title and Release Date at Latest Nintendo Direct
The highly anticipated follow-up to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has finally been christened The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with a confirmed release date of May 23, 2023, for the Nintendo Switch. The announcement was made during the latest Nintendo Direct, where the company also shed light on several other upcoming titles. Initially intended for a 2022 release, the Breath o…
Sept. 13, 2022, 4:39 p.m.
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Babylon's Fall to Cease Operations in February 2023
Square Enix has confirmed that it will discontinue the service for its MMORPG Babylon's Fall on February 27, 2023. The company has also halted development of significant updates that were previously planned, and sales of the game will be discontinued. According to the company, season 2 will proceed as scheduled until November 29, 2022, and the final season will commence following the maintenance …
Sept. 13, 2022, 4:19 p.m.
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Applovin Abandons Unity Acquisition Bid
Applovin has withdrawn its proposal to merge with Unity, after the game engine developer decided to proceed with its existing agreement with IronSource. The proposal, which was made last month, would have seen Unity shareholders hold 55% of the combined company's shares. According to Applovin, the potential merger was attractive due to the opportunity to combine its business model and machi…
Sept. 13, 2022, 3:36 p.m.
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Activision Earns $1 Billion from Call of Duty: Mobile
Following the release of this article, an Activision spokesperson clarified that the company's annual report indicated consumer spending on Call of Duty: Mobile exceeded $1 billion in 2021 alone. The $1 billion figure represents earnings for Activision and Tencent, based on developer payout data from AppMagic, excluding the 30% mobile platform cut. Originally, Activision Blizzard's Call of Duty: …
Sept. 13, 2022, 2:50 p.m.
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Focus Entertainment Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of BlackMill Games
Focus Entertainment has expanded its network of studios through the acquisition of BlackMill Games, the developer behind the popular WW1 Game Series of first-person shooter games. Previously, the Netherlands-based studio had sold a majority stake to M2H Games, but this stake has now been acquired by Focus Entertainment, making BlackMill Games the sixth studio to join the Focus Entertainment gr…
Sept. 13, 2022, 8:30 a.m.
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Xbox and 343 Industries to Lose Bonnie Ross
Bonnie Ross, the corporate vice president of Xbox Game Studios and head of 343 Industries, has revealed that she will be leaving her positions at both companies. In a Twitter post, Ross expressed her regret at not being able to see the winter update for Halo through to its release, but stated that she must attend to a family health matter. Over the course of 14 years, Ross has had the privilege o…
Sept. 12, 2022, 5:42 p.m.
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Zynga Completes Acquisition of Storemaven
Zynga, a leading game development company, has finalized the acquisition of Storemaven, a mobile platform designed to enhance app business performance. Founded in 2015 by CEO Gad Maor, president Adam Rakib, and chief product officer Eldad Abel, Storemaven is an Israel-based firm that helps developers optimize their apps. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Zynga's expansion plans, …
Sept. 12, 2022, 3:04 p.m.
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Ubisoft Clarifies Assassin's Creed Rating and Gambling Concerns
Following the unveiling of Assassin's Creed Mirage, Ubisoft has addressed the incorrect display of an AO for Adults Only rating on certain store pages. The company has confirmed that this was an error and is being rectified. Although the official rating for the game is still pending, Ubisoft has reassured fans that Assassin's Creed Mirage does not feature real gambling or lootboxes, contrary to i…
Sept. 12, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
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Yogscast and Makers Fund Added to GI Live: London Lineup
Makers Fund, a prominent investor, and Yogscast Games, a leading publisher, are set to engage with developers at GI Live: London, scheduled for next week. Both companies will participate in one-on-one meetings with studios and conduct group roundtable discussions, offering valuable insights and advice to developers. Tickets for the event can be booked here. This dynamic duo joins an impressive li…
Sept. 12, 2022, 12:27 p.m.
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SNK Unfazed by Saudi Arabia's 96% Stake: 'No Impact on Game Development'
Following Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund acquiring a 96% stake in SNK last year, a high-ranking representative from the company has come forward to state that this significant investment has not influenced their operations. The Public Investment Fund, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been investing in several major gaming companies over recent years, including upping its stake …
Sept. 12, 2022, 10:14 a.m.