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Sony Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Exploitation of Market Dominance
A recent lawsuit filed with the Competition Appeal Tribunal seeks compensation for nearly nine million UK consumers, claiming Sony has breached competition law by leveraging its market position to impose unfair terms on game developers and publishers, thereby driving up costs for gamers. According to consumer rights expert Alex Neill, who initiated the lawsuit, Sony's actions have led to inflated…
Aug. 23, 2022, 10:15 a.m.
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Court Denies AimJunkies' Bid to Dismiss Bungie's Lawsuit
A US District Court judge has turned down AimJunkies' plea to have Bungie's lawsuit against them dismissed. This decision, made by Judge Thomas S. Zilly, was shared on Twitter by Axios reporter Stephen Totilo. Earlier, AimJunkies had served several subpoenas as part of its counterattack against Bungie, alleging that one of Bungie's employees breached the terms of service of its cheat software by …
Aug. 23, 2022, 9:11 a.m.
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MultiVersus Surpasses 20 Million Players
Warner Bros. Games has revealed that MultiVersus has attracted over 20 million players since its debut. The game, developed by Player First Games, entered open beta on July 26 as a free-to-play, multi-platform fighting title. Its diverse character roster features personalities from various franchises, including Steven Universe's Garnet, Harley Quinn, and basketball star Lebron James. The publishe…
Aug. 22, 2022, 9 p.m.
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Gravity Rush Film Adaptation in the Works by Sony
A new film project based on the 2012 action-adventure game Gravity Rush is underway, courtesy of a collaboration between PlayStation Productions and Scott Free Productions. The game, originally developed by Japan Studio's Team Gravity, follows the story of Kat, a character with the ability to manipulate gravity. According to Deadline, Emily Jerome, known for her work on Panopticon, has been taske…
Aug. 22, 2022, 6:16 p.m.
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Sony Reportedly Pursuing a Live-Action Adaptation of Days Gone
According to recent reports, Sony's PlayStation Productions is in the process of developing a live-action adaptation of the popular 2019 survival horror game Days Gone. Sheldon Turner, who has a notable portfolio including writing credits for X-Men: First Class and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, is reportedly on board to develop the project. Sam Heughan, known for his role in the Out…
Aug. 22, 2022, 4:39 p.m.
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Nintendo Downsizes Switch Packaging by 20 Percent
In a move to enhance the availability of its console in retail stores, Nintendo is set to decrease the packaging size of its Switch by 20 percent. According to reports, the company has already initiated this change. By shrinking the packaging, Nintendo hopes to make its console more accessible to customers. For context, the original Switch packaging is notably larger than that of the OLED model, …
Aug. 22, 2022, 2:41 p.m.
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Sega Expands Film Portfolio with Space Channel 5 and Comix Zone Adaptations
Sega aims to build on the momentum of its Sonic the Hedgehog film series with two new movie projects based on its iconic games. The company has partnered with PictureStart, the production house behind the upcoming Borderlands film, to develop cinematic adaptations of Space Channel 5 and Comix Zone. Space Channel 5, inspired by the 1999 Dreamcast title, tells the story of a fast-food worker who jo…
Aug. 22, 2022, 1:52 p.m.
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UK Sees Record-Breaking PC Launch for Spider-Man Remastered on PlayStation
According to recent GSD data, Spider-Man Remastered has become the fastest-selling PC launch for PlayStation in the UK. Its first-week sales exceeded those of God of War, the previous major PlayStation PC release, by 26%. This places Spider-Man Remastered as the fourth largest PC game launch in the UK this year, following Elden Ring, Total War: Warhammer 3, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.…
Aug. 22, 2022, 12:17 p.m.
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Aug. 22, 2022, 11:43 a.m.
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Advancing Gender Parity: Women in Games Releases Comprehensive Guide
Women in Games has launched a novel publication aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women in the gaming sector. The booklet, titled 'Building a Fair Playing Field', focuses on combating widespread gender disparities and highlights the pivotal role of leadership in fostering a more equitable environment. Spanning 150 pages, it offers a wealth of information, including personal anecdotes…
Aug. 22, 2022, 9:51 a.m.