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Disney and Marvel to Host Exclusive Gaming Event
Disney is further expanding its gaming division with a dedicated showcase at the upcoming D23 Expo. The Disney and Marvel Games Showcase, scheduled for September 9th, promises to deliver exciting reveals, announcements, and trailers for forthcoming games. In recent years, Disney has secured substantial licensing agreements for its properties, resulting in major AAA game releases based on iconic f…
Aug. 15, 2022, 5 p.m.
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Xbox One Sales Trail Behind PS4 in Last Console Generation
According to documents submitted to Brazilian regulators, the PlayStation 4 has outsold the Xbox One by a factor of two in the previous console cycle. This information was revealed as part of Microsoft's defense of its planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard, in which the company addressed Sony's concerns about the potential exclusivity of the Call of Duty series on Xbox. Microsoft argued that…
Aug. 15, 2022, 3:35 p.m.
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Private Division Partners with Weta Workshop for New Lord of the Rings Game
Weta Workshop, renowned for its work in special effects on films like Dune and Avatar, as well as the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is developing a Middle-Earth game in collaboration with Private Division, a label under Take-Two. Established in 2014, Weta's games development division is now working on its inaugural major title. The game, set in the Middle-Earth universe, has been granted the broades…
Aug. 15, 2022, 1:43 p.m.
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Unity Declines AppLovin's Merger Proposal
Unity has announced its decision to reject AppLovin's unexpected merger proposal, choosing to move forward with its previously announced acquisition of IronSource. The board of directors made this unanimous decision, stating that AppLovin's offer does not align with the best interests of Unity's shareholders. According to Unity, AppLovin's proposal failed to meet the necessary criteria to be cons…
Aug. 15, 2022, 1:05 p.m.
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Spider-Man Achieves Second-Largest PlayStation Launch on PC
The PC version of Marvel's Spider-Man has secured the second-largest launch for a PlayStation title to date. According to data observed by gaming analyst Benji-Sales, the game peaked at 66,436 concurrent players over the weekend, placing it behind God of War's 73,529 peak players during its launch in January. Horizon Zero Dawn ranks third with 56,557 concurrent users during its launch in August 2…
Aug. 15, 2022, 9:58 a.m.
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Activision Blizzard Seeks to Expand Unionization Vote to All Diablo Staff
A recent hearing with the National Labor Relations Board saw Activision Blizzard push for all staff working on the Diablo series to be included in the unionization vote. The move, which could potentially dilute the voting power of QA testers, has been met with concerns from labor lawyers. The company's argument is that every non-supervisory employee working on Diablo should have the right to part…
Aug. 15, 2022, 9:47 a.m.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Pushes Back Hogwarts Legacy Release to February 2023
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has confirmed that the release of Hogwarts Legacy will now take place on February 10, 2023. Initially, the game was set to launch in 2021, but it was later rescheduled for 2022. The development team has expressed enthusiasm for the game's upcoming release, stating, "We require a bit more time to provide the best possible gaming experience." The game's announ…
Aug. 12, 2022, 5:35 p.m.
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Virtuos Expands Presence with New Kuala Lumpur Studio
Virtuos, a Singapore-based game development studio, has established a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, serving as a key development hub. The studio aims to create new opportunities for regional talent through various roles and training programs. After a soft launch in 2021, Virtuos Kuala Lumpur is now led by General Manager Mufizal Mokhtar and boasts a team of over 90 employees. Mokhtar expr…
Aug. 12, 2022, 11:15 a.m.
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AimJunkies Takes Legal Action Against Bungie Over Copyright Allegations
In an effort to counter copyright accusations made by Bungie, AimJunkies has subpoenaed Valve as part of its ongoing legal battle. Phoenix Digital Group, the company behind AimJunkies, alleges that an unknown Bungie employee or contractor breached its software's terms of service by purchasing the product and sharing it with their employer. The firm has stated its intention to prosecute individual…
Aug. 12, 2022, 10:33 a.m.
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GI Live: London Welcomes Over 25 Leading Publishers and Investors
Next month, GI Live: London will host over 25 prominent publishers and investors seeking to connect with independent game developers. The event kicks off on Tuesday, September 20th, with a virtual meeting day, followed by two in-person days on September 21st and 22nd, featuring live talks, one-on-one meetings, and roundtable discussions. Attendees will also have access to EGX, a consumer show tak…
Aug. 12, 2022, 10:04 a.m.