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Twitch Viewership Declines as Facebook Gaming Gains Momentum in June
The upward trend in hours watched on Twitch in May appears to have been a one-time occurrence, as the platform resumed its decline in June, according to the monthly State of the Stream report by StreamElements and Rainmaker.gg. In June, Twitch recorded 1.7 billion hours watched, a decrease of approximately 6% from the 1.81 billion hours watched in May. Having started the year with over 2 billio…
July 29, 2022, 6:38 p.m.
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Steam Deck Delivery Times Shortened by Valve
Valve has revealed that the Steam Deck waitlist will be cleared sooner than anticipated. The company stated, "The supply chain issues impacting Steam Deck production are gradually being resolved, and we are increasing production capacity, enabling us to manufacture more units at a faster rate than ever before." As a result, Valve anticipates fulfilling all outstanding reservations by the end of t…
July 29, 2022, 5:14 p.m.
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Nintendo Switch Production Faces Challenges Due to Supply Chain Disruptions
A crucial manufacturing partner for the Nintendo Switch is experiencing difficulties in obtaining essential components. According to a report by Bloomberg, Hosiden Corp, based in Osaka, has retracted its sales forecast for the fiscal year due to a combination of currency fluctuations and uncertainty surrounding semiconductor procurement. As a result, the company is unable to provide a reliable pr…
July 29, 2022, 2:42 p.m.
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India Restricts Access to Krafton's PUBG Alternative
The Indian government has taken steps to block Battlegrounds Mobile India, a localized version of the popular game PUBG. According to a report by Reuters, which cites a government source, the ban stems from concerns over "national security" related to data sharing and collection by Chinese entities, given that Krafton, the game's developer, has a significant stake owned by Chinese technology firm…
July 29, 2022, 11:51 a.m.
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Former Ubisoft Director Ashraf Ismail Joins Tencent
Ashraf Ismail, previously the creative director of Assassin's Creed at Ubisoft Montreal, has found a new role at Tencent after being let go due to allegations of misconduct. According to Axios, Ismail is now working as a consulting creative director for TiMi Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent. The Chinese gaming giant has expressed its support for Ismail, stating that he has consistently demonstrat…
July 29, 2022, 10:50 a.m.
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Sony's PlayStation Revenue Decreases 2% to $4.5 Billion in Q1 Due to Sales Decline and Rising Costs
Sony has unveiled its Q1 financial results, revealing a slight downturn in gaming revenue. The company's Game & Network Services division generated ¥604.1 billion ($4.5 billion) in the quarter ending June 30, 2022, marking a 2% decrease from the same period last year due to increased costs and declining sales. However, the company reported an uptick in PlayStation 5 units shipped and PlayStation …
July 29, 2022, 9:12 a.m.
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Vox Media Implements Company-Wide Layoffs Amid Economic Instability
Vox Media has announced the layoff of 39 employees across the organization, citing economic uncertainty as the primary reason. According to a report by Variety, the layoffs affected various sectors such as recruitment, sales, and publications, including the popular gaming website Polygon. In an internal memo acquired by Variety, Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff stated that the decision to downsize was…
July 28, 2022, 8:51 p.m.
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Loaded Unveils New Consultancy and Production Venture, Open World
Loaded, a prominent talent management and marketing firm, has announced the launch of a new studio, Open World, which will comprise a gaming consultancy business, Open World Solutions, aimed at guiding marketers unfamiliar with the gaming industry. According to a report by Business Insider, this expansion will cater to the needs of non-endemic brands seeking to understand their place within the g…
July 28, 2022, 6:04 p.m.
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Bungie Limits Player Interaction Due to Staff Harassment
Bungie has reduced its engagement with players on social media platforms, citing a surge in harassment and threats directed at its staff. According to a statement from community manager dmg04 on Reddit, the threats extend beyond mere online rudeness, with 'real threats' being made against the studio and its personnel. As a precautionary measure, the company behind Destiny 2 is temporarily scaling…
July 28, 2022, 3:20 p.m.
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Diablo Immortal Reaches $100 Million Milestone in Lifetime Revenue
The global player spending for Diablo Immortal has exceeded $100 million across both the App Store and Google Play, just two months following its launch. According to data from Sensor Tower, the game reached this milestone in eight weeks, making it one of the fastest mobile games to achieve this feat. For comparison, Pokémon GO by Niantic took approximately two weeks to hit the same figure, while…
July 28, 2022, 2:49 p.m.