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Former The Initiative Head Darrell Gallagher Departs Xbox After Studio Closure
Darrell Gallagher, previously at the helm of The Initiative, has bid farewell to Xbox, marking the end of an era following the studio's closure earlier this year. In a LinkedIn post dated September 15, 2025, Gallagher reflected on his time at the company, describing it as "an incredible journey" that has now come full circle with the conclusion of Perfect Dark and The Initiative. Gallagher expres…
Sept. 16, 2025, 3:16 p.m.
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New Report Reveals Video Game TV Adaptations Lead to 140% Average Increase in Player Numbers
Research conducted by Ampere Analysis has found that TV adaptations of video games can drive player growth by an average of almost 140%. The UK-based analytics firm released its findings on September 16, 2025, indicating that TV spin-offs tend to have a more substantial impact on franchise engagement than film adaptations. According to Ampere's Games Analytics data, the average increase in player…
Sept. 16, 2025, 1:39 p.m.
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Palworld Set to Launch in 2026 Despite Ongoing Lawsuit with Nintendo
Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, is planning to release the game's 1.0 version in 2026, despite its ongoing legal dispute with Nintendo. In a recent YouTube video, the communications director of Palworld, Bucky, stated that the company's goal is to launch the full version of the game next year, with a significant amount of new content. However, before exiting early access, the company needs…
Sept. 16, 2025, 11:27 a.m.
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Comedian Maisie Adam Unveiled as Final Headliner for Game Republic New Horizons
Game Republic New Horizons has announced comedian Maisie Adam, a current contestant on the popular Taskmaster series, as the final headliner for the conference. Adam will engage in an interview with Christopher Dring, editor-in-chief of The Game Business, and participate in a gaming session featuring EA Sports FC. According to Jamie Sefton, managing director of Game Republic, Adam's versatility a…
Sept. 16, 2025, 9:59 a.m.
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UK's Online Safety Act Prompts Game Studios to Reevaluate In-Game Features
The introduction of the UK's Online Safety Act has led game studios to reassess certain in-game features, according to a prominent law firm. In a recent interview, Isabel Davies, a senior associate at Wiggin, discussed how the new laws are impacting the gaming industry. The Online Safety Act, which came into effect in July 2025, aims to protect users from harmful content and promote transparency …
Sept. 16, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
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Hideki Kamiya of Clovers Emphasizes Commitment to Shielding Employees from Layoffs
Hideki Kamiya, the head of Clovers and its chief game designer, expresses a profound sense of duty to safeguard his studio's employees amidst the prevalent trend of layoffs in the industry. In an in-depth interview, Kamiya highlighted the studio's unwavering dedication to its staff, stressing that they cannot simply abandon their team members when projects face challenges. "We have a deep commitm…
Sept. 16, 2025, 8:32 a.m.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Surpasses 4.4 Million Copies Sold
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Sept. 15, 2025, 8:31 p.m.
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Valve Imposes New Restrictions on Early Access Games with Mature Content
Valve has allegedly ceased to allow games featuring mature themes to be released in early access. According to Dammitbird, as reported by GamesMarkt, the adult game Heavy Hearts was rejected by Valve's review process last month due to the company's inability to support the Early Access development model for games with mature content. The developer was instead invited to resubmit the game once it …
Sept. 15, 2025, 8:21 p.m.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Date Announcement Described as 'Somewhat Insensitive' by Hell is Us Creative Director
Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, the creative director of Hell is Us, has expressed that Team Cherry's surprise announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong's release date just two weeks prior to launch was 'somewhat insensitive.' In a recent podcast appearance, Jacques-Belletête discussed the experience of releasing Hell is Us on the same day as Hollow Knight: Silksong, with only two weeks' notice of the …
Sept. 15, 2025, 3:51 p.m.
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Poncle Establishes Publishing Arm to Support Indie Game Developers
Luca Galante, the creator of Vampire Survivors and founder of Poncle, has revealed that the studio's publishing arm, Poncle Presents, was established to share the team's knowledge and experience with other indie developers. In a recent interview, Galante explained that the success of Vampire Survivors inspired the team to create a publishing arm that would help other indies by providing support a…
Sept. 15, 2025, 12:46 p.m.