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UK Steam Users Must Verify Age to Access Mature Content
As of August 29, 2025, Steam users in the UK are required to verify their age to access mature content on the platform, in line with the UK Online Safety Act. This age verification process involves users logging into their Steam account and adding a valid credit card to their account, thereby opting-in to access Steam store pages for mature content games and their associated community hubs. Once …
Aug. 29, 2025, 2:35 p.m.
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August 2025 Job Roundup: Supercell Appoints Drussila Hollanda to Head New Games Division
The gaming industry has seen numerous personnel changes recently. To keep track of these developments, we have compiled a list of the latest appointments and transitions. If your company has any new hires or promotions, please send the details to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Supercell has appointed Drussila Hollanda as head of its new games division, a role that has been in the works for some time…
Aug. 29, 2025, 1:11 p.m.
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CD Projekt's H1 Profit Sees 4.3% Uptick to $121 Million
CD Projekt has released its financial report for the first half of 2025, revealing a 4.3% increase in sales revenue, which now stands at PLN 443 million, equivalent to $121 million. However, the company's net profit saw a 7.7% decline compared to the same period in 2024, dropping from PLN 170 million ($46.5 million) to PLN 155 million ($42.4 million). The rise in sales revenue is attributed to st…
Aug. 29, 2025, 9:48 a.m.
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Asher McClennahan, Kickstarter's Games Lead, to Address Game Republic New Horizons
Asher McClennahan, the head of games at Kickstarter, is set to participate in Game Republic New Horizons, a premier games industry conference, alongside notable companies such as Maverick Games, Hat Trick, Rainy Frog, Transcend Fund, and Double Eleven, taking place in the North of England this October. McClennahan will reportedly share insights on the platform's best practices for game companies …
Aug. 28, 2025, 8:29 p.m.
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Diablo Development Team Takes Historic Step Towards Unionization
A significant milestone has been achieved as 450 Diablo developers have chosen to form a union. According to the Communications Workers of America, this newly formed unit comprises a wide range of professionals, including game developers, artists, designers, engineers, and support staff across the Diablo franchise, marking one of the largest unionizations at a Microsoft-owned studio. This move fo…
Aug. 28, 2025, 7:54 p.m.
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Duet Night Abyss Ditches Gacha System Due to Player Backlash Ahead of Launch
In a significant move, Pan Studio's upcoming free-to-play RPG Duet Night Abyss has abandoned its gacha system just weeks before the game's October 28 launch. According to producer Deca Bear, the decision was made in response to consistent complaints from players during beta testing, who expressed dissatisfaction with the game's monetization model. Despite efforts to optimize the gacha and stamina…
Aug. 28, 2025, 6:33 p.m.
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Atari Secures $5.3 Million Thunderful Group Acquisition Following Shareholder Approval
In a significant development, Thunderful Group's shareholders have given their seal of approval for a major acquisition deal, paving the way for Atari to become the majority stakeholder in the Swedish gaming company. The agreement, which was first announced on July 29, 2025, involves Atari acquiring approximately 82% of Thunderful Group's shares for a sum of SEK 50 million, or roughly $5.3 millio…
Aug. 28, 2025, 3:29 p.m.
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Finnish Gaming Sector Generates €2.85 Billion in Revenue for 2024
The Finnish gaming industry experienced a 4.9% decline over the past two years, with a total turnover of €2.85 billion in 2024. According to the Finnish Games Industry report, the sector's operating results were €800 million in 2023 and €400 million in 2024. The report, conducted by Neogames, surveyed 71 studios employing 3,160 workers, and attributed the decline to recession, inflation, and a po…
Aug. 28, 2025, 1:24 p.m.
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European Gaming Revenue Soars to 90% Digital in 2024
The European gaming industry witnessed a notable surge in revenue in 2024, with digital purchases comprising 90% of total revenue, according to a recent report by Video Games Europe and the European Games Developer Federation. This growth is attributed to a 4% year-on-year increase in gaming sector revenue across five key European markets, which rose from €25.7 billion in 2023 to €26.8 billion in…
Aug. 28, 2025, 11:04 a.m.
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US Hardware Revenue Surges to $384 Million, Fueled by Strong Switch 2 Sales
In July, US hardware revenue experienced a 21% increase to $384 million, primarily driven by the sales of the Nintendo Switch 2, according to Circana's data. This significant rise in hardware spending marked the highest July revenue since 2008, when it reached $441 million. The Switch 2 led the charts as the best-selling hardware for the month and year-to-date, surpassing two million units sold i…
Aug. 28, 2025, 8:50 a.m.