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Unity sets up joint venture in China
Software firm partners with several tech outfits including Douyin, but will remain in control of the new entity
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Why less than 1% of Netflix subscribers downloading games is "not a bad start"
Sensor Tower tells GamesIndustry.biz that company's main challenge is ramping up release schedule and publishing on other platforms
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The third Sonic the Hedgehog movie is set to release in 2024
The sequel date announcement comes months after the second film was released in theatres and became the top-grossing video game movie of all time
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Writing for Games, Part One: A brief history
Leading writers discuss how video games storytelling has evolved as the medium has advanced
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AppLovin offers to merge with Unity
Non-binding proposal contingent on engine maker backing out of deal to acquire IronSource
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Product Madness' free-to-play mobile incubator to seek "exceptional new game concepts"
Publisher will offer development funding and other resources, as well as guidance on responsible monetisation
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Rare Studio Head Craig Duncan to keynote GI Live: London
Plus! Talks from development leaders Gina Jackson OBE and Interior Night's Caroline Marchal
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Gamescom aims to unite three global events with B2B community app
New online platform allows industry professionals to access Asia sister event and Devcom, as well as network with attendees and exhibitors
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Bandai Namco and Wayfarer Studios to produce a Pac-Man film
The movie's narrative will be based upon a story penned by Chuck Williams of Lightbeam Entertainment
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Take-Two's Q1 shaped by Zynga acquisition, recession
Publisher delays Midnight Suns again as CEO Zelnick says economic downturn hurt recurrent consumer spending
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Guilty Gear Strive ships over 1 million copies worldwide
Arc System Works' latest entry of its 24-year-old game series moves the milestone number of units a year after launching
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Video games music at the BBC Proms: "It was only a matter of time"
Composers and professionals celebrate "history in the making" as gaming scores join prestigious music event
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Horizon: Forbidden West takes No.1 back | UK Boxed Charts
Hardware bundles also benefited Gran Turismo 7 this week, while price cuts boosted the PS5 versions of Battlefield 2042 and Demon's Souls
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Call of Duty pulls DLC after plagiarism accusation
Activision Blizzard apologizes after concept artist says Loyal Samoyed skin was copied without permission or compensation
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A flat start to the fiscal year | Podcast
Latest episode now available to download, looking at the declines reported from some of the biggest games companies
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Are video games really more expensive?
Video games analyst Sam Naji looks at the changing price of video games and suggests why they may be relatively cheaper than in past generations
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Court dismisses "factually baseless" Call of Duty lawsuit against Activision Blizzard
Developer's claims of trademark infringement in Infinite Warfare proven false after "the first hour and a half of playing the game"
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Activision debuts Call of Duty: Next showcase on September 15
Publisher will present future of its flagship franchise, as well as Modern Warfare 2 reveals
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Square Enix Q1 sales decline by 15%
The quarter saw the publisher's units sold decrease by 57% year-over-year, while Final Fantasy 14's monthly subscribers continue to grow
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Is Activision Blizzard in a rough patch or a longer decline? | This Week in Business
Diablo Immortal debut barely boosted the publisher's results, but there are some big releases set for the rest of the year
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Sega posts gains on light release slate
Sonic Origins and ports of Hatsune Miku and 13 Sentinels help publisher post 11% sales bump for first fiscal quarter
Opinion
Single-player games deserve more than lip service | Opinion
Companies focused on live service games find it hard to justify heavy investment in single-player titles; it may be high time for firms to pick a lane and stick with it
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Xbox testing new multiple user Game Pass plan
New offer allows up to four people to share one subscription
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Jam City lays off 17% of workforce
Redundancies primarily at Jurassic World Alive developer Ludia affect between 150 and 200 staff