News (Page 3)
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Xbox forms new game preservation and platforms teams, moves AI division under hardware
Amid the organisational changes, long-serving exec Kareem Choudhry departs after 26 years
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Singularity 6 reduces workforce by 35%
Palia developer says decision came after evaluating support needed for the game
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Apple allows retro game emulators on App Store
Games can be downloaded from emulators so long as software "complies with guidelines and applicable laws"
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Deck Nine devs describe toxicity at Life is Strange studio
A dozen current and former employees criticize management's handling of hate symbols in the game, problem employees, and crunch
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Former Prytania CEO issues statement on Crop Circle closure, says project was "uninvestable"
Annie Delisi Strain says current state of the industry was main reason for shut down and “stands by these decisions”
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Games industry charity comedy night returns to London this month
StandUp For GamesAid event takes place April 23rd
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Report: Yu Miyake stepping down as producer on Dragon Quest
Nier Automata producer Yosuke Saito allegedly considered to take on Miyake's role
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Relic hit with layoffs following sale from Sega
Decision was made to provide studio with "the best possible chance to survive in an increasingly volatile industry"
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Rami Ismail sells remaining shares of Vlambeer
Co-founder Jan Willem Nijman says he will oversee the release of its long-anticipated title Ultrabugs
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Ubisoft confirms Forward event during Summer Game Fest 2024 | News-in-brief
The developer's showcase will take place on June 10 live from Los Angeles
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A16Z Games to invest $75m for accelerator program
This year's program will run from July 29, 2024 and provide investment, mentorship, and support for early games startups
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Voldex snaps up Ultimate Football
The sports titles' development team will also join the user-generated content games firm
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Bitkraft Ventures unveils new $275m fund
The Bitkraft Venture Fund 3 will continue the VC firm's investments in gaming and interactive media start-ups
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Wargaming's Nick Katselapov launches investment firm Mika Games
The CEO says 83% of mobile games fail in three years due to a lack of financing and business support
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Unity drops support for Ziva Dynamics, licenses tech to DNEG
Engine provider will shift focus to its own tech as part of "ongoing company reset"
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Lil Snack secures $3m in funding
The investment will go towards the development of the AI-powered pop culture trivia platform
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Gearbox Entertainment confirms layoffs following sale from Embracer
It's not clear how many roles have been affected
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Midas Games receives $1m in funding round
Mobile studio aims to release its debut titles later this year
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FTC denies facial age estimation as verification tactic
ESRB, SuperAwesome, and Yoti joint application to OK the technology under COPPA laws is denied for now, may be re-filed at a later date
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Atari acquires RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 publishing rights
The firm is now the only single publisher of all major games in the simulation series
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What next for Xbox, Gearbox and Relic? | GI Microcast
Latest episode available to download or watch now
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Newzoo: PC and console gaming grew by 3% in 2023
43 of the games released that year commanded 90% of new title revenue
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Riot Games and Moonton Games settle IP legal battle
After allegations of copyright infringement that began in 2017, the League of Legends maker withdraws its lawsuits
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Ranch Simulator sells 1m units | News-in-brief
Toxic Dog's title moved from early access to full release on November 3, 2023
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Embracer CEO says restructuring is over, no other studios for sale
Update: Company says it will "continuously evaluate options" when asked about potential further layoffs