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The 20-year nostalgia window | Opinion

With 2001's Max Payne the latest classic title to be slated for a full AAA budget remake, are the economics of the industry's remake boom starting to look precarious?

April 8, 2022 Rob Fahey

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Ms Pac-Man removed from recent Bandai titles over licensing dispute

Iconic counterpart won't appear due to alleged ongoing issues with its original creator

April 8, 2022 Danielle Partis

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Take-Two selling $2.7bn senior notes to fund Zynga acquisition

Public offering to be made next week, publisher aiming to complete acquisition by January 9, 2023

April 8, 2022 James Batchelor

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Returnal wins best game at BAFTA 2022

It Takes Two, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Unpacking each won two awards

April 8, 2022 Marie Dealessandri

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Riot Games wants LA staff to return to office, dropping vaccine & mask mandates

As it shifts back to the studio, the company's new safety measures follow local health authorities' recommendations

April 7, 2022 Jeffrey Rousseau

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Activision Blizzard converts all US QA staff to full-time

In wake of Raven QA team's union push, publisher will convert nearly 1,100 workers, increase minimum pay to $20 per hour

April 7, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

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Konami eFootball update intended to "regain the trust of our esteemed fans"

Publisher's launch of v1.0.0 update for much-criticized title will "make the game even more enjoyable"

April 7, 2022 Jeffrey Rousseau

Feature

NPD merging with IRI

Union of retail-tracking data companies expected to close in back half of the year

April 7, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

News

New Android rule requires old apps to be updated or lose discoverability

From November, existing apps will require target API level within two years of major OS update

April 7, 2022 Danielle Partis

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Legendary Play raises $4m for esports-themed mobile titles

The funding round was co-led by Bitkraft Ventures and MTG

April 7, 2022 Marie Dealessandri

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Lego and Epic Games form new partnership to create kid friendly metaverse

Companies to follow three principles to ensure digital spaces will prioritize the safety and empowerment of minors

April 7, 2022 Jeffrey Rousseau

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Tencent to shut down Penguin Esports

Twitch-like streaming platform dropped as online giant cites "changes to its business development strategy"

April 7, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

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Thunderful Group full-year revenues up to $345m

Company sees another yearly uptick in earnings, net profit in Q4 hits $5 million

April 7, 2022 Danielle Partis

Academy

Prioritising staff wellbeing in a high pressure environment

Metacore's Maria Törnroos posits that there's no performance without wellbeing, and gives tips on how to maximize both

April 7, 2022 Maria Törnroos

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Streamline Media Group opens Japan office

PlayStation veteran Kenji Kajiwara hired to lead the Tokyo-based team

April 7, 2022 James Batchelor

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Remedy and Rockstar partner for Max Payne remakes

Remedy to develop Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne remakes, financed by Rockstar Games

April 7, 2022 Marie Dealessandri

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THQ Nordic to host digital showcase in August

The publisher will be providing updates on announced titles, and "present several, brand new games"

April 7, 2022 Marie Dealessandri

Visit Digital Dragons next month to meet leading Polish and global game developers

The conference will take place May 16 - 17 in Kraków

April 7, 2022 Sponsored Article

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Simply Games reportedly has ceased operations

A rep said, "We are currently implementing changes to our internal systems and reviewing our pre-order process"

April 6, 2022 Jeffrey Rousseau

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Gender pay gap in UK games still wide at 17.1% for 2021

Disparity between men and women's pay still much higher than national average

April 6, 2022 Marie Dealessandri

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Stand Up for Games Aid raises over £11,000 for youth nonprofits

Proceeds will go towards supporting disadvantaged, disabled minors, and young people

April 6, 2022 Jeffrey Rousseau

Feature

The Erosion of Ownership | 10 Years Ago This Month

Reports of always-online next-gen systems and on-disc DLC raised questions about what consumers are actually getting when they buy a game

April 6, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

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Crown prince of Saudi Arabia's foundation now has a 96% stake in SNK

Purchase follows after organization's 2020 controlling stake of 51% for The King of Fighters maker

April 6, 2022 Jeffrey Rousseau

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Valve, EA, Bandai Namco and Devolver Digital join GI Live: Online 2022

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick is our first keynote

April 6, 2022 Christopher Dring

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DeepWell exploring media as medicine

Devolver co-founder Mike Wilson talks about his latest start-up at the intersection of health and gaming

April 6, 2022 Scott C. Jones