Pokémon Go restores social distancing benefits to the game
Following their removal in October, Niantic leaves buffs in place at least through June 2021
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Rebekah Valentine, Senior Staff Writer
Rebekah arrived at GamesIndustry in 2018 after four years of freelance writing and editing across multiple gaming and tech sites. When she's not recreating video game foods in a real life kitchen, she's happily imagining herself as an Animal Crossing character.
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Engine maker's professional networking tool to close due to reduced usage over time
Roblox files for IPO
Kid-focused, user-generated content platform has not yet turned a profit despite skyrocketing DAUs, bookings
Kevin Lin departs Twitch
Company co-founder departs after 13 years, ten of which he spent as COO
Netease Q3 strengthened by multiple mobile game releases in China
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EA publishes first annual Impact Report
Report includes company demographic breakdown; 50% of EA Studios leadership is female
More layoffs expected at Activision-Blizzard, this time at APAC offices
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Google Stadia begins public iOS test in a few weeks
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As World of Warcraft enters the Shadowlands: "Why should it ever end?"
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The Last of Us Part 2, Hades dominate The Game Awards nominations
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Iron Galaxy names Chelsea Blasko co-CEO
Bungie veteran David 'DeeJ' Dague joins the company as head of communications
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla sees the franchise's best launch sales so far
It sold more copies at launch than any other Assassin's Creed game, and set a new record for Ubisoft PC launch sales
Graffiti Games leaders launch Indie Game Coach
Alex Josef and Alex Van Lepp to provide free and low-cost resources, coaching, and consulting for new, independent developers
BAFTA announces 2020 Breakthrough participants
Eight games professionals across US, UK honored as creative rising stars
Capcom confirms it was the victim of a ransomware attack
Employee personal information, sales reports, and other financial information was compromised
Twitch streamers report DMCA takedowns for in-game sound effects
Content creators report flags on sounds such as clock chimes, police sirens, bird noises, and wind
Genshin Impact was the top-grossing mobile game worldwide in October
It brought in nearly $239m in player spending, beating out Honor of Kings
Thunderful acquires Station Interactive
Swedish development studio's employees, IP, and assets will be incorporated into Thunderful Development
FIFA 21 debuts at No.1 in the US for October in a first for the franchise
Nintendo Switch hardware sets a new dollar sales record for the month, surpassing the Wii in 2008
The Switch had the second-best October sales in the US of any console ever
At over 735,000 units sold, it was outpaced only by the Wii in 2008
Oculus publishes new set of VRCs for accessible design
Technical recommendations include suggestions for audio, visuals, interactions, movement, and more
Unity shares first earnings following IPO with $201 million in Q3 revenue
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