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Data
The African games industry in numbers
We dive into a new report that offers insight into the spending, audience, and development landscape of the continent, with analysis from the experts behind the research
News
Hearst Newspapers acquires Puzzmo
The puzzle games platform will be rolled out among the company's brands
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Game Pass would fare better on PC and mobile than PlayStation and Nintendo | Microcast
Latest episode available to download now, also discusses Microsoft's mobile store plans and the companies refocusing on their core strengths
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Can I Play That maker and volunteer team launch Game Content Triggers Database
The platform provides details on game content that may negatively impact a user's mental health
Feature
Three considerations for improving diverse game narratives and characters
Sweet Baby Inc's Kim Belair offers developers advice on making truly diverse and inclusive narratives that better resonate with audiences
News
Sony removing purchased Discovery TV shows from PlayStation Store
Users will no longer be able to access shows in their libraries due to "licensing arrangements"
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Epic explains why it hasn't sued Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft over 30% fee | Epic vs Google
Fortnite firm says platform holders' hardware losses justify the need to charge devs for game sales and microtransactions
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Game Pass not coming to PlayStation or Switch, says Phil Spencer
Xbox head also reveals that Microsoft spends $1 billion a year on the subscription service
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Bandai Namco denies using AI in the latest Naruto title
The publisher refuted the claims soon after users shared concerns online about dialogue in the brawler
News
Phoenix Labs lays off 34 staff
Fae Farm and Dauntless developer makes second round of cuts this year
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EA open sources photosensitivity analysis technology
The IRIS tool has been tested on titles such as Madden NFL 24 and EA Sports FC 24
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Honkai: Star Rail named Google Play's best game of 2023
MiHoYo's RPG also took home the awards for Best Story and Best for Tablets
Feature
Speakerhats off to Atari | This Week in Business
Too many big companies cutting staff this year should have followed the example of the most debased brand in gaming
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Activision Blizzard planned to open "Steam of mobile" store | Epic vs Google
The firm sought to partner with Epic Games or Supercell to launch a mobile games marketplace
Feature
"The African audience has become global"
An Africa Games Week panel discussed the opportunity for games developed on the continent and dispelled myths around what constitutes African storytelling
News
CD Projekt resolves dispute with investors over Cyberpunk 2077 launch issues
US court grants final approval of settlement, following $1.85 million agreement earlier this year
Opinion
You shall not (Game) Pass | Opinion
Microsoft's CFO reiterates a vision for Game Pass on rival consoles – but the obstacles make it a near-impossibility, and go far deeper than questions of revenue sharing
News
Xbox working with unknown partners on mobile store, says Phil Spencer
Microsoft's plans to open a mobile storefront were made public last October
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Krafton and NetEase settle PUBG, Knives Out dispute
Court rules that NetEase breached terms of contract
News
Games for Change unveils new program to support underrepresented creators in mobile games
The initiative, planned in partnership with Google Play and HP, will see the winning studio receive $10,000, mentorship and marketing
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Jobs Roundup: November 2023 | Rockstar veterans join Dan Houser's new studio
Marc Merrill is named chief product officer at Riot Games, Michael Unsworth and Lazlow Jones now at Absurd Ventures
News
Thirdverse raises $8m in latest funding round
The firm will use the investment to expand its VR gaming business as prepares to launch a new title next year
Feature
Creating equality at work from play to pay
GapSquare CEO Dr. Zara Nanu explains why the gender pay gap exists and how to fix it