PlayStation's London Studio shuts down after over 20 yearsThe developer's closure comes months after Sony announced global layoffs PlayStation's London Studio has officially closed its doors today. The Sony subsidiary posted an official statement on social media, marking the end of its more than 20-year… May 21 24May 21, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Microsoft to integrate AI into gamesThe tech giant showcased its artificial intelligence feature within Minecraft Microsoft has revealed that its AI technology will be integrated into video games. As reported by Windows Central, first spotted by KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro, its… May 20 24May 20, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Larian to expand with Warsaw officeNew studio will be "dedicated to fostering an environment where developers can thrive creatively" Baldur's Gate 3 maker Larian Studios has announced that it will be opening a new expansion in Warsaw, Poland. The new office joins the developer's… May 20 24May 20, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Report: Microsoft to add next Call of Duty title to Game PassMicrosoft is poised to add the newest Call of Duty series entry to Xbox Game Pass. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, the decision aims to bring new subscribers to the service. The publication adds that consumers will still have the option of… May 17 24May 17, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
GameStop preliminary Q1 results have sales down at least 28%Video game retail company is also poised to sell upwards of 45 million shares Video game retail GameStop has reported its preliminary financial results for Q1, which ended May 4. The firm expects net sales from $872 million to $892 million. This… May 17 24May 17, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
The biggest Serbia games firms amassed €175m in revenue during 202373% of the companies surveyed said that they generated revenue outside the country PWC has tracked that the revenue of Serbia's top 15 most successful companies totaled €175 million ($190 million) in 2023, up 17% year-on-year. This is according to… May 17 24May 17, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
GameSquare launches Faze MediaFaze Clan's Richard Bengston will lead the firm, while investor Matt Kalish joins the board GameSquare has unveiled Faze Media, a creator-focused IP and media firm. The multimedia company aims to expand the licensing and sponsorship opportunities for… May 16 24May 16, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Forever Entertainment on making what was old new againThe publisher talks about how and why remakes such as Front Mission 2 are a part of its business model Remaking games is not easy. You have to consider how retro titles will play on modern consoles and for today's audiences. You also have to work on… May 16 24May 16, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is April's best-selling game | Japan Monthly ChartsSony's Stellar Blade was the second top-seller with only three days of sales In April, the Nintendo Switch moved 251,000 units across standard, Lite, and OLED models in Japan. Famitsu's monthly retail sales data from April 1 to April 28 shows that by… May 15 24May 15, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Ubisoft reports record bookings for 2023Performance was driven by R6 Siege and AC, publisher reveals Assassin's Creed Shadows, set to launch in November Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft has released its 2023 fiscal year report, which says its sales grew by 27% to hit €2.3 billion ($2.5… May 15 24May 15, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Crystal Dynamics and Amazon team up to create more Tomb Raider film and streaming mediaPhoebe Waller-Bridge is attached to the Lara Croft project as both its writer and executive producer Through subsidiary Crystal Dynamics, Embracer Group has penned a new deal with Amazon MGM Studios to create new Tomb Raider media for streaming and… May 14 24May 14, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
VaultN secures $1.6m in seed funding roundThe platform aims to expand its business operations with mobile game distribution Distribution platform VaultN has raised $1.6 million in a seed funding round. Established in 2021 and based in the Netherlands, the distributor allows direct and… May 14 24May 14, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Two Joy-Con lawsuits against Nintendo are dismissedDiaz vs. Nintendo and Carbajal vs. Nintendo we moved for the dismissal by both the Mario maker and parents involved Two lawsuits that alleged Nintendo was aware of selling defective Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons have been dismissed. As reported by Game… May 14 24May 14, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Xbox players have issued 27.44m reports in H2New transparency report says 10.31 million enforcements were issued to the offending users during that time Microsoft released its newest and fourth Xbox Transparency Report, providing details on how it is combating harassment conduct and content on… May 14 24May 14, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Marvel Rivals publisher walks back negative review clause for previewsNetEase says the development hopes to have "consistent feedback, suggestions, and criticisms through more in-depth cooperation" NetEase, the publisher of Marvel Rivals, is retracting its no negativity clause for streamers previewing the game. As… May 13 24May 13, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Warner Bros. transferring ownership of titles under Adult Swim Games label back to some devsThe move comes months after the firm said it was delisting titles from the publishing division Warner Bros. Discovery is returning ownership of some titles from Adult Swim Games back to developers. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, this was spotted… May 13 24May 13, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Pentiment and We Are OFK win Peabody AwardsThe narrative-focused titles each won the Immersive and Interactive Award Pentiment and We Are OFK were named among the 84th annual Peabody Awards winners. Each game received the Immersive and Interactive Award. Pentiment is a historical narrative… May 10 24May 10, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Steam currently banned in VietnamLocal publisher spokesperson alleges ban is due to Valve side-stepping government approval for game releases Earlier this week, Steam became banned in the country of Vietnam. As reported by Game Developer, per translation from VietnamNet, the ban is… May 10 24May 10, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Playtika cuts two executive roles amid leadership restructureCEO says the actions "are designed to position us to return to growth in the mobile gaming sector" Playtika has terminated the roles of chief revenue officer and chief operating officer. As reported by MobileGamer.biz, CEO Robert Antokol made the… May 10 24May 10, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz
Warner Bros. CEO cites Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice sales performance for Q1 lossesDavid Zaslav called it a "disappointing release" as it took a hit of $200 million for the quarter WB Discovery CEO David Zaslav said the entertainment firm's Q1 financials took losses. In the latest earnings call, he attributed this to Suicide Squad:… May 10 24May 10, 2024Article at gamesindustry.biz