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GIbiz, 7 hours ago to random

The latest GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now available to watch or download, discussing:

• Arrowhead Games' new leadership
• Nintendo acquiring Shiver
• Atari buys Intellivision
• and yes, Ziff Davis buys GI parent Gamer Network

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/arrowheads-future-and-a-trio-of-acquisitions-microcast

GIbiz, 7 hours ago to random

News-in-brief: Songs of Conquest sells 500k units

Lavapotion's turn-based strategy game came out of early access on May 20, 2024

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/songs-of-conquest-sells-500k-units-news-in-brief

GIbiz, 7 hours ago to random

Money raised will fund development of Sinn Studio's VR combat title

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sinn-studio-secures-25m-funding-for-vr-combat-game

GIbiz, 8 hours ago to random

Dragon Quest Champions and Keshi Keshi will cease operations by the end of July

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/square-enix-shutting-down-two-dragon-quest-mobile-games

GIbiz, 10 hours ago to random

Larian did "a bit of crunch" on Baldur's Gate 3 due to unforeseen challenges

Director Swen Vincke emphasised the team "didn't overly crunch," and staff were paid overtime

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/larian-did-a-bit-of-crunch-on-baldurs-gate-3-due-to-unforeseen-challenges

GIbiz, 10 hours ago to random

Today on the GamesIndustry.biz Academy, developers from Larian, Arkane, Frictional and Moonloop discuss how to make a great tutorial for your game

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-to-design-a-great-tutorial

GIbiz, 11 hours ago to random

Lawsuit claims Uvalde school shooting gunman bought a gun after using it in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/victims-and-parents-of-uvalde-school-shooting-sue-activision

GIbiz, 12 hours ago to random

News-in-brief: Nintendo opening San Francisco store

Shopfront will open in 2025 in Union Square, will be the second location in the US

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-opening-san-francisco-store-news-in-brief

GIbiz, 13 hours ago to random

Bungie has won its lawsuit against cheats provider AimJunkies

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bungie-wins-lawsuit-against-aimjunkies

GIbiz, 13 hours ago to random

News-in-brief: Epic Games Store and Fortnite coming to iOS in UK next year

Storefront to launch in the second half of 2025 following the passing of new competition law

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/epic-games-store-and-fortnite-coming-to-ios-in-uk-next-year

GIbiz, 4 days ago to random

Fragbite CEO Marcus Teilman has resigned, replaced by interim CEO Stefan Tengvall. Gaming and esports firm has begun cost reduction programme

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fragbite-group-ceo-marcus-teilman-steps-down

GIbiz, 4 days ago to random

In his column this week, Rob Fahey reflect on how, as companies start to rebuild the development capacity lost in mass layoffs and closures, much of the focus will be on growing new studios away from traditional high-cost regions

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/lower-cost-regions-are-key-to-the-industrys-rebuilding-opinion

GIbiz, 4 days ago to random

News-in-brief: Devolver announces date for summer showcase

Event will take place on June 7 to celebrate its 15th anniversary during Summer Game Fest

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/devolver-announces-date-for-summer-showcase-news-in-brief

GIbiz, 4 days ago to random

Michael Pattison was previously CEO of Team17, held senior positions at THQ and Capcom

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/lightspeed-studios-appoints-sony-veteran-as-vice-president-of-pc-and-console-publishing

GIbiz, 4 days ago to random

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill would also enable sideloading third-party apps on mobile platforms

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/uk-passes-dma-like-bill-that-could-force-apple-to-allow-other-games-stores-on-ios

GIbiz, 5 days ago to random

Sony has shared a video showing the results of a prototyping exercise which shows what future products from the company might look like, including PlayStation

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-shows-off-possible-future-playstation-controller-in-prototyping-exercise

GIbiz, 5 days ago to random

Relic Entertainment has secured funding to remain independent

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/relic-entertainment-partners-with-investment-firm

GIbiz, 5 days ago to random

Rolling Stone has partnered with ESL FaceIt Group for launch of new gaming vertical

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/rolling-stone-establishes-new-gaming-vertical

GIbiz, 5 days ago to random

"We all agreed that our hearts could not let his vision go to waste"

The development team at Pikselnesia tell us how they pressed on with the development of Afterlove EP following the death of creative director Mohammed Fahmi

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-the-developers-of-afterlove-ep-continued-the-game-after-its-creators-death

GIbiz, 5 days ago to random

Atari acquires Intellivision brand and over 200 games. Amico console not included, but still in development

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-acquires-intellivision-brand-and-over-200-games

GIbiz, 5 days ago to random

Sega veterans Jarvis Crofts, Luke Greenaway, and Mark Dallamore have formed a new publisher-agency hybrid, Alibi

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-veterans-form-publisher-agency-hybrid-alibi

GIbiz, 5 days ago to random

Fragbite Group is declaring bankruptcy for Fall Damage Studio, seven months after acquiring the ex-DICE team

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fragbite-declares-bankruptcy-for-developer-fall-damage-studio-seven-months-after-acquisition

GIbiz, 5 days ago to random

Embracer's full-year sales rose 12% to $3.9bn, but group still faces $1.5bn in debt as it presses on towards three-way split

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-group-full-year-sales-rise-to-39bn-but-15bn-debt-remains

GIbiz, 5 days ago to random

Embracer CFO and deputy CEO Johan Ekström is stepping down

CFO duties will pass to deputy CFO Müge Bouillon, while Crystal Dynamics boss Phil Rogers will become deputy CEO

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-cfo-and-deputy-ceo-johan-ekstrom-stepping-down

GIbiz, 5 days ago to random

Sony posts job listing for mobile platform architect, suggesting plans for a mobile games platform

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-sony-planning-mobile-games-platform