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Splash art for 2024's Children of the Sun.
Business
Devolver financials show stable 2023, despite 'quiet' first-halfDevolver financials show stable 2023, despite "quiet" first-half

2023 nearly had Devolver in the first half, but the publisher managed to recover with its newer releases and some old favorites.

byJustin Carter
Apr 18, 2024
2 Min Read
Key art for 2023's Cantata.
Business
Modern Wolf lays off six staff in studio restructuringModern Wolf lays off six staff in studio restructuring
byJustin Carter
Apr 18, 2024
1 Min Read
An urban sprawl in Cities Skylines II
Production
The 'rushed' attempt to rehabilitate Cities Skylines II is becoming a cautionary taleThe 'rushed' attempt to rehabilitate Cities Skylines II is becoming a cautionary tale
byChris Kerr
Apr 18, 2024
4 Min Read
Lords of the Fallen key artwork
Business
CI Games CEO lauds record annual revenues months after cutting 10 percent of jobsCI Games CEO lauds record annual revenues months after cutting 10 percent of jobs
byChris Kerr
Apr 18, 2024
2 Min Read
The Playdate on a stylized background
Business
Playdate devs have earned over $500,000 through CatalogPlaydate devs have earned over $500,000 through Catalog
byChris Kerr
Apr 18, 2024
2 Min Read
Logo for the UK Games Fund.
Business
UK Games Fund grants £3 million to 22 'rising' game developersUK Games Fund grants £3 million to 22 'rising' game developers
byJustin Carter
Apr 17, 2024
1 Min Read
Pirates from Rare's Sea of Thieves.
Business
Sea of Thieves sails to 40 million players ahead of PS5 launch
Sea of Thieves sails to 40 million players ahead of PS5 launch
Apr 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Jin Sakai in Ghost of Tsushima.
Business
Ghost of Tsushima's PC port introduces new PlayStation overlay, trophy support
Ghost of Tsushima's PC port introduces new PlayStation overlay, trophy support
Apr 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Screenshot from 2023's tactical shooter Ready or Not.
Business
Ready or Not source code stolen in developer hack
Ready or Not source code stolen in developer hack
Apr 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The Take-Two logo
Business
Take-Two is making layoffs weeks after dropping $460M on Gearbox Entertainment
Take-Two is making layoffs weeks after dropping $460M on Gearbox Entertainment
Apr 17, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Snufkin and Moomin in Moomin: Puzzle & Design.
Business
Rovio's Moomin mobile game goes offline in July
Rovio's Moomin mobile game goes offline in July
Apr 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
soldiers on a red field
Business
70 percent of devs unsure of live-service games sustainability
70 percent of devs unsure of live-service games sustainability
Apr 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Screenshot from 1999's Descent 3.
Business
Descent 3's source code has been released for free use
Descent 3's source code has been released for free use
Apr 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The Kwalee logo on a black background
Business
UK studio Kwalee is making layoffs to create room for new hires
UK studio Kwalee is making layoffs to create room for new hires
Apr 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Red Rover logo in red on a dark background
Business
PUBG maker Krafton leads $15M investment in to UK studio Red Rover Interactive
PUBG maker Krafton leads $15M investment in to UK studio Red Rover Interactive
Apr 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
An array of items available on Roblox Marketplace
Business
Roblox introducing new 'publishing advance' fee as it opens up creator marketplace
Roblox introducing new 'publishing advance' fee as it opens up creator marketplace
Apr 16, 2024
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr
The Courier in Fallout: New Vegas.
Business
Fallout games double in player count after Prime series premiere
Fallout games double in player count after Prime series premiere
Apr 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art for Grand Theft Auto Online.
Business
Rockstar quietly bumps up GTA Online's subscripion price
Rockstar quietly bumps up GTA Online's subscripion price
Apr 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Screenshot from Prime Video's Invincible.
Business
Skybound turns to crowdfunding for triple-A Invincible game
Skybound turns to crowdfunding for triple-A Invincible game
Apr 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
A selection of gamepads on a table
Business
UK video game and interactive entertainment sector valued at £7.82 billion in 2023
UK video game and interactive entertainment sector valued at £7.82 billion in 2023
Apr 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A screenshot from Content Warning
Business
Content Warning sells 1 million copies following launch giveaway
Content Warning sells 1 million copies following launch giveaway
Apr 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Crash Bandicoot in Crash 4: It's About Time!.
Business
Crash 4: It's About Time has sold over 5 million copies
Crash 4: It's About Time has sold over 5 million copies
Apr 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3.
Business
Baldur's Gate 3 crowned Game of the Year at 2024 BAFTA Game Awards
Baldur's Gate 3 crowned Game of the Year at 2024 BAFTA Game Awards
Apr 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Logo for the now closed Possibility Space.
Business
'Distributed' studio Possibility Space abruptly shut down by Prytania Media
'Distributed' studio Possibility Space abruptly shut down by Prytania Media
Apr 12, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Rico Rodriguez in Just Cause 4.
Business
Avalanche Studios devs form bargaining agreement with Swedish unions
Avalanche Studios devs form bargaining agreement with Swedish unions
Apr 12, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
A character roll call in Lego Fortnite
Business
Epic execs say IP holders don't care about Fortnite, but they really want its ecosystem
Epic execs say IP holders don't care about Fortnite, but they really want its ecosystem
Apr 12, 2024
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr
An image of a flow chart.
Design
How to build branching narrative without breaking the bank
How to build branching narrative without breaking the bank
Apr 12, 2024
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6 Min Read
byBryant Francis
Players running into battle in Apex Legends.
Business
EA reportedly cuts Apex Legends' UK-based QA team
EA reportedly cuts Apex Legends' UK-based QA team
Apr 11, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Screenshot from the reveal trailer for Slay the Spire 2.
Business
Slay the Spire devs followed through on abandoning Unity
Slay the Spire devs followed through on abandoning Unity
Apr 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Isaac Clarke fighting a Necromorph in Dead Space's 2023 remake.
Business
Report: Dead Space shelved again as Motive prioritizes Iron Man and Battlefield
Report: Dead Space shelved again as Motive prioritizes Iron Man and Battlefield
Apr 11, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
A figure ponders a neon cyberpunk skyline
Design
CD Projekt interested in multiplayer components, but insists single-player games are still king
CD Projekt interested in multiplayer components, but insists single-player games are still king
Apr 11, 2024
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Key art for 2024's Rise of the Ronin.
Business
Koei Tecmo sues mobile dev Youzoo for repeated copyright infringement
Koei Tecmo sues mobile dev Youzoo for repeated copyright infringement
Apr 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The EA Play logo
Business
You're about to start paying more for that EA Play subscription
You're about to start paying more for that EA Play subscription
Apr 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Key art for The Rogue: Prince of Persia, featuring a styilized version of the titular Prince.
PC
Ubisoft wall-runs onto the roguelike bandwagon with The Rogue: Prince of Persia
Ubisoft wall-runs onto the roguelike bandwagon with The Rogue: Prince of Persia
Apr 10, 2024
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5 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari
Splash screen for PowerWash Simulator.
Business
PowerWash Simulator dev FuturLab acquired by Miniclip
PowerWash Simulator dev FuturLab acquired by Miniclip
Apr 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter

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