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Key art for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage, showing Basim hiding behind a corner.
Business
Ubisoft's franchise retention grows as profits dip in 2023Ubisoft's franchise retention grows as profits dip in 2023

Ubisoft continues to tout the success of its live services and franchises as it gears up to release more games through the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

byJustin Carter
May 16, 2023
3 Min Read
The Steam logo
Business
Valve is tweaking how it reports Steam traffic to protect player privacyValve is tweaking how it reports Steam traffic to protect player privacy
byChris Kerr
May 16, 2023
2 Min Read
The EA logo on a red striped background
Business
Saudi Arabian wealth fund PIF has increased its stake in EASaudi Arabian wealth fund PIF has increased its stake in EA
May 16, 2023
1 Min Read
Key art for Sharkmob's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt featuring playable characters.
Business
Sharkmob ends development on Vampire: The Masquerade battle royaleSharkmob ends development on Vampire: The Masquerade battle royale
byJustin Carter
May 15, 2023
2 Min Read
Atari developers Bob Smith (left) and Rob Zdybel (right) in a Time magazine feature.
Business
Obituary: Bob Smith, Atari 2600 programmer, has passed awayObituary: Bob Smith, Atari 2600 programmer, has passed away
byJustin Carter
May 15, 2023
2 Min Read
Ciri and Geralt in promotional art for CD Projekt Red's The Witcher III: Wild Hunt.
Business
CDPR lays off Molasses Flood devs after "changes" to Witcher spinoffCDPR lays off Molasses Flood devs after "changes" to Witcher spinoff
byJustin Carter
May 15, 2023
2 Min Read
Logo for Microsoft's Xbox console.
Business
CMA decries EU's Microsoft-Activision approval, stands by rejection
CMA decries EU's Microsoft-Activision approval, stands by rejection
May 15, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Main poster for New Line's Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, showing the franchise's main cast.
Business
Amazon Games and Embracer team on Lord of the Rings MMO
Amazon Games and Embracer team on Lord of the Rings MMO
May 15, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
A close-up shot of the European Union flag
Business
Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard merger seals EU approval
Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard merger seals EU approval
May 15, 2023
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4 Min Read
A screenshot from Tears of the Kingdom showing Link flying a makeshift hovercraft
Design
Tears of the Kingdom devs hoped to deliver an Eternal Sunshine moment
Tears of the Kingdom devs hoped to deliver an Eternal Sunshine moment
May 15, 2023
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr
The Deviation Games logo next to the PlayStation logo, signifying their partnership
Business
PlayStation-backed studio Deviation Games makes "major" layoffs
PlayStation-backed studio Deviation Games makes "major" layoffs
May 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A screenshot from the System Shock remake showing the player in combat with two horrifying enemies
Business
Atari acquires System Shock remake developer Nightdive for up to $19.5 million
Atari acquires System Shock remake developer Nightdive for up to $19.5 million
May 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Logo for Valve's Steam marketplace.
Business
Steam bans gambling with new conduct changes
Steam bans gambling with new conduct changes
May 12, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Promo art for Open Roads, showing its two protagonists driving.
Business
Open Roads team rebrands to distance itself from Fullbright
Open Roads team rebrands to distance itself from Fullbright
May 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Zack Fair, Sephiroth, and Cloud Strife in key art for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion.
Business
Square Enix closes out 2023 fiscal year with financial dips across the board
Square Enix closes out 2023 fiscal year with financial dips across the board
May 12, 2023
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3 Min Read
byJustin Carter
A headshot of incoming CEO A. Dylan Jadeja
Business
Riot Games global president A. Dylan Jadeja to become CEO later this year
Riot Games global president A. Dylan Jadeja to become CEO later this year
May 12, 2023
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2 Min Read
Graphic by Microsoft announcing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Business
CMA puts interim ban on Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger
CMA puts interim ban on Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger
May 11, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Logo for Epic Games' Unreal Engine.
Production
Unreal Engine 5.2 offers faster world creation, "more creative power"
Unreal Engine 5.2 offers faster world creation, "more creative power"
May 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The main characters of Square Enix's Bravely Default.
Business
Square Enix's Bravely games for Nintendo 3DS will go offline in June
Square Enix's Bravely games for Nintendo 3DS will go offline in June
May 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
A photograph of Activision's headquarters, complete with company signage
Business
Activision Blizzard just tried (and failed) to hold California regulators in contempt
Activision Blizzard just tried (and failed) to hold California regulators in contempt
May 11, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A screenshot from Fortnite showing various characters looking at the game's map
Business
Keywords acquires Call of Duty and Fortnite support studio Hardsuit Labs
Keywords acquires Call of Duty and Fortnite support studio Hardsuit Labs
May 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Box art for Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, showing Link on a floating platform.
Production
Zelda devs originally made sky islands look like "specks of trash"
Zelda devs originally made sky islands look like "specks of trash"
May 10, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art for Bungie's Destiny 2: Lightfall showing three Guardians, the Witness, and Calus.
Business
Bungie awarded $6.7M in final lawsuit against Destiny 2 cheat makers
Bungie awarded $6.7M in final lawsuit against Destiny 2 cheat makers
May 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Header for game platform Roblox.
Business
Roblox saw $655.3 million in Q1 revenue, with 14.5 billion 'engaged hours'
Roblox saw $655.3 million in Q1 revenue, with 14.5 billion 'engaged hours'
May 10, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Splash art of various Ubisoft games such as Mario+Rabbids, Riders Republic, and Watch Dogs Legion.
Business
Ubisoft lays off dozens amongst customer service department
Ubisoft lays off dozens amongst customer service department
May 10, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key artwork for Hogwarts Legacy featuring a wizard looking towards Hogwarts castle
Business
Warner Bros. wants more profitable "worlds" after Hogwarts Legacy earns $1 billion
Warner Bros. wants more profitable "worlds" after Hogwarts Legacy earns $1 billion
May 10, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Key artwork from Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak showing a hunter taking on a ferocious winged monster
Business
Monster Hunter and Resident Evil help Capcom to record-breaking year
Monster Hunter and Resident Evil help Capcom to record-breaking year
May 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Man City and England winger Jack Grealish in FIFA 23
Business
FIFA 23 becomes a record-breaker as EA prepares to ditch the franchise
FIFA 23 becomes a record-breaker as EA prepares to ditch the franchise
May 10, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Concept art for Game Freak's announced game project with Private Division showing a character in the woods.
Business
Pokémon dev Game Freak teams with Private Division on new game
Pokémon dev Game Freak teams with Private Division on new game
May 9, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art for Krafton's PUBG: Battlegrounds of a soldier behind a flaming background.
Business
PUBG drives Krafton's "record" sales for start of 2023's fiscal year
PUBG drives Krafton's "record" sales for start of 2023's fiscal year
May 9, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Mario, Peach, and Bowser in the box art for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Business
Mario Kart 8 remains best-selling Switch game at 53.8 million units
Mario Kart 8 remains best-selling Switch game at 53.8 million units
May 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
A screenshot from Age of Wonders 4 featuring a player settlement placed in the middle of a lush green expanse
Business
Age of Wonders 4 surpasses 250,000 sales in four days
Age of Wonders 4 surpasses 250,000 sales in four days
May 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
The India Hero Project logo on a blue background
Business
Sony launches incubator to accelerate Indian game development
Sony launches incubator to accelerate Indian game development
May 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A screenshot of Horizon protagonist Aloy preparing to loose an arrow
Business
Horizon Forbidden West has topped 8.4 million sales
Horizon Forbidden West has topped 8.4 million sales
May 9, 2023
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr
The Screen Australia logo on a black background
Business
Screen Australia launches fund to support First Nations game studios
Screen Australia launches fund to support First Nations game studios
May 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr

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