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Netspeak Games raises $12 million to launch debut game Sunshine DaysNetspeak Games raises $12 million to launch debut game Sunshine Days

Netspeak's newly raised $12 million will go towards expanding its team and furthering the development of its Early Access game, Sunshine Days.

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Sep 7, 2022
1 Min Read
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Business
UK studio Chucklefish boosts wages to help offset cost of living crisisUK studio Chucklefish boosts wages to help offset cost of living crisis
byChris Kerr
Sep 7, 2022
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Business
Former Adobe VP Stefano Corazza is the new head of Roblox StudioFormer Adobe VP Stefano Corazza is the new head of Roblox Studio
byChris Kerr
Sep 7, 2022
1 Min Read
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Business
PowerWash Simulator has topped 3 million players after leaving early accessPowerWash Simulator has topped 3 million players after leaving early access
byChris Kerr
Sep 7, 2022
1 Min Read
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Sony Interactive Entertainment donates $3 million to USC's game programSony Interactive Entertainment donates $3 million to USC's game program
byJustin Carter
Sep 6, 2022
1 Min Read
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Business
CD Projekt Red leaves last-gen consoles behind with Cyberpunk 2077's first expansionCD Projekt Red leaves last-gen consoles behind with Cyberpunk 2077's first expansion
byJustin Carter
Sep 6, 2022
2 Min Read
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Business
Tencent buys $300 million stake in core Ubisoft shareholder Guillemot Brothers Limited
Tencent buys $300 million stake in core Ubisoft shareholder Guillemot Brothers Limited
Sep 6, 2022
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Virtuos expands with opening of first full-service studio in North America
Virtuos expands with opening of first full-service studio in North America
Sep 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Report: TikTok owner ByteDance downsizing game business in China
Report: TikTok owner ByteDance downsizing game business in China
Sep 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Snapchat owner to lay off 20 percent of workforce, will no longer invest in games
Snapchat owner to lay off 20 percent of workforce, will no longer invest in games
Sep 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Callisto Protocol director apologizes for promoting crunch culture
Callisto Protocol director apologizes for promoting crunch culture
Sep 5, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Nintendo is removing Mario Kart Tour's gacha mechanic
Nintendo is removing Mario Kart Tour's gacha mechanic
Sep 2, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Frostpunk developer 11 bit to end giving Steam keys to curators
Frostpunk developer 11 bit to end giving Steam keys to curators
Sep 2, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of 1047 Games' Splitgate, taken from the Steam page.
Business
Splitgate receives its final update as developer 1047 Games moves to its next project
Splitgate receives its final update as developer 1047 Games moves to its next project
Sep 2, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Domina developer Dolphin Barn banned from Steam after transphobic tirade
Domina developer Dolphin Barn banned from Steam after transphobic tirade
Sep 2, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Microsoft confirms the existence of an Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan
Microsoft confirms the existence of an Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan
Sep 2, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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PlayStation VR2 will be easier to develop ports for, says Sony
PlayStation VR2 will be easier to develop ports for, says Sony
Sep 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Future Steam Decks may include streaming features and size changes
Future Steam Decks may include streaming features and size changes
Sep 1, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Cover art for 343 Industries' Halo Infinite.
Business
Halo Infinite's local co-op canceled to focus on quality of life updates
Halo Infinite's local co-op canceled to focus on quality of life updates
Sep 1, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
AeternoBlade II developer Corecell accuse publisher of holding European rights hostage
AeternoBlade II developer Corecell accuse publisher of holding European rights hostage
Sep 1, 2022
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3 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Marketing
GDC 2023 Summits and Game Career Seminar submissions are open
GDC 2023 Summits and Game Career Seminar submissions are open
Sep 1, 2022
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Business
The Pokemon Company files lawsuit against Pokemon imitator in China
The Pokemon Company files lawsuit against Pokemon imitator in China
Sep 1, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Xbox boss says company its taking "principled path" with Activision Blizzard deal
Xbox boss says company its taking "principled path" with Activision Blizzard deal
Sep 1, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
UK competition regulator says Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal could "harm rivals"
UK competition regulator says Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal could "harm rivals"
Sep 1, 2022
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Promotional art for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed III.
Business
Ubisoft delays decommission date for older games to October
Ubisoft delays decommission date for older games to October
Aug 31, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
New studio Sprocket Games formed by ex-Riot Games developers
New studio Sprocket Games formed by ex-Riot Games developers
Aug 31, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Cover art for Sony Santa Monica's God of War: Ragnarök.
Business
Sony Santa Monica announces God of War: Ragnarök's "60-plus" accessibility options
Sony Santa Monica announces God of War: Ragnarök's "60-plus" accessibility options
Aug 31, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Key art for Brace Yourself Games' Crypt of the Necrodancer.
Business
Brace Yourself Games transitions to indie game publishing
Brace Yourself Games transitions to indie game publishing
Aug 31, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Marketing
GDC 2023 welcomes Summits Advisors on AI, UX, Advanced Graphics and Animation
GDC 2023 welcomes Summits Advisors on AI, UX, Advanced Graphics and Animation
Aug 31, 2022
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4 Min Read
byGame Developer, Staff
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Business
Tencent and Sony increase stake in Elden Ring developer FromSoftware
Tencent and Sony increase stake in Elden Ring developer FromSoftware
Aug 31, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
NetEase has acquired Detroit: Become Human developer Quantic Dream
NetEase has acquired Detroit: Become Human developer Quantic Dream
Aug 31, 2022
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for Nintendo and Cygames' mobile RPG, Dragalia Lost.
Business
Nintendo announces Dragalia Lost will shut down in November
Nintendo announces Dragalia Lost will shut down in November
Aug 30, 2022
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Steam page artwork for SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium.
Business
SNK vs. Capcom producer says "all sides" are interested in revival
SNK vs. Capcom producer says "all sides" are interested in revival
Aug 30, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Promo art for Valve's 2011 game, Portal 2.
Business
Games with Gold ends Xbox 360 releases in October
Games with Gold ends Xbox 360 releases in October
Aug 30, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Cover art for Rocksteady Studios' and WB Games' Batman: Arkham Knight.
Business
Warner Bros. and Rocksteady Studios create UK games academy
Warner Bros. and Rocksteady Studios create UK games academy
Aug 30, 2022
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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