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Key art for 2019's Shenmue 3.
Business
Shenmue 3's publishing rights switch over to Inin GamesShenmue 3's publishing rights switch over to Inin Games

'Inin Games will be working closely alongside Ys Net to honor [Shenmue's] legacy while ensuring its accessibility to even more fans around the world.'

byJustin Carter
Nov 22, 2024
1 Min Read
A screenshot from Stalker 2
Business
Stalker 2 has sold 1 million copies in two daysStalker 2 has sold 1 million copies in two days
byChris Kerr
Nov 22, 2024
1 Min Read
Screenshot of the 2023 MMO Blue Protocol.
Business
Bandai Namco dissolving online studio after Blue Protocol's collapseBandai Namco dissolving online studio after Blue Protocol's collapse
byJustin Carter
Nov 21, 2024
1 Min Read
A screenshot from Hyper Light Breaker
Business
Hyper Light Breaker developer Heart Machine confirms layoffsHyper Light Breaker developer Heart Machine confirms layoffs
byChris Kerr
Nov 21, 2024
1 Min Read
YoYo Games CEO Russell Kay holds a microphone against Game Developer's red background.
Programming
What GameMaker's 25-year run tells us about the game engine marketWhat GameMaker's 25-year run tells us about the game engine market
byBryant Francis
Nov 20, 2024
1 Min Read
Screenshot of 2024's Farming Simulator 25.
Business
Farming Simulator 25 has series-best launch with 2 million copies sold in opening weekFarming Simulator 25 has series-best launch with 2 million copies sold in opening week
byJustin Carter
Nov 19, 2024
1 Min Read
Pro-worker picket signage set down on the sidewalk
Production
SAG-AFTRA doesn't want you to forget about striking workers during awards season
SAG-AFTRA doesn't want you to forget about striking workers during awards season
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Key artwork for Elden Ring
Business
Update: Sony working to acquire FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa
Update: Sony working to acquire FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Key art for 2024's Astro Bot.
Business
Astro Bot and Balatro headline Game Awards' 2024 nominees
Astro Bot and Balatro headline Game Awards' 2024 nominees
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Players in the game creation platform Roblox.
Business
Roblox adds more parental controls to its revamped child safety procedures
Roblox adds more parental controls to its revamped child safety procedures
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Screenshot of 2024's Satisfactory.
Business
Embracer attributes continuous 2024-2025 declines to a lack of substantial new releases
Embracer attributes continuous 2024-2025 declines to a lack of substantial new releases
Nov 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Sam Lake as Alex Casey in Alan Wake 2.
Business
Remedy creative director Sam Lake to receive NY Game Awards' Andrew Yoon Award
Remedy creative director Sam Lake to receive NY Game Awards' Andrew Yoon Award
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Phil Spencer at a 2024 Xbox livestream event.
Business
Xbox head Phil Spencer still wants to work with mobile and Chinese devs
Xbox head Phil Spencer still wants to work with mobile and Chinese devs
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art for Animal Well, featuring a mysterious purple Kangaroo.
Design
Why Animal Well's home-brewed engine was key to its success
Why Animal Well's home-brewed engine was key to its success
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySam Machkovech
Davrin, a Black elf from Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Art
BioWare pulls back the veil on Dragon Age: The Veilguard's magical hair tech
BioWare pulls back the veil on Dragon Age: The Veilguard's magical hair tech
Nov 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis
Screenshot of 2024's TerraTech Worlds.
Business
Payload Studios is laying off even more employees
Payload Studios is laying off even more employees
Nov 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
A character in Slitterhead with a creepy mask and claws.
Design
Slitterhead creative director Keiichiro Toyama muses on his unique mix of influences
Slitterhead creative director Keiichiro Toyama muses on his unique mix of influences
Nov 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlan Wen
Cars racing in 2014's The Crew.
Business
Ubisoft sued for taking The Crew offline and 'duping' players
Ubisoft sued for taking The Crew offline and 'duping' players
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Logo for game platform Roblox.
Business
Roblox's new safety updates keep teen players from unrated experiences
Roblox's new safety updates keep teen players from unrated experiences
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Headshot of new Raw Fury CEO Pim Holfve.
Business
Raw Fury appoints ex-Avalanche chief Pim Holfve as new CEO
Raw Fury appoints ex-Avalanche chief Pim Holfve as new CEO
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art for 2024's Metaphor ReFantazio.
Business
DLC and back catalog sales drove Sega's 'strong' second-quarter games business
DLC and back catalog sales drove Sega's 'strong' second-quarter games business
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Miyamoto on a stylised background
Production
'Polish something that has never existed before:' Miyamoto explains how Nintendo is countering rising development costs
'Polish something that has never existed before:' Miyamoto explains how Nintendo is countering rising development costs
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Three Guardians in Destiny: Rising.
Business
Report: NetEase execs and employees arrested over alleged money laundering
Report: NetEase execs and employees arrested over alleged money laundering
Nov 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Two monsters in 2024's Palworld.
Business
Pocketpair reveals specific patents featured in Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld
Pocketpair reveals specific patents featured in Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld
Nov 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key artwork for Concord
Business
Sony 'learned a lot' from Concord failure, will now leverage the strength of 'proven IP'
Sony 'learned a lot' from Concord failure, will now leverage the strength of 'proven IP'
Nov 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Business
A Mass Effect TV show is blasting off to Prime Video
A Mass Effect TV show is blasting off to Prime Video
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Sam Porter Bridges in 2019's Death Stranding.
Business
Kojima Productions acquires Death Stranding's IP rights
Kojima Productions acquires Death Stranding's IP rights
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key art for MultiVersus.
Business
MultiVersus and Harry Potter deliver $100 million loss for WB Games
MultiVersus and Harry Potter deliver $100 million loss for WB Games
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The Zynga office in San Mateo
Business
Take-Two looking at 'select mobile M&A opportunities' after Zynga integration
Take-Two looking at 'select mobile M&A opportunities' after Zynga integration
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Promotional artwork for Shadow of the Erdtree
Business
FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa is pushing into PC and console publishing
FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa is pushing into PC and console publishing
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
The Private Division logo overlaid on promotional artwork
Business
Take-Two has sold Private Division to an undisclosed buyer
Take-Two has sold Private Division to an undisclosed buyer
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Super Smash Bros. loading on the Switch Lite
Business
Nintendo confirms its next console will be backwards compatible with Switch titles
Nintendo confirms its next console will be backwards compatible with Switch titles
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Master Chief in the 2003 E3 demo for Halo 2.
Business
Halo 2's E3 2003 demo will deploy as a free, playable Steam mod
Halo 2's E3 2003 demo will deploy as a free, playable Steam mod
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The Nintendo Switch on a stylised background
Business
Nintendo lowers fiscal forecast with Switch hardware and software in decline
Nintendo lowers fiscal forecast with Switch hardware and software in decline
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Logo for game creation platform Roblox.
Business
Roblox boasts 'exceptional' revenue and players for 2024's third quarter
Roblox boasts 'exceptional' revenue and players for 2024's third quarter
Nov 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter

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