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Space Ape Games launches offshoot studio NextBeatSpace Ape Games launches offshoot studio NextBeat

NextBeat will handle the BeatStar franchise and spin out 'more experiences, games and apps that showcase the inspiration and creativity of our artist partners.'

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Jan 14, 2025
2 Min Read
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Business
GOG teams with European game archivist organization to continue preservation effortsGOG teams with European game archivist organization to continue preservation efforts
byJustin Carter
Jan 14, 2025
1 Min Read
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Production
Dreams on a Pillow raises $240,000 to spotlight 'two decades of untold Palestinian history'Dreams on a Pillow raises $240,000 to spotlight 'two decades of untold Palestinian history'
byChris Kerr
Jan 14, 2025
2 Min Read
Dr. Doot playing Elden Ring with a saxophone controller for Awesome Games Done Quick 2025.
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Awesome Games Done Quick raises $2.56 million with its first charity marathon of 2025Awesome Games Done Quick raises $2.56 million with its first charity marathon of 2025
byJustin Carter
Jan 13, 2025
2 Min Read
Screenshot from Powerwash Simulator's VR port.
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FuturLab turns off the spigot for future Powerwash Simulator VR supportFuturLab turns off the spigot for future Powerwash Simulator VR support
byJustin Carter
Jan 13, 2025
2 Min Read
Key art for 2020's Godfall.
Business
Report: Godfall dev Counterplay Games has quietly closed downReport: Godfall dev Counterplay Games has quietly closed down
byJustin Carter
Jan 13, 2025
2 Min Read
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Business
STJV union calls for extended strike at Don't Nod with layoffs looming
STJV union calls for extended strike at Don't Nod with layoffs looming
Jan 13, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Vainglory developer Super Evil Megacorp appoints new CEO
Vainglory developer Super Evil Megacorp appoints new CEO
Jan 13, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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California Fire Relief Bundle is calling for submissions from game developers
California Fire Relief Bundle is calling for submissions from game developers
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Four space marines in 2024's Helldivers II.
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Astro Bot and Helldivers II headline the 2025 DICE Awards nominations
Astro Bot and Helldivers II headline the 2025 DICE Awards nominations
Jan 10, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Photograph of the late game designer, Alan Emrich.
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Obituary: Alan Emrich, game designer and writer, has died
Obituary: Alan Emrich, game designer and writer, has died
Jan 10, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Concept art for Bungie's reported next project, 'Gummy Bears.'
Business
Report: Bungie project 'Gummy Bears' transferred to new PlayStation team
Report: Bungie project 'Gummy Bears' transferred to new PlayStation team
Jan 10, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of 2024's MechWarrior 5: Clans.
Business
Enad Global 7 shuts down Toadman, cuts staff at MechWarrior dev Piranha Games
Enad Global 7 shuts down Toadman, cuts staff at MechWarrior dev Piranha Games
Jan 10, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Production
Square Enix prepared to take legal action to protect staff from harassment
Square Enix prepared to take legal action to protect staff from harassment
Jan 10, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Cover art for Hitman: World of Assassination.
Business
Hitman: World of Assassination tops 75 million players
Hitman: World of Assassination tops 75 million players
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Robocraft 2 developer Freejam shuts down
Robocraft 2 developer Freejam shuts down
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Ubisoft taking 'decisive steps' to reshape company and renew focus on gameplay quality
Ubisoft taking 'decisive steps' to reshape company and renew focus on gameplay quality
Jan 9, 2025
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Console
Krafton debuts generative AI companions that behave in 'human-like manner'
Krafton debuts generative AI companions that behave in 'human-like manner'
Jan 9, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Turkish mobile studio Grand Games secures $30 million investment
Turkish mobile studio Grand Games secures $30 million investment
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Concept art for Wonder Legends Studio's debut project.
Business
Wonder Legends Studio raises $1 million to fund debut transmedia project
Wonder Legends Studio raises $1 million to fund debut transmedia project
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Splash Damage is scaling down after scrapping Transformers: Reactivate
Splash Damage is scaling down after scrapping Transformers: Reactivate
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Plaion CEO and co-founder Klemens Kundratitz to step down after 31 years
Plaion CEO and co-founder Klemens Kundratitz to step down after 31 years
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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SteamOS is officially heading to third-party handhelds
SteamOS is officially heading to third-party handhelds
Jan 8, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for 2024's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Business
Rocksteady ended its tumultuous 2024 by laying off staff
Rocksteady ended its tumultuous 2024 by laying off staff
Jan 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Jar of Sparks pauses operations as leaders search for new publishing partner
Jar of Sparks pauses operations as leaders search for new publishing partner
Jan 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Report: Ex-Annapurna Interactive staff taking charge Take-Two's Private Division label
Report: Ex-Annapurna Interactive staff taking charge Take-Two's Private Division label
Jan 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
U.S. Department of Defense adds Tencent to list of 'Chinese military companies'
U.S. Department of Defense adds Tencent to list of 'Chinese military companies'
Jan 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Activision spent almost $1.8 billion developing three Call of Duty titles
Activision spent almost $1.8 billion developing three Call of Duty titles
Jan 7, 2025
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
A Ghost of Tsushima anime series is in development at Sony
A Ghost of Tsushima anime series is in development at Sony
Jan 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Xbox Cloud Gaming heads to LG Smart TVs with pre-installed app
Xbox Cloud Gaming heads to LG Smart TVs with pre-installed app
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
WWE 2K23 gets 'final takedown' after 2K discontinues online service
WWE 2K23 gets 'final takedown' after 2K discontinues online service
Jan 6, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Meta stops selling Quest Pro headsets after two-year run
Meta stops selling Quest Pro headsets after two-year run
Jan 6, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Sonic the Hedgehog as they appear in the movie series
Business
Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise tops $1 billion at global box office
Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise tops $1 billion at global box office
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Resident Evil 4 Remake has topped 9 million sales worldwide
Resident Evil 4 Remake has topped 9 million sales worldwide
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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PC
Black Myth: Wukong named GOTY at 2024 Steam Awards
Black Myth: Wukong named GOTY at 2024 Steam Awards
Jan 2, 2025
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byChris Kerr, News Editor

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