Hidden Path makes layoffs and pauses development on unnamed RPG
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
"In the face of a challenging environment, we now have no choice but to pause development on that project and reduce the company size.
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FTC claims Microsoft contradicted Activision acquisition following mass layoffs
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has claimed that Microsoft contradicted its intentions during its acquisition of Activision Blizzard when it laid off 1,900 employees from its games division in January. On Wednesday, FTC lawyer Imad Abyad argued in a letter filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that Microsoft said it intended its acquisition of Activision to "operate as a limited-integration studio.
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Composer Yoko Shimomura and game designer Fawzi Mesmar honored At GDCA 2024
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
At GDCA 2024, Composer Yoko Shimomura will receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and game designer Fawzi Mesmar will receive the Ambassador Award.
"Make yourself undeniable" ? Black Voices Progress Report
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox This interview is part of GamesIndustry.biz's Black Voices Progress Report, offering insight into the different experiences Black professionals have in the games sector. You can read more about the project and check the other entries on this page. It's no small feat to stay in the industry for 14 years, especially not as a Black developer but Del Walker, currently senior artist at Naughty Dog, has achieved it, building
Nexon puts faith in The Finals after it surpasses internal projections
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The Finals is only two months old, and Nexon thinks it's got what it takes to be as long-lasting as MapleStory and Dungeon & Fighter.
FromSoftware owner acquires Octopath Traveler developer
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
FromSoftware's parent company Kadokawa Corporation has bought Octopath Traveler developer Acquire for an undisclosed sum. The Japanese media conglomerate shared the news in its quarterly earnings report published today. "To strengthen the ability to create IP in games as part of our game business strategy, we have made Acquire into a wholly owned subsidiary," it said.
PlateUp! serves up 1.5 million Steam sales ahead of console launch
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
With PlateUp! coming to consoles next week, its couch co-op further opens it up to console owners looking for party games.
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Ubisoft nets solid third quarter growth with late 2023 releases
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Ubisoft's handful of 2023 releases prevented it from having a dud of a third quarter.
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
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FromSoftware owner Kadokawa buys Octopath Traveler developer Acquire
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Kadokawa wants to build on the success of Elden Ring by creating more original franchises.
Powering Hello Kitty’s rise to the top flight of mobile
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is doing a lot of remarkable work to disprove a dated prejudice about kids games based on licensed brands. It may no longer be remotely fair or accurate, but some still default to assuming that such games are somehow less creatively credible, innovative, or technologically ambitious than equivalent works conceived for an older audience.
Microsoft layoffs will target Toys for Bob, Sledgehammer Games, and Infinity Ward
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
A cascade of WARN notices indicate the job cuts will impact 899 workers in California alone.
PlateUp's solo dev shares recipe for success
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
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How HAWKED Evolves Extraction Shooters with Treasure Hunts and Puzzles
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
This story is about the work that went on behind-the-scenes, learning from feedback, and adapting to create a game that pushes the genre in a new direction.
Take-Two cutting costs again as Q3 sales dip 3%
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Take-Two today released its financial results for its third fiscal quarter, covering the three months ended December 31, and while it reported slightly sagging sales and bookings, the company did beat its guidance and posted its smallest quarterly net loss since the May 2022 acquisition of Zynga.
Persona 3 Reload becomes fastest-selling title in Atlus history
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The remake sold 1 million copies in the space of a week.
Q3 bookings boost makes Ubisoft confident of record year
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Ubisoft has released its financial results for the first nine months of the financial year, showing a slight uptick in net bookings and a drop in revenue – but expects to achieve record full-year net bookings by the end of the current quarter. The publisher's Q3 results were boosted by the release of Assassin's Creed Mirage and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, as well as a sharp rise in bookings from long-running hit
Voxlands' Steam Next Fest Demo is a Block-buster Success!
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Voxlands' demo dominates: top-played, wishlists soaring, taking Steam Next Fest by storm!
Stoke Games raises $5.5m for "shooter-adjacent" PvP game
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Stoke Games today announced that it has secured $5.5 million in funding to pursue its debut title, a "shooter-adjacent" PvP game. The newly formed, 14-person independent studio was co-founded by product director Veigar Bouius and creative director Jon Diesta, both of whom spent much of the past few years at Player First Games working on Multiversus.
New Update ‘Gadgets My Way’ Unveiled for Slime Rancher 2
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The latest content update introduces a transformative gadgets system, offering players total freedom in gadget placement and interaction, encouraging them to unleash their creativity across Rainbow Island - now available for Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC.
IGDA launches new Incubation Special Interest Group
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has announced a new Incubation Special Interest Group (SIG) comprised of over 80 gaming incubators and accelerators from more than 50 countries. Chaired by Sho Sato, co-founder of the indie Game incubator (iGi), the Incubation SIG will provide mentorships, an open-source toolkit, and shared exhibitions.
Wild Card Football Takes the Field for Today’s Star-Studded Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl V: Tailgate Edition Tournament
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Watch pro football stars and popular Twitch streamers compete in arcade football action with $50,000 for charity on the line
Marble Champions demo out now
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Roll your way through intricate tracks, overcome obstacles, and rely on your skills to triumph over your rivals. Climb divisions, enter tournaments, collect marbles and compete in daily time trials to become the Marble Champion.
Star Citizen Celebrates Coramor and Red Festival Holiday Events with Free Access to Game and Select Ships Starting Feb. 8
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
'Free Fly' event begins today, with five ships available to try out - for free.
Report underscores how little investment goes to women-led firms
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox In 2021, five women-founded studios received $1.2 million in funding, compared to the $4.1 billion investment male-run studios earned in 2021. That's according to data from research firm PitchBook, as featured in a Polygon report on discrepancies in investment support for marginalized developers.
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Paw Print Games’ light-hearted simulation-puzzle VR game is out now on PlayStation®VR2, SteamVR, and Meta Quest 2.
Krafton gets a 3% sales bump in 2023
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox PUBG publisher Krafton released its full-year financials report, which saw its sales increase by 3%.
VR Extraction Shooter ‘Ghosts of Tabor’ Reports for Duty on Meta Quest Store
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Developer Combat Waffle set their sights on PlayStation VR2 and Pico later this year
Hidden Path lays off 44
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Hidden Path Entertainment founder and creative director Michael Austin confirmed on LinkedIn yesterday that the studio has laid off 44 employees, as spotted by Game Developer. The studio's website says it has a team of "over 65" developers. "For over six months, our team at Hidden Path Entertainment has been in numerous active discussions to find replacement funding for an exciting RPG project," Austin said.
Hop in the Ring with Ed in Street Fighter ™ 6 Starting Feb. 27
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Ed the boxer punches above and below the belt in his attempts to win.
Humble Sound FX and Music Bundle for Godot, Unity and Unreal
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Humble Sound FX and Music Bundle for Godot, Unity and Unreal There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the Melodic Mayhem A Comprehensive Audio and Music Bundle is a collection of Sound FX and Music assets specifically designed for games. These assets are from Ovani and include plugins for Godot, Unreal and Unity that enable you to […] The post Humble Sound FX and Music Bundle for Godot, Unity and Unreal appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE INTRODUCES FOUR LEGENDARY HEROES INCLUDING RAKSHASA
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
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Room 8 Group finalizes integration of Massive Black and PUGA
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Room 8 Group has completed the integration of PUGA and Massive Black into its studio brand. The services provider aims to streamline work and complete projects with the move.
Building the first NFL-licensed VR football franchise with Unity
Unity Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Guest blogger StatusPRO takes us behind the scenes of VR gaming with NFL PRO ERA, the first NFL-licensed VR football game.
Take-Two argues that virtual currencies are "fictions" in bid to dismiss lawsuit
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024
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