It’s the end of an era for Microsoft and console players as the Xbox manufacturer confirms that they’ve stopped manufacturing Xbox One S units altogether and are just waiting for the remainder of the units to sell out. The tech giant ceased production of all Xbox One consoles as of December 2020 and are now focusing on the Xbox Series [...]
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Over the past few months, Activision Blizzard has seen several veteran developers jump ship to fill positions in other development studios. One such developer is World of Warcraft Senior Game Designer and Lead Quest Designer Johnny Cash who has left Blizzard Entertainment for a position at Mutant Arm Studios, a relatively new Oregon-based studio that has yet to announce their [...]
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Take Two Interactive, the parent company of Grand Theft Auto series developer Rockstar Games, is in the process of acquiring Zynga for $12.7 billion in cash and shares. The purchase amount is being offered at a 64% premium on the Farmville creator’s closing share price on January 7th, according to the official press release. It’s worth noting that Zynga recently [...]
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In more video-game-companies-joining-the-crypto-bandwagon news, Sega is apparently considering dipping their toes into the world of blockchain gaming and NFTs but will be taking a more cautious approach compared to other industry giants. The Japanese video game company cites possible backlash as the reason why they’re not diving head first into the fray. A recent Q&A with the company’s management reveals [...]
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Yet another video game company has decided that they want a piece of the cryptocurrency pie as GameStop is reportedly launching its own NFT and cryptocurrency marketplace. The controversial gaming retailer has yet to announce the plans, although people familiar with the project have already confirmed the fact to Wall Street Journal. According to the Wall Street Journal, GameStop’s decision [...]
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The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), one of the biggest conventions in the video game industry, has been canceled again this year as the new COVID-19 Omicron variant continues to sweep across the United States. “Due to the ongoing health risks surrounding COVID-19 and its potential impact on the safety of exhibitors and attendees, E3 will not be held in person [...]
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After over 14 years in Ubisoft, Skull and Bones Associate Game Director Antoine Henry has left the company to pursue other opportunities. Henry first joined the studio’s headquarters in Paris, France in 2007 before transferring to the Singapore office in 2014 as Lead Game Designer for the upcoming pirate-themed MMO. He was promoted to Associate Game Director in 2017 and [...]
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Since July 2021, the Chinese National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) has imposed a moratorium on the release of games in the country as part of its fight against what they regard as spiritual opium that threatens to destroy a generation of their citizens. These restrictions have had a significant effect on Chinese video game companies, including Tencent, and have [...]
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Last month, Angela Games filed a lawsuit against Snail Games and Studio Wildcard for declaratory judgement and to recover damages caused by the studios’ copyright claims and the DMCA takedown of Myth of Empires. In response, Snail Games has filed a countersuit against Angela Games and Imperium Interactive Entertainment, the company that facilitated the distribution agreement between Angela and Valve. [...]
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Valorant Game Director Joe Ziegler has left the dev team for Riot Games’ popular online tactical shooter to work on a different unnamed project for the studio. According to Ziegler’s farewell message, he will be replaced by Senior Director Andy Ho who has been working with Riot for more than a decade. “After eight years of working on Valorant, building [...]
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