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Industry News December 23, 2020

Raw Fury and WhiteThorn Digital make their publishing agreements publicly available

Indie publisher Raw Fury has made a simplified version of its publishing agreement available via its new DevResources page.

Industry News December 23, 2020

Sony making three movies and seven TV shows based on PlayStation titles

Sony is making three movies and seven TV shows based on the PlayStation video games.

Industry News December 23, 2020

Cyberpunk 2077 clears 13 million copies sold in one week. What does it mean for The Witcher 4?

As of December 20, gamers have purchased over 13 million copies of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red revealed in its report for investors.

Industry News December 22, 2020

“Cyberpunk 2077 development actually began in 2016.” Reports on CDPR management crisis from three years ago validated by title’s buggy release

Three years ago, voice actor and gaming journalist Yong Yea posted a video on the Cyberpunk 2077 development. Former CDPR employees anonymously talked to Yea corraborating earlier reviews of the studio posted on Glassdoor.

Industry News December 22, 2020

GameAnalytics names benchmark engagement metrics for idle games

Idle games can be hightly profitable for devs. Their simple designs and mechanics are quick and cheap to create. And there are a lot of monetization options including IAPs, ads, and subscription.

Legal December 22, 2020

Video games in and out of court (May — December 2020). Part Two

This is another installment of Semenov&Pevzner’s overview of major lawsuits and infringements affecting the gaming industry.

Industry News December 21, 2020

2020 in video games: Ice-Pick Lodge’s Nikolay Dybowski on survival, time and Tamagotchi

Just days before Christmas, we caught up with Nikolay Dybowski, head of Ice-Pick Lodge, the studio behind the Pathologic series.

Industry News December 21, 2020

Newzoo: Video games to generate $189.3 billion in 2021

In 2021, the video games industry will generate $189.3 billion in revenue, partly driven by the emerging markets like Southeast Asia and the Middle East & Northern Africa.

Industry News December 21, 2020

CDPR inverstor and US lawyers considering class action lawsuit against Cyberpunk 2077 makers

Lawyer and CDPR investor Mikołaj Orzechowski is considering a class action against Cyberpunk 2077 creators over potential “misrepresentation in order to obtain financial benefits.”

Legal December 18, 2020

Video games in and out of court (May — December 2020). Part One

This is another installment of Semenov&Pevzner’s overview of major lawsuits and infringements affecting the gaming industry.

Industry News December 18, 2020

CDPR stock price declines 40% since Dec 4

Following Sony’s decision to temporarily delist Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt has seen its stock value drop further 15 percent. This is a 40 percent decline since December 4.

Industry News December 18, 2020

Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PS Store, offers refunds

Sony Interactive Entertainment is removing Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store for digital purchase “until further notice.”

Industry News December 17, 2020

PUBG Mobile named highest-grossing mobile game in 2020

Sensor Tower has posted an update on the top-grossing mobile games so far this year. Five mobile game have brought in over $1 billion this year, with PUBG Mobile leading the pack with $2.6 billion.

Industry News December 17, 2020

Facebook to support Epic in dispute against Apple

Facebook announced that it would help Epic Games prove Apple’s anti-comptetitive behavior.

Industry News December 17, 2020

Cyberpunk 2077 selling well in China despite unlicensed distribution

Cyberpunk 2077 is a hit in China despite the fact that it’s not officially out in the country.

Industry News December 16, 2020

Cyberpunk 2077 reportedly sells 15 million copies, pre-orders included

According to Italian outlet Multiplayer.it, Cyberpunk 2077 has sold a total of 15 million copies. This is including the previously reported 8 million pre-orders.

Industry News December 16, 2020

In-depth analysis of Genshin Impact’s marketing and advertising strategies with SocialPeta

In June 2019, miHoYo published a promo video for its new game — Genshin Impact. In September 2020, the game came out and dominated charts right away. Fiona Long of SocialPeta breaks down advertising and promotion strategies that made Genshin Impact an immediate success.

Industry News December 16, 2020

China implements new age rating system for video games

A new age rating system for video games has been officially implemented in Mainland China today. The authority behind the initiative is called the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association Technical Committee for Group Standardization.

Industry News December 16, 2020

Rami Ismail on console certification: “Sony and Microsoft are NOT responsible for the state of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 and Xbox”

Game developer and executive director at gamedev.net Rami Ismail has explained how Sony and Microsoft allowed Cyberpunk 2077 to release on consoles in the current buggy state. “Sony and Microsoft are NOT responsible for the state of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 and Xbox,” Ismail says.

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$23 million pledged to video games on Kickstarter in 2020

Raw Fury and WhiteThorn Digital make their publishing agreements publicly available

Sony making three movies and seven TV shows based on PlayStation titles

Cyberpunk 2077 clears 13 million copies sold in one week. What does it mean for The Witcher 4?

“Cyberpunk 2077 development actually began in 2016.” Reports on CDPR management crisis from three years ago validated by title’s buggy release

GameAnalytics names benchmark engagement metrics for idle games

Video games in and out of court (May — December 2020). Part Two

2020 in video games: Ice-Pick Lodge’s Nikolay Dybowski on survival, time and Tamagotchi

Newzoo: Video games to generate $189.3 billion in 2021

CDPR inverstor and US lawyers considering class action lawsuit against Cyberpunk 2077 makers

Video games in and out of court (May — December 2020). Part One

CDPR stock price declines 40% since Dec 4

Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PS Store, offers refunds

PUBG Mobile named highest-grossing mobile game in 2020

Facebook to support Epic in dispute against Apple

Cyberpunk 2077 selling well in China despite unlicensed distribution

Cyberpunk 2077 reportedly sells 15 million copies, pre-orders included

In-depth analysis of Genshin Impact’s marketing and advertising strategies with SocialPeta

China implements new age rating system for video games

Rami Ismail on console certification: “Sony and Microsoft are NOT responsible for the state of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 and Xbox”