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All publications for 11.10.2021

Legal October 11, 2021

Apple appeals Epic Games ruling, saying that third-party payment systems might harm users and devs

Apple has taken the next step in its long-lasting legal battle with Epic Games. The company filed a notice of appeal against California’s court ruling, saying that the upcoming changes in the App Store policy might be harmful both for iOS users and developers.

Industry News October 11, 2021

Unannounced AAA remake confirmed by Virtuos former lead programmer amid MGS 3 remake rumors

Singaporean studio Virtuos has been reportedly working on an “unannounced AAA action adventure game remake” since 2018. The information was spotted on a LinkedIn page of one of the company’s former devs.

Industry News October 11, 2021

Turkish developer launches program to teach kids from small villages how to create games

Recontact Games co-founder Simay Dinc has started a special program for Turkish kids from small villages. It aims to teach them to code, create video games, and treat them as a form of interactive art.

Deals October 11, 2021

Tencent becomes Bloober Team’s largest shareholder by acquiring 22% of its shares for $19.5 million

Tencent continues to invest in Western developers by acquiring 21.97% of Bloober Team shares for PLN 77.6 million ($19.5 million). The deal makes the Chinese tech giant the biggest shareholder of the Polish studio.

Industry News October 11, 2021

Philippe Sauze steps down as Head of Activision Blizzard and joins MY.GAMES as Head of Europe

Industry veteran Philippe Sauze, formerly Vice President / Head of Activision Blizzard EMEA, has joined MY.GAMES to lead the company’s European division.