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Industry News October 8, 2021

Crystal Dynamics adds XP boosts in Marvel’s Avengers, breaking previous promises

Marvel’s Avengers now offers more in-game purchases to players, including XP and resource-collecting boosts. The new monetization elements have been added to the game, although Crystal Dynamics previously stated that IAPs wouldn’t affect gameplay.

Deals October 8, 2021

Nacon acquires 100% of Ishtar Games and creates new indie label

French publisher Nacon announced that it has acquired 100% of the Ishtar Games studio. This deal will also include the launch of the new Ishtar label, which will “develop the creation and marketing of high-potential “independent” games.”

Industry News October 8, 2021

miHoYo returns to Hankai series with turn-based RPG Honkai: Star Rail for PC and mobile

miHoYo has announced Honkai: Star Rail, its new turn-based RPG for PC and mobile. Along with releasing the first trailer, the Chinese studio opened sign-ups for the upcoming closed beta.

Industry News October 8, 2021

Cliff Bleszinski upset that streamers making ‘way more money’ than most game developers

Cliff Bleszinski has shared his thoughts on a Twitch leak of popular streamers’ payouts. The Gears of War creator stated that it is sad that game developers are getting significantly less money.

Industry News October 8, 2021

Aggro Crab Games praised for its publishing deal offering 100% share to developer unless game hits 10K sales

Small studio Aggro Crab Games has become a publisher of indie horror Subway Midnight, saying it won’t take any fees from its creator unless the game hits 10,000 sales. This unusual decision received praise from other developers.

Deals October 8, 2021

MY.GAMES Venture Capital invests $3 million in three new studios

MY.GAMES Venture Capital, the investment arm of MY.GAMES, has invested in three studios: VOX, Tworogue Games, and Wideview Games. The total investments in the three studios amounted to around $3 million. In all three deals, MGVC acquired minority stakes in the studios with options to purchase control later.