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Industry News April 15, 2022

CD Projekt insists The Witcher 3 next-gen upgrade not in development hell, needs “bit of investigation”

Following the news about taking the development of The Witcher 3 next-gen upgrade in-house, CD Projekt has calmed down its investors. The company assured that the project is currently not in “development hell.”

Industry News April 15, 2022

Bandai Namco launches 021 fund to accelerate its goal of building “metaverse concerning IP”

Bandai Namco has established 021 Fund aimed at creating partnerships with technology startups. This move should accelerate the company’s metaverse ambitions.

Industry News April 15, 2022

GitHub starts blocking accounts of Russian devs and companies, including sanctioned banks

GitHub has started suspending accounts of Russia-registered users in accordance with the latest full blocking sanctions placed by the US. This affected not only large banks, but individual developers as well.

Industry News April 15, 2022

Hideo Kojima dispels PlayStation acquisition rumors, Kojima Productions to stay independent

In the wake of the latest rumors about Kojima Productions being acquired by Sony, Hideo Kojima has insisted on the studio’s independence.

Industry News April 15, 2022

Russia and Belarus accounted for 5.4% of CD Projekt RED revenues before company’s exodus from these markets

CD Projekt has opened up about the potential impact of its exodus from Russia and Belarus. The company noted that it won’t “have a significant negative impact” on its operations.