Industry News April 19, 2022 French studio Ishtar Games starts new publishing label for indie developers Ishtar Games, known for The Last Spell and the Dead In series, has started a new publishing label. The studio is now accepting applications from indie developers.
Market Analysis April 19, 2022 Newzoo: esports to generate $1.38 billion in 2022, with China accounting for third of global revenues Newzoo has shared a new report on the global esports market. Analysts expect it to reach $1.38 billion by the end of 2022.
Market Analysis April 19, 2022 How Microsoft can build content fortress by letting companies place ads in free-to-play Xbox games It’s been reported that Microsoft is now working on a special program to let third-party companies place ads in free-to-play games. Here is how this move might boost Xbox advertising ambitions and help it build the so-called “content fortress.”
Deals April 19, 2022 EG7 to sell its Russian subsidiary Innova for €32 million, one year after acquiring it for €110 million EG7 has announced its intent to sell its subsidiary Innova, known for localizing and publishing MMO games in Russia. The Swedish holding company set the purchase price at €32 million.
Industry News April 19, 2022 Rumor: Sony considers FromSoftware as potential acquisition candidate Sony has already stated that it has plans for more M&A deals after announcing the Bungie acquisition. According to a new rumor, Elden Ring developer FromSoftware might be the company’s next acquisition candidate.
Industry News April 19, 2022 Sega reportedly working on Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio reboots to create Fortnite-like global hits Sega has reportedly been working on big-budget reboots of two of its Dreamcast titles. The Japanese company wants to increase its gaming revenue and add new hits to its portfolio.