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Industry News January 24, 2022

More than 11k games released on Steam in 2021, with 30 titles coming out daily

Data platform VG Insights has shared a new report on the number of new games released on Steam in 2021. The store set a new record, thanks to three dozen titles launched there every single day.

Industry News January 24, 2022

Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi on leaving SEGA and NetEase giving him more creative freedom

Toshihiro Nagoshi has shared the first details about forming a new NetEase-funded studio. He revealed the reasons behind leaving SEGA and explained why he will have more freedom under the Chinese company’s umbrella.

Industry News January 24, 2022

NetEase apologizes for tricking players into excessive spending in Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

Harry Potter: Magic Awakened players in China have made a petition for the game’s designer to resign, which reached 380 million views. It happened after complaints about NetEase tricking users into excessive spending during the latest in-game event.