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All publications for 09.03.2023

Industry News March 9, 2023

Epic Games Store introduces self-publishing tools with support for IARC age rating system

From now on, game developers will be able to self-publish their titles on the Epic Games Store. All thanks to new tools available to any studio as long as it meet the platform’s requirements.

Industry News March 9, 2023

New publishing label Cult Games signs Unpacking and War for the Overworld devs

Cult Games is a new publisher founded by Helen Burnill, who previously worked as commercial director and VP at Fall Guys maker Mediatonic. The company will initially focus on helping established studios like Brightrock Games and Witch Beam build on their success.

Industry News March 9, 2023

SIE boss Jim Ryan doesn’t want new CoD deal: “I just want to block your merger”

The debate surrounding Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard continues to heat up. This time, the focus has been on comments that SIE president Jim Ryan reportedly made before the EU regulator.

Legal March 9, 2023

Microsoft rejects UK regulator’s divestment proposal. Sony wants CoD to “remain in independent hands”

Microsoft and Sony have responded to the provisional findings of the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. The main stumbling blocks are the potential exclusivity of Call of Duty and the impact of the Activision Blizzard deal on consoles and subscription services.