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Featured March 14

All games killed by Supercell: it has 30+ titles in its graveyard, from Zombies Online to Clash Mini

Supercell has a long history of killing games at various stages of development. Let’s take a look at all titles that have been officially discontinued by the Finnish company since its browser-based MMO Zombies Online.

Industry News March 14

Tim Sweeney unleashes most Sweeney-esque tirade against Valve over Steam’s 30% cut in newly released 2018 emails

Some of you may remember an antitrust lawsuit against Valve filed by Wolfire Games back in 2021. The court case recently entered a new phase, revealing some internal data, including never-before-seen emails from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney.

Market Analysis March 14

Outlook: US games market could fall 2-10% in 2024 as industry needs more hits like Helldivers 2 and Palworld

Circana analyst Mat Piscatella has shared his thoughts on the current state of the video game market. He expects 2024 to be a tough year with a high level of uncertainty around sales, hardware, and content.

Industry News March 14

Who is Beacon Interactive, new owner of Saber Interactive established by its former CEO and Embracer exec

Beacon Interactive has been named as a buyer of parts of Saber Interactive through a deal with Embracer Group. Taking a closer look at the new owner, it can be assumed that Saber bought itself out of the Swedish holding company through a newly established entity.

Embracer’s $247 million sale of Saber Interactive detailed: divested studios, games, and exit from Russia

Embracer Group has officially announced the divestment of one of its key operative groups, Saber Interactive. The Swedish holding company, however, will retain some of the assets and games in development.