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All publications for 03.07.2024

Market Analysis July 3

Co-op games accounted for nearly 40% of all games sold on Steam in 2023, and their popularity continues to grow

Co-op gaming is on the rise, and a new report by VG Insights takes a deep dive into the topic. Here are the key takeaways about the state of this category of games.

Industry News July 3

Surgent Studios founder on laying off over dozen devs: “We’re not alone here, but that doesn’t make it easier”

Surgent Studios joins a growing list of studios affected by layoffs. The indie team has laid off over a dozen employees just months after launching its debut game Tales of Kenzera: ZAU.

Keywords Studios agrees to sell company for £2.1 billion, with plans of expanding into adjacent markets

Keywords Studios will soon become part of Swedish private equity firm EQT Group. The video game outsourcer’s board of directors has now approved the final bid worth more than £2 billion.

Game Development July 3

Nintendo has no plans to use GenAI in games, instead delivering value that “cannot be created through technology alone”

AI is a hot topic in the tech industry, with more and more companies talking about their plans to use LLMs and similar technologies in game development. Nintendo, however, has its own view on the matter.