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Industry News September 19, 2022

Rockstar ‘extremely disappointed’ with GTA VI leak that also sent Take-Two shares down

Rockstar Games has finally responded to the massive GTA VI leak, confirming that it has suffered a network intrusion. Publisher Take-Two, meanwhile, saw its shares plunge in premarket trading.
Industry News September 19, 2022

Netmarble to establish video game museum to preserve industry’s legacy

South Korean mobile publisher Netmarble has announced its intent to build its own video game museum. The company is now collecting games, devices, and other relics through donations.
Industry News September 19, 2022

GTA VI leak: how it might affect Rockstar Games and what other developers say

Dozens of never-before-seen footage from GTA VI have been made public in what appears to be one of the biggest leaks in video game history. The consequences of this hack are yet to be seen, but many developers have already stood for Rockstar.
Industry News September 16, 2022

Phil Spencer says Microsoft won’t press pause on acquisitions, comments on Call of Duty future

Xbox head Phil Spencer has opened up about Microsoft’s M&A activity. Despite the latest criticism of Microsoft’s upcoming acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the company has no plans to slow down on its investment strategy.
Dev Interviews September 16, 2022

Half Past Yellow on Time on Frog Island, trading with frogs, and creating “adventure for people with ADHD”

Half Past Yellow co-founder and lead designer Max Wrighton has opened up about Time on Frog Island, a colorful adventure game inspired by some Zelda quests. We discussed the title’s trading nature and the vicissitudes of indie game development.
Industry News September 16, 2022

Tencent continues to cut staff as gaming outlet Fanbyte hit by mass layoffs

A round of layoffs has hit gaming media outlet Fanbyte, which is owned by Tencent. This comes at a time when the Chinese tech giant is making cuts at its subsidiaries.
Industry News September 15, 2022

Former Gearbox and Riot devs raise $5.5 million for their fully remote studio Ruckus Games 

Ruckus Games is a new game development studio founded by former Gearbox and Riot employees. The team is now working on a co-op game built with its proprietary technology.
Legal September 15, 2022

Indonesia launches antitrust investigation into Google over its app payments

Google is now facing an investigation in another country. The Indonesian government might fine the company if it is found to have breached antitrust legislation with its app payment system.
Industry News September 15, 2022

Dambuster Studios HR head opposes crunch, calling it ‘machoismic rubbish’ that has to die

Dambuster Studios, one of Embracer Group’s studios and the developer of Dead Island 2, has taken a public stand against crunch. The company’s HR has explained why this culture should disappear from the games industry forever.
Industry News September 15, 2022

Beaver city builder Timberborn sells over 750k units during first year of Early Access

Poland-based indie studio Mechanistry has revealed that its debut game Timberborn has reached a new sales milestone. It is a city builder featuring evolved beavers surviving in a wasteland world.
Legal September 15, 2022

Microsoft faces extensive probes in EU and UK over Activision Blizzard acquisition

Regulators continue to scrutinize Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Right now, the company is facing two in-depth probes from watchdogs in the UK and EU.
Market Analysis September 14, 2022

Diablo Immortal enters top 10 highest-grossing mobile games in August with almost $100 million in revenue

Diablo Immortal experienced a surge in revenue last month, breaking into the top 10 highest-grossing mobile titles globally. The game continues to grow despite all the controversy surrounding its monetization.
Industry News September 14, 2022

343 Industries exodus continues as Halo technical director David Berger reportedly leaves company

343 Industries continues to lose high-profile talent amid Halo Infinite’s troubled development. The game’s technical director is reportedly leaving the team, just days after the announced departure of the studio’s founder.
Legal September 14, 2022

Chairman of FromSoftware’s parent company Kadokawa arrested on suspicion of paying $481k bribe

Japanese prosecutors have arrested the chairman of Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware. He is suspected of giving several bribes in connection with the infamous Tokyo Games case.
Industry News September 14, 2022

Hitman and Expeditions: Rome devs form new studio Campfire Cabal within THQ Nordic

Campfire Cabal is a new studio formed by industry veterans who have worked on series like Hitman and Expeditions. The team will be part of Embracer Group through its subsidiary THQ Nordic.
Industry News September 13, 2022

Unity announces price increases to “reflect the value of its products”

Unity will change prices for three of its subscription services next month. It will affect users of Pro, Enterprise, and UIC plans, with price increases ranging from $200 to $600 a year.
Industry News September 13, 2022

NetEase shares rise as China approves its first game in 14 months

China’s gaming regulator has granted a new batch of publishing licensing. Although the approval process is still slow, the list finally includes a new game from NetEase.
Marketing September 13, 2022

Massive success of The Riftbreaker’s DLC proves importance of wishlists and post-launch support

Getting people hooked on your game prior to its release is the key to success. Here is how the first DLC for The Riftbreaker sold almost twice as much as the base game at launch.
Industry News September 13, 2022

Report: some Ubisoft devs refuse to work on Assassin’s Creed Red due to ‘culture of fear’ created by its director

Some Ubisoft Quebec employees are unhappy that creative director Jonathan Dumont has kept his job despite misconduct allegations. He is reportedly the reason they refuse to work on the next Assassin’s Creed game.
Industry News September 13, 2022

343 Industries founder Bonnie Ross resigns after leading Halo brand for 15 years

Bonnie Ross has announced her departure from 343 Industries and Microsoft. Her role will now be divided among three people as part of an internal restructuring.
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