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Game Development October 13, 2022

Unity Asset Store stands with Ukraine, but fails to properly pay hundreds of Ukrainian devs for over 6 months

Unity supports Ukraine-based developers on its Asset Store, but many of them have been experiencing trouble getting money for months. As the official payment methods stopped working, the company doesn’t seem to have found a proper solution.
Legal October 13, 2022

Activision Blizzard hit with another harassment lawsuit, with revenge porn and blackmail allegations

Activision Blizzard has faced a new harassment lawsuit. A former female employee accused the company and its manager of blackmail, groping, and demanded that Bobby Kotick resign as CEO.
Deals October 11, 2022

Dune: Spice Wars developer Shiro Games raises €50 million to make new games and publish third-party titles

French developer Shiro Games has raised €50 million. This studio behind games like Northgard and Dune: Spice Wars will remain independent and invest in the development of new projects.
Industry News October 11, 2022

Iran blocks Clash of Clans over concerns that people might use in-game voice chat to coordinate protests

Clash of Clans, one of Supercell’s biggest hits, has been blocked in Iran. The country’s authorities fear that people may be using voice chats to coordinate protests that have been going for weeks.
Industry News October 10, 2022

CD Projekt shares surge 30% in past 30 days, returning to spring levels

CD Projekt stock surged following the announcement of an updated strategy. Overall, the company’s share price has risen by almost a third in the last 30 days.
Market Analysis October 10, 2022

Report: number of gamers to decrease by 150 million people in 2022, first user drop in market’s history

In 2022, the number of gamers will decrease by 150 million globally, with China expected to experience the biggest drop. There are several factors behind the first decline in the market’s history.
Industry News October 10, 2022

miHoYo honored for promoting Chinese culture and tourism through Genshin Impact

China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has honored Genshin Impact developer miHoYo for promoting the country’s culture and tourism. The studio was the only game company to make this year’s list.
Industry News October 10, 2022

Game Pass generated nearly $3 billion in 2021, accounting for 30% of Microsoft’s gaming revenue

Microsoft has revealed how much money Game Pass makes on consoles in a filing to the Brazilian regulator. The subscription service generated nearly $3 billion last year.
Industry News October 7, 2022

Report: Playrix closes all offices in Russia and Belarus, relocating staff to other countries

Playrix has reportedly decided to completely leave Russia and Belarus, closing its offices in these countries. The mobile publisher, known for its Scapes franchise, will relocate the remaining staff to other countries.
Industry News October 7, 2022

Indie zoo sim Let’s Build a Zoo generates $1 million on consoles in first week

Let’s Build a Zoo, a charming city builder developed by Singapore-based studio Springloaded Games, has reached a new milestone in the first week since its console launch. The game generated $1 million and attracted hundreds of thousands of players on Game Pass.
Market Analysis October 6, 2022

Newzoo: cloud gaming market to reach $2.4 billion in revenue in 2022

Despite the recent shutdown of Google Stadia, cloud gaming is a rapidly growing segment of the games industry. According to Newzoo, this market will reach $2.4 billion in revenue by the end of this year.
Marketing October 6, 2022

7 basic rules for game discounts, and why holding sales as often as possible is key

CAPY studio director Joel Burgess has shared seven basic rules for video game discounts. Some of these tips seem obvious, but it is always better to know what works and what doesn’t best beforehand.
Market Analysis October 6, 2022

Harry Potter mobile games reach $1 billion in revenue as Magic Awakened gains momentum

Total player spending in Harry Potter mobile games has reached $1 billion, according to Sensor Tower. Jam City-developed RPG Hogwarts Mystery remains the highest-grossing title based on this IP, with NetEase’s Magic Awakened hot on its heels.
Legal October 6, 2022

Brazilian regulator approves Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, sees no risk to competition in console market

Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has ruled on the Activision Blizzard acquisition. The regulator approved the deal with no restrictions, saying that Call of Duty’s potential exclusivity to the Xbox ecosystem won’t harm competition.
Industry News October 5, 2022

John Riccitiello on layoffs, monetization, and Unity’s mission to help devs create and operate games

Unity CEO John Riccitiello has commented on the company’s merger with ironSource and how it could help developers make better games. He also touched upon the issue of falling stocks and recent layoffs.
Legal October 5, 2022

FTC has ‘significant concerns’ about Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, ruling to come in November

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is expected to rule on Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard next month. The regulator is now listening to concerns that other parties have about this deal.
Industry News October 5, 2022

CD Projekt’s updated strategy: 7 new games in pipeline, flywheel approach, more mobile titles, and new US office

CD Projekt has shared new details about its updated strategy. The company several games in its pipeline, including a brand new IP. It also plans to expand its brands into new mediums and partner with third-party teams.
Industry News October 4, 2022

Sony plans to invest more in PC, mobile, and live service games amid growing competition

Sony is now looking for more opportunities for its expansion outside the console market. PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst said the company wants to increase its investment in PC, mobile, and live service titles.
Industry News October 4, 2022

Microsoft thinks Activision Blizzard deal will provide devs with “better revenue and fair marketplace rules”

Microsoft has tried to explain how the upcoming acquisition of Activision Blizzard will benefit players, developers, and the games industry as a whole. The company thinks that “we all win” from this $68.7 billion deal.
Market Analysis October 3, 2022

State of hypercasual games in Q3 2022: 4 billion downloads, misleading ads, and top 10 titles

AppMagic has released a report on the state of hypercasual mobile games in the third quarter of 2022. Analysts broke down the latest market trends and highlighted the top 10 titles in this category.
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