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Industry News October 4, 2021

CD Projekt organizes scholarship to bring more women into games industry and make it more diverse

CD Projekt has announced a new scholarship “Girls in the game!” (Dziewczyny w grze!), which is aimed at supporting female students and preparing them to work in the games industry.
Marketing October 4, 2021

What mistakes devs should avoid when launching Kickstarter campaign

Indie developer Seyed Nasrollahi has analyzed the results of the Kickstarter campaign for his game Operation Outsmart, which managed to reach only around 10% of its initial goal. Despite the bad results, he decided to share his experience with other devs.
Industry News October 4, 2021

Report: Devs asked to remove sexist and harassment-related content from Resident Evil 4 VR

Some dialogues and scenes have been changed or removed from the upcoming VR version of Resident Evil 4. According to the latest report, this act of censorship came at the request of Facebook.
Industry News October 4, 2021

Apple’s gaming revenue reportedly exceeds that of Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo combined

Apple might not be making games, but it knows how to monetize them. A report by The Wall Street Journal suggests the iPhone maker is generating more video games revenue than the key platform holders.
Industry News October 1, 2021

Paradox Interactive cancels several unannounced games worth $15.3 million

Paradox Interactive has discontinued the development of several unannounced titles. The company has written down their value, which is $15.3 million (135 MSEK), impacting the Q3 2021 profit before tax.
Industry News October 1, 2021

Chinese regulators remind devs about right values, saying players shouldn’t choose between good and evil

The Chinese government has licensed no new games over the last two months, with the approval rules becoming increasingly strict. The latest report suggests that the list of taboo topics is now much larger.
Industry News October 1, 2021

Report: Konami to create remakes and new installments of classic IPs like Metal Gear and Silent Hill

It looks like Konami might finally be ready to breathe new life into some of its most famous franchises. The Japanese company reportedly plans to revive IPs like Metal Gear and Castlevania.
Industry News October 1, 2021

Opera launches free self-publishing platform GXC for indie devs using GameMaker

With the announcement of GXC, indie developers now have a new platform to self-publish their titles. The service, launched by Opera, lets devs release games straight from GameMaker Studio 2 to a browser.
Industry News October 1, 2021

Amplifier Game Invest launches new studio Zapper Games

Amplifier Game Invest, a subsidiary of Embracer Group, has launched new development studio Zapper Games in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Deals September 30, 2021

Sony snaps up Bluepoint Games, with its next game to be ‘original content’

PlayStation Studios keeps growing, with Bluepoint Games having officially joined the family. Sony acquired the team known for remakes and remasters of classic games.
Industry News September 30, 2021

New UK publisher Digital Matters to offer indie studios “the AAA treatment”

Digital Matters has been launched by former WB Games marketing director Spencer Crossley. According to the publisher, one of its goals is to solve the “marketing problem” for indie games.
Industry News September 30, 2021

Daniel Ahmad on how Chinese regulators try to close any loopholes for game companies

Niko Partners senior analyst Daniel Ahmad has shared his thoughts on the possible impact of the latest regulations on China’s games industry. Local regulators are now trying to close loopholes for developers, forcing them to comply with the law.
Industry News September 30, 2021

Genshin Impact reaches $2 billion in revenue on mobile alone in its first year since launch

Genshin Impact remains one of the highest-grossing games globally. According to Sensor Tower, miHoYo’s title has generated $2 billion in the first year since its launch, and it is on iOS and Android alone.
Industry News September 29, 2021

Analysts expect Cyberpunk 2077 to sell 4.2 million copies in 2021, much below expectations

CD Projekt is expected to release the next-gen version of Cyberpunk 2077 later this year. Some analysts, however, think that it won’t significantly boost the sales.
Industry News September 29, 2021

CWA urges SEC and DFEH to hold Activision Blizzard accountable: “$18M is a slap in the face for workers”

CWA’s Campaign to Organize Digital Employees has issued a statement on the settlement Activision Blizzard made with the EEOC. The organization said that establishing an $18 million fund for the company like this is a “slap in the face for workers.”
Industry News September 29, 2021

Sony-owned Firesprite buys The Persistence developer Fabrik Games to make more PlayStation exclusives

Manchester-based studio Fabrik Games, known for its VR horror The Persistence, has joined the PlayStation family. It was acquired by Firesprite, which is owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Industry News September 29, 2021

Amazon’s New World becomes fifth most played game on Steam ever, but players face massive queues

New World came out on September 28, drawing attention from hundreds of thousands of players. It helped the new MMORPG from Amazon become the fifth most played title in Steam’s history.
Industry News September 29, 2021

Oxenfree developer Night School Studio becomes first game studio to join Netflix

Netflix has announced its first gaming acquisition. The company bought Night School Studio, which is best known for supernatural thriller Oxenfree.
Industry News September 28, 2021

BAFTA hiring Head of Games, offering only £40,000 a year

BAFTA is now hiring the Head of Games, looking for a strategic planner with “exceptional knowledge of the games industry.” Although the job requires a lot of responsibilities and experience, the organization offers an annual salary of about £40,000.
Industry News September 28, 2021

Lumberpunk beaver city builder Timberborn sells over 130K copies in under two weeks

Timberborn, a city builder where players control beaver societies, has reached 130K units since launch. The game, which was released in Early Access on September 15, has now 95% of positive reviews on Steam.
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