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Industry News December 15, 2023

Death Stranding hits 16 million players: how it compares to other games by Hideo Kojima

With a live action film adaptation of Death Stranding in development, we now know how many players have played the game since its original launch on PS4. Let’s also look at the sales of previous titles created by Hideo Kojima.
Industry News December 14, 2023

Fntastic made $2.6 million in 2022, with $150k paid to studio’s founders and $230k spent on travel

New details about Fntastic’s finances have emerged. Here are the key findings from a report examining The Day Before developer’s financial records.
Industry News December 14, 2023

BG3 director Swen Vincke reminds devs that money should be fuel for making better games, not ultimate goal

Larian Studios co-founder Swen Vincke has shared the full version of his Game of the Year acceptance speech. He not only thanked everyone involved in the creation of Baldur’s Gate 3, but also reminded everyone why developers make video games in the first place.
Market Analysis December 14, 2023

CoD: Modern Warfare III already became second best-selling game of 2023 in US, hot on heels of Hogwarts Legacy

Here is Circana’s monthly breakdown of the best-selling video games and hardware in the US. Call of Duty unsurprisingly had an impressive launch, but overall consumer spending was down compared to November 2022.
Industry News December 14, 2023

Alan Wake II sales estimated at 850k copies on consoles: how it compares other Remedy games

Remedy hasn’t yet disclosed official sales figures for Alan Wake 2. But here are some estimates from analysts of the game’s commercial performance.
Industry News December 13, 2023

[UPD] Fntastic laid off The Day Before devs without warning, while management always looked for “scapegoats”

Dozens of people have lost their jobs following the controversial launch of The Day Before. It appears that developer Fntastic laid them off without warning.
Industry News December 13, 2023

Weird West hits 2 million players in less than two years, indicating success of WolfEye’s debut game

WolfEye Studios has announced a new achievement for its top-down immersive sim Weird West. The game has reached 2 million players since its launch in March 2022.
Industry News December 13, 2023

Game developers pay tribute to E3: “It legitimized our medium, our industry, our passion”

E3 is officially dead, and it is time for games industry professionals across the globe to pay respects. Many developers, including Hideo Kojima, Cory Barlog, and Harvey Smith, have shared their memories and thoughts about the end of what was once the biggest industry event with nearly 30 years of history.
Industry News December 12, 2023

Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader becomes 2nd highest-grossing premium game on Steam, Lethal Company still dominates charts

Another week, another portion of data on the best-selling games on Steam. Let’s take a look at how new releases, including Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader and The Day Before, performed on the charts.
Legal December 12, 2023

Epic Games wins against Google as jury rules that Play Store created illegal monopoly and violated antitrust laws

Epic Games has been fighting Google since 2020, and now the jury has reached a verdict in the case. The Fortnite maker has managed to prove a violation of antitrust laws by Google.
Industry News December 12, 2023

The Day Before sold 201k copies with 46% refund rate before being pulled from sale on Steam

The drama surrounding The Day Before continues. The game is no longer available for purchase on Steam, while information about its launch sales has been leaked online.
Industry News December 11, 2023

Fntastic shutting down amid “scam” allegations, citing lack of funding and The Day Before’s commercial failure

Fntastic, a studio behind the controversial shooter The Day Before, has suddenly announced its closure. This comes just days after the launch of the game, which many players labeled a scam.
Industry News December 11, 2023

Free Radical Design closes its doors to just over 80 people, just two years after being revived by Embracer

The days of Free Radical Design, which was revived two years ago, have sadly come to an end. The studio joins a growing list of teams affected by Embracer Group’s ongoing restructuring program.
Industry News December 11, 2023

Indie studio Triple Topping declared bankrupt, resulting in closure and “making the entire team redundant”

With all the job cuts and studio closures, 2023 has been a rough year for developers of all sizes. Danish indie team Triple Topping has unfortunately joined the list, announcing that it had to lay off its entire workforce.
Industry News December 11, 2023

Hogwarts Legacy becomes Google’s most searched game of 2023, with BG3, Starfield, and Atomic Heart in top 10

Google has released its annual list of the most trending searches. Let’s take a look at what video games have generated the most buzz in 2023 globally.
Industry News December 11, 2023

Microsoft to make group of ZeniMax contractors full-time, union-represented employees with pay increases

Microsoft has agreed to convert a grup of contract workers into unionized employees. This is a result of the company’s talks with the CWA and ZeniMax Workers United.
Industry News December 8, 2023

The Finals peaks at over 200k concurrent players at launch, making it one of top Steam releases of 2023 by peak CCU

The Finals, a new free-to-play multiplayer shooter from the former Battlefield developers, is finally out and showing some great numbers on Steam. The only issue is mixed user reviews, but they have nothing to do with the game’s technical state or overall quality.
Industry News December 8, 2023

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader peaks at nearly 30k concurrent players: how it compares to other CRPGs on Steam

Owlcat Games has just released its third RPG, this time based on another renowned IP — Warhammer 40,000. Here is how the game’s launch went in terms of reviews and player count.
Industry News December 8, 2023

The Day Before becomes one of worst-rated games on Steam of all time, with players accusing devs of scam

The Day Before, once the most wishlisted game on Steam, has finally launched in Early Access after several delays. However, player reception has been overwhelmingly negative so far, and here are the main reasons for this.
Industry News December 7, 2023

Tim Cain recalls his 5 favorite games, from his “first CRPG love” Ultima III to Star Control II that influenced Fallout

December is a time for various lists and rankings. Tim Cain, an acclaimed RPG developer and one of the creators of Fallout, has shared his top 5 favorite games of all time. Spoiler alert: there is not a single title that is newer than 24 years old.
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