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Industry News September 6, 2023

Swen Vincke on why BG3 draws new audience to RPGs and Larian’s respect for players: “We have a lot of player empathy”

One month after the global release of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke has summed up some results of the successful launch and shared his thoughts on what makes the game appealing to a wider audience. He also discussed future plans and the studio’s empathy for the players.
Industry News September 5, 2023

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection hits 3 million units sold: how it compares to original games

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, a bundle that includes updated versions of the first six games in the series, has reached a major milestone. Let’s take a look at how these numbers compare to sales of the original titles.
Industry News September 5, 2023

Starfield takes over Steam charts, outshining CS:GO, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Armored Core VI in terms of revenue

Although Starfield’s global launch is scheduled for September 6, revenue from its early access version was enough to top the Steam charts. Let’s take a close look at last week’s top sellers on the platform.
Industry News September 4, 2023

Tim Sweeney on devs using AI: “We don’t ban games for using new technologies”

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has opened up about the use of AI tools in game development. He also threw shade at Steam, saying that the EGS doesn’t ban titles for “using new technologies.”
Marketing September 4, 2023

Valve breaks down how Steam visibility works: “Algorithms react to player interest quickly and automatically”

Erik Peterson, responsible for business development at Valve, has shared some insights into visibility and discovery mechanisms on Steam. Here is how the company helps devs reach players and connect users to games.
Industry News September 4, 2023

Spyro Reignited Trilogy hits 10 million units sold: how it compares to sales of original games

Spyro Reignited Trilogy, a remaster bundle for the classic platformer series from Insomniac Games, has hit a major milestone by selling 10 million copies globally. Let’s take a look at how these figures compare to the original titles.
Industry News September 1, 2023

Embracer Group continues to cut costs by closing 30-year-old Volition and laying off people at Gearbox Publishing 

Embracer Group, which was once on an endless shopping spree, is now dumping its first-party studios as part of the ongoing business restructuring. This time, the victim was Red Faction and Saints Row developer Volition, not to mention layoffs at Gearbox Publishing.
Industry News September 1, 2023

Starfield already among top 5 most played Steam games of 2023, peaking at 234k concurrent players

Starfield is now available for owners of the Premium edition, already attracting hundreds of thousands of players. Let’s take a look at the game’s early launch numbers and how they compare to other titles from Bethesda.
Market Analysis August 31, 2023

Simon Carless on supply/demand issue and why “most games don’t sell amazingly, even good ones”

Discoverability expert Simon Carless has shared some interesting insights into why some games, even quality ones, fail commercially in today’s market. It might be due to the oversaturation of certain genres, but the issue seems to be much more complex.
Events August 31, 2023

WN Connect coming to Istanbul on September 6, list of attendees includes Google, Xsolla, and more

WN Media Group has announced a new WN Connect event to take place next Wednesday in Istanbul, Turkiye. Representatives of companies such as Google, Udo Games, Xsolla, 23 Studios, and Game Factory are expected to attend.
Industry News August 31, 2023

CD Projekt’s development expenditures hit nearly $40 million in H1, as Project Polaris (The Witcher) team gets bigger

CD Projekt has released its financial report for the first half of 2023 ended June 30. Despite a decrease in revenue and net profit, the company remains optimistic due to the upcoming release of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and the progress on the next Witcher game.
Market Analysis August 30, 2023

Newzoo: Diablo IV became highest-grossing game in US and UK in July, ranked 1st among all RPGs by MAU globally

Despite the disappointing Season 1 and other post-launch issues, Diablo IV seems to be performing well for Blizzard in terms of revenue and player engagement. Here are some new stats about the game and its position in the market.
Industry News August 30, 2023

Marvel Snap tops $100 million in mobile revenue, solidifying its status as top-grossing CCG this year

Marvel Snap has been a huge hit for developer Second Dinner and publisher Nuverse. Let’s dive into the numbers to see the game’s road to $100 million in revenue.
Industry News August 30, 2023

Homeworld 3 dev Blackbird Interactive lays off over 40 employees, including game director Quinn Duffy

Blackbird Interactive is another game studio that has been recently hit with job cuts. It appears that the Homeworld 3 developer has laid off dozens of people, including some senior staff.
Industry News August 30, 2023

Sea of Stars hits 100k units sold, peaking at 7,000 concurrent players on Steam

Canada-based indie developer Sabotage Studio has just released Sea of Stars, a turn-based RPG in the style of classic Japanese titles. Let’s take a look at its launch numbers.
Legal August 29, 2023

Motorsport Games loses unpaid wages lawsuits, ordered to pay two employees $24.6k

Earlier this year, Motorsport Games was accused by dozens of employees at its Russian office of not paying them for months. At least two of them have won their lawsuits against the company.
Industry News August 29, 2023

Report: Imagendary Studios lays off most of its employees due to “deep restructuring”

Imagendary Studios, led by a group of industry veterans, has reportedly been hit with mass layoffs, which affected most of its 54-person staff. The company hasn’t announced a single game in its three years of operation.
Industry News August 28, 2023

The Day Before developer Fntastic files trademark for Dayworld, potential new name for its game

The Day Before, an upcoming multiplayer survival game developed by Fntastic and published by Mytona, is still the subject of a trademark dispute. However, the companies could use the new registered brand to eventually bring the title back on Steam.
Industry News August 25, 2023

Games generated $2.6 billion for NetEase in Q2, driven by global launches of Justice Mobile and Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

NetEase has released its financial report for the second quarter of 2023 ended June 30. The Chinese tech giant posted revenue and profit growth thanks to the steady performance of its gaming business.
Industry News August 25, 2023

Star Citizen hits $600 million in crowdfunding, solidifying its status as most expensive game by development costs

Star Citizen still has no approximate release date, but its developer Cloud Imperium Games continues to receive massive support from players and enthusiasts. Here is everything to know about the game’s latest milestone.
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