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Industry News March 31, 2023

Cyberpunk 2077 generated about $116 million in 2022, over 50% of CD Projekt’s annual revenue

CD Projekt has released its financial report for the full year ended December 31, 2022. Thanks to strong sales of Cyberpunk 2077, the company recorded its second-best year in terms of both revenue and net profit.
Industry News March 30, 2023

Google patents AI game testing tech, says QA teams no longer “scale with the complexity of modern games”

Google has patented a new technology that should help developers test their games using AI. The company believes this system should significantly increase the speed and quality of the QA testing process.
Market Analysis March 30, 2023

Circana: US video game spending hit $4.6 billion in February, with hardware sales up 68% thanks to PS5

Circana (formerly the NPD Group) has released a new report on the best-selling games, consoles, and accessories in the US for February 2023. PlayStation 5 drove growth in the hardware segment, with Hogwarts Legacy dominating the game sales charts.
Industry News March 30, 2023

Electronic Arts laying off nearly 800 employees: “We are operating from a position of strength”

Electronic Arts is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees as part of its announced business restructuring. The company plans to only focus on areas that contribute to its long-term growth.
Industry News March 29, 2023

Former Witcher game director Jason Slama leaves CD Projekt to work on NFT game Gotchi Guardians

Many have been wondering what happened to CD Projekt RED veteran Jason Slama after he was first appointed as the game director of the next Witcher project. It turns out that he is now working on a new NFT title at Pixelcraft Studios.
Industry News March 29, 2023

How one call between Activision and NetEase execs, on top of existing feuds, closed gates for Blizzard in China

It has been a few months since Blizzard games went offline in China. A new report sheds light on why NetEase and Activision couldn’t agree on a new licensing deal, leaving millions of players on the sidelines.
Industry News March 29, 2023

The Last of Us Part I receives 77% negative reviews on Steam, with some players calling it “Crash Simulator”

The PC version of The Last of Us Part I has been released in a very poor technical state. This has already resulted in one of the worst AAA launches on Steam in terms of player reception in recent memory.
Industry News March 29, 2023

Resident Evil 4 remake tops 3 million units sold in just two days — biggest launch of all RE remakes

The remake of Resident Evil 4, which received acclaim from critics and players, has also become a commercial success. The game is now selling faster than Village and previous reimaginings of classic titles.
Market Analysis March 28, 2023

Average weekly player spending in mobile games topped $1.6 billion in Q1 2023, according to data.ai

data.ai has published a report on the state of the mobile games market in the first quarter of 2023. Here is some data on player spending, installs, as well as the highest-grossing and most downloaded titles.
Industry News March 28, 2023

Team17 CEO Debbie Bestwick to step down after more than 30 years at UK publisher

Debbie Bestwick, an experienced gaming executive, has decided to step down as CEO of Team17. But first she will find herself a suitable successor.
Legal March 28, 2023

Japanese regulator clears Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, sees no substantial harm to competition

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has reviewed Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to the regulator, the $68.7 billion deal won’t reduce competition in the market.
Industry News March 27, 2023

Playground co-founder Gavin Raeburn starts Lighthouse Games to develop AAA game based on new IP

New game development studio, Lighthouse Games, has been formed by Playground co-founder Gavin Raeburn. The team is now working on their debut AAA title.
Industry News March 27, 2023

Sam Barlow wants Silent Hill to be platform for psychological horror games that showcase “breadth of gameplay”

Independent game designer Sam Barlow has commented on the upcoming remake of Silent Hill 2. He also expressed optimism about the direction Konami is taking the series in.
Industry News March 27, 2023

Hundreds of tractor manufacturers line up each year to get their equipment into Farming Simulator

Tractor manufacturers are now looking to the Farming Simuator series as a powerful marketing tool. Developer Giants Software gets so many requests from companies that it is enough to cover development costs.
Legal March 25, 2023

Chris Avellone secures 7-figure settlement from his accusers who now say “he deserves a full return to the industry”

Women who accused Chris Avellone of sexual misconduct have now dropped their claims. The video game writer will receive monetary compensation as part of a confidential settlement between the parties.
Industry News March 24, 2023

Resident Evil 4 remake becomes franchise’s biggest launch on Steam, peaking at 140k concurrent players

Less than 24 hours after release, it is clear that the Resident Evil 4 remake will be another commercial success for Capcom. The game is already the biggest launch on Steam among other installments in the series.
Legal March 24, 2023

UK regulator says it “would not be commercially beneficial” to Microsoft to make CoD exclusive to Xbox

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has updated its provisional findings related to Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Due to new evidence, the regulator has narrowed the scope of its concerns.
Featured March 24, 2023

What made Resident Evil 4 real game changer: tracing RE4 remake’s roots and diving into its launch

Resident Evil 4 remake has just been released to universal acclaim. Let’s dive into some launch numbers and brush up on how the original game has changed the genre and influenced game developers across the globe for generations to come. 
Industry News March 23, 2023

Sony becomes Metacritic’s top publisher of 2022, while previous champion Microsoft fails to make the list

Metacritic has shared its 2022 game publisher rankings. This year’s list has some shakeups, with Sony taking the top spot and companies like Paradox, Focus Entertainment, and Annapurna climbing up.
Deals March 23, 2023

Why Atari willing to pay up to $20 million for System Shock remake developer Night Dive Studios

Atari has announced a new acquisition, entering into an agreement to buy Night Dive Studios. The indie team is best known for developing the upcoming System Shock remake.
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