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Opinion

Strauss Zelnick didn't say games should be priced per hour, but is he right about their value? | Opinion

The GTA 6 publisher repeats the view that premium video games offer good value for money

Nov. 17, 2023 Christopher Dring

Opinion

Embracing disaster | Opinion

In the absence of the low-interest economic climate that created it, the recklessness and unsustainability of Embracer Group’s aggressive acquisition strategy is laid bare

Nov. 17, 2023 Rob Fahey

Data

Spider-Man and Super Mario win in October as console sales fall | UK Monthly Charts

Absence of Call of Duty makes for a tough comparison with October 2022

Nov. 17, 2023 Christopher Dring

News

New York Game Awards to honour Neil Druckmann

Naughty Dog co-president will receive the Andrew Yoon Legend Award

Nov. 17, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

Feature

Fellow Traveller: "It's a lot easier to start a publisher than to sustain one"

Founder Chris Wright discusses being an indie publisher at a time everyone wants to be one, how the label's ethos has evolved, and LudoNarraCon 2024

Nov. 16, 2023 Marie Dealessandri

News

Studio Folly to donate 10% of Gubbins' revenue to charity

The donation was part of a funding agreement made with The Foundation to Decrease World Suck

Nov. 16, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

News

Outright Games pledges to donate £100,000 on World Children's Day

Proceeds from the 24-hour digital sales drive will go to UNICEF's Resources for Results Fund

Nov. 16, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

News

Annapurna acquires 24 Bit Games

Both firms intend to continue the goal of supporting South African's game developer scene

Nov. 16, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

News

Unity 6 launching in 2024, featuring AI tools and more multiplayer tech

Engine provider revives numbering system as it gears up for next major launch

Nov. 16, 2023 James Batchelor

News

Dove and Open Source Afro Hair Library launch Code My Crown

The free guide aims to offer game developers resources to represent Black hairstyles in games better

Nov. 16, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

News

Sega of America accused of threatening workers with mass layoffs over unionisation

Union alleges publisher planned to "phase out" temporary workers in response to bargaining talks

Nov. 16, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

News

Monopoly Go player spending pulls in $1bn

The mobile game hits the revenue figure within seven months of its release

Nov. 16, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

Feature

Unity's push for "responsibly sourced" AI tools

Marc Whitten tells us more about the engine provider's ongoing AI efforts as the company dates new products Muse and Sentis

Nov. 16, 2023 James Batchelor

News

NetEase launches Worlds Untold

Mass Effect dev Mac Walters to lead new remote studio working on AAA action-adventures with narrative emphasis

Nov. 16, 2023 Brendan Sinclair

News

June's Journey generates more than $1bn in revenue | News-in-brief

Six years after launching globally, Wooga's title is the second German mobile game to hit the consumer spending figure

Nov. 16, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

News

Starbreeze revenue rises 42.9% to $46.6m in Q3

Publisher says Payday 3 has already recouped Starbreeze's investment since September launch

Nov. 16, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

News

Embracer debt reduced to $1.4 billion as restructure continues

Group says it has laid off 904 people since the process began

Nov. 16, 2023 James Batchelor

News

Epic Games unveils voice reporting in Fortnite

Reports will remain anonymous, and the feature will be enabled by default for minors

Nov. 16, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

Feature

Why Witch Beam is staying small after Unpacking’s huge success

Sanatana Mishra and Mei-Li C. talk Tempopo, how Witch Beam's unusual structure favours sustainable game making, and the studio's journey to empower other indies

Nov. 15, 2023 Marie Dealessandri

Feature

Prideful Sloth on making "games with heart"

John Northwood on developing cosy games before it was cool, the challenges of open development, and making games in Brisbane

Nov. 15, 2023 Marie Dealessandri

News

DDM: Gaming M&A activity hit $6bn during Q3

The period also saw investment transactions increase by 36% year-over-year across 136 deals

Nov. 15, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

News

Boosteroid joins Samsung Gaming Hub | News-in-brief

Platform joins company cohort providing game streaming to existing Smart TV owners

Nov. 15, 2023 GamesIndustry.biz Staff

News

AusGamers alum launch 3rd-Phase Boss

Stephen Farrelly and Kosta Andreadis will oversee the new gaming and tech publication

Nov. 15, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

News

Nordcurrent snaps up River End Games

Nordcurrent Labs to publish the Gothenburg-based studio's upcoming single player title

Nov. 15, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

News

Thunderful H1 revenue gets a 4% bump

CEO talks of "mixed results" for Q3 but distribution revenue increases due to ongoing Tears of the Kingdom sales and a continued effect from the Mario movie

Nov. 15, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau