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Sounds disruptive: How video games are resetting the music medium's conventions | Playable Futures

Games have become destinations to host concerts, share singles, and support stars – but the potential impact on music is only just getting started

Dec. 13, 2024 Will Freeman

Opinion

Marvel Rivals is a bright spot in a dark year for live service | Opinion

With so many expensive, high-profile live service games failing, the early success of NetEase’s title is a welcome relief – but the risks of this model have never been more clear

Dec. 13, 2024 Rob Fahey

News

Zenimax Online Studios workers unionise

Union of 461 workers has been recognised by Microsoft

Dec. 13, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

Feature

Why Krafton "made a sizeable bet" on India

Krafton India CEO Sean (Hyunil) Sohn discusses the impact of BGMI on the local market, the support the company is offering startups, and prospects for Palworld Mobile

Dec. 13, 2024 James Batchelor

News

Astro Bot takes home Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024

Breakout hit Balatro won three awards, including Best Independent Game

Dec. 13, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

News

Hideki Kamiya returns to Capcom with new Clovers studio, working on Okami sequel

New company has studios in Osaka and Tokyo

Dec. 13, 2024 James Batchelor

News

99 jobs cut at Warner Bros Games Montreal

"I feel like the company just ruined 99 lives," said one of those affected by the layoffs

Dec. 12, 2024 Vikki Blake

News

Ex-Bungie dev Chris Barrett sues Bungie and Sony for "falsely destroying his reputation"

Lawsuit asserts Barrett was terminated to avoid $45m payment

Dec. 12, 2024 Vikki Blake

News

uBroker Spa acquires a 49% stake in Italian indie Memorable Games

"We found a perfect match in Cristiano and uBroker," says Memorable CEO

Dec. 12, 2024 Vikki Blake

News

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket surpasses 60m downloads | News-in-brief

Milestone reached in just shy of two months across iOS and Android, plus DLC releasing on December 17

Dec. 12, 2024 GamesIndustry.biz Staff

News

Former Gearbox, Id and Warner veterans form new publisher Cooldown Games

Company will focus on titles that fit in with players' busy lifestyles

Dec. 12, 2024 James Batchelor

Feature

How Ogre Head Studio found its niche with Indian folklore

We talk to founder Zain Fahadh about the challenges of funding an indie studio, and the inspirations behind Ogre Head's games

Dec. 12, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

Academy

How game studios can benefit from video game concerts

Soho Live CEO Gaetano Fazio gives insight into producing concerts, from adapting OSTs for a live performance, to booking musicians and general marketing strategies

Dec. 12, 2024 Gaetano Fazio