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Mod.io raises $26m in Series A funding
Cash raised will fuel company's efforts to help studios and developers support user generated content in games
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Arkane Lyon director on leaving violent stealth for children's educational games
Romuald Capron on his new role at academic startup PowerZ, and leaving the Deathloop studio after 17 years
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Final Fantasy 14 Endwalker expansion delayed to December 7
Game Director Yoshida says "I just couldn't contain my desire to further improve Endwalker's quality"
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Metal Gear Solid titles temporarily pulled from digital stores
Konami is currently working on renewing the licenses for historical footage used in-game
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Nintendo to open new store in Osaka
Second official shop will join Nintendo Tokyo, and is slated to open at the end of 2022
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Harry Potter: Magic Awakened makes $228 million in two months
The Chinese exclusive generated more revenue in its first month than Hogwarts Mystery and Wizards Unite launches combined
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Devolver Digital acquires Dodge Roll, Nerial and Firefly Studios
Publisher picks up developers behind Enter the Gungeon, Reigns and Stronghold
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Nintendo Switch sales down 34% in H1, total units sold hit 92.8 million
Update: Nintendo exec confirms that the semiconductor shortage is affecting hardware development
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Forza Horizon 5 | Critical Consensus
A stunning Xbox exclusive that leaves previous iterations of the racing series in the dust
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Google allows third party payment systems in South Korea
Store's 15% service fee will drop to 11% to reflect costs incurred by external billing options
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Keywords opens new studio in Canada
New location will focus on games testing, joins several other locations dedicated to QA
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Square Enix removes paid XP boosts from Marvel's Avengers
"We hope that this can be the first step in rebuilding your confidence in us as a team"
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Niantic to shut down Harry Potter: Wizards Unite in 2022
Pokémon Go studio will remove AR title from various app stores in December
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Krafton to acquire Subnautica studio Unknown Worlds
Studio will remain independent under new ownership, new project slated for 2022
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Bobby Kotick asks for minimum salary as Activision addresses toxic culture
Update: The ABK Alliance has responded to Kotick's letter, calls move a "huge win" for employees
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Oculus plans to remove Facebook account requirement
Company is currently testing “work accounts” for Quest headsets, to be introduced over the next year
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Kepler Interactive hires former Xbox head as VP of partnerships and portfolio
Damon Baker brings 15 years of expertise from two gaming giants to new publishing outfit
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US Copyright Office rules console owners can repair optical drives
Exemption is limited to one type of fix due to concerns around video game piracy
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Age of Empires 4 | Critical Consensus
An impressive, modern revival of the classic RTS series that is ultimately at war with itself
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Thunderful acquires Robot Teddy, forms new investment pillar
UK games consultancy firm snapped up in £10 million deal
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GoodGame Studios launches publishing division with eyes on mobile
Company has released RTS title War Alliance from developer Magnific Games
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IronSource acquires marketing platform Bidalgo
Deal aims to “deepen” company's market presence, expanding into social and ecommerce apps
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Faze Clan goes public with $1bn valuation
Merger with special purpose acquisition company estimated to bring in $291 million to fuel growth
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Esports added to The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
Competitive gaming now recognised as an official activity to earn the award
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Ember Lab recoups development costs for Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Studio said that "Sony's happy" with sales figures and is working on next game