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Sponsored: how Delta Force built its esports presence in 2025
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How 2025 laid the foundation for Delta Force as an esports staple
Team Jade reveals how it evolved Delta Force esports from small regional shows into a global event
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-2025-laid-the-foundation-for-delta-force-as-an-esports-staple
about 7 hours ago
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NCsoft makes majority investment in Singapore mobile publisher Indygo
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NCsoft makes majority investment in Singapore mobile publisher Indygo
The Korean giant owns 67% of the company from this deal as part of its push into the casual mobile market
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ncsoft-makes-majority-investment-in-singapore-mobile-publisher-indygo
about 7 hours ago
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EA shareholders back $55bn acquisition
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EA shareholders back $55bn acquisition
Now the deal will go on to regulatory approval
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-shareholders-back-55bn-acquisition
about 7 hours ago
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A look at how kids fit into Netflix's gaming strategy:
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How kids fit into Netflix's gaming strategy
Media consultant Emily Horgan analyses the current state of the Netflix games offering through a kid-focused lens.
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-kids-fit-into-netflixs-gaming-strategy
about 7 hours ago
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As the working year comes to a close and the out-of-office autoreplies go on, we present our annual Year In Numbers:
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GamesIndustry.biz presents... the Year In Numbers 2025 | Year in Review
Our annual compilation of the headline numbers, top games and top content in the games industry.
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamesindustrybiz-presents-the-year-in-numbers-2025-year-in-review
about 9 hours ago
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Vince Zampella, co-founder of Respawn and Infinity Ward, has died in a car crash in California.
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Vince Zampella, studio head behind Call of Duty and Titanfall, killed in car crash
Vince Zampella, who co-created the Call of Duty series and lead some of the most influential game development studios o…
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/vince-zampella-studio-head-behind-call-of-duty-and-titanfall-killed-in-car-crash
about 21 hours ago
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Analyst expectations for 2026: Another GTA 6 delay, Half-Life 3, and football mania
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GTA 6 delayed again, AI impacts hardware, and Half-Life 3: Analyst predictions for 2026 | Year in Review
Predictions for the year ahead, and judging the accuracy of the predictions we made last year.
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gta-6-delayed-again-ai-impacts-hardware-and-half-life-3-analyst-predictions-for-2026-year-in-review
about 21 hours ago
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The games industry survived 'til 25, and then all this happened: the major news stories of the year.
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The biggest games industry news stories of 2025 | Year in Review
AI outrage, a delay to GTA 6, takeover deals for EA and Warner Bros., US tariffs, the Steam Machine, Switch 2… there's a lot to get through
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-biggest-games-industry-news-stories-of-2025-year-in-review
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Netflix acquires games avatar firm Ready Player Me
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Netflix acquires games avatar firm Ready Player Me
No value has been placed on the deal, the startup will be wound up at the end of January 2026
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/netflix-acquires-games-avatar-firm-ready-player-me
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall says expansion isn't "tempting"
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall says expansion isn't "tempting"
"I think it's good to have limitations when you are creative"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/clair-obscur-expedition-33-developer-sandfall-says-expansion-isnt-tempting
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Blizzard boss Johanna Faries says company is in position to deliver "reliable cadences of launches"
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Blizzard boss Johanna Faries says company is in position to deliver "reliable cadences of launches"
"We have iconic IP and in many ways it still has a lot of room to scale, so let’s focus in on the cards we have to play"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/blizzard-boss-johanna-faries-says-company-is-in-position-to-deliver-reliable-cadences-of-launches
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National Film and Television School expands games offering with new animation and indie development courses
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National Film and Television School expands games offering with new animation and indie development courses
"There are a lot of resources and skills that are impossible to get outside of an institution like NFTS"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/national-film-and-television-school-expands-games-offering-with-new-animation-and-indie-development-courses
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FIFA puts its name on Roblox title Super League Soccer
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FIFA puts its name on Roblox title Super League Soccer
The game, rebranded FIFA Super Soccer, apparently hits 9.5 million MAU and 1.5 million sessions per day
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fifa-puts-its-name-on-roblox-title-super-league-soccer
1 day ago
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Netflix acquires games avatar firm Ready Player Me
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Netflix acquires games avatar firm Ready Player Me
No value has been placed on the deal, the startup will be wound up at the end of January 2026
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/netflix-acquires-games-avatar-firm-ready-player-me
1 day ago
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall says expansion isn't "tempting"
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall says expansion isn't "tempting"
"I think it's good to have limitations when you are creative"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/clair-obscur-expedition-33-developer-sandfall-says-expansion-isnt-tempting
1 day ago
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Blizzard boss Johanna Faries says company is in position to deliver "reliable cadences of launches"
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Blizzard boss Johanna Faries says company is in position to deliver "reliable cadences of launches"
"We have iconic IP and in many ways it still has a lot of room to scale, so let’s focus in on the cards we have to play"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/blizzard-boss-johanna-faries-says-company-is-in-position-to-deliver-reliable-cadences-of-launches
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To get a better understanding of the year ahead, we asked leading analysts whether they expect prices to rise (or, optimistically, fall), and what the long-term implications are of pricing precedents set by major platform holders
www.gamesindustry.biz/will-video-g...
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Will video game prices go up in 2026?
Industry experts weigh in on whether we'll see further increases in RRP – and if GTA 6 will hit the $100 mark
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/will-video-game-prices-go-up-in-2026
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Although games industry layoffs were down by around a third this year compared to their peak in 2024, studios in the US and Western Europe may have been hit by the trend for jobs moving to emerging markets.
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Games industry layoff figures were down slightly in 2025 – but it was still horrendous | Year in Review
Although layoffs were down by around a third, studios in the US and Western Europe may have been hit by the trend for jobs moving to emerging markets
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/games-industry-layoff-figures-were-down-slightly-in-2025-but-it-was-still-horrendous-year-in-review
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Nex Playground is set to sell a million. The minds behind the motion-controlled console explain how they kept costs down. "It's just a simple RGB camera with AI processing," says CEO David Lee. "Our hardware capabilities are roughly at a PS3 level."
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Meet Nex Playground, the AI-powered hit console set to sell over 1 million units by 2026
Nex Team CEO and co-founder David Lee and president Thomas Kang talk about serving the family audience, making game hardware accessible, and much more
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meet-nex-playground-the-ai-powered-hit-console-set-to-sell-over-1-million-units-by-2026
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Warning signs for recession have been flashing all year, says Rob Fahey, but the US sales slump is the starkest sign yet of how vulnerable the industry’s narrow focus has made it.
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November’s data shows gaming struggling to reach beyond the core | Opinion
Warning signs have been flashing all year, but the US sales slump is the starkest sign yet of how vulnerable the industry’s narrow focus has made it.
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/novembers-data-shows-gaming-struggling-to-reach-beyond-the-core
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Warning signs for recession have been flashing all year, says Rob Fahey, but the US sales slump is the starkest sign yet of how vulnerable the industry’s narrow focus has made it.
www.gamesindustry.biz/novembers-da...
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November’s data shows gaming struggling to reach beyond the core | Opinion
Warning signs have been flashing all year, but the US sales slump is the starkest sign yet of how vulnerable the industry’s narrow focus has made it.
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/novembers-data-shows-gaming-struggling-to-reach-beyond-the-core
4 days ago
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Although games industry layoffs were down by around a third this year compared to their peak in 2024, studios in the US and Western Europe may have been hit by the trend for jobs moving to emerging markets.
www.gamesindustry.biz/games-indust...
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Games industry layoff figures were down slightly in 2025 – but it was still horrendous | Year in Review
Although layoffs were down by around a third, studios in the US and Western Europe may have been hit by the trend for jobs moving to emerging markets
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/games-industry-layoff-figures-were-down-slightly-in-2025-but-it-was-still-horrendous-year-in-review
4 days ago
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Nex Playground is set to sell a million. The minds behind the motion-controlled console explain how they kept costs down. "It's just a simple RGB camera with AI processing," says CEO David Lee. "Our hardware capabilities are roughly at a PS3 level."
www.gamesindustry.biz/meet-nex-pla...
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Meet Nex Playground, the AI-powered hit console set to sell over 1 million units by 2026
Nex Team CEO and co-founder David Lee and president Thomas Kang talk about serving the family audience, making game hardware accessible, and much more
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meet-nex-playground-the-ai-powered-hit-console-set-to-sell-over-1-million-units-by-2026
4 days ago
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Marathon art director Joseph Cross has left Bungie after a decade at the developer
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Marathon art director Joseph Cross leaves Bungie
"I'm super proud of the project and what the team accomplished over the last six years"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/marathon-art-director-joseph-cross-leaves-bungie
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Riot Games has announced a substantial overhaul to League of Legends after the 2026 season, including a new client, visuals, and game modes
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Riot Games announces new roadmap for League of Legends
New in-game client, visuals, and adjustments aimed for 2027 launch window
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/riot-games-announces-new-roadmap-for-league-of-legends
4 days ago
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Jobs Roundup: December 2025 | Crytek appoints industry vet Hannes Seifert as co-CEO UPDATE: Sheloman Byrd and Leo Olebe join Afrime Studios as a strategic advisors, Ash Liguori appointed editorial lead at PlayStation Access
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Jobs Roundup: December 2025 | Crytek appoints industry vet Hannes Seifert as co-CEO
UPDATE: Sheloman Byrd and Leo Olebe join Afrime Studios as a strategic advisors, Ash Liguori appointed editorial lead at PlayStation Access
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/jobs-roundup-december-2025-crytek-appoints-industry-vet-hannes-seifert-as-co-ceo
4 days ago
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To get a better understanding of the year ahead, we asked leading analysts whether they expect prices to rise (or, optimistically, fall), and what the long-term implications are of pricing precedents set by major platform holders
www.gamesindustry.biz/will-video-g...
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Will video game prices go up in 2026?
Industry experts weigh in on whether we'll see further increases in RRP – and if GTA 6 will hit the $100 mark
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/will-video-game-prices-go-up-in-2026
4 days ago
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The Game Awards 2025 broke viewership records, bringing in an estimated 171 million global livestreams during its full broadcast last week
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The Game Awards 2025 achieves estimated 171m global livestreams
Viewership up 11% from last year, reaching 4.4 million peak across YouTube, Twitch, and other western platforms
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-game-awards-2025-achieves-estimated-171m-global-livestreams
4 days ago
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Report claims Naughty Dog recently ordered employees take on "mandatory" overtime
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Report claims Naughty Dog recently ordered employees take on "mandatory" overtime
A new report claims Naughty Dog recently ordered employees to take on "mandatory" overtime as it worked to get the Inte…
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-claims-naughty-dog-recently-ordered-employees-take-on-mandatory-overtime
5 days ago
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Bandai Namco sells Limbic Entertainment to "private investor"
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Bandai Namco sells Limbic Entertainment to "private investor"
Bandai Namco is selling Limbic Entertainment to "a private investor specializing in video games."
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namco-sells-limbic-entertainment-to-private-investor
5 days ago
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Santa Ragione's provocative horror Horses sells 18,000 copies - but it may not be enough to save the studio
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Santa Ragione's provocative horror Horses sells 18,000 copies - but it may not be enough to save the studio
Santa Ragione's controversial horror game, Horses, has sold over 18,000 copies despite being deplatformed from Steam an…
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/santa-ragiones-provocative-horror-horses-sells-18000-copies-but-it-may-not-be-enough-to-save-the-studio
5 days ago
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Mythwright acquires Thronefall IP, will honor mobile partnership with Doghowl Games
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Mythwright acquires Thronefall IP, will honor mobile partnership with Doghowl Games
Mythwright, the publisher of TerraTech, has acquired Grizzly Games' "entire" Thronefall IP.
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/mythwright-acquires-thronefall-ip-will-honor-mobile-partnership-with-doghowl-games
5 days ago
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Gordon Van Dyke has spoken to
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about resurrecting Kingdom: Two Thrones developer Stumpysquid.
www.gamesindustry.biz/raw-fury-co-...
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Raw Fury co-founder resurrects Kingdom: Two Crowns developer Stumpysquid, seeks partners and investors for new game
Gordan Van Dyke talks "very cool" new title that "builds on the same design fundamentals" of Kingdom, seeking funding to self-publish
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/raw-fury-co-founder-resurrects-kingdom-two-crowns-developer-stumpysquid-seeks-partners-and-investors-for-new-game
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Swedish developer Moon Rover halts operations after failing to secure funds
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Swedish developer Moon Rover halts operations after failing to secure funds
"We thank our partners, colleagues, friends and families for their support on this journey"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/swedish-developer-moon-rover-halts-operations-after-failing-to-secure-funds
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Sony and Tencent have quietly settled their competing lawsuits over Light of Motiram, which Sony alleged was a clone of Horizon: Zero Dawn.
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Sony and Tencent settle lawsuit over "slavish clone" of Horizon: Zero Dawn
The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed but the case has been dismissed with prejudice
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-and-tencent-settle-lawsuit-over-slavish-clone-of-horizon-zero-dawn
5 days ago
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looks back on a turbulent year in AI. Several major games companies affirmed their commitment to the tech in 2025 – but backlash was everywhere.
www.gamesindustry.biz/a-look-back-...
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A look back at the games industry's turbulent year in AI | Year in Review
Several major games companies affirmed their commitment to AI in 2025, but backlash against the tech was everywhere
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-look-back-at-the-games-industrys-turbulent-year-in-ai-year-in-review-1
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Wizards of the Coast hires Blizzard veteran Paul Della Bitta to head up games arm
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Wizards of the Coast hires Blizzard veteran Paul Della Bitta to head up games arm
Meanwhile, the co-founder of developer Archetype, James Ohlen, is stepping aside
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/wizards-of-the-coast-hires-blizzard-veteran-paul-della-bitta-to-head-up-games-arm
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The global games market is expected to increase 7.5% to $197 billion in 2025, exceeding prior expectations set by Newzoo
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Newzoo predicts global games market to reach $197bn in 2025, exceeding prior expectations
Data firm suggests 7.5% revenue increase driven by "stronger-than-expected performance" on PC and mobile
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/newzoo-predicts-global-games-market-to-reach-197bn-in-2025-exceeding-prior-expectations
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Roblox planning changes in order to return to Russian market
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Roblox planning changes in order to return to Russian market
The platform says that it is prepared to limit features and change its content moderation processes to comply with local law
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-planning-changes-in-order-to-return-to-russian-market
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FIFA returns to games with exclusive release on Netflix
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FIFA returns to games with exclusive release on Netflix
The project is a collaboration between the streaming and football giants, as well as Delphi Interactive
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fifa-returns-to-games-with-exclusive-release-on-netflix
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US hardware and software revenue fell dramatically in November 2025 breaking internal tracking records, according to data from Circana
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Hardware and software sales drop to an "all-time low" in November 2025 | US Monthly Charts
Xbox console revenue down 70% year-over-year, last time sales were up was November 2021
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/hardware-and-software-sales-drop-to-an-all-time-low-in-november-2025-us-monthly-charts
5 days ago
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Report claims Naughty Dog recently ordered employees take on "mandatory" overtime
www.gamesindustry.biz/report-claim...
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Report claims Naughty Dog recently ordered employees take on "mandatory" overtime
A new report claims Naughty Dog recently ordered employees to take on "mandatory" overtime as it worked to get the Inte…
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-claims-naughty-dog-recently-ordered-employees-take-on-mandatory-overtime
5 days ago
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Bandai Namco sells Limbic Entertainment to "private investor"
www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namco...
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Bandai Namco sells Limbic Entertainment to "private investor"
Bandai Namco is selling Limbic Entertainment to "a private investor specializing in video games."
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namco-sells-limbic-entertainment-to-private-investor
5 days ago
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Santa Ragione's provocative horror Horses sells 18,000 copies - but it may not be enough to save the studio
www.gamesindustry.biz/santa-ragion...
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Santa Ragione's provocative horror Horses sells 18,000 copies - but it may not be enough to save the studio
Santa Ragione's controversial horror game, Horses, has sold over 18,000 copies despite being deplatformed from Steam an…
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/santa-ragiones-provocative-horror-horses-sells-18000-copies-but-it-may-not-be-enough-to-save-the-studio
5 days ago
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Mythwright acquires Thronefall IP, will honor mobile partnership with Doghowl Games
www.gamesindustry.biz/mythwright-a...
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Mythwright acquires Thronefall IP, will honor mobile partnership with Doghowl Games
Mythwright, the publisher of TerraTech, has acquired Grizzly Games' "entire" Thronefall IP.
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/mythwright-acquires-thronefall-ip-will-honor-mobile-partnership-with-doghowl-games
5 days ago
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Gordon Van Dyke has spoken to
GamesIndustry.biz
about resurrecting Kingdom: Two Thrones developer Stumpysquid.
www.gamesindustry.biz/raw-fury-co-...
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Raw Fury co-founder resurrects Kingdom: Two Crowns developer Stumpysquid, seeks partners and investors for new game
Gordan Van Dyke talks "very cool" new title that "builds on the same design fundamentals" of Kingdom, seeking funding to self-publish
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/raw-fury-co-founder-resurrects-kingdom-two-crowns-developer-stumpysquid-seeks-partners-and-investors-for-new-game
5 days ago
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Swedish developer Moon Rover halts operations after failing to secure funds
www.gamesindustry.biz/swedish-deve...
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Swedish developer Moon Rover halts operations after failing to secure funds
"We thank our partners, colleagues, friends and families for their support on this journey"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/swedish-developer-moon-rover-halts-operations-after-failing-to-secure-funds
5 days ago
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Sony and Tencent have quietly settled their competing lawsuits over Light of Motiram, which Sony alleged was a clone of Horizon: Zero Dawn.
www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-and-ten...
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Sony and Tencent settle lawsuit over "slavish clone" of Horizon: Zero Dawn
The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed but the case has been dismissed with prejudice
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-and-tencent-settle-lawsuit-over-slavish-clone-of-horizon-zero-dawn
5 days ago
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looks back on a turbulent year in AI. Several major games companies affirmed their commitment to the tech in 2025 – but backlash was everywhere.
www.gamesindustry.biz/a-look-back-...
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A look back at the games industry's turbulent year in AI | Year in Review
Several major games companies affirmed their commitment to AI in 2025, but backlash against the tech was everywhere
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-look-back-at-the-games-industrys-turbulent-year-in-ai-year-in-review-1
5 days ago
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Wizards of the Coast hires Blizzard veteran Paul Della Bitta to head up games arm
www.gamesindustry.biz/wizards-of-t...
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Wizards of the Coast hires Blizzard veteran Paul Della Bitta to head up games arm
Meanwhile, the co-founder of developer Archetype, James Ohlen, is stepping aside
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/wizards-of-the-coast-hires-blizzard-veteran-paul-della-bitta-to-head-up-games-arm
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