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Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening studios in Japan and Italy, as the game surpasses 27 million players
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The Vampire Survivors developer is opening studios and making over 15 projects
Poncle is opening studios in Japan and Italy as Vampire Survivors sails past 27 million players
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-vampire-survivors-developer-is
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Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is working on more than 15 video games, it's opening studios in Italy and Japan and licensing out the Vampire Survivors engine. The game has now had over 27 million players
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The Vampire Survivors developer is opening studios and making over 15 games
Poncle is opening studios in Japan and Italy as Vampire Survivors sails past 27 million players
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-vampire-survivors-developer-is
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Xbox will lower the price of Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99, but future Call of Duty games will no-longer be included from launch.
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Today's episode of The Game Business Show has been delayed until tomorrow. It's almost ready, but we have to do some final edits before release. And we have something else for you in 45 minutes....
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The Game Business Live is our Summer Game Fest event on Monday, June 8. It features video game legends Jason Rubin, Laura Miele and Matthew Ball. Tickets are available now (including a temporary early bird promotion)
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EAâs Laura Miele and game legend Jason Rubin headline The Game Business Live
Leading analyst Matthew Ball also joins the roster. Tickets available now
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/eas-laura-miele-and-game-legend-jason
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In today's edition of The Game Business Micro, we look at Roblox's on-going efforts to convince parents its safe. Plus, plenty to talk about from the video game BAFTAs (paid subscribers)
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Robloxâs battle to convince parents it is safe â The Game Business Micro
Plus, BAFTA success and drama
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/robloxs-battle-to-convince-parents
3 days ago
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This week on The Game Business, the UK minister in charge of video games talks Grand Theft Auto and support for game studios. And we debate the future of Xbox Game Pass
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UK minister: Itâs not a problem that Grand Theft Auto isnât UK-owned
Plus, how do you solve a problem like Xbox Game Pass? And we reveal our LA line-up
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/uk-minister-its-not-a-problem-that
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Today's The Game Business is with Rebel Wolves CEO Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, the former director of The Witcher 3. He recounts the story behind his new game Blood of the Dawnwalker, the vision for the AAA RPG studio, and "the problem in this industry"
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The Blood of the Dawnwalker studio: Everyone we spoke to wanted to invest
Rebel Wolves CEO recounts the game's unusually smooth journey so far
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/rebel-wolves-all-the-companies-we
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In this week's The Game Business Micro (paid subscribers only) we discuss Amazon's simplified Luna streaming service and BAFTA giving a nod to the mobile game industry
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Amazon simplifies its Luna game streaming service â The Game Business Micro
Plus BAFTA honors the mobile game industry
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/amazon-simplifies-its-luna-game-streaming
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This week, we finally tackle the subject of AI. We speak to one of the leading development experts on the subject, and why most AI tools simply aren't right for game production (yet). Plus, we discuss Netflix Playground and the Mario movie
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One of the worldâs biggest game makers reveals âthe uncomfortable truthâ about AI
âEveryone is focused on building better AI, and not on how to use it,â says Keywords Studios
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/one-of-the-worlds-biggest-game-makers
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More video games are turning to crowd-funding than ever. But the numbers remain low. Considering the investment landscape, why aren't more developers trying it? We speak to Kickstarter games boss Asher McClennahan and crowd-funding expert Thomas Bidaux
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Why arenât more game developers using Kickstarter?
We speak to Kickstarter boss Asher McClennahan and leading expert Thomas Bidaux
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/why-arent-more-game-developers-using
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In this week's The Game Business Micro (paid subscribers only), we discuss a huge weekend for The Super Mario Galaxy movie, a rise in revenue for third-party developers on Switch 2 and more...
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Did the Super Mario Galaxy critics get it wrong? â The Game Business Micro
Plus, third-party game sales jump on Nintendo platforms
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/did-the-super-mario-galaxy-critics
16 days ago
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"I donât know why we would ever go back to working with a publisher"
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Dispatch developer: We were told comedy games donât sell
AdHoc Studio on the âhellâ of raising money, and why they canât imagine going back to a publisher
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/dispatch-developer-we-were-told-comedy
22 days ago
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In this weekâs edition of The Game Business, we chat to Dispatch developers AdHoc Studio about the âhellâ it went through to find money, and turning a niche genre into a mega hit. We also chat self-publishing, comedy games and what comes nextâŠ
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Dispatch developer: We were told comedy games donât sell
AdHoc Studio on the âhellâ of raising money, and why they canât imagine going back to a publisher
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/dispatch-developer-we-were-told-comedy
23 days ago
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Reminder! You have until the end of today to claim your 20% discount to The Game Business paid tier. Paid subscribers get a weekly podcast & newsletter called The Game Business Micro, a monthly market report, and 'free' access to The Game Business Live in June
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Expert analysis, exclusive data, and in-depth interviews on the global video game industry â delivered by industry insider Christopher Dring. Click to read The Game Business, by Christopher Dring, a S...
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This October, I will be interviewing PlayStation legend Ken Kutaragi on stage in the UK. It's part of Game Republic New Horizons. Tickets available now. The interview will be released via TGB at a later date.
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We're speaking to PlayStation legend Ken Kutaragi live in October
The on-stage interview is part of the Game Republic New Horizons conference in the UK
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/were-speaking-to-playstation-legend?r=52dp8y&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true
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In today's The Game Business Micro, we discuss the economic nightmare facing video game console makers, plus Nintendo's new pricing strategy (paid subscribers)
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Can GTA 6 still boost sales of a $650 game console? â The Game Business Micro
Plus, Nintendo changes digital/physical pricing in the US, and Epic swings the axe
https://open.substack.com/pub/thegamebusiness/p/can-gta-6-still-boost-sales-of-a?r=52dp8y&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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It's our State of Games report! February was a tough month, but there were some winners, including Resident Evil Requiem, PUBG Mobile, Helldivers 2, Pokemon Go and Overwatch. Arc Raiders suffered a month-on-month drop of 2.4m players (paid subscribers)
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The State of Games: February 2026
Big month for Resident Evil, Pokémon, PUBG and subscriptions
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-state-of-games-february-2026
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A new Switch game can see over 80% of sales come via physical retailers. Whereas, PS & Xbox sees the majority of new game sales happen via digital stores. If Nintendo can accelerate its digital business, it would offset the challenges itâs facing on hardware
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Whatâs the truth about Nintendo Switch 2?
Plus, brutal layoffs at Epic and VR developers receive Meta boost
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/whats-the-truth-about-nintendo-switch
28 days ago
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Is Nintendo Switch 2 in trouble? Whatâs the truth behind the numbers? In todayâs The Game Business, we reveal all.
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28 days ago
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Today, we speak to Javier Ferreira, the CEO of Scopely (that's the company responsible for Monopoly Go and Pokemon Go). We chat about the state of the games market, targeting PC and console players, Google's fee change and what it's learnt from Niantic
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Scopely CEO: Thereâs less of a need for new games
Monopoly Go and Pokémon Go giant on delivering success in the increasingly challenging mobile games market
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/scopely-ceo-theres-less-of-a-need
about 1 month ago
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We kick off the week with our Micro (which is for paid subscribers)... and we discuss yet another round of Ubisoft cuts, Nvidia's DLSS 5 controversy and Krafton's legal defeat (plus much more)
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Ubisoftâs death by a thousand cuts â The Game Business Micro
Iconic developer Red Storm will cease making games, Nvidia DLSS 5 sparks controversy, and Krafon loses a landmark case
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/ubisofts-death-by-a-thousand-cuts
about 1 month ago
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Can Europe's new age rating rules convince Governments not to introduce age verification into video games?
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Can new age rating rules prevent a video game ban?
US age ratings body has no plans to change it system, as video game regulation looms
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/can-new-age-rating-rules-prevent
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This week on The Game Business... Can European age rating changes prevent a games ban? Will the US ratings body follow suit? What about older online games? We have (some of) the answers
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Can new age rating rules prevent a video game ban?
US age ratings body has no plans to change it system, as video game regulation looms
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/can-new-age-rating-rules-prevent
about 1 month ago
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"Right now [in music] there are programs that allow you to put out a prompt and get a professionally recorded song spit back out at you. It sounds like a song, but I defy you to listen to it more than once."
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Take-Two CEO Interview: âThe notion that AI can make GTA is laughableâ
Strauss Zelnick talks the AI reality, in-game advertising, global expansion, older players and what it takes to be a good games CEO
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/take-two-ceo-interview-the-notion
about 1 month ago
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âI donât think the newly appointed head of Xbox needs any advice from me.â
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Take-Two CEO Interview: âThe notion that AI can make GTA is laughableâ
Strauss Zelnick talks the AI reality, in-game advertising, global expansion, older players and what it takes to be a good games CEO
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/take-two-ceo-interview-the-notion
about 1 month ago
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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick dismisses the idea that people can create a GTA-like hit by pressing an AI button. âIt requires human engagement and creativity.â Check out our full interview
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Take-Two CEO Interview: âThe notion that AI can make GTA is laughableâ
Strauss Zelnick talks the AI reality, in-game advertising, global expansion, older players and what it takes to be a good games CEO
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/take-two-ceo-interview-the-notion
about 1 month ago
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In today's edition of The Game Business Micro, we ask: Did GDC got away with it? What might Nintendo learn from Pokemon Pokopia success? Why is PEGI transforming its age ratings? And what did we learn from Xbox's Project Helix GDC talk
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Did GDC get away with it? â The Game Business Micro
Plus, major changes to European age ratings, Xbox begins new console talk, and Pokémon sells out
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/did-gdc-get-away-with-it-the-game
about 1 month ago
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In 2022, Xbox announced a project where developers would be paid for producing demos for Xbox Game Pass. Four years on, it's still not here. So what's happened?
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Whatever happened to Xbox Project Moorcroft?
Xbox discuss the role of indies in its âreturn of Xboxâ, plus Newzoo drops major PC and console gaming report
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/whatever-happened-to-xboxs-project
about 1 month ago
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This week, Xbox tell us the role independent studios will play in Project Helix and the 'return of Xbox'. We find out what happened to a forgotten indie Xbox project. Plus, Newzoo predicts that PC will overtake console revenue by 2028.
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Whatever happened to Xbox Project Moorcroft?
Xbox discuss the role of indies in its âreturn of Xboxâ, plus Newzoo drops major PC and console gaming reportts from GDC.
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/whatever-happened-to-xboxs-project
about 1 month ago
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Peter Moore shares stories from his legendary career: âCommander Shepherd dies in Mass Effect 3, and that made us the worst company in Americaâ
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Peter Mooreâs video game stories: âMaybe the console wars were my faultâ
âCommander Shepherd dies in Mass Effect 3, and that made us the worst company in Americaâ
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/peter-moores-video-game-stories-maybe
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I guess a question developers will have at GDC is just how open this new Xbox will be?
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Is Project Helix worth getting excited about? Plus, mixed reaction to Epicâs Google deal â The Game Business Micro
Meanwhile, Nintendo sues the US Government
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/is-project-helix-worth-getting-excited
about 1 month ago
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It's The Game Business Micro! This week, we ask if Project Helix is worth getting excited about, and discuss the slightly mixed reaction to Epic's deal with Google. Plus, Nintendo suing the US Government, cuts at nDreams, and more. (paid subscribers)
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Is Project Helix worth getting excited about? Plus, mixed reaction to Epicâs Google deal â The Game Business Micro
Meanwhile, Nintendo sues the US Government
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/is-project-helix-worth-getting-excited
about 2 months ago
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Today! We discuss how Capcom delivered a marketing masterclass with Resident Evil Requiem. Plus, we look at what AI is recommending gamers. On the Show this week, our co-host is once again the brilliant
@lucyjames.games
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Capcom delivered a marketing masterclass with Resident Evil Requiem
Plus! What is AI telling gamers?
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/capcom-delivered-a-marketing-masterclass
about 2 months ago
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âImagine pitching this to a publisher. Imagine what we would have to remove?
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Why the Mewgenics developers never even considered a publisher
âA traditional publisher would not let us do the game at allâ
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/why-the-mewgenics-developers-never
about 2 months ago
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We spoke with Mewgenics creators
@edmundmcmillen.bsky.social
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@tylerglaiel.com
about the journey of the hit indie game, why they avoid publishers, and parenthood âA traditional publisher would not let us do the game at allâ
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Why the Mewgenics developers never even considered a publisher
âA traditional publisher would not let us do the game at allâ
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/why-the-mewgenics-developers-never
about 2 months ago
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In today's edition of The Game Business Micro (paid subscribers only), Chris looks at Phil Spencer's legacy and discusses the wait for new Pokemon. Plus, a round-up of the big stories from the past week
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Phil Spencerâs legacy and the wait for new PokĂ©mon â The Game Business Micro
Plus, Paramount beats out Netflix, Splash Damage spends and EA makes Skate cuts
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/phil-spencers-legacy-and-the-wait
about 2 months ago
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It's out January market report! Exclusive for paid subscribers. This week, Arc Raiders tops Battlefield, PS5 beats Switch 2, there's buzz for Forza and Fable, while Honor of Kings triumphs in mobile
www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-state-...
about 2 months ago
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In today's edition of The Game Business, Matthew Ball returns to discuss the DRAM crisis, in-game ads, layoffs, streaming and more. Plus, there are more cuts at Eurogamer, we discuss that Xbox leadership change, and the return of The Game Business Live
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âIâm pretty frightened by the DRAM crisisâ â Matthew Ball Part Two
Plus, Xbox leadership noise, Eurogamer cuts and The Game Business Live returns
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/im-pretty-frightened-by-the-dram
about 2 months ago
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âLucasFilm are game makers. This is not a licensing department thatâs rubber stamping, or not, a particular submission you give them.â
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How come Fuse Games gets to make a Star Wars racing game?
âWe want to establish ourselves as a sustainable, growing, independent UK-based development teamâ
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/how-come-fuse-games-gets-to-make
about 2 months ago
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Amazon will no-longer publisher the open world, narrative driving game that Maverick Games (former Forza Horizon developers) is working on. The game is still in development and seeking a new partner.
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Amazon abandons its open world driving game with Maverick Games
The game is still deep in development but seeking a new partner. Tomb Raider remains
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/amazon-abandons-its-open-world-driving
about 2 months ago
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In today's edition of The Game Business, we speak with the new developer behind the first new Star Wars game in 20 years. How did they managed to get that licence? Why go the AAA route? And what's the stage of the racing genre?
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How come Fuse Games gets to make a Star Wars racing game?
âWe want to establish ourselves as a sustainable, growing, independent UK-based development teamâ
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/how-come-fuse-games-gets-to-make
about 2 months ago
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This week's edition of The Game Business Micro dives a bit deeper on Sony's closure of Bluepoint, and what to make of Xbox's new leader (paid subscribers)
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What should we make of Xboxâs new CEO Asha Sharma? â The Game Business Micro
Plus, Sony closes Demonâs Souls remake developer Bluepoint
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/what-should-we-make-of-xboxs-new
about 2 months ago
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Big news at Xbox: CEO Phil Spencer is retiring. AI exec Asha Sharma will take over. Matt Booty promoted to Chief Content Officer. Sarah Bond steps down.
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Xbox chief Phil Spencer to retire
Asha Sharma takes over, while Sarah Bond is also leaving
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/xbox-chief-phil-spencer-to-retire
2 months ago
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Don't miss our essential chat with Matthew Ball that covers games losing the attention war, the challenges facing console games, how to keep older gamers from 'ageing out' of games, China, Roblox and much more.
www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-state-...
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The state of video games with Matthew Ball â Part One
The leading video game advisor and author delivers his latest market report
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-state-of-video-games-with-matthew
2 months ago
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It's a big edition of The Game Business today, featuring industry expert Matthew Ball. We cover his fantastic new report, China, Roblox, the funding situation, older gamers, the console challenge, new gaming territories... it's an essential one
www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-state-...
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The state of video games with Matthew Ball â Part One
The leading video game advisor and author delivers his latest market report
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-state-of-video-games-with-matthew
2 months ago
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In this bumper edition of The Game Business Show, we visited 22 cans to interview Mark Healy, Kareem Ettouney, Iain Wright, Russell Shaw and Peter Molyneux about Masters of Albion, the last game they'll make together
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"I am petrified" - Peter Molyneux and friends tell us how it feels to reunite for one final game
We interview Mark Healy, Kareem Ettouney, Iain Wright, Russell Shaw and Peter Molyneux about Masters of Albion, the last game they'll make together
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/i-am-petrified-peter-molyneux-and
2 months ago
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In this week's The Game Business Micro (paid subscribers), we tackle Sony's State of Play, lay-offs at Highguard and 2XKO, Australia vs Roblox, plus news from Remedy, Ubisoft, Square Enix, Supercell and Nexon.
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PlayStation delivers strong State of Play despite Wolverine and GTA no-show â The Game Business Micro
Plus, news from Ubisoft, Sega, Supercell, Roblox, Remedy, Nexon, Wildlight and Riot Games
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/playstation-delivers-strong-state
2 months ago
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"If you look at the live service games that managed to avoid a needless online backlash, and actually amassed a large initial audience, it was (mostly) by letting the players in first"
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Highguardâs high risk strategy fails to pay off
Plus, could a Pokémon spin-off be a Nintendo Switch 2 system seller?
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/highguards-high-risk-strategy-fails
2 months ago
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This week! What can we learn from the troubles of Highguard. Plus... could an under-the-radar Pokemon spin-off be a major Switch 2 system seller?
www.thegamebusiness.com/p/highguards...
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Highguardâs high risk strategy fails to pay off
Plus, could a Pokémon spin-off be a Nintendo Switch 2 system seller?
https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/highguards-high-risk-strategy-fails
2 months ago
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