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Sumo Group sells publishing business Secret Mode for undisclosed sum
Sumo Group sells publishing business Secret Mode for undisclosed sum
Sumo Group has sold its publishing business, Secret Mode, for an unknown sum to Emona Capital and Secret Mode's current…
May 30, 2025
Former NetEase director self-funds new studio to ensure "management protects creators"
Former NetEase director self-funds new studio to ensure "management protects creators"
Months after leaving NetEase-owned Ouka Studios - which closed down last year shortly after Visions of Mana was publish…
May 30, 2025
Capcom promotes Monster Hunter producer to chief product officer in charge of all development
Capcom promotes Monster Hunter producer to chief product officer in charge of all development
Capcom's current executive corporate officer and chief product officer, Yoichi Egawa, will step down on April 1, with M…
May 30, 2025
Rockstar Games acquires Video Games Deluxe, now known as Rockstar Australia
Rockstar Games acquires Video Games Deluxe, now known as Rockstar Australia
Rockstar Games has acquired Sydney-based developer Video Games Deluxe, rebranding it to Rockstar Australia.
May 30, 2025
PTW rebrands as Side
PTW rebrands as Side
Games outsourcing firm PTW has undergone a rebrand, uniting its subsidiaries 1518 Studios, audio services provider SIDE…
May 30, 2025
Tencent acquires additional shares in FromSoftware parent company, Kadokawa
Tencent acquires additional shares in FromSoftware parent company, Kadokawa
Tencent has increased its stake in FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa, by 1.11%, bringing its total shareholding r…
May 30, 2025
Jagex appoints new CEO Jon Bellamy
Jagex appoints new CEO Jon Bellamy
Jagex has appointed Jon Bellamy as its new CEO.
May 30, 2025
Match-3 devs blasted for "incredibly harmful" stereotypes and gender-based violence in advertisements
Match-3 devs blasted for "incredibly harmful" stereotypes and gender-based violence in advertisements
Mobile game developers Microfun, Nanobit, and Magic Tavern have been accused of reinforcing harmful stereotypes and gen…
May 30, 2025
Acclaim relaunches, led by CEO Alex Josef
Acclaim relaunches, led by CEO Alex Josef
90s games publisher Acclaim has been revived, supported by a team of industry veterans looking to support indie titles …
May 30, 2025
Jam City announces sale of Ludia
Jam City announces sale of Ludia
Mobile games firm Jam City has announced the sale of its Montreal-based developer Ludia.
May 30, 2025
Thank Goodness You're Here wins Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2025
Thank Goodness You're Here wins Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2025
Coal Supper's comedy title Thank Goodness You're Here took home UK Game of the Year at the UKIE Video Game Awards 2025 …
May 30, 2025
Report: Sony lays off employees at Visual Arts and PS Studios Malaysia
Report: Sony lays off employees at Visual Arts and PS Studios Malaysia
First-party PlayStation support studio Visual Arts and PS Studios Malaysia have reportedly been affected by staff cuts.
May 30, 2025