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Indie game Antonblast delayed by hurricanes
Indie game Antonblast delayed by hurricanes
Indie game Antoblast has been delayed until December after its developer was impacted by both Hurricanes Helene and Mil…
Oct. 14, 2024
August spending drops 7% to $4.1bn despite Madden and mobile success | US Monthly Charts
August spending drops 7% to $4.1bn despite Madden and mobile success | US Monthly Charts
Circana has released the market figures for US games spending in August, which showed an overall decline in dollars spe…
Oct. 11, 2024
Experts say Google Play opening up in the US will have minimal impact
Experts say Google Play opening up in the US will have minimal impact
Earlier this week, US courts mandated that Google must – for a three-year period – open up its Play app store to allow …
Oct. 10, 2024
Microids launches new third-party publishing division with Kwalee collaboration
Microids launches new third-party publishing division with Kwalee collaboration
Microids has launched a new third-party publishing division, strengthening its international partnerships with a new co…
Oct. 10, 2024
Humble Games calls in Good Games Group for support following restructure
Humble Games calls in Good Games Group for support following restructure
Humble Games is bringing in another third-party to support its operations following a restructuring that saw the entire…
Oct. 8, 2024
Epic aiming for up to 50 third-party titles and free games program on mobile store by 2025
Epic aiming for up to 50 third-party titles and free games program on mobile store by 2025
Further details have emerged about Epic's plans for its mobile games store, including its aim to offer up to 50 third-p…
Oct. 7, 2024
The perks and perils of licensed games, and games journalism's ongoing struggle | Microcast
The perks and perils of licensed games, and games journalism's ongoing struggle | Microcast
The latest episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now available to download, offering you a quick dive into the …
Oct. 7, 2024
Tencent and Guillemot family reportedly planning Ubisoft buyout
Tencent and Guillemot family reportedly planning Ubisoft buyout
Original story, October 4 2024: Tencent and Guillemot Brothers Ltd have been exploring ways to stabilise Ubisoft in the…
Oct. 4, 2024
Indie Studio Black Flag shuts down following "communication breakdown" with publisher
Indie Studio Black Flag shuts down following "communication breakdown" with publisher
French indie Studio Black Flag has shut down, declaring bankruptcy.
Oct. 2, 2024
Crunchyroll alumni launch indie publisher Shorelines Games
Crunchyroll alumni launch indie publisher Shorelines Games
New indie publisher Shoreline Games just launched, also unveiling its portfolio for early 2025.
Oct. 1, 2024
California law compels digital storefronts to inform players they don't own their games
California law compels digital storefronts to inform players they don't own their games
A new California state law will compel digital storefronts to tell consumers they don't own their purchases.
Sept. 27, 2024
Merge Games closing down after 15 years
Merge Games closing down after 15 years
Merge Games is closing its doors, just a few weeks after going through a round of layoffs and the closure of its office.
Sept. 26, 2024