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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
Vampire Survivor developer Poncle opens publishing arm
Vampire Survivor developer Poncle opens publishing arm
Vampire Survivor developer Poncle has revealed a new publishing division.
Sept. 26, 2024
Annapurna Interactive split reportedly caused by staff concerns over company direction
Annapurna Interactive split reportedly caused by staff concerns over company direction
More details have emerged following the mass walkout of Annapurna Interactive's team last week, with sources telling IG…
Sept. 23, 2024
Nitro Games extends Warframe developer Digital Extremes partnership with new $5.5m deal
Nitro Games extends Warframe developer Digital Extremes partnership with new $5.5m deal
Nitro Games has expanded its mobile partnership with Warframe developer Digital Extremes with a $5.5m (€5m) deal.
Sept. 23, 2024
EA to "disrupt the sequel model" by dropping sequential release for the Sims
EA to "disrupt the sequel model" by dropping sequential release for the Sims
EA is dropping sequential releases for its Sims franchise and will not be releasing a fifth entry, instead focusing on …
Sept. 18, 2024
Metacore shuts down development on Everdale and returns it to creator Supercell
Metacore shuts down development on Everdale and returns it to creator Supercell
Mobile firm Metacore is ending development of free-to-play village building sim Everdale and returning it to its creato…
Sept. 18, 2024
Square Enix says sales of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 16 "did not meet expectations"
Square Enix says sales of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 16 "did not meet expectations"
Square Enix has confirmed sales of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 16 "did not meet expectations."
Sept. 18, 2024
Australia introduces new "mandatory classifications" for games with "gambling-like" content
Australia introduces new "mandatory classifications" for games with "gambling-like" content
Australian authorities are introducing new "mandatory classifications" for any games that include "gambling-like" conte…
Sept. 17, 2024
Suda51: "Everyone cares too much about Metacritic scores"
Suda51: "Everyone cares too much about Metacritic scores"
Industry veteran and No More Heroes creator Goichi 'Suda51' Suda believes games companies are still putting too much st…
Sept. 13, 2024