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Quantic Dream writer Adam Williams departs to start up his own studio
Williams was the lead writer on Detroit: Become Human and Star Wars Eclipse, and is working on something 'very special' at his new studio.
Aug. 17, 2024
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Pantaloon helps out indie devs with free resource hub
The publishing hub offers indie teams everything they need to take a crack at self-publishing, from pitch decks to roadmaps and playtest frameworks.
Aug. 16, 2024
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Reforged Studios does a double acquisition, buys Ground Shatter and Extra Mile
The two studios are Reforged's first purchases of 2024, and it plans to acquire more third-party teams before the year is over.
Aug. 16, 2024
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Mad Crusader puts $30 million toward double-A games, reopens transmedia incubation program
The company's World Builders program helps developers grow their project into a larger multimedia franchise, and it's taking applications ahead of its October launch.
Aug. 16, 2024
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Scottish Games Week skips 2024, promises late 2025 return
The industry's current issues and a lack of government support have put the annual Scottish event on ice, but next year's comeback is already underway.
Aug. 15, 2024
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Report: Amazon's New World, PlayStation games to headline video game anthology series
Prime Video is reportedly getting back in the video game adaptation business, this time with a show encompassing a variety of titles.
Aug. 15, 2024
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Valve launches 'helpfulness system' for Steam user reviews
Joke user reviews are still approved, but Valve's new Steam system helps players learn what others actually think before buying a game.
Aug. 15, 2024
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Obituary: Rachael Lillis, iconic Pokemon voice actor, has died at age 46
Along with voicing Misty, Jessie, and Jigglypuff, Lillis was known for her voice roles in the Super Smash Bros. series and Valkyrie Profile.
Aug. 13, 2024
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Ethical Games looking to craft industrywide ethics code, seeks developer input
The game industry lacks a solid code of ethics, and the organization hopes to create one with long-term benefits for developers and players alike.
Aug. 13, 2024
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Warner Bros. wants to license game properties as division revenue drops
The financial blow from Suicide Squad now has WB thinking it should see if third-party studios should get a crack at making games out of its stable of properties.
Aug. 9, 2024
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New dev Chamo Games formed by IO Interactive, Ubisoft Massive alums
The remote developer is aiming to make games that encourage player and employee positivity.
Aug. 9, 2024
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Turkish government bans Roblox over alleged child exploitation
The popular platform faces more scrutiny over its child safety safety methods (or lackthereof), and will be banned from Turkey for the forseeable future.
Aug. 9, 2024