Category: Industry News

Death Stranding Reaches Milestone 20 Million Porters Connected Worldwide

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

A milestone moment as Kojima Productions celebrates the global success and unveils new footage from the upcoming sequel KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS proudly announces that DEATH STRANDING has officially connected over 20 million players worldwide. This massive achievement spans across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox, iOS, and Amazon Luna.Rumble may require a security…

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Crystal Dynamics Lays Off 17 Team Members Studio Behind Tomb Raider Faces Restructuring

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Earlier today, Crystal Dynamics announced that 17 members of their team were laid off in what they described as a necessary but difficult decision. According to the official statement, the move was made to better align with the studio’s business needs and future goals. They were clear in emphasizing that the layoffs were not a…

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European Commission Cracks Down on Gaming Practices to Shield Young Players

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

European authorities take enforcement action against Star Stable Entertainment AB over alleged manipulative in-game practices targeting children. New principles for virtual currencies and digital fairness aim to reshape protections for young players across the EU. In a decisive move to safeguard young gamers, the European Commission, in collaboration with national consumer protection authorities, has launched…

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PUBLSH Unveiled as a Next Generation Game Publisher and Consulting Firm

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Industry veterans and former executives from PETROL have launched a new venture, PUBLSH, a next-generation game publishing solution aimed at addressing the evolving needs of the video game industry. Led by Ben Granados, the CEO and Founder who co-founded the notable brand marketing agency PETROL, PUBLSH promises to offer business development, product strategy, and marketing…

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Karma the Dark World Censored in Japan

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KARMA: The Dark World faces regional release hurdles in Japan due to rating board restrictions—while uncensored PC and Xbox versions move forward. The upcoming psychological horror game KARMA: The Dark World has hit a regulatory snag in Japan, delaying its PlayStation launch in the region. While console manufacturers have not objected to the game’s content,…

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Amazon’s MGM Acquisition: What’s Next for James Bond Games?

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

A blockbuster deal opens the door to a new 007 gaming future Recently, Amazon finalized a blockbuster deal to acquire MGM for a staggering $8.45 billion. For fans of the suave secret agent James Bond, this is big news. MGM has long been a co-rights holder of the Bond franchise. While Amazon now owns a…

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Will Battlefield Labs Fix Battlefield? EA’s New Studio Model Explained

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Can EA revive Battlefield? Community collaboration might be the turning point I’ve played Battlefield since 1942 and felt the sting when 2042 missed the mark. If EA is serious about bringing the series back to its core, understanding what went wrong—and how they’re changing course—matters. Westie’s analysis (February 17, 2022) A useful primer on EA’s…

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The Impact of Gaming Industry Layoffs in 2025 Causes and Consequences

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

A sobering look at the layoffs rocking the gaming world—and what they mean for the future 2025 is proving to be a rollercoaster year for the gaming industry, marked by both exciting breakthroughs and significant setbacks. On one hand, the dream of contributing to revolutionary video game projects continues to attract brilliant minds worldwide. However,…

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Epic Games Store Mobile Expansion New Opportunities and Freebies for Gamers

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Epic brings its store to Android worldwide and to iPhone/iPad across the EU — with weekly free games, Epic Rewards, and cross-platform progression The Epic Games Store’s mobile rollout is no longer theory—it’s here. On Android (global) and iOS/iPadOS (EU), players can install the Epic Games Store app and start claiming weekly freebies, with progress…

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Nine Inch Nails Robin Finck and Cory Davis Launch Eyes Out a New Arthouse Gaming Venture in LA

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A music-first studio built for horror, atmosphere, and story August 12, 2021 — Nine Inch Nails guitarist Robin Finck and game director Cory Davis (best known for Spec Ops: The Line) announced EYES OUT, a Los Angeles-based studio aiming for a more “arthouse” lane of game development—where music, narrative, and player presence are treated as…

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Midsummer Studios Founded by XCOM and Sims Veterans to Revolutionize Life Sim Genre

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A $6M boost fuels the birth of a new studio aiming to redefine player-driven storytelling in life simulation games Midsummer Studios has officially opened its doors in Hunt Valley, Maryland, with an ambitious mission: breathe new life into the Life Sim genre. Founded by game development legends behind Sid Meier’s Civilization, XCOM, and The Sims,…

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Tix, Remembered — Roblox’s Most-Missed Currency

Posted on By Robelle Veligano

How Miss Fix and the Roblox Community Remember Tix Roblox has changed a lot over the years, but few topics spark more nostalgia than Tix—the long-gone “tickets” currency that helped new and young players participate without spending money. Miss Fix revisits why Tix mattered, what it enabled for creators, and how the community still feels…

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Nvidia Launches Beta for All in One App for Gamers and Creators

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NVIDIA has unveiled the beta version of its brand-new NVIDIA App, combining the functionality of several standalone tools—GeForce Experience, NVIDIA Control Panel, and RTX Experience—into a single streamlined application. This beta release is now available to download, and it’s aimed at both gamers and content creators using NVIDIA GPUs. What’s New in the NVIDIA App?…

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Nacon Unveils Upcoming Terminator Survival Game and More at February Showcase

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Nacon is preparing to lift the curtain on several of its most anticipated titles, including the mysterious open-world Terminator survival game, during a special showcase event. Scheduled for February 29, 2024, the Nacon Connect presentation promises around 30 minutes of updates, gameplay reveals, and exclusive footage. Terminator: An Open-World Survival Experience The Terminator project, first…

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