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Atomfall Triumphs With Over 15 Million Players in Its Debut Weekend

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Oxford, April 1, 2025—Rebellion, one of the world’s most successful independent video game developers and publishers, has announced that Atomfall significantly surpassed the one million player mark over the weekend, having only launched last week. In total, Atomfall has now been played by over 1.5 million players. A brand-new IP set in the north of…

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Security Alert for All Gamers: Beware of Phishing Scams Involving Fake Playtest Invites

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Phishing Alert: Fake ‘SAND’ Steam Playtest Invites Targeting Gamers Attention, gamers: A recent phishing scam is targeting Steam users by sending fraudulent playtest invites for the upcoming game ‘SAND’. These fake messages are designed to appear legitimate but aim to steal your Steam login credentials. There Is No Official ‘SAND’ Playtest As of now, there…

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Death Stranding Reaches Milestone 20 Million Porters Connected Worldwide

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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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300000 Prize Pool at the Milk Cup 2025 Empowering Women in Esports With New Duos Format and Academy Launch

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The Milk Cup is making its much-anticipated return in 2025 with a renewed mission and major upgrades. Recognized as one of the top competitive platforms for women in esports, the tournament now features a massive $300,000 prize pool, a new duos-based format, and the debut of The Milk Cup Academy—an initiative focused on education, mentorship,…

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End of the Line: Mountaintop Studios Announces Closure as Spectre Divide Fails to Meet Financial Goals

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Today marks a somber moment in the indie gaming world as Mountaintop Studios officially announces its closure. After years of development and dedication, their flagship project, Spectre Divide, failed to generate the revenue needed to keep the studio afloat. The team, once full of momentum and dreams to redefine competitive gaming, now faces the difficult…

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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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Crytek Announces Workforce Reduction and Strategic Shift in Public Statement

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In a public statement released today, Crytek has announced a significant reduction of its workforce by approximately 15%, affecting around 400 employees, amidst ongoing market challenges. Immediate Changes: Crytek detailed in their statement the painful but necessary decision to lay off a portion of their team due to the unfavorable market dynamics that have impacted…

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

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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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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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The Lifecycle of Game Development From Alpha to Release and Beyond

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From Alpha to Release and Beyond The creation of a video game is an intricate odyssey that stretches far beyond mere coding. It’s a dynamic blend of art, technology, community input, and media influence. This article delves into the vital development stages—Alpha, Beta, Playtests, Demos, and Early Access—and highlights the crucial roles played by community…

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2024 Chinajoy Game Connection Indie Game Exhibition Concludes With Record Participation

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Shanghai, China – The 2024 ChinaJoy-Game Connection INDIE GAME Exhibition & Development Awards concluded at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, marking a historic milestone in global indie game collaboration and innovation. Unprecedented Participation and Game Showcases This year’s event saw a tremendous surge in participation: Over 100 indie games showcased onsite Nearly 300 submissions…

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Nintendo President Announces Successor to Nintendo Switch Coming Soon

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Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has officially announced that the company will reveal the successor to the Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It’s been over nine years since the original Switch was first disclosed back in March 2015. In addition, a Nintendo Direct event is scheduled for June to showcase the Nintendo Switch software lineup…

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Steam vs Epic Games Store the Best Platform for Indie Games?

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Which Storefront Truly Supports Indie Creators? When choosing between Steam and the Epic Games Store, gamers and developers alike weigh numerous factors. A significant consideration is the selection of indie games each platform offers. This article explores how both platforms support indie titles, featuring gameplay videos from our YouTube channel, Fix Gaming Channel, to enhance…

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Phil Spencer Advocates for Bringing Pc Digital Stores to Xbox Eyeing a Unified Gaming Ecosystem

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A Bold Vision from Xbox’s Leadership In a series of enlightening discussions at the recent Game Developers Conference, Phil Spencer, the forward-thinking head of Xbox, shared his ambitious vision for the platform’s future. Aiming for Storefront Freedom on Console During his conversation with Polygon and PC Gamer, Spencer highlighted a potential paradigm shift for Xbox,…

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